🌱 Capital Vandalism + Rental Payment Declined + Big Education Bonuses

Morning, friends. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including updates on:

• A local high school athletic team is scrambling after vandals destroyed the Eagles' football field.
• BOSCO is opening their doors and inviting the public in to see how local artists create their masterpieces.
• While stories continue regarding teacher pay, some high-level staffers of Idaho's education system received some hefty bonuses.
• A clean vehicle could help out animals looking for new homes.

Our reader question of the day involves the story written over bonuses handed out to employees of the Idaho Department of Education. After reading the story, do you agree this extra cash was appropriate to state employees? Email your response to john.braese@patch.com.

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Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 76 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying two vehicles involved in vandalism at Capital High School. Boise Patch has the information on the incident and photos of the vehicles involved. Due to the damage, the Eagle football field is unplayable, and practices and games are being rescheduled. (Boise Patch)
2. As people go through tough times, sometimes a helpful hand steps in. KTVB-TV's Andrew Baertlein discovered landlords in Boise are not required to accept rent payments from a third party. Boise resident Danette Brookshire received rental assistance from St. Vincent de Paul to pay her September rent bill after a divorce and job loss, but her landlord refused the payment because it came from a third party. (KTVB.com)
3. Once a year, Boise Open Studio Collective Organization, or BOSCO, open its doors to the community. The Boise Weekly's Jeanne Huff speaks with Karen Klinefelter and Delia Dante, two of the 88 artists who will be opening the doors of their studios this year to allow Boise residents a chance to see art being made. (boiseweekly)
4. A local chiropractor was arrested and charged with two felonies, according to CBS2 news staff. Dr. Justin Anderson is charged with two felony counts of video voyeurism after a patient discovered a recording device in a changing room. (idahonews)
5. If you work for the Idaho State Department of Education, your checking account has a little extra recently. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert writes outgoing state superintendent Sherri Ybarra handed out over $600,000 in taxpayer money as bonuses to staff this spring. The payments started in spring, weeks before Ybarra lost in the May primary. Some of the department's highest paid staffers will receive more than $20,000 in raises and bonuses. (Idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• Ultra Touch Carwash will donate all proceeds from car washes on Friday to the Idaho Humane Society Adoption Center. (10 a.m.)
• The Idaho chapter of the Sierra Club hosts #FightForFuture Youth Climate Strike Friday. (Noon)
• The Boise Public Library invites all kids to come down and Read to a Therapy Dog taking place at Winstead Park. (4 p.m.)
• The Gem Center for the Arts presents Michael Glatzmaier Friday evening. (7 p.m.)
• The Boise State University orchestra will hold a fall concert at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "We had a great adoption week last week! 152 animals joined their forever homes: 98 cats (71 were 11 months and younger,) 48 dogs, three rabbits, two rats and one goose." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "We want to hear from you! The Ridge to Rivers partnership, led by @city_of_boise, is seeking feedback on the Boise Foothills trail system through a brief online trail user survey. Share your thoughts on overall trial use." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Boise Farmers Market: "Our online store is open until 11 p.m. tonight! Don't forget to place your order! We have peaches, plums and pears from Shaw Orchards and Kelley's Canyon Orchards Rhubarb from Chimwaga 6 Farm and Broccoli from Umoja Na Uhuru World Farms." (Boise Farmers Market via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Oh weather! In case of a less than ideal forecast we will make no determination until curtain time and patrons need to be present for a rain check. Weather can change rapidly and/or be completely different at the amphitheater." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The Nampa Bicycle Project is located in a Nampa school district warehouse downtown but has to find a new home by December because the district is expanding the space." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "We are still in need of some volunteers to work the booth during our Vinyl Spinning Party on Saturday at @rootszerowastemarket! Head to the link in our bio to sign up!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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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