🌱 Bogus Happier Hour + Candidates Dropping + Life Sentence Issued

Hi all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town...

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. Our local recreation mecca wants you to come up on the hill and enjoy some mountain biking. A Meridian woman has been sentenced in the death of her child, and candidates continue to drop out of the running for the Boise School Board. Blaze would like to be a member of your family and if you are upset about gas prices, you will be furious after reading our last story.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 102 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A new type of "happier hour" is available, one that won't leave you with a hangover. KIVI-TV's Meredith Spelbring writes Bogus Basin is offering reduced prices on summer activities from 3-7 p.m. during the weekdays. The recreation center also is starting up Bogus Basin Bike School, an opportunity for both private and group sessions for mountain bike enthusiasts of all abilities. (kivitv)
2. A 28-year-old Meridian woman will spend at least the next 18 years in prison for her actions in the death of her 2-month-old son. KTVB-TV staff report Danielle Radue was sentenced to life imprisonment for the first-degree murder of her son. The infant died in May 2020 after he was found with severe injuries, including a skull fracture and injury to the brain. Radue will not be eligible for parole until she is 46 years of age. (KTVB)
3. And then there were 13. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert reports a fifth candidate for the Boise School Board has withdrawn from the upcoming Sept. 6 election, leaving 13 candidates for the five seats. All five candidates choosing now not to run are members of a Boise church, The Well. You can learn more about the remaining candidates on Aug. 9 as Idaho EdNews and Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce are partnering for recorded forums on the candidates to be carried on multiple social media sites. If you are more inclined to meet in-person, a reception will be held for the candidates on Aug. 23. (idahoednews)
4. Blaze would love to wait for you to let him out into the backyard. The American Staffordshire terrier is just one of the pets looking for a new family as listed this week by Boise Patch. Across the nation, only about half of all shelter pets are adopted out to new owners. (Boise Patch)
5. For every gallon of that expensive gas going into your vehicle, the retailer is making a record profit of 67 cents per gallon (if you own a Suburban, do the math). BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports Idaho gasoline retailers are making record profits and there is not a thing the Idaho Attorney General's office can do. Due to the state having no emergency declaration in place and new legislation in place originally introduced by the Idaho Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association, the state AG's office is powerless. In November 2020, Maverick, Stinker Stores and Jacksons paid a $1.5 million settlement after it was found the retailers had charged “excessive and exorbitant prices” for gas. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• The Special Events Team for the City of Boise meets Wednesday morning. On the agenda is the Boise Goathead Fest, Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, Art in the Park and a review of the Idaho Potato Drop. (9: 30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library wants your opinion on library services and hosts a virtual Community Listening Session Wednesday. (Noon)
• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will welcome Auction Frogs with a ribbon cutting and open house Wednesday. (3 p.m.)
• The Neighborhood Concert Series continues this week at Fairview Park Wednesday evening. (5 p.m.)
• The Wavves will perform at the Alive After 5 Free Summer Concert Series Wednesday at the Grove Plaza in downtown Boise. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Stay safe on the trails this week, Boise! With temperatures expected to hit the triple digits, it’s important to protect yourself if you plan to hike or ride in the Ridge to Rivers system." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Current view of the smoke across the region. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Having a birthday this summer or fall? Celebrate it with Zoo Boise! Brand new birthday packages are available that can include food, private space, zookeeper chats, and more!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Rick Just's History Corner: Lardo. If you’ve driven through McCall, you’ve likely noticed a bar and restaurant on the west side of town called Lardo. Most everyone calls it Lardos and the owners refer to the place that way on their website." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "Mark your calendars for September! Studio Boise is hosting a Boise Pride party! Bring along your pet for a professional pet photoshoot and they’ll also be hand drawn." (Studio Boise Photo Center via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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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