🌱 Boise Influencer Arrested + No Tax Increase + Boise Mega-Fab?

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with an education summit coming to our local university campus. A Boise woman, popular on social media, is facing felony charges and we provide some free things to do before the summer comes to a close. Property tax rates are not increasing and Boise could, or could not, see a new semiconductor plant built.

Now, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The campus of Boise State University will be the location as professionals meet to discuss education for Indigenous populations of Idaho. Boise Patch reports the Indian Education Summit will be held Aug. 15 and 16 with the theme being "Our Collective Future". Registration is now open. (Boise Patch)
2. A Boise woman, popular on social media as an online business coach, author, public speaker and podcaster will be in court Tuesday facing charges of felony vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an injury crash. KTVB-TV staff write Natalie Hodson, 37, was arrested after she struck a woman Monday night on Highway 55 between Beacon Light and Seamans Gulch Road. Witnesses reported Hodson continued driving after the incident before being pulled over on Suttle Lake Drive. Investigators have not said if drugs or alcohol were involved. (KTVB)
3. The heat continues in Boise, but before you know it, summer will be nothing but a memory. Before the falls leaves hit the ground the the chilly mornings are upon us, LITE-FM's Michelle Heart looks at 13 free events to check out. Included are movies, parades, concerts and festivals. (LiteOnline.com)
4. Gas prices are slowly making their way down and now the Ada County Board of Commissioners announced no property tax increase for 2023. CBS2 news staff report the commission announced on their website Monday a decision to decline a an allowable 3 percent increase. Citing current economic difficulties, the fiscal budget for 2023 will base on current property tax rates. (idahonews)
5. 'We can neither confirm or deny...' BoiseDev editor Don Day reports Micron confirms plans to build a mega-fab facility in the US, but will not confirm Boise will be the site. Micron officials and Boise Mayor Lauren McLean attended the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 Tuesday by President Joe Biden. The state has also provided tax breaks to semiconductor makers to expand in Idaho. A mega-fab unit could produce thousands of jobs to the local area according to the article. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• River Point Premier Apartments will hold a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Wednesday afternoon. (2 p.m.)
• The Boise State University Campus Food Pantry invites you to the Appreciation Celebration for the Campus Food Pantry. (3 p.m.)
• The Alive After 5 Free Summer Concert Series features Celisse Wednesday for a free concert. (5 p.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club will hold a webinar titled "Idaho Solar for All!" Wednesday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The Buried in Treasures group is holding a free consultation for those concerned with clutter or hoarding. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Missing the summer thunderstorms? We're expecting some thunderstorms that could bring heavy rain, mainly in southeast Oregon and the mountains in southwest Idaho later this week. Check out the forecasted percent chance of thunder." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Red Fang, Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin: Stygian Bough and HELP to play The Olympic If you love metal and rock, this show may be the show for you. The Duck Club is bringing a very metal show to The Olympic." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "You are cordially invited to Ballet Idaho's 50th Anniversary Ball on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Join us for an opulent night of celebration and dance at the elegant Chateau des Fleurs." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "Join us in pulling goatheads and start planning out your group costumes! Boise Goathead Festival is almost here. Mark you calendars for Saturday August 27th and don't forget to register for the parade. Ride On Boise!" (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Our Boise Outdoor Preschool program continues to grow! There are still spots open for the upcoming school year." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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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