Good morning, Nampa.

While a Boise lawsuit closed two pickleball courts because of noise, Nampa and Meridian built new courts in parks to keep neighbor complaints at bay.

Nampa officials said courts at Orah Brandt Park are placed near Cherry Lane and built with berms to cut sound—showing smart planning as demand for play grows.

The Snake River Stampede and the City have built a decades-long partnership that supports a top rodeo and creates economic and cultural opportunities.

In 1992, the Stampede gave a $1.5M property to the city for a new stadium and has since invested nearly $8M in improvements at the Ford Idaho Center—preserving a cherished local tradition.

BLM investigators found that two recreational shooters used exploding ammunition to start the Leeds and Chalky Butte fires that burned over 700 acres in southwest Idaho last October and November, and both have agreed to pay over $24,000 each to cover fire suppression costs—one admitted using the device after a Boise State football win.

BLM said two recreational shooters admitted to firing illegal exploding ammunition that sparked the Leeds and Chalky Butte fires—burning over 700 acres on public land—and have paid over $24,000 in restitution.

The $1.7 billion Powerball drawing on Saturday will offer a cash payout of about $770.3 million that will be reduced by taxes such as a 24% federal withholding and further income taxes, — in Idaho a winner is set to receive roughly $441,463,395.

Idaho senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have reintroduced the Headwaters Protection Act to boost funds for forest and watershed programs that clean water and fight wildfires—The bill will help farmers, cities, tribes, and the U.S. Forest Service work together on local projects.

At a recent meeting, the Nampa City Council approved an independent appraisal of the Ford Idaho Center — a large venue with about $25 million in deferred maintenance — after two months of public input.

Members remain divided on whether to sell, convey the center to the College of Western Idaho, or retain it, with four voting in favor and two opposing.

The Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline said that a state law now forces parental consent for non-emergency help—limiting access for young people in need of mental health support.

Hotline director Lee Flinn and parent Kim Washington noted that if parents do not give blanket consent, vulnerable children may miss timely help as lawmakers consider changes during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Treasure Valley Veterans Stand Down

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Ford Idaho Center — Free entry — Discover vital resources, health services, and free meals at this special fair for veterans and military families.

Eagle Plein Air Art Festival

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Finer Frames — Free entry — Experience live painting from talented artists capturing the beauty of the Eagle landscapes.