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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nampa police shot and wounded a man armed with a knife on Friday night—he was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Idaho Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Paradis from Ridgevue High School and Kadin Thompson-Bailey, a Boise State student, won Drum Corps International world championships—a big achievement for Idaho marching music. Thompson-Bailey hopes to make this experience easier for more kids to join in the future. KIVI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Idaho homebuyers saw relief when the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.29% on Friday—marking the lowest level in more than a year and roughly saving buyers $200 per month on a median-priced home in Boise. Experts advised buyers to act now while they still have stronger negotiating power. KTVB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boise’s Discovery Center of Idaho is expanding its facility to add interactive exhibits and increase space for student field trips, and it has raised over half of its $6.4 million goal through community donations. The center will debut its new 'Going Places' exhibit on September 15 — offering a modern hands-on science experience to students across the Treasure Valley. KTVB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canyon County, Nampa, and Caldwell have decided to put the animal services contract for West Valley Humane Society up for bid after disagreements over payments and financial strain — officials said the shelter can reapply with its best offer. The change comes after public concerns about animal care and aims to improve services in the coming months — local authorities stressed. KTVB
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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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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.
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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.
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OpenShift Fundamentals Training
All day — Divinity Health Institute Training Center — Cost to be determined — Enhance your skills in software development and IT with this comprehensive training class.
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