Best Coffee Shops + Vaccinated Workers + Pricey Video Game

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

One refugee group may see a situation differently, but Ada County prosecutors have now filed multiple charges against a Boise man shot by police in late June. We have coffee news (always a good subject), and a fight against city hall has now entered the court system. Vaccinated workers are covered by a Twin Falls news station, and an auction recently set a new record for what people will pay for a video game.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 101, low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Just days after protestors took to the streets to demand answers, a Boise man shot by police now faces numerous charges. (Boise Patch)
2. Many of us need it just to get the day started. Michelle Heart of Lite 107.9 helps out the caffeine addicts with "From A to Z: Boise's Best Coffee Shops You Need to Try."(liteonline.com)
3. The Boise Northwest Neighborhood Association finally had their day in court with BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel present to report the story. What is at stake is a new subdivision entitled Prominence. (BoiseDev)
4. For the slightly older readers of the Boise Daily, kicking yourself after reading this story will be allowed. We all regret throwing out that one thing that is now worth hundreds, but $1.56 million? (Boise Patch)
5. The Idaho Department of Commerce and Industry and Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin are not really seeing eye to eye on the subject of vaccinated employees. Zach Bruhl of KMVT-11 reports on the letter sent to legislators from the organization representing Idaho businesses. (KMVT)

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Today in Boise

• The IDAH2O program trains citizen volunteers to monitor water quality in local streams. IdaH2O Master Water Stewards meets Friday at the Boise WaterShed. (9 a.m.)
• Let's celebrate with BatteriesPlus! Join us in welcoming them to the community. There will be a ribbon cutting with Garden City Chamber Friday, July 16 at 11:30 a.m. for the Garden City Grand Opening! Enjoy refreshments, exclusive promos & much more! Enter to Win a Champion 3500W Generator Free Vehicle Battery Test Bonus Weekend July 15 - 19. Have your auto battery tested for free and get a coupon for 20 percent off a new car or truck battery. (11:30 a.m.)
• The Summer Concert Series, presented by Idaho Central Credit Union & Go Out Local is bringing Easton Corbin to Expo Idaho. (2:30 p.m.)
• The Hazardous Waste collection facility at the Ada County Landfill is open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. each Friday and Saturday throughout the year. Mobile collection sites are open from 12 to 7 p.m. one day per month throughout the year. Do not leave items at a site when a collection vehicle is not present. Leaving toxic chemicals unattended at a collection site creates hazardous conditions and is a violation of Boise City Code.
  The program does not accept explosives, radioactive materials, biomedical waste or tires. (8 a.m.)
• The Boise Art Museum (BAM) has launched a new limited-time, ONLINE AUCTION. Each week, through July, BAM will release a new selection of items for bidding, including art, antiques, and collectibles. Browse a diverse mix of objects, from oil paintings, original prints, and ceramics, to antique toys, silver serving pieces, folk art, and more! Find new treasures for your home or office. Browse and bid on this week’s items at: https://boiseartmuseum.afrogs. Check back each Wednesday for a new selection of objects! (8 a.m.)
• Friday is Nation Ice Cream Day and the Boise Library is celebrating. (1 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Idaho Humane Society: "Today is the day: FREE CAT ADOPTIONS! Come pick out your furry feline from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (today only!)." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: "208 SUPPLY CO @208supplyco opened back in March and they hit the ground running!" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Latest wildfire smoke projections from the HRRR model. #BootlegFire continues to produce a large amount of smoke." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Intense fire activity today on the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon produced a massive smoke plume." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "From 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday, we travel through time and live in the moment. Join @mrgrantolsen for It's Now Right Now." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "There are still lots of amazing items available in our online store! Shop until 11:30 tonight for Saturday pickup." (Instagram)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "There is a social ride this Friday evening to go pick some more goatheads! Meet at BBP at 6 p.m. we ride at 6:15!" (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Duck, Duck, Goat! We still have five ducks available and they are FREE. Please visit our Dorman location to pick them." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "“The Persistent Guest is smiling and waving and escorting me to the front of the VIP line to enter this funhouse." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Idaho's top two lawmakers are weighing whether a special session should be called." (Facebook)

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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.