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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Home Depot is opening a new large store in Caldwell today, marking its sixth location in the Treasure Valley. The expansion comes as many other retail chains are closing in 2025—showing a strong local demand for building and renovation supplies. KIDO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Music fans from Boise will drive to Salt Lake City this weekend for the three day RedWest Music Festival — a major country music event where stars such as Post Malone will perform. KIDO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boise State University Linguistics department will host Marc Okrand and Paul Frommer on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.—the linguists who created Klingon and Na’vi will explain how they built languages for movies and shows; BSU freshmen will also build their own language in a new class. KBOI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nampa voted Monday to give the Ford Idaho Center to CWI—ending a dispute over its future. Idaho Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho auto experts warned drivers to prepare vehicles for winter by checking windshield wipers, tires using the quarter test, and fluid levels—steps that help avoid costly breakdowns when snow and ice arrive. They also advised replacing fluids with antifreeze washer fluid and keeping an emergency kit in the car to ensure safe travel. Local News 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boise State and Idaho State announced they will renew their rivalry when they meet on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2030 at Albertsons Stadium — the game will be the 32nd edition and the first since 2015 as both teams work to keep nonconference games in-state. KBOI
- ➤ Boise native Huerta joined Athletic Club Boise's ownership group on Tuesday—officials said his addition brings fresh local insight to the team. Idaho Press
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Wombo Live Show
7-10 p.m. — The Shredder — $21.32 — Experience a night of contorting post-punk sounds with Wombo in Boise.
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Boot Juice Concert Featuring Banshee Tree
7-10 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ethereal sounds of Banshee Tree with themes of yearning and reflection in their music.
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I'm With Her Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the stunning harmonies of folk artists I'm With Her featuring Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, and Sara Watkins.
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Boise Speed Dating with Age Groups
3-6:30 p.m. — The Warehouse Food Hall — Check website for entry fee — Connect with others in a fun speed dating format tailored by age groups.
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Electric Citizen Live
7-10 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $22.65 — Experience the fuzzed-out riffs and electrifying melodies of Electric Citizen with special guests Earth Tongue and Voidstrider.
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Hazlett Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — From $33.31 — Experience Hazlett's enchanting Indie Ballroom Folk music after his transformative trip to Sweden.
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TAKAAT Live Performance
7-10 PM — Neurolux — $15.98 — Experience the DIY punk-inspired rhythms of TAKAAT with special guests Zookraught and Floating Witch's Head.
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Earthless Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Tickets on sale 8/1 — Experience a night with the brainchild of Mario Rubalcaba, Mike Eginton, and Isaiah Mitchell.
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Purity Ring Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Purity Ring's new concept album inspired by RPG games.
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Gaelic Storm Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Cost info not listed — Experience the lively sounds of Gaelic Storm, a chart-topping Celtic band with nearly two decades of performances.
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