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Idaho Fish and Game (IF&G) will decide on the Boise River fall steelhead stocking plan after collecting enough fish from a trap below Hells Canyon Dam starting in early November, with a decision expected around Nov.

20. Statewide bag limits have already been reduced amid record-low returns.

VASA Fitness celebrated its new Treasure Valley facility in Boise off Farview on Friday, featuring HIIT, LIFT, and FLOW classes, a basketball court, swimming pool, gym floor + kids and recovery spaces.

Representatives say the 50,000 sqft center fosters an inclusive workout environment for all ages.

Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell will open its Ice Ribbon for the 2026-27 ice skating season on Nov.

20. Local skaters can reserve sessions now ahead of the busy winter holiday season and call Lactalis Skate Shoppe at 208 800 9032 for questions.

Federal land managers from BLM and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will start aerial herbicide treatments this fall on 15,800 acres in Owyhee, Ada, and Four Rivers counties to lower wildfire risk and boost rangeland recovery (using imazapic), so locals should steer clear of the areas when low-flying aircraft appear.

Country singer Jon Pardi has postponed his Nampa concert, originally set for Oct.

10 due to illness & will now perform on May 8 at the Ford Idaho Center. New dates for his shows in Loveland and West Valley City are scheduled for May 13 & May 20.

Idaho water experts are monitoring a strong El Niño that could lead to a warm winter with reduced snowpack affecting river and reservoir levels.

Hydrologist Erin Whorton said last winter's early reservoir use showed how vital melting snow is (75% of the water supply).

CASA of Southwest Idaho is looking for volunteers to work as Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children; interested adults aged 21 and over must complete screening and training to support cases in Idaho’s Third Judicial District.

Caldwell school officials are asking voters to approve a $5.8 million supplemental levy per year for two years to support teacher jobs, school safety, and student programs (estimated impact is $99.70 per $100,000 assessed value).