Good morning, Boise.

The Boise Flea Market will host its final two Sundays this season at Albertson's Stadium (Sept.

27 and later in October), offering Boise locals a last chance to shop unique finds before fall arrives.

The Treasure Valley has many planned activities this weekend including a 5K run, local food events, and community shopping opportunities.

Expo Idaho hosts the Moppet Togs Fall Children’s Consignment Sale with half-price deals on Saturday and 75% off Sunday + more local events to explore.

More than 13,000 runners and walkers will join the family-friendly St. Luke’s FitOne on Saturday, Sept.

26 near the Idaho State Capitol, finishing at Ann Morrison Park (road closures and free shuttles are planned to ease traffic).

A Boise parish now acknowledges Mathew Francis Betkouski as the man once known as John Doe after his marker was removed from Dry Creek Cemetery on Wednesday near Horseshoe Bend Road, allowing parish records to reflect his true name and the care shown during his memorial.

Ollyball, a lightweight indoor ball invented by Idaho dad Joe Burke after a kitchen mishap with spaghetti, will appear on Shark Tank with his son on Wednesday, Sept.

30 on ABC. The product is sold nationwide & supports local Toy Town in Meridian.

alo, a national activewear brand, will open its first local store Friday at The Village at Meridian, kicking off a weekend of grand opening events+ retail highlights.

The store will offer clothing for both men and women, broadening local shopping options.

West Ada School District is considering closing McMillan Elementary due to declining enrollment and community members raised concerns at recent public meetings.

The board will decide on November 9 whether 2026-2027 will be the school's final year.

At a virtual Boise School District meeting on Wednesday, leaders reviewed a 10-year master plan to tackle declining enrollment and more than 9,000 unused seats, including 5,000 in elementary schools.

Officials said the plan is in development and public input will shape decisions, with changes taking 2-5 years.

A proposed 4 million-sqft data center—set on federal land south of Boise—has ignited concerns over environmental impact and public resource protection, with opposition from the mayor and local environmental groups.

The Bureau of Land Management will issue a notice of intent by year’s end to start its review.

The Idaho Army National Guard conducted three rescue missions last week in Ada & Custer counties, helping a lost mountain biker, a man with a broken leg and a hiking couple.

Their actions brought the total rescue missions this year to 11.

A hidden coffee trailer in Meridian’s Old Town District, Primitive Grounds offers a cozy space with unique fall drinks and local snacks.

Open daily 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., it welcomes visitors with organic ingredients and friendly service — a fresh neighborhood find for coffee lovers.

Flying Pie in Boise is hosting its famous spicy food challenge for 8 more days, giving diners a chance to choose from single, double, triple and Quad heat levels with a ghost pepper drizzle.

The contest, extended past its planned August end, offers locals a fun test of their spice tolerance.

Nine former Broncos and one head coach will take the field in NFL Week Three on Sunday.

Boise alumni, including finalists Jeanty and Moore for the Heisman Trophy, will play in matchups featuring teams like Seattle, Buffalo and Las Vegas — showing the program’s lasting impact in professional football.