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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Meridian will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Meridian City Hall with 90 decorated vehicles, live music, costumes, food trucks, and a donation drive to support the Meridian Food Bank (donations requested at one dollar per child or with non-perishable food items). KBOI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Paddles Up Poké announced its sixth location in Meridian on the corner of 10 mile and Franklin — the restaurant said it will keep its signature raw style, and no opening date has been provided as fans eagerly await its expansion. KIDO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last night, Hollywood linguists Paul Frommer and Marc Okrand spoke at a Boise event on constructed languages as they explained how they created the Na'vi language for 'Avatar' and the Klingon language for 'Star Trek'—audiences of linguistics students and fans listened closely. They shared personal experiences and advice on language creation while highlighting how community interest continues to grow. KBOI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boise State outlined plans to conduct high-level leadership searches amid recent turmoil — the university said it would use a step-by-step strategy to choose new leaders. Officials stated the approach will guide the process and ensure key roles are filled soon. Idaho Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Botanical Garden is expanding its capacity by adding two greenhouses from the College of Western Idaho and receiving a $400K grant to boost its growing and learning programs — the project will help the garden serve more visitors. Idaho Press
- ➤ The Weather Channel released 26 names for 2025-2026 winter storms to alert Idaho residents about potential hazards like icy roads, power outages and tree damage. The naming system applies to storms that affect large areas—boosting social media updates—so locals can quickly access accurate weather information. KIDO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game is placing animal decoys in the woods to catch hunters who break the rules—those shooting at the decoys risk facing enforcement measures. KIDO
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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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Allen Stone with Ripe Live Concert
6-8 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — From $52.63 — Experience electrifying performances by Allen Stone and Ripe blending funk and R&B.
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Celtic Thunder Live
7:30-9 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the soulful harmonies and captivating performances of Celtic Thunder.
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The Moss Live in Boise
7-10 p.m. — The Shredder — $34.64 — Experience the exuberant sounds of alternative rock with The Moss and Red Caroline in a vibrant venue.
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