🌱 Boise Chief Resigns + Haunted Houses + Liga Boise Opens

Hi all. John Braese here with your Sunday edition of the Boise Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

• After a rough few months including a lawsuit, Boise's mayor has asked the city's police chief to step aside.
• A new building along the Boise River will have the name of a former Idaho governor due to his work in human rights.
• You now have a place to gather with friends and watch rugby, Formula 1 and other sports not typically on the screens of your local sports bar.
• If you are up early on a weekend morning, yoga and river otters may be on your schedule.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 84 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The City of Boise is again without a police chief. KTVB-TV reports Boise Mayor Lauren McLean requested Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee resign after the close of business Friday. Lee's resignation is effective immediately, however he will be paid through Oct. 14. Lee was with the Portland Police Bureau before coming to Boise in the summer of 2020. (KTVB.com)
2. The mornings are starting to be a little chilly and thoughts are turning to what costume to wear for Halloween. CBS2 news staff assist you in planning the upcoming month by introducing haunted houses in the Treasure Valley. Plan ahead as some of these sell out early. (Idaho News)
3. In less than seven minutes almost one year ago, Boise Towne Square mall was on the minds of many across the nation. A shooter walked into the crowd of shoppers and started firing. The Times News carries an article penned by Idaho Statesman reporters Ian Max Stevenson and Mia Maldonado. After pouring through hundreds of pages of police reports, witness statements and investigative reports, more information is known about the shooting and the shooter. (Times-News)
4. A new building in Boise will be named after former Republican Governor Phil Batt. The Idaho Capital Sun's Christina Lords writes the new education center for Boise’s Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is scheduled to be built adjacent to the Anne Frank Memorial in downtown Boise. The center’s Building Our Future campaign to fund construction of the project has raised $4.7 million towards the goal of $5.5 million. (idahocapitalsun)
5. If you wish to grab a beer and watch a BSU football game or the NFL on a Sunday, your choice of a bar in which to get together with friends is numerous. Now, according to BoiseDev editor Don Day, there is also a bar to gather with friends to catch a televised game of international sports like soccer, rugby, Formula 1, tennis and more. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• If you are up early on Sunday morning, join instructor Mary Mandell for an unforgettable one-hour session of yoga at Zoo Boise. (7:30 a.m.)
• Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits presents Barzaar Sunday morning. (9 a.m.)
• The Dominifarm Open Farm and Sanctuary holds an Open Farm Day and Flea Market Sunday. (1 p.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club invites all to paddle boarding event at Quinn's Pond. (4 p.m.)
• The Visual Arts Collective in Garden City presents Flipside Fest Sunday evening. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Fire Department: "Congratulations to Boise Fire’s Operations/EMS Division Chief, Aaron Hummel, for earning his Executive Fire Officer certification from the U.S. National Fire Academy," (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Happy National Public Lands Day. We are committed to strengthening the connection between people and green space in our community, working to inspire environmental stewardship, and encouraging the use of open spaces." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We are getting SO CLOSE to our amazing See Spot Walk dog walk and fundraising event! We'd like to give a big THANK YOU to Sparklight for supporting this event as a Blue Ribbon sponsor." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Signage so you can find your way. #flipsidefest" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Boise Little Theater: "Join us for our gala fundraiser! There are opportunities to sponsor, buy a table, a seat, or donate to our community theater here in Boise, ID! TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW - LINK IN BIO! The gala will be held at #JUMPboise on October 8th." (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Special Olympics Idaho - Boise Community Stars Team: "Special Olympics softball in Payette" (Special Olympics Idaho - Boise Community Stars Team via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The Idaho State Museum is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a ¡Fiesta! Saturday featuring music, art, food, and performances." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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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