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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 50 Boise-area businesses closed permanently in 2025 as national chains and local favorites shut their doors due to bankruptcies and strategic shifts; the closures surprised residents when an anchor store closed at Boise Towne Square Mall and P.F. Chang’s held a final auction. KIDO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TSA urges travelers at Boise Airport to check their carry-on items as about 200,000 passengers pass through by Dec. 30, with today being the busiest day expecting over 16,000 people. They advise keeping liquids under 3.4 oz to speed up the security process. KBOI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Idaho health officials report a surge in flu cases as Primary Health clinics recorded nearly 500 positive tests and a 50% positivity rate, urging residents to get vaccinated and check online for shorter wait times (anti-viral medication may be given after early evaluation). KBOI
- ➤ Central District Health reported the first flu-related death this season near Boise this week. Idaho Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ True Gritt Youth Sports will host its first flag football game on Wednesday, Dec. 31 in Kuna; the morning event is part of its plan to build a 114-acre sports complex. Idaho Press
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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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The Mystics Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Riverside Hotel — Ticketed event — Experience classic rock hits from the ’60s to today with Boise's longest-running band.
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The Stone Popes Concert
8-11:45 p.m. — The Duck Club — $13.32 — Experience the blend of emo and post-hardcore with The Stone Popes live in Boise.
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Kpop and Jpop Random Dance Party
1:30–4:00 p.m. — Boise Towne Square — Free entry — Enjoy the energy of Kpop and Jpop dances with performances and exciting prizes.
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Winter Peekaboo Penguin Family Day
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — All ages welcome — Explore creativity with guided painting and family-friendly snacks in a fun, screen-free environment.
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Open House at Boise Natural Health Clinic
Join the physicians at BNHC for an Open House! Stop by to meet our doctors and learn about what naturopathic medicine can do for you and receive a discount on your first visit.
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