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Boise Bicycle Project said Boise joined National Bike Month in May with seven events, including trivia at Here’s How Public House, a BASH at the Ann Morrison Traffic Garden, Bike to Work Day with Dawson Taylor and Lost Grove Brewing, a group ride to an AC Boise home game, an after-hours briefing on the Pathways Master Plan, and the second annual Freewheel Frenzy alleycat that drew more than 100 riders and 28 teams, with the final clue sending participants to Barbarian Brewing, where a portion of beer sales benefited the Boise Bicycle Project, as organizers highlighted biking’s benefits for fun, fitness, family trips, safer streets, connected communities and a healthier planet.

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The National Weather Service in Boise, Idaho, says Wednesday will bring gusty winds and a chance of showers or thunderstorms as a cold front moves through, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and a 15 to 25 percent chance of precipitation, and lightning and strong outflow winds as the primary threats.

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Boise State College of Business and Economics in Boise, Idaho, says its graduates are entering the workforce confidently, with Abby Wittmayer crediting COBE for preparing her for a postgrad job at Register Blast as she is set to graduate in 2026 with a major in Supply Chain Management.

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Boise firefighters use a river jetboat to quickly respond to emergencies, remove hazardous debris such as tree branches and logs that can become trapped in the water, and train on the river ahead of the summer season.

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The Boise Valley Economic Partnership marked a 10-year Economic Summit in Boise with more than 600 business and community leaders in attendance, describing the day as packed with conversations, connections and energy and signaling a return next year as BVEP welcomed attendees at Boise Centre West.

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BOISE, Idaho — Fire crews monitoring the Poorman Prescribed Fire near Crouch plan to widen containment lines by burning light fuels as dry conditions persist, with a temporary area and trail closure in effect through 4 p.m. June 10 and an open house set for June 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Garden Valley Senior Center to discuss the 2,692-acre burn.

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Boise State’s College of Business and Economics kicks off June with Quinn Bahm on campus as the summer quiets the campus and Bahm looks forward to welcoming students back in the fall.

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Members of Boise Fire Recruit Academy 41 in Boise, Idaho, are training in wildfire response, from cutting fire lines to deploying fire shelters, to keep the community safe from wildfires.

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Boise police say construction crews hit a gas line on Americana Boulevard, prompting a closure in both directions from Shoreline to Americana Terrace; the closure is expected to last a few more hours, there is no public danger, the Greenbelt under the bridge remains open, and a Do Not Cross caution line remains in effect.

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Boise Parks and Recreation invites the public to the 4 p.m. Monday, June 1 dedication of Fairview Park’s upgrades, including a new playground, accessible pathways and refreshed sport courts, with a ribbon-cutting and official opening and participation expected from City of Boise leaders, project partners and community members, Sunset Soft Serve serving treats, the park at 2300 W. Idaho St., home to more than 2,400 residents within a 10-minute walk, and all ages welcome.

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