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Also on today's calendar: Xazmin Garza @ The Comedy Lounge (September 3rd) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Boise Airport opens new $107 million rental car center, paving way for future growth (idahonews.com) — Boise travelers now have a new $107 million Rental Car Center at the airport, featuring a seven-story garage, nearly 1,000 spaces, and a covered walkway to the terminal. City and airport leaders say the project eases rental hassles, triples capacity, and clears room for a future Concourse A, all while keeping the airport convenient and walkable for visitors and locals.
2. Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic returns, with pilots and neighbors ready for takeoff (kivitv.com) — Boise residents can look to the skies as the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic returns to Ann Morrison Park, bringing early-morning tethered rides and colorful launches over downtown. Pilots and families share why the event feels like a citywide tradition, while Ada County Highway District warns of daily road closures and heavy pedestrian traffic around the park.
3. Boise Public Library receives a $198k grant for teen support services (kivitv.com) — Boise's public library just landed nearly $200,000 to expand teen-focused wellness and belonging programs, positioning branches as "youth-centered wellness hubs." Over the next two years, local teens will help design services that better support their mental health, connection, and contributions to the Boise community.
4. Main Street closes near Whitewater Park Boulevard in Boise, disrupting commutes for weeks (kivitv.com) — If you drive between downtown Boise and I-184, expect major delays: Main Street is closed between 27th Street and Whitewater Park Boulevard through late October, rerouting traffic onto State Street and Veterans Memorial Parkway. Local workers say commutes and safety are already affected as drivers navigate confusing detours around Boise's west side.
5. R-CON 2026 Expands Workshops and Hands-On Learning (lidarnews.com) — A major reality capture and construction technology conference is coming to Boise Centre October 12–15, with workshops, networking events, and even an evening on Boise State's blue turf. Attendees can join hands-on training, explore Innovation Village for startups, and watch teams tackle wildfire and mineral development challenges in the new R-CON Innovation Hackathon.
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