Good morning, Boise.

Idaho rules do not limit the height of seasonal inflatables, but HOAs may enforce standards if decorations block sidewalks or power lines.

Homeowners should check local guidelines to avoid safety issues.

A semi-truck with America 250 and JustServe signage will reach Caldwell at 7 a.m. carrying a 40,000-lb food shipment from the LDS Church in a national effort; it will aid The Salvation Army Caldwell, Advocates Against Family Violence, Caldwell School District Food Pantry, and Caldwell Housing Authority.

Responding to community requests, the Western Idaho Fair will remain scheduled from Friday, Aug.

21 to Sunday, Aug. 30 in Garden City but will shift in future years + from Friday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 29 in 2027 and from Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 20 in 2028.

Gov. Brad Little announced a 7.5% cut in the state's unemployment insurance tax rate for 2026, which is expected to save employers about $11 million (the base rate will drop to 0.729% with an increased taxable wage base).

Updated rates will be mailed to businesses next week.

R.A.D. Collective Creative Showcase

9 p.m. – 2 a.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Suggested $5 donation — Experience a vibrant showcase of local art, music, and creativity.

Jocelyn Guntar Presents: Hap Hap Ultra

10 PM – 2 AM — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience an exciting night of music featuring local talents Lucid, Royhobbs, and The Wizard.

Messiah Sing-Along

5-6:30 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a community singing event featuring a 16-voice ensemble and local classical soloists.

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Utah State vs Washington State

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Albertsons Stadium — Admission details not specified — Witness a thrilling college football showdown in the renowned Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Redstone Concert

7:00 – 9:15 PM — The Riverside Hotel — Low ticket alert — Experience an electrifying journey through classic rock hits with Boise's award-winning band Redstone.

Sasha Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $13.32 — Experience an engaging live show from Sasha in a vibrant venue.

Off-Season Stories Presentation

5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience captivating readings from local authors at this cozy venue.

Footloose Screening

7-9 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic tale of rebellion against a small-town ban on dancing and rock music.

Idaho Potato Drop VIP Experience

7 PM-1:30 AM — Cecil D. Andrus Park — $110 — Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, food, drinks, and a VIP experience at Idaho's distinctive Potato Drop.

Boise Underground Media Third Anniversary Celebration

7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Enjoy local live music — Celebrate three years of Boise Underground Media with 'The Mall Goth Moths' electrifying sounds.