🌱 Boise Parade Returns + Flying Less Than Driving + Big Time Hockey

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.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. Plan now for next year, sitting on a curb with a bag for candy as our local parade is making a comeback. A Boise man will serve at least 15 years in prison for a local murder, and we offer you some destinations for travel, all for $100. Summer is the time for open houses and big-time hockey is headed to Boise.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 96 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. For the past three years, residents of Boise have celebrated the Fourth of July minus a parade. For almost 20 years, the Barrett family organized the We The People 4th of July Liberty Day Parade before stepping away in 2021 after COVID canceled the event in 2020. KTVB carries a story by the Idaho Press announcing beginning in 2023, Treasure Valley-based CapEd Credit Union will step up with both financial assistance and volunteers to bring back the parade. (KTVB.com)
2. A Boise man will serve at least 15 years in prison and possibly 40 years for murdering a local Marine. CBS2 news staff report Devon Arnold was sentenced Tuesday for shooting Lance Cpl. Davis Mosqueda in December 2020 at a Boise apartment complex. (Idaho News)
3. With gas prices continuing to rise, $100 of fuel may be enough to drive to Twin Falls or Baker, Oregon, depending on your vehicle. LITE-FM's Mateo writes of airline flights for that same $100 amount leaving Boise to six destinations. These are flights to California, Washington and the Idaho/Utah border for less than the cost of filling up a Chevrolet Suburban. (LiteOnline.com)
4. Boise Patch is pleased to once again offer you four Boise open houses of homes currently on the market and waiting for new owners. (Boise Patch)
5. The National Hockey League will be in Boise in October. 104.3-FM's Michelle Heart carries the announcement from the Boise Steelheads the Las Vegas Knights and Arizona Coyotes will play an exhibition game Oct. 8 at Idaho Central Arena. Tickets will be available for purchase Aug. 10. (1043wowcountry)

Today in Boise:

• Boise State University will host the International Society for Anthrozoology Conference Thursday and Friday. (8 a.m.)
• The City of Boise invites the public to join a livestream featuring negotiations between our local firefighters' union and the city. (9 a.m.)
• The Idaho chapter of the Sierra Club holds the Canals Connect Community Coalition monthly meeting Thursday. (Noon)
• The City of Boise hosts First Thursday on the Plaza with numerous city departments on hand to discuss zoning rewriting, jobs available with the city, city transportation and an opportunity to try out a Vall-ebikes. (5 p.m.)
• Deep Yellow Fine Arts Academy invites all artists to Thursday's Paint the Model. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Boise State University Homecoming Week and Parent & Family Weekend will again coincide, with plenty of Bronco excitement for everyone, Oct. 3-9." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "A great reminder to not tie your tubes/rafts together while floating the river. Over the past couple of days, Boise Fire has responded to multiple rescues resulting from tubes/rafts being tied together and being trapped." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Thank you to everyone who celebrated Independence Day with us at Ann Morrison Park. We hope you had a great holiday! Enjoy this image from Stallings Photography of last night's fireworks over downtown Boise." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's the latest look at max temperatures for the rest of the week into early next week. You'll notice there will be very little variation through Monday, with temperatures ranging a few degrees above normal for this time of year." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Run Wild for Zoo Boise! Lace up your sneakers for a family fun run through the zoo, designed for kids ages 1-10 years old. Saturday, July 23, 8 a.m. https://zooboise.org/event/run-wild-at-zoo-boise-5" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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