Caderator + Greenbelt Cones + Lookout Rentals

We all need some positive news in our life and in today's Boise Daily, a video story of the Caderator, a Capital High School graduate, will bring a smile to your day. Construction cones are not just on Interstate 84—now work is being done on the Greenbelt. New flights are planned from Boise to Seattle and if you are looking for an alternative vacation plan, check out a lookout.

Taking a look at the weather today:

• Friday: Clear throughout the day. Temps: High of 95° & low of 61°.

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Patch Pick: Graduation is a special time for many, but for a few, making it to the walk across the stage has been an uphill battle. A family of a Capital High School grad, Cade Willes, let all of Boise know of the success of the "Caderator," with a drive by party on Sunday. The event was first announced on Facebook before KTVB carried the story. (KTVB)

1. One of Boise's premier attractions, the Greenbelt, is undergoing some repair work and closures. CBS 2 News Staff of IdahoNews carries the story of why summer is the best time to replace the walkways, although during the busiest time of the year. (IdahoNews)

2. Just in time for the Seahawk season, Don Day of BoiseDev announces new flights announced from Alaska Airlines from Boise to Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The flights will start this fall. (BoiseDev)

3. Online schooling was quite popular during the pandemic. The Boise School District and at least 10 other state school districts will continue with online learning as reported by Devin Bodkin of IdEdNews. The story includes links to all the online schools. (IdEdNews)

4. If you are tired of the same family vacations every year, an alternative may be to spend a few days in an Idaho fire lookout. Steve Stuebner writes for visitidaho.org on the 10-12 lookouts available around the state available for private rentals. Pictures of the lookouts along with a map are included. (visitidaho)

5. Boise State is offering "mini plans" for fans wanting to see the Bronco home games. Staff of KTVB report on the new plan offering tickets to one home game per month in September, October, and November. (KTVB)

Boise Fact of the Day:

The site of the present-day Boise was first seen in 1833 by Captain Benjamin Bonneville.

Boise Community Calendar:

- Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Music Festival on the Water 2021 takes place at Esther Simplot Park. In addition to local music, food will also be available. Additional information is on Facebook.

- The City of Hope Church will have a Pre-K and Kindergarten graduation on Friday starting at 10 a.m.

- Also taking place in Esther Simplot Park on Friday, the Walk for Wishes, sponsored by the Make A Wish Foundation, starts with a 5:30 p.m. registration before the walk takes off at 6 p.m.

- Woodland Kids will have a Reptile Event on Friday with a 1 p.m. start time.

- The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure starts at the Capital Building at 8 a.m. Using smart phones, teams will make their way around the city on Friday.

Friday is expected to be cooler than yesterday so enjoy the day and stay with Boise Daily.

- John

About me: I was born and raised in Boise, attending Sacred Heart, Bishop Kelly and Borah before leaving the area for the University of Idaho. I'm an award winning journalist, editor and high school sports enthusiast.