Cooling Market + Downtown Survey +Delta Variant

Good day, people of Boise! John Braese here with a brand-new issue of the Boise Daily.

On this hot Monday, we look not at hot temperatures, but our hot home prices in Boise. Three Boise men, one who attended a recent BLM rally in Boise, face a number of charges in North Carolina. Downtown Boise wants to hear from you and we look at the upcoming school openings in the fall. Finally, National Guard is ready to go if needed to fight fires.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 107 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The hot temps is not the only thing in Boise rising. Boise-area house prices rise again, but the market is showing signs of slowing. Sally Krutzig of the Idaho Statesman writes what is happening for KIVI-TV. (6 On Your Side)
2. Three former Boise men are facing charges in North Carolina on a number of gun charges after attempting to begin a “modern-day SS”. The story come to us from Jacob Sholl of the Idaho Statesman, but printed on the magicvalley.com site. (MagicValley)
3. Long time residents have seen both the good and bad of the downtown area. Now, a group representing downtown Boise wants your opinion. (Boise Patch)
4. It appears we are just returning back to normal. Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News takes a look at if the new delta variant of COVID could torpedo a new school year before the doors are open. (Idaho Education News)
5. The Idaho National Guard firefighters are now approved to assist in the hot, dry year after Governor Little issued an emergency declaration. (Boise Patch)

Today in Boise

• Skyward Training - Forge International School (6:00 AM)
• K-2nd Summer Camp: Boomtown! - Idaho State Museum (9:00 AM)
• Bloom: A Reading Series - Idaho Botanical Garden (2:30 PM)
• Book Club-Pet by Akwaeke Emezi - The Community Center (3:30 PM)
• Garden City Council Meeting - Garden City Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)
• City Council - Garden City Meetings (6:00 PM)
• Idaho Chapter Outings Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Idaho Chapter (7:30 PM)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise Boba: "It’s a great day for boba! Stop by any of our locations!" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "McGeachin wrote a letter to Speaker Scott Bedke Friday asking him to call the House back into session." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "It's that time of the year again: goathead time! We have a volunteer program called Weed Warriors." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "An incredible evening with @operaidaho for Opera in the Park! We love hosting community events." (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "LEVI IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Adopt a Husky of Dallas, located in Dallas, TX." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "The "guilty pleasure" is purely subjective, as is our love for Guilty Pleasures with Jake and Lisa (7-9pm Saturdays)." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Meet Lily, a shy kitty who needs someone that is willing to be patient with her and let her slowly build trust." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "URGENT HARLEY IS OUT OF TIME HARLEY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Wendell Shelter, located in Wendell, ID." (Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.