Good morning, Boise.

Treasure Valley hosts fall events for family fun this weekend (Oct.

15–18) including a birds of prey flight demonstration at the World Center for Birds of Prey, Garden City's harvest market and pumpkin patch, and Nampa’s Fall Bounce Bash on Saturday, Oct. 17.

On Oct. 9, an Idaho Army National Guard helicopter crew rescued two exhausted hikers near Stanley after they ran out of food and water, hoisting them from a mountainside at roughly 9,000 feet and transporting them to Stanley Airport (support from the Boise Fire Department was involved).

Country star Zach Bryan will perform on August 6 next summer at Albertsons Stadium on Boise State’s blue turf (with Ryan Bingham, The Texas Gentlemen, and Gabriella Rose opening his tour).

Pre-sale tickets open on Oct. 21.

Zoo Boise named its newest red panda Miss Dolly Parton earlier this summer at the Virginia R.

Bartak Red Panda Passage exhibit — an expansion opened in 2025 that ended years of temporary housing. Guests now enjoy a closer view of this playful addition to the red panda family.

Harrison Boulevard gets an early Halloween makeover as Flashback Video transforms the North End with spooky displays.

Propy Prop's Tyler Bush and Michael Mann launch the project on Saturday, Oct. 17.

West Ada School District trustees approved a plan to swap unused land near Independence Elementary with the city of Star for one year of funding for two school resource officers.

The 1-acre parcel is valued at $100,000 and will support a new police substation & parking lot.

More than 80 percent of state wildfires through Sept. were caused by people; these fires burned 10,000 acres and cost over $47 million, Director Dustin Miller said at a Capitol meeting Tuesday.

The department seeks to recoup funds and has not used deficiency warrants this season (a cost-saving measure).

A new Meridian chapter of UpEnding Parkinson's meets weekly on Saturday mornings (9 to 10:30 a.m.) at Vertical View to help people with Parkinson’s gain strength and confidence through adaptive rock climbing sessions.

Boise State announced a massive statue honoring Kellen Moore will be placed near Albertsons Stadium — the unveiling is set for Oct.

31 when the Broncos host Texas State.

Treasure Valley YMCA will host its Halloween Run on Saturday, Oct.

24 at Ann Morrison Park with three races, including a new half marathon starting at 9 a.m., a 5K, and a one-mile walk for families. Participants are invited to wear costumes to join the fun + support local programs that help make memberships more accessible.

The Idaho Steelheads start their season this Friday with an away game against the New Mexico Goatheads, and they will host a home opener on Friday, Oct.

23 at The Grove in downtown Boise.