🌱 Behind In Rent + Devious Licks + Lying Accusations

Morning, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

The Boise Daily starts Saturday off with our own news from Boise Patch of local renters struggling to make the payment each month. The number is rising of renters in arrears. A TikTok video idea is causing problems in local schools and now the Sheriff's Office is releasing a statement and warning for followers. Two Republican candidates for separate offices will probably not be writing letters of support for the other after accusations of lying has come to light. Grab your cell phone and listen to the BSU president on a number of issues, and a Caldwell police officer is out of the hospital after a shooting.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86, low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Almost 10 percent of Ada County renters are now behind in payments, according to a new report by Surgo Ventures, a nonprofit organization that uses data to analyze health and social problems in communities. Idaho and Ada County roughly align when it comes to the percentage of renters who are behind. About 11 percent of Idaho renters are in arrears. (Boise Patch)
2. The Ada County Sheriff's Office is urging parents to speak with their children after recent vandalism in schools is apparently related to TikTok-inspired bathroom vandalism. CBS2-TV staff have the story. (Idaho News)
3. Two Republican candidates running for two different state offices are not getting along. In a story in the East Idaho News, Idaho Statesman reporter Ian Max Stevenson writes Republican gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy has released a statement accusing Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, of lying on the stand during Bundy’s trial — something Bedke then denied. Bedke is a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Idaho. (eastidahonews)
4. If you need a podcast, Kevin Richert of IdahoEdNews speaks with Boise State University President Marlene Tromp, discussing keeping classrooms open, masks at Bronco games, and her vision for political discourse on the campus. (Idaho EdNews)
5. KTVB-TV staff report a Caldwell Police officer was injured in a shooting Thursday evening after responding to a call about a suicidal man. (KTVB)

Today in Boise:

• Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price on beautiful flowers, plants and gifts. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. (9 p.m.)
• Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a beginner-friendly bird walk in Kathryn Albertson Park. Kathryn Albertson Park is a 41-acre special use park located near downtown Boise. A haven for wildlife and quiet contemplation, the park features wide, paved footpaths and outdoor gazebos in a beautiful natural setting. The most easily spotted birds are ducks, geese, songbirds and herons. Check out the new boardwalk and other updates to this urban park while looking for fall birds. All levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available if needed. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. (9 a.m.)
• As the very first artist-in-residence representing XR/Immersive Art at Surel's Place (Boise), Kathleen Cohen has teamed up with local creative technologists, John Anderson of University of Idaho's Virtual Technology & Design program, Jim Bradbury of Black Box VR and AXRI, along with Chuck Westerburg of Black Box VR, to stitch together a through line of indigenous peoples alongside neurodiverse XR communities — juxtaposing the northern and southern Idaho perspectives. (11 a.m.)
• Capital City Public Market is Idaho's Largest Outdoor Farmers Market and Idaho's original, largest and oldest outdoor Farmer's Market, Saturdays in the heart of Downtown Boise on 10th and Idaho Streets! Shop, eat, and experience local at Capital City Public Market. Located in the Heart of Downtown Boise on Idaho Street between 9th and 11th, our vendors offer finely crafted art, fresh local produce, beautiful flowers, delicious specialty food items, all one of a kind, and all created locally. Come see us at the 2021 Market, where there is something for everyone to enjoy! (9:30 a.m.)
• Don't miss the GIRLS NIGHT OUT EXPO! Grab your mom, daughters, friends and coworkers, and join us for the day. You'll enjoy a unique, intimate and festive shopping experience where you can sip, browse and shop for hours. Tickets are limited and we sold out fast last year. (10 a.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

TikTok has about 1 billion monthly active users. In November 2018, TikTok reported that the number was 680 million monthly active users. We estimate that it's increased to over 1.1 billion as of February 2021.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "'Long Term Vision,' an exhibition by Iraqi-born artist and #BoiseState alumna, Luma Jasim, is on display now through Oct. 3 in the Student Union Building 2nd floor Fine Arts Gallery." (Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "It’s National Forensic Science Week so we want to give a shout out to the people working behind the scenes in our Crime Lab. Forensic science plays an essential role in any investigation." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "On its Facebook page Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Heath & Welfare announced it would block users who threaten healthcare workers or repeatedly post misleading information." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Warm temperatures will continue over the next several days. Temperatures will be around 10 degrees above normal over the weekend. Cooler temperatures expected next week. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Radioland is up and running! Come hang out with us, rock out to some great tunes, and pick up some nifty Radio Boise merch!" (Instagram)

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— 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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