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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bogus Basin will reopen for summer operations on Friday, June 19 with free Music on the Mountain concerts, yoga classes starting June 10 and weekly mountain biking at the Basin Gravity Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Facilities will be closed on non-holiday Mondays and Tuesdays. KIVI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon is proposing a drone delivery service in Nampa using 85-pound MK-30 drones to deliver packages within a 7.5-mile radius near its Franklin Road facility. The company will seek city and FAA approval and plans to launch the service by year's end (a review is set for May 26). KIVI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers worry about rising electricity costs as new data centers increase demand; in Blackfoot, Adam Young of a 2,600-acre irrigated farm said he faces a 45% jump in power bills and is installing solar panels to help offset expenses—while regulators review rate impacts. KTVB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The ICONIC program, a joint effort by the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho Transportation Department + Baker Technical Institute, enrolls 20 local students in a five-week course that offers hands-on practice and multiple certifications to help them start careers in road construction. KBOI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BLM has issued a fire prevention order on all BLM lands from May 10 until Oct. 20—this order bans fireworks, exploding targets, tracer rounds, and steel-component ammunition to reduce wildfire risks during warm weather. Violators may face fines or be liable for fire suppression costs. KIVI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boise State's Czech junior Zdena Safarova boosted the Broncos to a 20-win season and a Mountain West title with a 34-7 record, and she will lead the team into its Pac 12 debut next season + pursuing her pro tennis dreams. KTVB
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Nampa Farmers Market
9 AM - 1:30 PM — Lloyd Square Park — Free entry — Discover a vibrant marketplace featuring local produce and artisan-crafted goods from within 100 miles of Nampa.
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Late Spring/Early Summer Bonsai Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Franz Witte — Cost not specified — Enhance your bonsai skills with hands-on growth management and pruning techniques.
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NAMIWalks Treasure Valley 2026
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Ann Morrison Park — Supports local mental health initiatives — Celebrate mental health awareness while participating in Idaho's leading fundraising walk.
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Dive into Stoicism: Applying Ancient Wisdom
7-8 p.m. — Flying M Coffee House — Free entry — Explore Stoic, Taoist, and Buddhist teachings to cultivate a good, ethical, and resilient life in a supportive community.
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Inspired Dance Presents Make The World Beautiful
6:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Check event website for ticket prices — Experience a journey of curiosity and resilience through storytelling and dance.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 3-5 — NNU Johnson Sports Center — 12 spots remaining — Rapidly enhance your basketball skills with a focus on ball handling and scoring techniques.
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Willy Wonka
7:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the whimsical world of Willy Wonka as Charlie Bucket embarks on a magical factory tour.
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Willy Wonka
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the whimsical journey through Willy Wonka's factory with Charlie and his fellow ticket holders.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Lyle Smith Field, Albertsons Stadium — $28 – $164 — Experience the thrill of monster trucks and stunts in Boise's first outdoor show.
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