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Boise police and the Boise School District are investigating alleged violent messages sent in a Snapchat group chat by students at Timberline High School. A petition demanding the expulsion of football players involved in the chat has gathered thousands of signatures. Officials have not released specific details due to privacy laws and the ongoing nature of the criminal probe.
Wastewater testing in the Boise area indicates high levels of enterovirus D68, a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild illness but can lead to severe respiratory disease and, rarely, acute flaccid myelitis, a neurological condition that can cause paralysis. Most at risk are children and people with asthma or weakened immune systems; there is no vaccine or targeted treatment, so prevention focuses on covering coughs, handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and staying home when sick.
WaFd Bank, which maintains a large Boise-area presence, will acquire EverBank Financial of Jacksonville in a reverse merger. The deal values WaFd at about $2.7 billion and EverBank at about $3.9 billion, with EverBank’s shareholders owning about 59.2% of the merged company, which will be renamed EverBank. A transition period will integrate operations and systems, with cost synergies projected at roughly 15% and potential layoffs. The combined entity will expand West Coast and California operations through EverBank’s assets, while continuing EverBank’s digital-focused approach; the brand transition and closing timeline will be announced at completion.
Boise police say they have arrested 18-year-old Ulisses Macareno and a 17-year-old juvenile in connection with a drive-by shooting outside a Boise house party that left 22-year-old Destiny Gonzalez dead. Investigators allege the juvenile fired the weapon and Macareno was driving; Macareno is charged with Murder 1 – aiding and abetting, while the juvenile faces first-degree murder charges. The investigation remains ongoing.
A new neighborhood bar named June's is set to open early next year in the historic Empire Theatre building at 619 W Main St in downtown Boise. Owner Lydia Sakolsky-Basquill describes June's as blending Old Hollywood glamour with the comforting vibe of a swanky grandmother's living room, featuring a vintage-inspired interior and classic cocktails. The space, formerly Idaho Blueprint & Supply Co. for 113 years, has been vacant since December 2022; previous plans for a bar in the same space (The Stag Bar) did not move forward.
Micron announced it will launch a $10 billion Micron Research Labs campus in Boise, bringing hundreds of researchers to advance memory technology, compute architectures, chip manufacturing and packaging. The campus location is to be announced, and it will collaborate with universities (including Stanford) and integrate with Micron’s global R&D network as part of more than $60 billion in U.S. manufacturing and research investments; ground-breaking is planned for next year.
Micron’s $50 billion expansion in Boise — including two new chip fabs that will create about 17,000 jobs (3,500 at Micron) — is transforming the city with rising housing costs, a bustling dining and real estate scene, and a wave of new residents, while the company pursues U.S. memory production growth (40% of DRAM by 2035) aided by up to $6.2B in CHIPS Act funds; the boom boosts local wealth and business, but also raises concerns about affordability and overreliance on a single industry, all amid stock volatility that has rewarded and unsettled investors alike.
Boise-area wastewater data shows an upward trend in COVID-19 levels as students return to school, suggesting a possible surge. Health officials note that the fall-winter respiratory season can strain hospitals and emphasize staying up to date with vaccines, getting tested, and continuing preventive measures. Emergency visits for COVID-like symptoms have been low recently, but past seasons have seen spikes, underscoring the ongoing importance of vigilance.
A Sunday crash on I-84 near Boise led to the closure of some eastbound lanes, with two of four lanes closed by about 2:40 p.m.; Idaho State Police later announced that all eastbound lanes had reopened around 4:45 p.m., and officials said they would provide more information later.
Ada County Coroner identified the man found dead along the Boise River Greenbelt early Monday as 25-year-old Jordan Harbst; investigators say the case is active with no public details released yet.
Wastewater testing shows high rotavirus levels in the Boise area, signaling a contagious stomach flu that mainly endangers infants and young children. Common symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, and fever, with dehydration being a major risk that can require hospitalization. There is no specific antiviral treatment; most cases are managed with rest and fluids, though more serious cases may need hospital care. Vaccination is the best prevention, supplemented by thorough handwashing and routine surface disinfection to slow spread. Seek medical care for dehydration, persistent vomiting, high fever, or severe abdominal pain, and be aware of rare complications like intussusception that require urgent attention.
Alaska Airlines will launch three seasonal nonstop routes from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport starting Nov. 1, linking Santa Rosa to Boise, Phoenix and Salt Lake City through mid‑April 2027. Phoenix flights will operate daily through April 21, 2027, while Boise and Salt Lake City will run daily during peak periods through April 19–21, 2027, with off‑peak schedules varying. The expansion reinforces Alaska’s long‑running presence at the airport and expands options for travelers in the North Bay.
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican who led Boise as mayor, went on to serve as Idaho governor and later as U.S. Interior secretary under George W. Bush, dying at 74 in Boise after a colon cancer diagnosis; his tenure included the polar bear being listed as a threatened species in 2008.
Health officials warn of a possible measles exposure at Boise Airport after a traveler with the virus passed through on March 29; those who shared flights should watch for fever, runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, or a rash and consult a healthcare provider about vaccination.
Fairly Reliable Bob’s, a Boise-based used car dealership with a 50-year history, is moving from its Main St. location to a new, larger facility near Eagle Rd. and Fairview Ave. in Meridian to expand its service department and showcase its Corvette collection, aiming for a mid-2023 move. The move is part of the company's growth strategy to better serve its customers and attract new ones, after years of searching for the right property.