🌱 Boise State Launches Environmental Programs + Kids Summer Feeding

Welcome back, Boise. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. Boise State University has established a new School of the Environment with a mission to address critical environmental challenges in Idaho and beyond. The school will offer degree programs in environmental science and environmental management, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Faculty members from various disciplines have collaborated to design the school, fostering connections and partnerships across campus and with community organizations to promote innovative and sustainable solutions. Learn more here. (Boise State University)
2. West Ada School District's school nutrition services are organizing free feeding events for children during the summer, providing healthy and delicious meals. These events, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are open to all children aged one to 18, regardless of their enrollment in West Ada schools. The event will kick off Thursday from noon to 12:45 p.m. at Tully Park in nearby Meridian. (Idaho Press)
3. On Jun. 2 at around 9:14 p.m., Elizabeth Sorg, a 37-year-old woman from Boise, was tragically hit by a vehicle on the 700 block of West Poplar Street. Despite efforts to save her life, she was pronounced dead at 9:42 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. The Ada County Coroner's Office has classified her death as a homicide, with the cause attributed to blunt force injuries. (Idaho 2 News)

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Today in Boise:

Wednesday, June 7

• All Day Happy Hour At Payette Brewing Company (11:00 AM)
• Live Music Wednesdays At Hilltop Station (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Local chef Kris Komori recently brought home a James Beard award! Komori was awarded first place for Best Chef: Mountain Region. (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• If you're seeking a summer camp for a child in first through sixth grade, Playcamp at Manitou Park has available spots starting from the week of Jun. 12. The camp operates Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., until Aug. 4. To register or learn more, contact Fort Boise Community Center at (208) 608-7680. (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden will be extending its hours today (Jun. 7) and offering free entry from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The gardens are currently in full bloom! (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University.