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Downtown Nampa redevelopment moves forward with land exchange
A block in downtown Nampa could become a new mixed-use development after the City Council approved a land exchange to advance redevelopment plans. Under the Oct. 19 agreement, the city will give the Nampa Development Corporation about 1.9 acres downtown. In return, the city will receive about 1.4 acres at First Street South and Seventh Avenue South, near the Hugh Nichols Public Safety Building.
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Nampa State of the City 2026: Mayor Bruner’s 18 Conundrums
Mayor Darl Bruner gave his first State of the City on Oct. 22 at Ridgevue High School. The theme was “A City Worth Inheriting.” He promised to go off script, and he did. We watched the whole address so you don’t have to. Here’s what matters.
Idaho Press
Nampa Nightmares creeps on through historic downtown
NAMPA — Halloween and history? Nampa Nightmares is screaming that combination into existence with “a one-of-a-kind” guided nighttime experience on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Nampa Nightmares guided tour starts where the 135-year-old city’s first undertaker processed the “dearly departed” and winds through streets and alleys of Nampa’s historic downtown, according to a city of Nampa news release. The city warns potential tourists to be at least 18 because of the subject matter. According to downtownnampa.com, confirmed tourists should: Meet at Lloyd Square Park on 13th Ave. S., near the red NAMPA lettersWear costumes, but dress warmly and bring your pre-purchased ticket confirmationBe prepared for a 90-minute walk through downtown Nampa Nampa’s Arts and Historic Preservation Commission will usher participants along paths of Nampa’s history while “real stories hide in the shadows,” the release states. “Learn about the legends of Chinese tunnels, secret lives, unsolved mysteries and potential paranormal phenomena,” the city states. New actors have joined Nampa Nightmares this year, according to the city. The route this year is also new, according to the city. “There are some similar stories to (2025) that will be retold differently, (but) there will be some brand new stories as well,” the
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Boise State enrolls record class of new Idaho students
BOISE―Boise State University welcomed its largest-ever class of first-time undergraduates this fall, fueled by a record number of Idaho residents and growth in programs tied to the state’s workforce needs. The university enrolled 28,536 students this fall, up 0.1% from fall 2025 and 9.1% since fall 2022, according...
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Nampa urban renewal agency acquires downtown block in land swap with city
NAMPA―Nampa’s urban renewal agency has acquired nearly 2 acres in the heart of downtown through a land swap with the city, clearing the way for it to seek a developer to remake the block with housing, shops, offices and public gathering space. The Nampa City Council on Oct....
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Eagle couple donates official Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree for 2026 display at Statehouse
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Dr. Mick and Ruth Mickelson of Eagle donated the official Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree to the state this year. The tree will be cut on Nov. 24 and transported to its spot in front of the Capitol Building, where it will become the official 2026 State Christmas Tree.
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Communication Building leans into Idaho History for 2026 Haunted House
The haunted house is back at Boise State’s Communication Building. The event is a collaborative effort between students from the Communications and Media Departments and is led by Dr. Sarah Silverman and Nathan Snyder. This year’s haunted house will be themed around a historic – and haunted – Idaho...
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Vote for common sense, vote against socialism
Todd Achilles is a Democrat from Oregon. At the socialist forum in Nampa, Idaho alongside Bernie Sanders and Ocasio Cortez he supported the gay pride flag being flown in municipalities across Idaho. He supported transition surgeries for minors and men in women sports and supports Proposition 1. He is also against charter schools.