Biden In Boise + Masks Back + Staff Oops

Hey, Boise! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Boise.

A local band needs to learn "Hail to the Chief" as President Joe Biden is scheduled to make a stop in Boise on Monday to visit the National Interagency Fire Center. Students attending the West Ada School District will see a return to masks after a recent death, and the Boise mayor is blaming staff error for her name appearing on a recent resolution. Our local fair saw more people than ever, and if you like Imagine Dragons, prepare for a concert.

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First, today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 80, low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. President Joe Biden will visit the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise on Monday as part of his first stop in the West. KBOI-TV and others received a press release from the White House announcing the stop in Boise. (idahonews)
2. Following the news of the death of West Ada high school teacher and coach Mike McCrady, the West Ada School District reversed a previous decision on masks for students. Blake Jones, writing for IdahoEdNews, was present at a board meeting on Sept. 8 as the board announced masks will be mandated beginning Friday, Sept. 10. Families previously could opt out of mask wearing. (IdahoEdNews)
3. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is blaming "staff error" on her name appearing on a resolution backing the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 education. BoiseDev editor Don Day produces nearly 200 emails from the city explaining the situation. (BoiseDev)
4. If you attended the Western Idaho Fair this year, you were not alone. KTVB staff report the fair reached record attendance as more than 273,000 people walked through the gates. (KTVB)
5. Courtney with KLIX-AM radio announced Imagine Dragons has Boise slated for a March 2, 2022 stop on the band's tour schedule. The band will perform at ExtraMile Arena with doors opening at 6 p.m. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)

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Today in Boise:

• Bad news for Sage International School of Boise students — Friday is a full day of school. (8 a.m.)
• Fairmont Junior High School will host Hillside Junior High School in volleyball action on Friday. (3:30 p.m.)
• The Boise State Bronco football team opens the season on Friday with a home game versus UTEP. (7:30 p.m.)
• Boise will see softball action as the Coed/Men's/Women's Invitational Softball Season Finale Tournament kicks off action Friday at Willow Lane Athletic Complex. (8 a.m.)
• The ninth Shelter Better Task Force meeting will meet Friday, presenting a final recommendation report.(9 a.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Bronco Nation's ultimate hype horse is ready to get to work! boi.st/tickets #BoiseState #BleedBlue" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Another day of smoky conditions across the region. We do expect some improvement tomorrow with passage of a cold front. Showers will accompany the front followed by isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain and gusty winds in the afternoon." (Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "We are currently showing our 6th Annual Photo Contest gallery, downstairs! If you want the opportunity to check out some beautiful photographs taken by several local photographers, give us a call to schedule a time to come check out." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Ashley Brown is a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center. After a couple of her shifts last week, she recorded her thoughts for us." (Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "She doesn’t just teach. She inspires. Last month, our incredible education director, Elizabeth Dickey, was awarded Idaho Environmental Education Association’s Non-formal Environmental Educator of the Year!" (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "We are honored to be involved with this partnership with Challenged Athletes Foundation, Southern Idaho Sailing Outreach and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for being able to offer this important programming." (Facebook)

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