🌱 BSU's Report + Sriracha Search + Meridian Parents' Sentencings

Hello all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening these days in town...

We start the Friday edition of the Boise Daily with a celebration gone bad at Boise State University and the college not releasing much information after an investigation. The City of Boise is making the exchange of internet purchases safer, and your favorite hot sauce may be hard to find. A Meridian couple is facing life in prison, and see if you can guess what seven Boise restaurants are on the sales block.

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Sun and some clouds. High: 89 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. In sports, winning a title is a moment of celebration for both the team and the fans. When Boise State University grabbed the title for the Mountain West men's basketball season, the joyful day was placed under scrutiny by the actions of university security staff including throwing fans to the floor after the final game. BoiseDev editor Don Day and his staff obtained a heavily redacted report on the incident and report the state university, citing "personnel issues," is releasing little, if any actions, were taken after both ExtraMile Arena and Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey released apologies following the incident. (boisedev.com)
2. You find that perfect mountain bike or collectible sweatshirt online and come to terms with the seller for the purchase. For the exchange, go to the seller's home or meet at your home or come together in the downtown Boise parking garage at 1 a.m.? Boise Patch announces the City of Boise has a new Internet Purchase Exchange location at City Hall West for both the buyer and seller to feel safe. The area is the parking lot at the Boise Police Department so officers will be walking in and out and if something does go wrong, they are immediately available. (Boise Patch)
3. Your sushi could become more tame and that chicken sandwich could have less of a kick. King 5 news reports Huy Fong Foods, the maker of Sriracha, announced the spicy condiment has ceased production due to a shortage of chili peppers. Your wait to throw some on scrambled eggs or on the top of an Idaho baked potato may be quite some time as September or October may be the next available date for delivery. (king5)
4. By the end of Friday, we will know the fate of the parents of Emrik Osuna, the 9-year-old Meridian boy found dead in September 2020, after months of abuse. Both Monique Osuna, the boy's stepmother, and Erik Osuna, the boy's father, pled guilty to first-degree murder charges. KTVB-TV's Alexandra Duggan provides some of the horrific testimony heard in court on the boy's daily life. When found, the 9 year old weighed 44 pounds. (KTVB)
5. If your job in Boise has your down or you are possibly looking for a career change, seven Boise restaurants are currently for sale and looking for new blood to lead the charge. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides clues to the mystery eateries currently waiting for new ownership, possibly you. Prices range from a paltry $110,000 to $1.5 million. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise:

• This is a rodeo, but without horses or bulls. The Northwest Lineman College holds an open house and Lineman's Rodeo on Friday. (8 a.m.)
• Surel's Place hosts the 10th Anniversary Shrinky Dink Art Auction & Fundraiser Friday evening. (6 p.m.)
• A new art gallery is opening in Eagle and holding a grand opening. Deep Yellow Gallery opens the doors Friday. (6 p.m.)
• Do you have a great dad joke or two? The Lounge at the End of the Universe holds an outdoor Idaho Pun Slam Friday evening. (7 p.m.)
• Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits welcomes those over 18 years of age to a live Adult Comedy Show Friday. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Spring 2022 @boisestateengineering graduate and Top Ten Scholar, Audrey Parker, is one of 31 fellows nationwide recently selected for the Tau Beta Pi graduate fellowship." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• The Archives of Falconry: "Normally we share artwork on our Instagram but this absolutely stunning piece by Andrew Ellis of a gyrfalcon is too beautiful not to share here as well." (The Archives of Falconry via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Reminder: Due to positive cases of avian influenza in the area, Zoo Boise’s precautionary measures continue. Birds with indoor/outdoor exhibits are being limited to indoor access, while alterations have been made to other exhibits." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Significant precipitation is expected late Saturday into Monday. An atmospheric river with tropical origins will bring a substantial amount of moisture to the West." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "We could use your help! We're hosting our first free Play in the Park event and need people to help with set up, staffing our information booth, raffle entry, crowd control, and clean up from 5-9 p.m. Bring a blanket or some chairs." (Boise Contemporary Theater via 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.

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