Good morning, Nampa.

Gem State Housing Alliance hosted a forum at the Nampa Civic Center on Thursday to address affordable housing challenges in Canyon County — local leaders and homebuilders discussed policy solutions to overcome delays and high costs for working families.

At the State of the City meeting today, Mayor Darl Bruner confirmed a new District 208 grocery store set for next year (with a pending Natural Grocers permit) and announced legacy honors for late Mayor Rick Hogaboam, including renamed Midway Park fields, a basketball tournament, and children's scholarships.

Idaho Fish and Game replaced its website with a minimal version Thursday to lower security risks (key hunting and angling details still are available), and officials said there is no timeline for a full site return.

I-84 will close Sunday night from 10 p.m. to early Monday for Idaho Power to reconfigure power lines — part of the Linder Overpass and Roadway Project; drivers between the Ten Mile and Meridian Road interchanges should follow detour signs along Overland Road and allow extra time.

Idaho Health and Welfare director Juliet Charron will step down by the end of 2026 to focus on supporting her family (as her father battles health challenges) while the department works to distribute $186 million in first-year federal rural healthcare grants (deadline Oct.

30).

KTVB will air Week 9 high school football tonight with live scores and post-game highlights.

The schedule features key matchups in 6A and other classes starting at 4 p.m. across southern Idaho — a full slate of contests for local fans.