Good morning, Nampa.

Two Boise firefighters were honored Monday at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl for saving a stranded rafter from the Owyhee River in May near Jordan Valley+ they used a careful rope rescue with National Guard support to pull him to safety.

Today at Albertsons Stadium, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (tickets on sale) starts at noon as the Washington State Cougars face the Utah State Aggies; at Bogus Basin, the tubing hill opens, and at Rocky Mountain High School, the Meridian Monday Night Market Holiday Edition runs from 4 to 9.

Move for Hunger partners with local moving companies to collect non-perishable food during moves — donating it to churches and food banks across Idaho to help feed over 70,000 people.

On Dec. 20, the Filipino American Association of Idaho hosted its Holiday Ball and crowned Mitch Osborne as Mrs. Fil-Am 2025+ judges based the win on funds raised through ticket sales, highlighting Filipino culture and community unity.

Alex Adams, former director of Health and Welfare, was nominated and confirmed in Washington as the assistant secretary for children and families.

He plans to bring Idaho’s ideas to streamline foster care processes and boost available homes by cutting red tape+focusing on prevention programs.

Boise Card and Collectibles Show

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Free Admission — Explore a treasure trove of sports memorabilia and trading cards, perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.