Good morning, Boise.

Marsh McLennan Agency has been awarded a 2026 Make More Happen Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance with a $5,000 donation to Camp River Run that can double to $10,000 with 750 online votes and comments; more than 300 votes have been cast to help children attend camp.

Art in the Park, Boise's largest arts festival, will take over Julia Davis Park at 700 S.

Capitol Blvd from Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13, offering free entry, artist booths, food trucks and live music. Shuttle services and maps will help visitors plan their visit.

Zoo Boise will host four events this September, including International Red Panda Day, a 21+ Roars and Pours night, an adaptive evening with Accel Therapies, and an adult trivia night.

Some events welcome all ages + others are for adults only.

Boise officials have nominated five areas for Opportunity Zone designation.

Federal approval is expected to make the zones active Jan. 1, 2027 (lasting 10 years), which could boost private investment in housing, businesses, and job creation.

Kuna School District saw enrollment drop nearly 4% — from 5,703 to 5,501 — even as rapid population growth leaves many schools with hundreds of empty seats.

Superintendent Marcus Myers said the district is reaching out to local families while the board approved refinancing its bond debt to save over $600,000.

Ada County public safety agencies are launching the Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with communication needs during traffic stops (the envelope holds key documents like registration and insurance).

It will be introduced at the All Abilities Welcome event in Boise on Sept. 12.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall of 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork product sold in Idaho after tests showed possible Listeria contamination.

Processed in Italy on May 21, consumers should return or discard the product if found.

AC Boise will join the USL Championship in 2027 and expand Athletic Club Boise Stadium with 3,000 new seats on the east side — construction on a new practice field and training facility will begin soon.