Looking for something to do with all the leaves from your yard? Recycle your leaves with the Nampa Parks Department. The leaves are recycled and turned into mulch, which is used throughout Nampa’s parks and placed in tree wells to retain moisture. Leaves may be dropped off at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, on 6th St N, in…… MORE
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Peasley Street Connection close to completion
Construction on the Peasley Street Connection is getting closer to completion as Boise Parks and Recreation reports they expect the project to finish by late October. CBS2 reports the Peasley Street Connection is a 94-step staircase and bike tunnel that connects the Boise Bench to Ann Morrison Park. The project, which was approved in April…… MORE
Boise Firefighters 2025 Calendar fundraiser
The Boise Firefighters Union announced the return of two signature fundraising efforts to support the Union’s Community Assistance Fund: the Night on Fire Gala and the popular Boise Firefighters Calendar release. CBS2 reports the tickets are on sale for the annual Night on Fire Gala and fashion show set for Nov. 9 at Boise Centre.…… MORE
Nampa irrigation system shut down October 7
The City of Nampa will shut down its irrigation system for the season on Monday, Oct. 7, at the same time as Pioneer Irrigation District, Boise-Kuna Irrigation District and Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District. CBS2 reports the City of Nampa also shared additional reminders which include: Do not use house water to irrigate lawns as…… MORE
US Senate Youth Program deadline to apply October 11
Two Idaho high school juniors or seniors have the chance to spend a week in Washington, D.C., to learn about public service careers through the U.S. Senate Youth Program. The Idaho Capital Sun reports the program is accepting two student leaders from each state to visit Washington, D.C., in March 2025 and hear from senators,…… MORE
Caldwell Wagons Ho! event happening Saturday
The Caldwell Wagons Ho! event is free and taking place on October 5. The experience involves bringing in a wagon and supplies to teach children about Idaho history by doing hands-on activities like leather stamping and horseshoe branding. Wagons Ho started with a restored wagon that includes three-decades of “dust and rust” collection of tools…… MORE
‘Name a Snowplow” contest
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Education are working together to kick off the first ever annual ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest. Starting October 1, eighth grade students across Idaho are invited to participate with their classrooms to submit a name. Contest entries will be accepted through the month of October with winning names…… MORE
Idaho Democrats get $70,000 for more voter organizers
National Democrats announced they would invest money in political organizing efforts in Idaho’s Native American and Latino communities ahead of the November election. The Idaho Statesman reports the Democratic National Committee, the leaders of the Democratic Party, announced a $70,000 investment in the Idaho Democratic Party on Friday. The state party, which applied for the…… MORE
Still no opening dates for new In-N-Out locations
Dust has yet to settle at the In-N-Out construction site in Nampa as crews are working to bring the highly anticipated project to completion. The Idaho Press reports the December opening of In-N-Out in Meridian, the first in Idaho, attracted hundreds of customers and cars who got in line for an hours-long wait. Next up…… MORE
Restaurateur pleads guilty to felony lewd conduct
A well-known restaurateur pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of felony lewd conduct with a minor under 16. The Idaho Statesman reports Jose Sanchez Vazquez, who was arrested at his Boise restaurant in April, sexually assaulted a teenager who worked for him. He also fathered a child with the victim. Shawn Kelley, with the Ada…… MORE
