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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boise Fire Department Captain Christopher Hendershot and Senior Firefighter Peter Hammett earned the First Responder Award for a daring helicopter swiftwater rescue earlier this year and will be honored at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Dec. 22 at Boise State University. KBOI
- ➤ Washington State & Utah State football teams teamed up to package over 40,000 non-perishable meals ahead of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The seventh annual Tackle Hunger event swaps helmets for hairnets to boost efforts against food insecurity by supporting neighbors in need. KBOI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Villa Sport Fitness announced its acquisition of six Crunch Fitness clubs in Idaho, boosting its Treasure Valley presence to 10 locations serving over 50,000 members & planning further improvements and additional site scouting for expansion. KBOI
- ➤ Boise Airport announced twice-weekly nonstop flights to Anchorage starting mid-June through mid-August — with flights available on Wednesdays and Sundays and tickets open for booking. KBOI
- ➤ Silver 72 offers a three-hour jewelry lesson with a professional silver smith so participants can design custom rings, necklaces, or bracelets in Boise while creating lasting memories + enjoying added options like a charm bar and boutique-style piercings. KIDO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hearts On Fire Books has opened on 9th Street as Boise’s first romance-only bookstore & it offers an array of popular titles for local readers. The shop rides the BookTok trend and is set to delight romance fans with fresh picks. KIDO
- ➤ Boise Art Glass creates memorial glass art by infusing cremains into custom pieces—customers can order online or join in-class sessions if visiting locally. The studio offers a personal way to keep cherished memories alive. KBOI
- ➤ Boise Airport has selected a local illustrator to create a vinyl mural for its new rental car facility (CONRAC). The decision follows a statewide search for an artist who will brighten the facility with unique artwork. Idaho Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week, Ada County dispatcher Kristine guided a father through a baby delivery when his wife went into active labor and helped them until paramedics arrived. The Ada County Sheriff's office awarded her a rare stork pin — an honor few dispatchers earn — for her lifesaving actions. KBOI
- ➤ Boise officials announced the new Slow Zone Pilot Program which will reduce the default speed limit to 20 mph in areas from Fourth to 28th and State to Hill starting in January for improved safety. Drivers are urged to watch for new signage + flags at marked crossings to guide pedestrians and cyclists. KBOI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 18, first responders from Boise PD and Idaho State Police gathered outside St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital to support young patients during the holiday season by lighting the children’s wing from 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.; traffic was managed on E. Jefferson Street. KBOI
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sasha Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $13.32 — Experience an engaging live show from Sasha in a vibrant venue.
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Off-Season Stories Presentation
5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience captivating readings from local authors at this cozy venue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trivia Night at Hap Hap Lounge
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with some fun trivia every Tuesday night.
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