Good morning, Emmett. Here's what happened around town this week.

City & County

City Council Sets May 26 Annexation Hearing

The Emmett City Council has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 PM at City Hall to take public comment on the City's proposed annexation of about 35 acres on the east side of town. The City is the applicant, and the requested zoning is Public.

Same evening over at the County Annex: Gem County commissioners hold their long-awaited deliberation on the Merrill's Pit gravel project at 6:00 PM. Both meetings are open to the public.

Schools

Levy Vote Tuesday — Early Voting Already Underway

Early in-person voting is open right now at the Gem County Elections Office, ahead of the May 19 levy vote. If you don't want to wait in line on election day, you can take care of it this week or next.

A reminder of what's on the ballot: Emmett School District is asking voters to approve a $2.3 million per year supplemental levy for two years, beginning July 1, 2026. The levy needs a simple majority to pass.

EHS Graduation Set for May 22

The Emmett High School Class of 2026 will graduate at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 22 at the EHS football stadium.

Development

SH-16 Closure Tonight

Heads up if you're driving late tonight: ITD has scheduled an overnight closure of eastbound I-84 between Ten Mile and Garrity Boulevard from 10:00 PM Friday to 5:00 AM Saturday for SH-16 corridor work. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Franklin Road. Plan accordingly if you're heading toward Boise from town.

Community

Jet Boat World Championship Weekend Is Here

Today through Sunday, the world's top jet boat racers are in Emmett for the 2026 World Championship opener. Quick reminder of the schedule:

• Today (Friday, May 8) — Time trials at Black Canyon Reservoir, 9 AM to 3 PM. Opening ceremony and Show and Shine at the Roadhouse at the Mill, 5 PM to 8 PM.
• Saturday, May 9 — Four full race legs starting at 9 AM, running between Black Canyon Reservoir and Horseshoe Bend. Driver and navigator meet and greet to follow.
• Sunday, May 10 — Two morning race legs before the championship moves on to the Salmon River.

It's been 32 years since racing was last on the Payette. Worth showing up.

Business Expo and Other Chamber Events

The Gem County Chamber's Business Expo and Trade Fair is Saturday, May 9 — overlapping with the jet boat racing, so plan your day. Also coming up: a ribbon cutting for Meadow View Senior Living on Wednesday, May 20.

Quick Notes

• City Council annexation hearing: Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 PM, City Hall.
• Merrill's Pit deliberation: Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 PM, Gem County Annex.
• Election Day: Tuesday, May 19. Early in-person voting is open now.
• EHS Graduation: Friday, May 22 at 10:00 AM, EHS football stadium.

Sports

Softball: Huskies Bounce Back to Open Conference Tournament With a Win

A tale of two days. The Emmett softball team got blown out by Skyview 11-1 on the road on Saturday, May 2. But on Wednesday in the conference tournament, the Huskies came back strong with a 6-1 win over Bishop Kelly at a neutral site — avenging a brutal 18-2 loss to Bishop Kelly two weeks earlier.

The win was paced by a strong all-around performance: 7 hits, just 1 error, and a complete-game effort on the mound from junior Oakley Scheibe, who pitched the entire game herself.

Emmett finishes the regular season at 7-13 overall, 5-9 in conference. With the Bishop Kelly win, the Huskies stay alive in the conference tournament. State playoff implications depend on how the rest of the bracket plays out.