Boise's Toomey Mystery + Apartment Fire + Idaho Range Blazes

Welcome back, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Boise.

The Boise Daily opens today with a mystery from almost 40 years ago. A Boise church, Arizona murders, a cyanide pill and a false name make up the still unresolved story. In addition, three families were displaced due to an apartment fire, and a Nyssa man is in jail after an incident starting with throwing rocks at cars. A BSU defensive back is on an early nationwide list, and we have a fire map during these smoky times.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 103, low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise Patch looks back at 1982. An unidentified man walks into a Boise Catholic Church, drops dead from a cyanide capsule and even now, his identity remains unknown. Take a look at the story of Wm L. Toomey, a possible murderer, a possible victim, but definitely a Boise mystery. (Boise Patch)
2. A Sunday morning fire displaced three families, but no injuries were reported. CBS2-TV staff have the story and a picture of the residence. (Idaho News)
3. If you were driving near Caldwell on Saturday evening on Interstate 84 and observed a man throwing rocks at cars, the Idaho State Police would like to speak with you. After a vehicle chase, an attempt at spiking and a PIT maneuver, one man is in custody and Boise Patch has the story. (Boise Patch)
4. Broncosports.com has the news a Boise State defensive back has been named to the 2021 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. Kekaula Kaniho is on the list of 40 of the nation's best defensive backs, representing 10 conferences and one independent. (broncosports.com)
5. KTVB-TV staff provide a map of all the fires burning both in Idaho and Oregon. While the majority of the fires have been nature caused, over 300 fires in 2021 in Idaho have been human-caused. (KTVB)

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Today in Boise

• The Idaho Community Foundation, in concert with the Idaho Nonprofit Center, is hosting a three-session resilience online training series to give you practical tools, tips, and guidance to deal with the uncertainties you face. The sessions will feature nationally recognized resilience experts Ted Bilich and Linda Lenrow Lopez. This series will provide roll up your sleeves, engaging advice and discussion about resilience, how to implement simple tools to improve operations, and how to get the most out of your board in tough times. The series is free for your whole team, including board members. (10 a.m.)
• Join the Garden City Chamber for networking, lunch and learning on Tuesday. (noon)
• The Garden City Parks and Waterways Committee is a permanent committee for Garden City whose purpose is to preserve the natural assets of the Boise River, provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the development and use of public park property, and rights of way. All public is invited to attend the meetings. (4:30 p.m.)
• Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society on the fourth Tuesday each month for our monthly program. Each month a new guest presenter will share their expertise on a topic related to our work. Register Here for Zoom Link for July's Presentation Topic: Nest Box Cameras for Western Screech-Owls: What Can We Learn? Presenter Terry Rich had a pair of Western Screech-Owls in a nest box in his yard in 2018 and 2020. He will go over the way we set up our cameras, show photos and videos of the owls, and talk about some things that are still not well known for this fairly widespread species. (7 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Congratulations to Boise State University senior Denise Hutchins and alum Emma Ouzounian." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: " A significant pattern change will take place this week as monsoonal moisture moves north from the Desert Southwest." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " Everwild Forest School: Happy Monday!" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Organizers of the movement say they no longer feel like their perspectives matter when Oregon’s government is dominating." (Facebook)
• From Boise: "New week, let’s get it, if you don’t already follow, check out the stunning photos by @boiseinblackandwhite." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "The Veggie Van is ready to roll! We are stocked to the brim with lots of fresh summer produce." (Instagram)
• Boise Baroque Orchestra: "Along with getting to feature our new conductors, we also get to feature our soloists." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spending up to $200 million to help loggers and timber haulers recover." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Y’all ready for this?! Today is the day. Don’t forget to grab your tickets before the show." (Instagram)

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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.