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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eleanor Lobue and two other Idaho families joined a legal battle on Sept. 17 to protect the parental choice tax credit that offers up to $5,000 per student for tuition, homeschooling supplies, or tutoring. The program is set to launch in January—supporting diverse learning needs while it faces claims of lacking required public school accountability. KTVB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho lawmakers concluded that COVID-19 measures such as closing churches, businesses and issuing stay-at-home orders broke state code and the U.S. Constitution. The Idaho COVID-19 Response Study Committee voted these actions unconstitutional + lawmakers plan to review state emergency power statutes. KBOI
- ➤ A decades-long debate over land management in Idaho continues as officials weigh the federal government's control of nearly 63% of the land against state endowment lands that support public schools and services—discussions include historical acts and modern revenue plans for long-term use. KTVB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 1, the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health announced that a record 121 mayors statewide—including 38 from North Idaho—are joining the Mayor's Walking Challenge to earn grant funds by logging 5,000 or 10,000 steps daily in October. Mayors who reach step goals will earn $500 for 165,000 steps or $1,000 for 310,000 steps, with the challenge having returned more than $699,000 to communities over 12 years. KTVB
- ➤ The annual Greater Boise Walk for Breakthrough T1D will be held on October 11 at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian, with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. The 3K walk opening ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. — family activities such as pumpkin painting, face painting, tie-dying and sporting events are planned to support ongoing Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy. KTVB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dorie Johnson, an 87-year-old veteran from Caldwell, Idaho, skydived at Skydive Skydown to check off a bucket list item and share her free spirit—her jump brought smiles to those watching. She now plans to ride in a helicopter next—adding another bold adventure to her life story. KBOI
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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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Newsies The Musical
7:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy dancing and unforgettable music with an inspiring story.
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