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Foster + Heart is hosting the Heart + Sole Fun Run on Saturday, Oct.

10 at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, where participants can run, walk and enjoy family activities such as food trucks and bouncy houses, all to support The Heart Project adoption initiative.

A recent national ranking placed Boise 119th among America's best foodie cities today—prompting local food lovers to defend the city’s vibrant dining scene and active local eateries.

The Treasure Valley will buzz from Oct.

2-4 with events such as Boise State Homecoming at Albertsons Stadium, Meridian Oktoberfest downtown, See Spot Walk at Julia Davis Park, and Potato Days at the Idaho Botanical Garden - plan ahead for reserved seating and extra travel time.

On Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m., Boise will host First Thursday on a renovated stretch of 8th Street between Main and Idaho that features live music, vendors, face painting, a roaming magician, and games as part of final-phase improvements creating a new pedestrian plaza.

School ratings from GreatSchools may appear low, but experts say that differences with Niche scores reveal a more complete picture of middle schools.

Parents are encouraged to visit schools, speak with teachers, and compare test scores (among other factors) to find the best fit for their child.

Boise Fire received over $2.3M in FEMA’s SAFER grant to hire nine firefighters — expanding four-person staffing to three additional stations.

The department will identify stations by Oct. 9, hold a recruit academy in Jan. 2027, and begin enhanced staffing in May 2027.

Idaho senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch voted Monday night in a 77-22 vote for the Protect College Sports Act to set national rules for college athletes' pay and eligibility.

The bill will move to the House and local university leaders say it will bring clarity to college sports.

Porterhouse Market in Eagle has served fresh sandwiches and deli items since 2000.

Locals are advised to arrive before 5 to try the praised house-made grinder + roast beef sandwich as it stops serving sandwiches at that time.