Boise Range Fire + Rising Gas Prices + Boise Trees

Happy Sunday, people of Boise! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

The smoke was visible from Boise as our first real fire took blaze near Micron. We have also included two tree stories, one of the continuing push for more trees in Boise and the other, a non-traditional tree now in the capital city. Gas prices continue to rise and a blood drive is coming to CWI.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 106 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. With this weather and all the fires around us, we knew it was only a matter of time. A brush fire near Lucky Peak grows to 150 acres. (Idaho News)
2. How Boise continues to be the City of Trees (KTVB.com)
3. The pain at the pump will continue as Idaho has now hit $3.50. (Idaho News)
4. Keeping with the City of Trees theme, a new pink art tree has joined Boise. (Boise Dev)
5. College Of Western Idaho: CWI Blood Drive – July 22-23 (Press Release Desk)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Bruh is adopted! A big congratulations to Lexi for adopting Bruh." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Happy opening night SLEUTH! Travel back in time between these two photos 487 days, to when SLEUTH graced the stage." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "If you haven't been to the Radio Boise merch store in a while, we recently updated our offerings." (Instagram)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "We have our 6th Annual Photo Contest Voting Night tonight from 6pm-8pm! Voting ends at 8pm sharp." (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: " CAN WE DO IT AGAIN?! Coco has been with the rescue for FOURTEEN (14) months!!!!!!!!" (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "We are thrilled to announce that our Gracie aka Grandma has been adopted!! She's going to be spoiled like she should." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Can we get a drum roll please…. ADAM AND DAPHNE ARE ADOPTED!!!! A huge congratulations to Donna, Dan and family." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Nothing better than a sand cat cuddle pile at Zoo Boise. Happy Caturday! Sand Cat SSP" (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "This morning is fueled by @pushandpour and @acme_bakeshop - come and get yours! . #delicious #local #boisefarmersmark." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "ICYMI: Unfortunately, those aren't clouds this morning over east Oregon and southwest Idaho." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Happiest of birthdays to our fearless leader Cathleen! Thank you for all you have done for the dogs." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's the latest smoke forecast from the HRRR model. This goes through Sunday July 11th at 6 pm MDT." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Thank you Adopter Jenn for sharing! “I'm so lucky. My birth brothers and sisters are so lucky too." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Bonnie Fire near Bonneville Point east of Micron. 30+ acres in size. Resources responding: 5 engines, 2 dozers." (Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "Shout-out to our friends @woodlandempirealecraft for hooking us up with some tasty, locally brewed beer for last night." (Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Boise's very own, Eilen Jewell graced our stage last night and what a show that was!" (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "KRBX is a station that prides itself on being adventurous and strange, and Two Ducks and a Pollywog (7-9pm Fridays)." (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "BAGEL IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Contra Costa Animal Services Department, located in Martinez, CA." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "NALA IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Blue Mountain Humane Association, located in La Grande OR." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "SCRAPPY DOO IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Blue Mountain Humane Association, located in La Grande OR." (Facebook)

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— 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.