Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
Good morning, Nampa.
Bogus Basin is a nonprofit recreation area (45 minutes from Boise) that offers skiing, snowboarding, biking, and hiking year-round; it reinvests earnings to upgrade lifts, trails, and facilities, serving as a community hub since its opening in 1943.
Today in Nampa, a free Idaho Job & Career Fair runs at the Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and, at 11 a.m. in Caldwell, a groundbreaking for a new Fred Meyer store to add 250 jobs will take place; in Boise, the Bike Prom happens this evening.
Idaho gas stations posted an average price of $3.51 per gallon on Thursday, March 12, which is 32 cents higher than last week and 55 cents more than a month ago amid global events affecting fuel supplies.
Local farmers could see fertilizer prices jump by 20-30% this spring as oil and natural gas costs rise due to shipping lane disruptions in the Middle East (says UI Agriculture economist Brett Wilder).
The cost rise will affect input costs and crop planning if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Northwest Nazarene University is now offering eCampus degrees to help busy adults balance their studies — the program brings flexible online course options to those with tight schedules.
House Bill 808 would remove vaccine mandates for schools and daycares and change the state’s immunization system from an opt out to an opt in model, lawmakers said.
Some nurses warned that easing documentation may risk student health as the committee resumes review today.
Frozen The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting journey of sisterhood in Disney's Frozen musical adaptation.
Disney's Frozen: The Musical
1:30-10:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the magical journey of sisterhood and love in this beloved musical adaptation.
Frozen The Musical
7:30–10:30 PM — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the enchanting tale of sisterhood and magic in Disney's Frozen.
Disney's Frozen
7:30 PM — Music Theatre of Idaho — Tickets available — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure brought to life on stage.
4th Annual Treasure Valley Book Fair
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Nampa Public Library — Free entry — Explore the literary world with local authors, illustrators, and publishers at this one-day event.
NRAGC Monthly Shooting Match
All day event — Nampa Rod and Gun (Outdoor Range) — Entry fee required — Test your precision at the monthly NRL22 shooting match with multiple stages.
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