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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Foster and Heart — a nonprofit supporting foster children — is asking for donations of new spring clothing to help children transition to their new homes. The Essentials Drive will run on May 1 at Walmart on Ten Mile from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with community members invited to contribute. KBOI
- ➤ Today, Two Men And A Truck launches its annual Movers For Moms donation drive to support mothers facing homelessness or domestic abuse in the Treasure Valley—local businesses will host donation boxes and Fred Meyer will run special collection events until May 5. KBOI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Outfitters in Idaho expect a thrilling whitewater season as the strong spring snowpack boosts river flows—low bookings due to economic uncertainty mean residents may soon find available trips. Hardy Bender from the Idaho Rafters & Guides Association said that heavier flows and large waves will create ideal conditions for rafters this season. KTVB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three Nampa residents—Miguel Vittorio, Yessenia Casillas and Luis Vasquez—pleaded guilty to bank fraud for submitting false information on PPP loan applications during the COVID-19 relief effort. Vasquez was sentenced on April 16 while Casillas will be sentenced on April 29 and Vittorio will be sentenced on June 16. KBOI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ashton Jeanty is attending the 2025 NFL Draft and is projected to surpass Ryan Clady to become Boise State's highest pick ever. Doug Martin is the only Bronco running back to be selected in the first round. KTVB
- ➤ Professional bull rider Ezekiel Mitchell returns to Nampa for the PBR tour’s 14th stop—where Sheriff Donohue’s domestic violence prevention campaign is featured—and he will compete against top riders later this season. KIVI
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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.
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2025 Commencement Weekend
6:30 p.m. — Brandt Center — No tickets required — Celebrate graduates with a Baccalaureate service and multiple commencement ceremonies.
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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.
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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.
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