Issue #0 · Preview · Week of Oct 12, 2026 · 5-minute read

Good morning, Treasure Valley ☀️

Here's what's new and what changed near you this week, and where to go this weekend. Every item links to its source.

⛽ Gas is finally dropping

Boise's average fell 11 cents in a week to $4.91 a gallon Monday, per GasBuddy. That's still $1.45 more than a year ago.
Source: KTVB

🚧 Downtown Boise: 8th Street work, phase 5

Starting Monday, Bannock St. from 9th St. to Capitol Blvd. is closed, along with access to Jefferson St. from 8th St. Plan another route if you're heading downtown.
Source: KTVB

🏛️ Caldwell council in 60 seconds

Caldwell's city council voted 4–1 to approve a $6.7M, 10-year contract with Axon covering body cameras, drones, software and 65 fixed license plate readers, replacing its Flock cameras. The mayor raised privacy concerns and called for public input.
Source: Boise State Public Radio

💧 Got a well? The state wants to measure it

USGS and Idaho Water Resources are measuring water levels in about 600 wells across the valley, the biggest study in 25 years. If you got a mailer about your well, they'd still like to hear from you.
Source: Boise State Public Radio

🎃 This weekend

• Greenbelt Harvest Market, Garden City: pumpkins, vendors and drinks at The Boardwalk on the Greenbelt, Fri–Sun 4–8 p.m. through Oct 31.
• The Medea Project, Meridian: Boise Bard Players' modern take on Euripides at Meridian Masonic Lodge (800 E 2nd St), 7 p.m., runs through Oct 18.
• Urban Flower Series, Boise: watercolor exhibit at Art Source Gallery (1516 W Grove), 10–6 daily through Oct 31.

Source: Visit Boise events calendar. Check times with the venue.

🏈 Broncos keep the Milk Can

Boise State beat Fresno State 38–31, ending the Bulldogs' 3-game winning streak in the rivalry. Source: KTVB

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