🌱 $3 Boise Movies + Arson Suspect Arrested + Balloon Hints

Hello again, everybody! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town...

The responses to our reader question continue to arrive at the Boise Daily regarding the Western Idaho Fair. Barb in Boise stated she found "fewer exhibits, both in the buildings, commercial and exhibitors, fewer livestock, open class pigs were canceled, didn't even find the small animals." Throw in higher food prices from the vendors and Barb wrote "not planning on attending next year. "

The Boise Daily does not wish to shy away from your thoughts on the fair, but we also wish to switch over and include your thoughts on the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. If you head out to the park to enjoy the balloons, let us know your experience by emailing john.braese@patch.com.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. If you plan an attending Boise's Balloon Classic, here are some helpful hints in our first story. A candidate for the Boise School Board has some things to say, and work will continue to be on hold on the Warm Springs Mesa. A man is in custody after a Boise fire and prepare for $3 movies, at least for a day.

First, today's weather:

Near-record temperatures. High: 99 Low: 64.

📢 I’m looking for business owners and marketers in Boise who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales.

I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our Boise Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that’s you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. This week is very special for the skies above Boise as the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic takes flight. CBS2 news staff offer some helpful hints on catching the show. Both a newcomer and an old pro will find some tips on celebrating our ballooning visitors. (Idaho News)
2. A Boise School Board candidate for trustee has responded to statements he is affiliated with the Liberty Dogs. The written response by candidate Neil (Gnome) Mercer is published in the IdahoEdNews. (idahoednews)
3. After residents came out and demanded a developer to comply with a 2018 agreement, BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel reports the widening of the road to Warm Springs Mesa will be delayed until 2023. Citing a redesign, the school year, and supply chain issues, the Ada County Highway District and developer M3 Companies announced no ground will be moved now until next year. M3 Companies is unable to develop 49 open lots on the Mesa until the construction on Starview is completed. (boisedev)
4. A Boise man has been arrested in connection with an arson blaze that damaged a Boise Bench yard and fence. KTVB-TV staff report James Lemm was arrested by investigators after public tips assisted with the investigation. (ktvb)
5. Sept. 3 is National Cinema Day and to celebrate, theaters around Boise are offering $3 discounted tickets. KIDO-AM's Michelle Heart reports the Regal Edwards at the Boise Spectrum is offering the $3 tickets, including even the expensive IMAX shows at the discounted price. Other theaters participating in the $3 special include Eagle Luxe Reel, Reel Theater-Northgate, Caldwell Luxe Reel, Reel Theater-Nampa, Regal Edwards Nampa Spectrum, Regal Edwards Nampa Gateway, Cinemark Majestic Cinemas, and Village Cinema. (kidotalkradio)

Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library! at Collister hosts Family Storytime Thursday. (10:30 a.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club will hold a Canals Connect Community Coalition monthly meeting Thursday. (Noon)
• The Downtown Boise Association host First Thursday in Downtown Boise. (5 p.m.)
• The City of Boise is the host for the City Hall First Thursday Extravaganza. (5 p.m.)
• The Idaho Botanical Garden features Shakey Graves Thursday evening. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Visit Boise: "Don't forget to tag us in all of your @spiritofboise Balloon Classic photos for a chance to be featured on our page. We can't wait to celebrate the next few magical days in downtown Boise. #visitboise #boiseidaho #spiritofboise." (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Dry Creek Trail. Pack plenty of water and wear sunscreen if you plan to hit the trails during this latest heat wave!" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Thank you to everyone who shares our messages and calls in tips when we ask for information. Today detectives arrested James Lemm after an investigation into a suspected arson near State Street and N. Clover Drive on Aug. 14." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "While we filled his water bowl, Aldabra tortoise Mr. Mac decided it would be more refreshing to hang out directly under the faucet to cool off!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "Notes for Tomorrow Blue Galleries at Boise State University Aug. 30-Oct. 21. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception: Friday, Sept. 9, 4-7 p.m. Admission is free and open to all." (Blue Galleries at Boise State via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Boise Daily? Contact me at john.braese@patch.com