Good morning, Nampa.

The Idaho Hispanic Foundation is hosting its annual luncheon on April 22 to bring together community leaders, advocates and changemakers and address challenges in health, business development, workforce and education.

The group also offers free services—such as educational workshops, business networking events, cultural celebrations, ESL classes, a food pantry and mobile health clinics—to support the Hispanic community.

A shy 1.5-year-old Chihuahua Mix weighing 12 pounds is available for adoption at the Idaho Humane Society—families in Nampa can contact the shelter for details.

The governor approved a bill that bans the use of SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda.

The policy will change how SNAP funds are spent across the state.

During the second week of April, the Ada County Dispatch Center in Meridian celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — a themed event honoring 911 dispatchers who handled nearly 500,000 calls a year.

Captain Zachary Walls said the team received extra support to manage stress from difficult calls.

At the annual dog show at O’Connor Field House on Friday, the Lizard Butte Kennel Club donated $8,000 to help fund training and retirement programs for the Nampa Police K-9 unit—this support comes nearly seven months after the unit lost a working dog in a vehicle crash.

Earth Day Pop-up at Flying M Coffee

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Flying M Coffee Garage — Free activities — Engage with local nonprofits and fun Earth Day activities for the family.

2025 Commencement Weekend

6:30 p.m. — Brandt Center — No tickets required — Celebrate graduates with a Baccalaureate service and multiple commencement ceremonies.

2025 Spring Scholarship Golf Scramble

8 a.m. — Ridgecrest Golf Club — Registration fee includes golf course access, cart, and lunch — Enjoy a friendly competition while supporting future mining professionals.

U.S. Open Local Qualifying at RedHawk

18 holes — RedHawk Public Golf Course — Registration required — Compete for a chance to qualify for the prestigious U.S. Open.