Good morning, Boise.

Allstate released its 2026 America's Best Drivers Report and ranked Boise as the third safest city for drivers; the report used insurance claims data + Drivewise feedback to assess speeding, braking, and phone use.

Boise Parks and Recreation is exploring converting tennis courts at Owyhee Park for pickleball with two options (either converting all four courts into 12 pickleball courts or keeping two courts and converting the other two into six) and is asking local residents to provide input online.

During National Sandwich Month in August, a local reviewer visited five Treasure Valley sandwich shops and ranked them based on taste, with Uncle Giuseppe’s in Garden City impressing with its half Soprano sandwich and authentic deli flavors.

The ranking guides locals to sample more local favorites.

Residents in Boise recall a legendary curse where a cook in the old Chinatown once cursed the soil to stop development, and another tale warns that leaving town without a jar of local dirt may bring a dark presence.

Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic begins today at Ann Morrison Park with free tethered rides for kids starting at 7:40 a.m. Sponsored by Micron and Peterson Auto Group, this five-day event features weather-dependent balloon launches and limited parking on Friday + visitors should plan ahead.

Boise Airport opened its new $107 million Rental Car Center on Tuesday to improve the passenger experience and support future airport growth (featuring a seven-story garage, nearly 1,000 rental spaces and a 4,000 sqft walkway to the terminal).

Lowe Family Farmstead in Boise is opening its popular pumpkin patch on Sept.

12 with fall activities and extended hours until Oct. 31. The farmstead will operate Monday to Saturday for families to enjoy autumn fun and special events like Grandparents' Day and Touch-a-Tractor.

Twelve Boise State alumni will launch their NFL seasons this fall.

The players include Ashton Jeanty, Kellen Moore, Kage Casey, and Ahmed Hassanein (others will join teams including the Raiders, Broncos, Saints, and Lions).

An ESPN expert questioned the claim that Boise State leads the race for the College Football Playoff as the Broncos, set for their 2026 Pac-12 debut, face stiff competition for the 12-seed.

The schedule and kickoff times will be announced closer to the season.