🌱 Boise Home Sales Down + Supermoon + Murder Sentencing

Hello, everybody! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Here we go.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. Good news if you are in the market for a home — Boise home prices are falling, and we have the newest list of houses available. A local woman has been sentenced for a Boise murder, and we hear why one Boise home is important to our past. Finally, prepare for Wednesday night as the sky will be fuller than normal.

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Mostly sunny and hot. High: 100 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Higher interest rates and exploding home prices may have finally caught up with the Boise housing market. CBS2 news staff report home sales in Ada County dropped 16 percent in June compared to last year. The decline marked the fourth month sales have decreased since last year's highs. The median price for a home also slipped to $592,090 in the county. Compared to just one year ago, Ada County has double as many homes on the market. (idahonews)
2. A Boise woman will spend at least 30 years in prison for a multitude of crimes, including murder, in the case of the death of John Baker. KTVB-TV staff report Josina Regan was sentenced to life in prison after she was sentenced for a total of nine convictions. Regan confessed to shooting Baker three times in the chest with a shotgun at a residence on North Ancestor Avenue on Oct. 22, 2020. (KTVB)
3. Over the years, much of the history of Boise has been torn down, replaced by asphalt or new buildings. An exception to this is the Erma Hayman House, a small residence on River Street. Boise State Public Radio speaks with representatives for the City of Boise regarding saving the structure and the importance of saving an area of the city once home to immigrants and home to many of the city’s African American residents. (Boise State Public Radio)
4. You may wish to look upwards Wednesday night as the "supermoon" will appear for one night only. The spectacle, according to the Oregonian's Jamie Hale, will be the time the moon will be at its biggest and brightest for the entire year. The reason is the moon will be closest to the earth at 221,993 miles away. Our neighbor is usually 238,855 miles away. 2022 will only see four supermoons and only two occur during full moons. If you miss Wednesday night's viewing, 2023 will again feature two full supermoons. (oregonlive)
5. If you act now, you may be able to see those 2023 supermoons from a new home. Boise Patch has a roundup of those homes on the market and ready for new star gazers. (Boise Patch)

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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 Soul Food Event, the Albertson's Boise Open and the Water Lantern Festival. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees meet Wednesday. (11:30 a.m.)
• Comedy and conservation. The two collide as Zoo Boise hosts Zoo's Line is it Anyway Wednesday evening. (5 p.m.)
• The PEER Wellness Center invites all to attend a Smart Family and Friends support meeting. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Egyptian Theater will be the site for a one-night premiere of the new mountain bike film, "Esperanto." (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Fire Department: "Boise Fire Young Women’s Ignite Bootcamp✔️ These ladies are incredible! This camp brought in young women, ages 14-17, from all over Idaho to provide them with hands-on training and experiences in the fire service." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Want to get involved? Sign up to join our amazing crew of volunteers! People-powered radio is only possible through the efforts and support of our community. We have lots of events lined up for this summer." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Shows and new partner for 2nd Annual BIPOC Playwrights Festival announced! (link in our bio)" (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Smokey Brights is fronted by a dynamic married duo — what's more rockin' than that? Seattle rock band, van tours, danceable tunes, and rich harmony — all the ingredients for the next installment of Great Garden Escape this Thursday." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Scientists with Idaho's Department of Environmental Quality said conditions can change quickly, but they aren't sure exactly what triggers the growth of toxic algae." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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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