🌱 Best Boise Gourds + Shooting Arrests + Marathon Problems

Morning, Boise! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on around Boise today.

Runners in the recent Boise Marathon are not happy. They became lost, they were thirsty and prizes were not to be found. We provide you an election day tune up and local football players paid respect to the recent mall shooting. Four individuals are jailed following a September shooting and, in the spirit of today, we provide you Boise's best pumpkins.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and some clouds. High: 63 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise Marathon had a few problems according to an article by KIVI-TV's Steve Dent. Runners complained on a poorly marked course, abandoned aid stations, and and no t-shirts and medals at the end of the race. Many participants are now saying they will not enter next year. (KIVI)
2. Tuesday is the big day in Boise-election day. BoiseDev editor Don Day provides all the information you need on where to vote, what and who is on the ballot and what the candidates say regarding important issues facing the capital city. (BoiseDev)
3. CBS2 news staff report Boise State University football players will be honoring the community and all those affected by this weeks tragedy at the mall with a new sticker on their helmets. (idahonews)
4. Police have announced the arrests of four individuals involved in a shooting in Caldwell back in September. In the incident, 18-year-old Jose A. Hernandez died from his injuries. One of the four has been charged with first-degree murder while two others have been charged with aid/abet first-degree murder. (KBOI)
5. The effort and art of jack-o-lanterns has gone beyond two eyes, nose and a mouth. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart gives a view of the 20 best decorated gourds in Boise. (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (9:00 p.m.)
• Enjoy Halloween Spooktacular at Boise's IceWorld all day. (10:00 a.m.)
• The Hope Church will hold a Trunk Or Treat on Sunday. (4:00 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's an updated look at the temperature forecast for the next 7 days, including Halloween. Looks pretty nice, huh?" (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: "HAUNTED TUNNEL OF TERROR Happy Halloween Eve! Have you been to @bluebirdcarwash for their Haunted Tunnel of Terror?! Take a Spooktacular ride through their haunted car wash!" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Ada County Magistrate Judge Kira Dale ordered the case to district court. Arraignment is Nov. 8 for the former lawmaker, who faces two charges of rape and sexual assault." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Wondering if there is still fresh produce? YES! There is! #boisefarmersmarket #midtownboise #somuchproduce #lastmarketoftheyear" (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Thank you so much to everyone who helped us celebrate our 10th annual fall Radiothon! If you didn’t have a chance to donate during Radiothon, our fundraising page is still live for a few more days. Let’s keep this good feeling going!" (Instagram)
• Boise Blues Society: "TOMORROW NIGHT!! Rae Gordon at the Sapphire Room! Just a few seats left!! Get yours now! https://raegordon.eventbrite.com/" (Facebook)

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