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Also on today's calendar: Patrick Garrity @ The Comedy Lounge (October 1st) and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Fred R.!
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'Government overreach': Union Block owner's attorney responds as Boise moves toward building repairs (kivitv.com) — Downtown Boise's long-blocked Union Block sidewalk is a step closer to reopening after a judge cleared the way for the city to seek contractors for repairs. Neighbors and nearby businesses hope the $2.7 million project will restore safer pedestrian access and parking, even as the building's owner continues legal battles over the city's safety findings.
2. Kids take the controls at Boise's Dozer Day, operating real heavy equipment (kivitv.com) — Families in Boise can head to Dennis Technical Education Center this weekend, where kids can safely operate real construction equipment and explore hands-on activities at Dozer Day. With more than 20 machines, zip lines, crawls, and slides, organizers hope the event both entertains and introduces children to potential careers in the construction trades.
3. Prep football recap: BK rallies late. Eagle clinches division. Borah gets 1st win (idahostatesman.com) — Boise high school football fans saw plenty of drama this week, with Bishop Kelly mounting a late game-winning drive over Columbia and Boise High exploding for 22 unanswered points against Middleton at Dona Larsen Park. Eagle clinched another 6A SIC River Division title, Borah finally grabbed its first win, and Rocky Mountain stayed unbeaten, keeping local playoff races tight across the valley.
4. Boise woman sues Uber Eats, after driver convicted of entering her home, sexually assaulting her (ktvb.com) — A Boise woman is suing Uber and Uber Eats in state court, alleging the companies failed to protect her after a delivery driver entered her home and sexually assaulted her. The driver has already been convicted and sentenced, while the civil suit questions Uber's vetting, in-home policies, and safety safeguards as app-based deliveries become more common.
5. New Idaho Hunting Rules Restrict Technology Hunters Can Use (kidotalkradio.com) — Idaho hunters face new restrictions this season, with thermal imaging, night vision, drones, and some trail cameras now banned for most game, so locals should double-check gear before heading out. The piece also spotlights Boise's evolving Freak Alley Gallery downtown, sharing a 2026 photo walk-through that captures how the city's famous outdoor art space keeps changing.
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