🌱 Asiago's Closing + Boise's Boo At The Zoo + Early Voting

Hi all! John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. In today's Daily, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• The Idaho unemployment rate saw a slight rise in September
• Boise Police have released video footage of the shooting at our local mall just over one year ago.
• After not watching the animals enjoy Halloween treats for past two years, Boo at the Zoo is back.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with showers around. High: 55 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise Patch and Zoo Boise want you in the Halloween spirit. This year, after a two-year hiatus, Boo at the Zoo will occur for two days, Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30. This is a family-friendly event with candy, costume contests for all ages, vendors, face painting and the opportunity to watch the zoo animals enjoy their Halloween treats. (Boise Patch)
2. The unemployment rate for Idaho saw a slight rise in September. CBS2 news staff report the rate rose to 2.8%, up from August's 2.7% with the total number of unemployed in the state standing at 26,921. (Idaho News)
3. Early voting for the Nov. 8 election begins Monday in Ada County. KIVI-TV's Nicole Camarda reports polling places will be open at multiple locations starting at 8 a.m. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
4. The Boise Police have released video footage of the Boise Towne Square shooting that occurred just over one year ago. KTVB-TV staff show the footage along with an explanation from police officials explaining what took place. (KTVB.com)
5. Asiago's, an Italian restaurant in Boise downtown for the past 25 years, is closing. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson writes the owners will be opening a new concept restaurant called Stardust. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• Borah High School will host a debate tournament starting Saturday morning. (7:00 AM)
• Video makers are invited to a Post Production Meetup at Boise's JUMP. (10:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts Family Storytime Saturday. (10:30 AM)
• Idaho Humane Society Adoption Center invites everyone to JUMP or Treat Saturday. (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Weekend weather changes are on the way for SE Oregon and SW Idaho! A passing weather system this weekend will bring: Increased winds Valley rain High elevation snow Much colder temps." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "CITIZEN — Rental questions answered: Q&A with Casey Parsons, attorney with W/REST Legal Collective and Cooperative The rental prices in Boise have climbed at a fast rate and that has left many people in precarious positions." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "19 bikes and counting! Boise Bicycle Project Volunteers are keeping the shop open late to see how many kids bikes they can refurbish in a single night as we prepare to give away more than 500 to families in need on Dec. 17." (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Over the weekend, the City of Boise's City of Trees Challenge team, in partnership with the Treasure Valley Canopy Network and City of Good, held a neighborhood tree planting event. More than 40 volunteers joined us to plant trees." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Congrats to our Stage One playmakers on completing five weeks of Theater Lab for 8 to 11-year-olds. Break a leg today! Join us in Spring for another Stage One session- OR if you're turning 12- enroll in Theater Lab." (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.

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