🌱 Boise Police Challenges + Cup Scholarship Winners + Cold Ice Caves

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this summer morning to walk you through all the most important things happening these days in town. Here we go...

You made it through the week and here is your Friday edition of the Boise Daily. We start this last day of the work week with a discussion with the Boise Police Department chief. Some Boise high school students are heading for further education with some extra cash, and if you have some time to spare, you could decide a few zoning issues. Some newcomers to Boise discuss what shocked them, and we carry a warning of locking your pooch inside a hot vehicle.

Question: Do you plan on tubing the Boise River this summer?

First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 81 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Boise is changing, that is for sure. Boise State Public Radio's George Prentice interviews Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee and his department's planning for "big city" challenges facing the capital city. Lee discusses the importance of tips from citizens, how the department is handling high-profile events and a star of the department, the Boise’s School Resource Officer program, one of the oldest such programs in the nation. (Boise State Public Radio)
2. Forty students from around the state, including those from Boise schools, gathered at the state capital to receive the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin joined the celebration as the students' received scholarships after more than 3,500 applicants were submitted. The story includes a complete listing of all the recipients. (idahocapitalsun)
3. Boise Patch and Ada County are encouraging you to become involved. Positions are now open on the Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term. Obviously, you must live in the county and agree to meet once or twice per month on Thursday evenings. Boise Patch provides the information on how to apply both online and by picking up an application. (Boise Patch)
4. This is a two-for-one story for Boise Daily readers. Very white. Very hot. The sugar plant smells. A really clean downtown and not really that much snow. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart asked newcomers to Boise the 10 largest shocks moving into the capital city. In this same article, Heart provides you a way to beat the heat. A drive of two hours from Boise will place you in a cave at a frigid 23-33 degrees year around. Heart provides the history of the Shoshone Ice Caves and all the information you need to get out of Boise and be cool. With 100 degrees coming the beginning of next week, pack your winter coat and gloves for the visit. (107.9 LITE FM)
5. Here is another reminder of our summer heat. CBS2 news staff report a Meridian dog is dead after being locked inside a hot truck. Even with windows cracked, the temperature inside the vehicle reached 147 degrees. The owner of the dog now faces prosecution. (Idaho News)

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Today in Boise:

• It is cherry season in the valley. The Williamson Family is opening the orchards to the public to come out and pick Kiona, Benton and Rainier cherries. You don't even have to provide your own containers. (10 a.m.)
• June is PTSD month, and you can celebrate on Friday with a 5K Run Run/Walk on the Boise VA campus. (Noon)
• Your family can sleep with the tigers and other animals at Snooze at the Zoo Overnight Friday evening. (5:30 p.m.)
• Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits invites adults only to a Live Adult Comedy Show Friday evening. (8 p.m.)
• The Vineyard Church in Garden City is hosting a free movie night with Raya and the Last Dragon on the screen this Friday. (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Much warmer temperatures next week! #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "It’s Pollinator Week! As part of the @city_of_boise City of Trees Challenge, we are excited to announce a new pledge: more than 30 percent of trees planted for the #CityofTreesChallenge will be pollinator friendly species!" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a growing city? The Boise Police Department is hiring entry level and lateral officers and you can apply now: https://www.cityofboise.org/de..." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Music Festival: "The @commercial_tire main stage is coming together. 😊 #bmf2022 #boisemusicfestival" (Boise Music Festival via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "The Radio Boise crew will be down at Cecil D. Andrus Park this weekend for the World Village Festival, a 3-day community event put on by @globalloungepresents! Come say hello and join us in this celebration of Idaho’s amazing cultural mix!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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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