Boise Murder Arrest + New Candy Owners + Pumpkin Seltzers

Happy Friday, Boise! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

Happy Friday from the Boise Daily. A man is heading back to Boise after an arrest in Oregon for a murder from December, 2020. In addition, a reported campus preacher was recently charged by Boise Police after spending a few days at Boise State University. A Boise candy family institution has new owners while children experienced the thrill of flying. Finally, most of us have experienced a pumpkin latte, but what about a pumpkin hard seltzer?

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Staff of KTVB-TV report a man wanted to for a murder in late 2020 has now been found and arrested in Columbia County, Oregon. Lance Garver, 51, is sitting in jail awaiting extradition to Idaho. (KTVB.com)
2. Another arrest makes the news as Moscow resident Keith Darrell was arrested on the campus of Boise State University according to Paige Wirta of the The Arbiter. Darrell, who has the Instagram account @campuspreacher, was taken away and charged with misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers. (Boise State University The Arbiter Online)
3. 73 years is a long time for anything, but for one Boise business, the time came to finally move on. BoiseDev reporter Anna Daly Gamboa informs Lee's Candies, a fixture in Vista Village, has new owners. Don't worry, few things are scheduled to change. (boisedev.com)
4. Local youth were the recipients of balloon rides as the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic kicked off Wednesday. In addition to excited kids, Sarah Jacobsen and CBS2-TV were also in the park in the early hours. (Idaho News)
5. With fall around the corner, pumpkin flavored everything can be seen on menus. Add one more as Food & Wine's Mike Pomranz announces Bud Light is releasing Pumpkin Spice and Toasted Marshmallow Hard Seltzer. (Food&Wine)

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Today in Boise:

• Capital High School will hold College Colors Day on Friday. Wear your college colors, decorate your door with alma mater stuff OR wear Capital gear!! (8:00 a.m.)
• The College of Southern Idaho will hold a ceremony dedicating a new Vet Tech Building on Friday. (5:00 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Visit Boise: "Today was the first official day for take off at the #SpiritofBoise Balloon Classic! Continue to tag us in your photos @VisitBoise as these balloons make their way all over the city the rest of this weekend!" (Instagram)
• Boise State University: "Despite pandemic, Boise State University broke records for 2021 research and sponsored project awards and expenditures: — 425 awards — More than $65 million — 13% increase from 2020 — 58% increase in five years." (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Up, up and away! It was an incredible first launch this morning at the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic! Visit the event website for the full schedule through this Sunday: https://spiritofboise.com/" (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Roy Mitchell was pinned as our newest Battalion Chief during a field promotion this week. He has been with our department for 20 years and is looking forward to this new chapter here. Congratulations Battalion Chief Mitchell" (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "This year @boisepride is three days, from Sept. 10-12, starting with the fireworks show over the Capitol Friday 10, followed by the festival Sept. 11 and the parade on Sept. 12." (Instagram)

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