Good morning, Boise.

At Nampa Fire Department Station 1 on Friday morning, first responders honored the 9/11 victims with a brief ceremony (featuring a piece of the North Tower) and speeches on unity.

The event marked the 25th anniversary and brought the community together.

At Boise Airport, TSA staff, first responders and elected officials held a ceremony Friday marking 25 years since 9/11 to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost — a legacy that reshaped air travel.

On Friday, over 300 volunteers in Boise packed 115,500 meals for the Idaho Foodbank to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The event started with a moment of silence and turned into a lively community service that honored the day.

Nampa’s Shindig Farms opens its 2026 fall season today with attractions including Idaho’s largest straw maze, a zip line, giant slides, and pumpkin picking.

Visitors can enjoy corn cannon rides & additional activities until Oct. 31 except Sundays.

Idaho Statesman will lay off about half of its unionized journalists and most of its editorial staff effective Oct.

11 to realign with shifting subscriber interests. The cuts remove 10 roles including breaking, investigative, and suburb reporters as part of similar McClatchy Media newsroom reductions.

Mountain Home’s 366th Fighter Wing has defended domestic airspace since 9/11 — participating in operations from Noble Eagle to Enduring Freedom.

Its history dates back to World War II and Vietnam and earned it the nickname the Gunfighters, with the unit remaining active on base.

Meridian city council unanimously rejected a 2,400-square-foot micro-hospital plan at the corner of Eagle and Overland roads Tuesday because it did not meet the traffic code requiring direct access for emergency care.

The developer argued that access via Rackham Way would be safer, but the rule remains in force.

Boise State hosts its home opener against Memphis on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 4 p.m. at Albertsons Stadium. The game marks Blue Turf's 40th anniversary with custom helmets and field markings while Boise Police advise fans to park downtown and use the free shuttle (10 to 10 Zone rules apply).