Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Boise.
Family-friendly events are underway in the Treasure Valley this week, with Meridian’s trunk-or-treat taking place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.—and Boo at the Zoo plus fall festivals planned through Oct.
25. Local shows and community gatherings offer plenty of fun for all ages.
Costco's new warehouse will open Nov.
5 near Meridian and Kuna. The 200,000+ sqft facility will offer 16 fuel pumps and nearly 1,000 parking stalls at 203 E. Tower Lane near Lake Hazel and Meridian roads — its size makes it among the largest in the world.
Downtown is hosting a massive Halloween bar crawl block party on Saturday, Oct.
24 that will stretch across nightclubs including Dirty Little Roddy's, Amsterdam Lounge, Strange Love, and Karma (purchasing a $26.50 pass gives access to all bars and helps avoid a $30 door cover and long lines).
Thirteen local spots revive vintage culture by offering retro media and arcade games; businesses like Rob’s Video (in Garden City) and Realms (downtown) let locals enjoy rentals and games that bring back the feel of the '80s.
The list shows how Treasure Valley keeps old-school nostalgia alive.
Wildfire crews in the Sawtooth National Forest have responded since Sept.
1 to a human-caused blaze on the Fairfield Ranger District that has grown to an estimated 260 acres. Officials urge hunters to fully extinguish campfires by using the drown& stir& drown& feel method as heavy rain is expected soon.
Parents in Eagle voiced concerns over the Linder Road and Saguaro Drive crosswalk after close calls where drivers ignored a crossing guard (CBS2 captured one incident).
The Ada County Highway District said it installed a pedestrian beacon and plans a warning indicator but offered no timeline.
The USDA has issued a Class I recall of about 1.58 million pounds of meat and poultry after a faulty cooling system affected products from Kayem Foods made between March 31 and Oct.
7. Idaho shoppers are urged to check their refrigerators & follow USDA guidelines for disposal or return.
Central District Health will spend $250,000 on rodent control in Boise, funding a pilot birth control sausage program + smart traps and aiding residents with pest-abatement costs.
A free workshop will be held on Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its Boise office, 707 N. Armstrong Place.
The Idaho Vandals football team stunned fans by upsetting two top-10 teams, beating Montana State with a final touchdown and winning on the road against Montana; they now prepare for a heated matchup with Boise State in the upcoming season.
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Proletariat Wine Company and Boise State Partner on Limited-Edition Wines
Proletariat Wine Company has partnered with Boise State Athletics to release two limited-edition wines: Blue Turf Blend, a Bordeaux-style red blend, and Bronco Bubbles, a sparkling Syrah rosé. Crafted by winemaker Sean Boyd from Northwest-grown grapes, the wines celebrate the winery founders’ Boise State roots and are available for $36 per bottle.
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