Good morning, Nampa.

Love Your Neighborhood rewound 2025 by highlighting local favorites such as Flowing Springs Ranch, Circus Vision Collective, Cooks and Books, and Boise Art Glass.

The feature — which showcased family activities and creative spaces — celebrated local businesses as Treasure Valley welcomed the New Year.

Baby Henry was born at 1:49 a.m. on January 1 at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center — the first baby of 2026 in the Treasure Valley hospital system.

Other St. Luke’s locations, including one in Nampa, welcomed their first newborns before 10 a.m., with each receiving a gift basket.

Idaho agriculture ended 2025 with record cattle receipts and falling crop returns due to high costs, leaving ranchers better off while farmers struggled, according to ag economist Brett Wilder.

Ranchers and farmers will watch a growing national cattle herd and other trends in 2026 (stability may lie ahead).

Customers of Idaho Power and Intermountain Gas will pay higher bills as new rates take effect in the new year + the utility companies confirmed the routine pricing update.

The U.S. Department of Education restored nearly $30 million in federal funds for 22 rural school districts, preserving 60 full-time jobs and services for 25,000 students through literacy, STEM, mental health and extracurricular programs, as confirmed on Dec.

31 by United Way of Treasure Valley.

Bogus Basin used 16 million gallons of water since November 1 to create snow on its limited trails amid almost zero natural snowfall, with its water retention pond (holding up to 14 million gallons) designed to balance winter recreation and safeguard downstream users' rights.

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Nampa welcomed baby boy Alvaro Ramirez at 5:10 a.m. on Jan.

1, the first birth of 2026. The hospital marked the milestone by gifting a basket of newborn essentials + including a toy and grooming kit + to celebrate a bright start to the year.

Boise Card and Collectibles Show

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Free Admission — Explore a treasure trove of sports memorabilia and trading cards, perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Canyon County Kids Expo

10 AM – 4 PM — Ford Idaho Center — Family-friendly event — Explore activities, vendors, and entertainment designed for kids.

Oliver! Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Oliver Twist brought to life through song and dance.