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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Envision is raffling off a brand-new 2025 Bronco at the Western Idaho Fair to raise funds for its vision clinic—tickets can be bought by fairgoers. KTVB
- ➤ Today, officials hold a community meeting at 6 p.m. in Donnelly to update residents on the 2,796.9-acre Rock Fire with zero containment — downtown Nampa hosts the Third Thursday Street Festival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a free pop-up show starts at 1 p.m. before the All American Rejects perform at the Western Idaho Fair tonight. KIVI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle fire near the Karcher exit on westbound I-84 in Nampa has closed one right lane—motorists should expect delays as crews respond to the incident. KIVI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Oregon man pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree manslaughter in a fatal crash involving a community college softball team bus — the crash killed a Nampa woman. Idaho Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Celebration Park in Canyon County invites visitors on a journey through history along the Snake River—featuring relics from the Bonneville Flood, ancient petroglyphs, and interactive atlatl throwing—while the restored Guffey Railroad Bridge now links local hiking trails. KTVB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College of Western Idaho opened a new Health Sciences building at its main campus in Nampa today, marking its first expansion in 16 years. The facility offers programs in nursing, therapy, and dental assisting — letting students earn diplomas at lower costs while a new Agriculture Science building will have its grand opening in September. KIVI
- ➤ The College of Western Idaho opened a new 60,000-square-foot Health and Science Building on its Nampa campus that now houses 106 classes for nearly 2,100 students. College officials said the center features modern labs, simulation rooms and skill labs for medical training—helping local students access improved healthcare education. KTVB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ COMPASS has chosen a commuter rail option along the existing freight line from Downtown Boise to Caldwell after a study on mass transit in Treasure Valley. The board said local funding remains a challenge—future steps include lobbying the Legislature and finalizing a report in February. KIVI
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Nampa Warbird Roundup
9 a.m. — Warhawk Air Museum — Ticket price not specified — Experience Idaho's largest gathering of historic war planes with flying demonstrations and pilot meet-and-greets.
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Boise Comic Arts Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Boise Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with artists, cosplay, panels, and workshops at this vibrant festival.
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Art in the Park 2025
10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Julia Davis Park — Free entry — Experience an open-air festival featuring 240 artists, live music, and hands-on activities for all ages.
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Warbird Roundup 2025
8 a.m. — Warhawk Air Museum — Cost info not provided — Explore an impressive collection of warbirds from across the country at this annual aviation event.
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3rd Annual Veterans Chamber Summit
8 AM – 2 PM — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket purchase required — A day focused on veterans resources including keynote speakers and wellness sessions.
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22nd Annual Indian Creek Festival
6-9 p.m. — Indian Creek Plaza — Various activities available — Celebrate the community with family-friendly fun, including classic cars and cardboard kayak races.
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Hobbit Day Celebration
11 AM – 3 PM — Nampa Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins with fun activities and costumes.
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