Good morning, Boise.

Neighbor.com’s recent study ranked Boise as the third most neighborly city in America today due to low property crime and strong volunteer spirit, with 70% of local adults reporting they help neighbors.

The study measured factors like volunteering, local sharing, and safety to highlight our community trust.

Local firefighters swiftly put out a house fire — which broke out Tuesday, Oct.

6 on the 3600 block of North Tamarack Drive — leaving heavy damage but no injuries as crews searched and ventilated the home.

The Boise Airport raised parking prices on Oct.

1, causing many local travelers to face higher fees and prompting some to review updated costs before their trips.

Brotherly Love, a new Philly cheesesteak restaurant, opened on Saturday, Oct.

3 at The Warehouse Food Hall downtown Boise. It offers traditional cheesesteaks + housemade sides with dirty sodas for a fresh dining option.

Idaho is formally adding new artificial intelligence standards to public school education rules.

The rulemaking proposal sets grade-specific expectations for understanding AI (from basic creation to issues like bias and deepfakes) and remains open for public review.

Boise School District cancelled Timberline High’s homecoming football game after officials received an online threat against a student and police began investigating, while the homecoming dance will take place Saturday with added security and other activities will be rescheduled.

Boise teacher Amanda Holland was named Idaho’s 2027 Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, Oct.

7 at Washington Elementary School. The award and a $10,000 check recognize her dedication in the classroom and its positive impact on students.

Mechanics advise drivers to check batteries, engines and tires as colder temperatures approach this weekend to ready vehicles for winter.

Experts warn that neglecting these checks may lead to costly repairs when hidden issues emerge.

Construction on the rebuilt Eckert Bridge in Barber Valley is set to begin Oct.

12 after a Boise City Council vote; the project adds new bridges, a pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists (with detours and noise impacts) and will be completed in fall 2028.

On Wednesday evening, first responders conducted an emergency training exercise in downtown Boise that closed 6th and Main for a simulated active shooter event.

The indoor exercise (setup began at 6 p.m. and ran until 10 p.m.) boosted police and fire presence while drivers were directed to alternate routes.

Bogus Basin Ski Resort stays optimistic about the winter season as officials say strong El Niño years bring above-average snowfall; the resort plans to spread stored snow on its beginner terrain in early November using its record-setting snowmaking system.