🌱 Boise City Council Member Colin Nash + Idaho Crime Reports

Hey, everybody! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Boise Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 96 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. Colin Nash, a Boise City Council member and Democratic legislator, is running to keep his seat on the council and plans to leave the Idaho Legislature if reelected. Nash aims to address the city's housing crisis, invest in public transit and parks, and tackle pay disparities within the Boise Police Department. He supports Mayor Lauren McLean's reelection and emphasizes the need for accountability and investments that align with the city's values, such as addressing racism within the police force and ensuring fair compensation for supervisors. (BoiseDev)
2. The AF Dance Fam Crew, a group of dancers from the Treasure Valley, has qualified for the "World of Dance" championships after auditioning and receiving a golden ticket. Comprising of dancers aged 13 to 18, they will represent Idaho and compete against teams from the U.S. and over 30 countries internationally. Despite the nerve-wracking audition experience, the dancers' hard work and dedication have paid off, and they are excited to showcase their skills on the international stage. (KTVB 7)
3. The annual Crime in Idaho report released by the Idaho State Police indicates an overall decrease in crime statewide in 2022 compared to the previous year, but an increase in human trafficking, hate crimes, and certain violent crimes, including homicide. While the number of reported crime incidents dropped by 4.4 percent, violent crimes increased by 8.8 percent, with aggravated assaults rising by nearly 15 percent. Homicides reached a five-year high with 51 reported cases in the state. Additionally, the report highlighted a significant increase in human trafficking incidents and a slight increase in hate crimes, with intimidation or assault being the most common types of hate crimes reported. To learn more, visit here. (East Idaho News)

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Today in Boise:

Thursday, July 6

• Summer Patio Party At Dawson Taylor Downtown Coffee House (4:30 PM)
• First Thursday At Downtown Boise (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Boise Parks and Rec department is hosting a free open house and character encounter at the Boise Depot on Sunday, Jul. 9. Attendees can meet and take photos with popular children's movie and story characters such as Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Cat in the Hat, and Robin Hood. Free tours of the Boise Depot will also be available during the event. All ages are welcome, and no registration is necessary. (Boise Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Albeke Farms is introducing new additions to the online store! Now available are raspberries, boysenberries, blackberries, and blueberries, along with fresh produce like snap peas, carrots, cherry tomatoes, summer squash, basil, and more. Make sure to place your order before 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday and pick up your items conveniently at the Boise Drive Thru Market on Saturday. (Boise Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Please note that Alive After 5 is no longer scheduled every Wednesday! The upcoming show will take place on Wednesday, Jul. 12, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. You can learn more here. (Downtown Boise via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.