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Big 5 Sporting Goods on Milwaukee near the mall announced it will close for good and is holding an everything-must-go sale with steeper discounts likely in coming weeks; the store sits next to Dick’s and follows Al’s Sporting Goods’ closure earlier in October.

Micron announced an additional $67 million in Treasure Valley investments, including $11.6 million over five years with Valley Regional Transit for a regional bus route and on-demand service, $10.5 million for affordable housing projects in Boise and Mountain Home, and about $45 million to seed 530A savings accounts for eligible children.

After an Oct. 21 inaugural meeting, Emmett School District's facilities committee voted to pursue a new high school to replace the aging domes, noting repairs could cost $24 million to $27.7 million; the committee will meet again Wednesday, Nov.

4 (6 p.m.) to develop a recommendation.

CWI completed a $33 million Powering the Treasure Valley campaign to fund new learning facilities, grow scholarships to more than $1 million annually, and expand workforce-focused programs, with the Micron Academic Center due to open in downtown Boise in fall 2027 (nearly 1,000 donors).

Boise Fire is urging residents not to toss lithium‑ion batteries in the trash after several fires tied to damaged batteries in garbage trucks, warning they can go into thermal runaway and release toxic, flammable gases.

Dispose of batteries at the Ada County Landfill (hazardous-waste drop-off) or follow local hazardous-waste guidance; Republic Services reported about six truck fires this year.

Neighbors in Mountain Home are raising concerns about a Weitz & Co. proposal for four three-story data center buildings totaling about 3.4 million sqft at Bennett Ranch Industrial Campus, and the city says data centers are currently neither permitted nor conditional uses and no land-use application has been filed.

ITD will shift westbound I-84 onto new lanes between Centennial Way and Franklin Road in Caldwell on Saturday, Oct.

31, and will close the 10th Avenue and Franklin Road westbound on-ramps overnight from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; the right lane must exit at 10th Avenue starting Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The FDA and Pritam International recalled 3,869,376 tubes of Brush Buddies, Evo, and Aru toothpaste on Oct.

22 after finding CGMP violations that could cause temporary health reactions; most tubes target children in strawberry, bubble-gum, and watermelon flavors. Return affected products to the store for a refund or call (1-888-463-6332).

Idaho will receive nearly $186 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to expand telehealth, cybersecurity, and programs for chronic, behavioral, maternal and child health across rural communities, and the state's Rural Health Transformation Committee will consider reallocations at its Nov. 19 meeting.

Central District Health reports an Elmore County resident (in their 80s) has died from influenza, Idaho's second flu death this season, and officials say flu activity is rising; they urge getting a flu vaccine, staying home when sick, washing hands, and talking to a provider about antiviral treatment.

Central District Health reported its first flu-related death this season, an Elmore County resident in their 80s, which is Idaho's second flu fatality as early-season flu activity rises; officials urge annual vaccination and say vaccines are widely available at local pharmacies and clinics.

During Tacoberfest this month, reviewers found two Meridian taco trucks offered different experiences: La Cruz (600 N.

Ten Mile Road) served traditional, $2.50 carne asada and carnitas street tacos with fresh tortillas, while Big Beantz at Loose Screw's Old Town patio focused on creative specialty tacos.

Boise State's Dylan Riley drew national Heisman buzz after his big game against Washington State, and some fans are even arguing kicker Canaan Moore deserves consideration as the Broncos prepare to play Texas State this weekend.