🌱 Boise Raft Arrest + Record Surplus + Downtown Electric Bikes

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Boise Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

Welcome to the Independence Day edition of the Boise Daily. We start with the arrest of three men after a trip down the Boise River. As you celebrate today, read up on the history of our state and get a jump on celebrating next year in a new house. Idaho is flush with cash and you will soon be able to get around downtown Boise via a new method.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The typical outcome of tubing the Boise River is a sunburn, a leaky raft and an occasional scrape on the arm from getting too close to the trees. Not so for three men on Saturday as a trip down the river resulted in a trip to jail. KTVB-TV staff have the story of a day on the river ending with charges of petty theft, resisting and obstructing and battery on law enforcement. (KTVB.com)
2. July 4 is the nation's birthday, but we missed July 3 as our state's birthday. East Idaho News reporter Rett Nelson provides information on our 1890 inauguration into statehood, the origins of the Gem State, and the steps Washington and Nevada took to claim us. At one time, members of the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints were prevented from voting, holding public office or serving on a jury in the state. (eastidahonews)
3. Maybe next year, you will celebrate July 4 in a new neighborhood, attending a new neighborhood barbecue and living in a new home. Boise Patch has five new properties for sale in Boise this week, a chance to start your journey for next year's holiday. (Boise Patch)
4. A good day is checking the balance of your bank account and finding a positive amount showing. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin reports the State of Idaho had a really good day as June 30 marked the end of the fiscal year and a $1.3 billion surplus. The dollar amount marks a record amount of extra cash for the state. (idahocapitalsun)
5. In just a few weeks, a new mode of travel will be available in Boise. KIVI-TV's Nicole Camarda writes Valley Regional Transit will launch a new electric bike-share pilot program in downtown Boise on July 13. 50 of the electric pedal assist bikes will be ready to cruise the streets for $10 an hour or for a monthly $39 membership. (kivitv)

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Today in Boise:

- The City of Boise's free fireworks show takes place at Ann Morrison Park. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A heat burst moved over the Boise Airport & the Boise bench Saturday night around 1 am & produced a wind gust of 67 mph at the Boise airport. The winds showed up on the radar as the brighter reds, with estimated gusts of 70+mph." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Join us for the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration in Ann Morrison Park🇺🇸 Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with food and drink vendors, adult beverages available for purchase, and music from @khitsboise." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Truth be told, there’s something new at the Boise library nearly every day; but its newest addition is a bit of a game-changer: a new Mental Health Coordinator." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "June 2022 climate stats for southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. Most places were below normal for temperatures." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Many City of Boise and Boise Parks and Recreation offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Independence Day. Zoo Boise, Quail Hollow and Warm Springs Golf Courses, Boise parks and Ridge to Rivers trails will be open." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "We Are Idaho is a project that features Idahoans from all walks of life telling their stories in their own words. Take a listen to all the different stories about various experiences here." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— John Braese

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