Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Nampa.
High Desert Harley Davidson will host its 15th annual Idaho Patriot Thunder Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, June 29 — an event honoring Idaho veterans that will close highways from Boise to Mountain Home with a police escort.
Riders will gather at the dealership and finish with an after-party and a $2,500 raffle to benefit the military — an open, family-friendly celebration.
Today, the Nampa Civic Center hosts the 3rd St. Market at Calliope Garden from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. with food trucks and vendors while free summer concerts start at Phillippi Park in Boise at 5 p.m. and Dance Gavin Dance performs tonight at Revolution Concert House in Garden City — tickets are on sale.
Emergency crews in Nampa are responding to a crash on I-84 westbound near Exit (38) reported just before 11:30 a.m., and scheduled maintenance work is limiting traffic by blocking the right lane (leaving only one lane open) which causes major delays.
Nampa Police arrested former Caldwell High School teacher and football coach Kip Crofts—who worked as a custodian with the City of Nampa—on June 25 after a complaint of sexual abuse of a child under 16; he is now booked into Canyon County Jail.
Drivers in Treasure Valley can buy the cheapest fuel in Emmett where By-Rite sells gas for $3.09 per gallon.
In Nampa, Marathon charges about $3.15 per gallon — local Walmart stations in Boise, Meridian, and Caldwell offer fuel at slightly higher prices.
At Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Nampa, staff and volunteer Weed Warriors removed Russian olives and used controlled burns to help protect native plants and reduce wildfire risks.
With the Fourth of July approaching, officials ask visitors to follow fire restrictions—maintaining one of Treasure Valley’s last green spaces.
Senator Mike Lee revised his plan to sell federal lands in 11 states — now limiting sales to properties within 5 miles of population centers — but the change could still affect the Boise Foothills, sparking concern from local leaders about recreation and water systems.
Lee says the new approach will protect farmers, ranchers and recreational users.
Basketball Camp: Playmaker College
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Mettle Sports Nampa — $595 — Develop basketball IQ, leadership, and confidence at an immersive summer camp experience.
Treaty Oak Revival Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Ford Idaho Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music at the scenic Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater.
House Pet Sitter Service
2 PM — Primary Health Medical Group - South Nampa — Cost information not provided — Experienced pet lover with over 20 years in pet care and veterinary expertise.
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