🌱 Boise House Fire + Campfire Restriction + DNA Testing Explained

Hello all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. I'll get right to it.

A new month, a new week and a new Monday. We open all this newness with a Boise house fire and thankfully, no injuries. Camp fires are now banned at a local recreation site and more than a few fish are scheduled to be released this month in local waters. A DNA expert explains evidence soon to be introduced in a Boise trial is not as easy as television and law enforcement needs your help in finding a Boise man missing in the mountains outside the capital city.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with record-tying heat. High: 104 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Heavy smoke throughout a home has displaced a Boise family. KTVB-TV staff report the fire was reported Saturday on Castlebar Dr. around 3:30 p.m. The fire was active in only one room, but smoke damage in other rooms forced the family out of the residence. The Burnout Fund helped provide assistance to the family with the cause yet to be determined. (KTVB.com)
2. Our hot, dry weather has resulted in no campfires at a popular area. The Idaho Capital Sun's Mia Maldonado lets recreationists know a campfire ban at Celebration Park started July 26. Propane camp stoves are still allowed at the popular site offering educational activities, camping, fishing and boating access along the Snake River. (idahocapitalsun)
3. A little more outdoor news if you are willing to make a short drive to eastern Idaho. The Idaho State Journal carries a story by Idaho Fish and Game of the release of over 10,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during August. In addition to exactly the location where the releases occur, the article also includes camping options close to the great fishing. (idahostatejournal)
4. Watching television, a crime occurs, DNA is tested, an arrest is made and the crime solved all within one hour (including commercials). In our continuing effort to keep Boise Daily followers updated on the Chad and Lori Daybell murder cases, East Idaho News reporter Nate Eaton conducts a video taped interview with a forensic science expert who has investigated around 10,000 deaths during his career. Joseph Scott Morgan explains consumptive DNA testing, what it involves, what happens during an autopsy and how crucial DNA evidence testing is during a trial. (eastidahonews)
5. The Boise Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a missing Boise man. CBS2 news staff pass on information about James, last seen July 27 and with a last cell phone ping near Idaho City. A photo of the missing man, along with a description of his vehicle, is included in the story. (idahonews)

Today in Boise:

• The exhibition, "The Art of Deco", continues at the Idaho State Museum. (10 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W Franklin Rd. (Noon)
• The Design Review Committee for Garden City will hold a meeting Monday. (3 p.m.)
• The City of Boise Planning and Zoning Commission meets Monday at Boise City Hall. Included on the agenda is a multi-family proposal on Maple Grove Rd., industrial designation on Danzee Dr., and town homes on Warm Springs Ave. (6 p.m.)
• The Idaho Climate Justice League will hold a weekly meeting for high school activists Monday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Hive: "The Boise Hive needs your positivity people." (Boise Hive via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Ada County Juvenile Services just received a $600,000 grant to set up a Juvenile Assessment Center to help kids in trouble. The Director of Ada County Juvenile Services joined Idaho Matters to talk about the grant and more." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "With nearly 16,000 reported cases worldwide and counting, here's what you need to know about monkeypox, how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you have it." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, River Heights: "Last summer was our first in Boise. - I don’t remember all the grasshoppers. Any thoughts on why there are so many this year? And no, I’m not anti-grasshopper. I’m simply curious!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Roosevelt Flats: "I had two rugs that were stolen from my porch Friday night. - They had been cleaned and were in plastic. If anyone saw a van or truck Friday night looking suspicious please let me know." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Collister: "Tap Water Brown… - Anyone else in the Collister area having problems with their tap water? It’s brown." (Nextdoor)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for 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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