🌱 Casino Plans + Boise Balloon Volunteers + Vintage Aircraft Show

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm summer morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

Our reader question of the day involves our first story in today's newsletter. What are your thoughts on a casino near Mountain Home? Good for the area and people passing through Boise? Email your thoughts to john.braese@patch.com.

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. If your weekend plans involve a trip to Jackpot or Pendleton, those plans could involve a much shorter drive in the future as told in our first story. A convicted rapist has been denied a new trial and will be sentenced next week. We provide you information on helping with Boise's upcoming balloon festival and you could start working for the Boise School District without being a teacher. Finally, keeping with flying in the skies, vintage aircraft will be visible in the skies this weekend.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 87 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Boise residents may soon have a short drive to "hit on a soft 17" or throw some cash down on a "daily double running in the fifth." BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel broke the news two Native American tribes are looking at building casinos, one located in Mountain Home. The Shoshone-Bannock tribe purchased 157 acres of land in 2020 near Mountain Home and have plans for building a $311 million, 500,000 square-foot casino, including a 250-room hotel, six restaurants, a 15,000 square-foot event center, an 8-lane bowling alley, two movie theaters, and an arcade. Plans also include a horse racing track. Tribal members will vote Sept. 23 on going forward with the plan. The tribe currently operates a casino near Pocatello. A second tribe, the Shoshone-Paiute tribe, has also expressed an interest in building a casino near Mountain Home, but have not purchased land. (boisedev)
2. Sentencing will go forward Aug. 31 in an Ada County courtroom for former state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger after his request to be acquitted or receive a new trial on his conviction of rape was denied. The Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris reports von Ehlinger's attorney, Jon Cox, submitted a motion in Ada County Court in early August stating new evidence was available and Ehlinger’s constitutional rights under the Sixth Amendment were violated because he did not have the opportunity to cross-examine or confront his accuser. The former Republican representative was convicted after a four-day trial of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern. (idahocapitalsun)
3. Do you have a dream of holding a giant balloon to keep it from flying off towards the heavens? Do you wish to get up at 4:30 a.m. to help lay out yards of nylon? CBS2 news staff carry the information on how you can be a volunteer at the upcoming Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. The Spirit of Boise kicks off Wednesday morning. In the interest of transparency, I was a volunteer many, many years ago for Scott Spencer, a founder of the event, and had a blast. (Idaho News)
4. The Boise School District is looking to hire a number of positions and if you are thinking teachers, you are incorrect. Boise Patch passes on the news you can now apply for special education paraprofessionals, Just for Kids child care providers, Title I tutors, IT systems analyst, school support assistants, sign language interpreter, school custodians, grounds technician/ equipment operator, HVAC technician, warehouse delivery driver and more. (Boise Patch)
5. The Boise Daily is always here to provide information on the weekend's activities. KIDO's Kevin Miller provides a preview of the annual Warbird Roundup will taking place this weekend in Nampa at the Warhawk Museum. Vintage aircraft will take to the skies of the valley starting at 9 a.m. and the pilots will be available for a meet and greet throughout the day. (kidotalkradio)

Today in Boise:

• Boise's premier outdoor market, the Capital City Public Market, opens Saturday morning with fresh produce and more. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library will hold a Library Clothing Swap Saturday morning. (10 a.m.)
• Wear thick gloves and join the 2022 Boise Goathead Fest at Cecil D. Andrus Park in Boise. (10:30 a.m.)
• Tickets are now available for the Boise Water Lantern Festival. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Boise Contemporary Theater is sponsoring Reading on the Mountain Saturday evening. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Celebrating Boise’s newest playground and outdoor gym at Franklin Park. This futuristic design is meant to spark imaginative play and encourage kids of all ages (OK and maybe some adults…) to explore!" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Tiger has been waiting to find his forever home since May. We have been providing medical care for him to include a recent dental and treated him for some urinary issues. He is all healed up and ready to find his home!" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Help us welcome our new veterinarian, Dr. Melissa Cavaretta! Dr. Cavaretta has a degree in biology from the University of Pittsburgh and went to veterinary school at the University of Illinois." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Wildfire response is a multi-agency effort. Boise Fire currently has three members assisting with wildfire efforts in California and four more at the Four Corners Fire in Cascade, Idaho." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "BPD’s refugee liaison program has been nationally and internationally recognized as a model for safely and successfully welcoming refuges into our community. This week, we officially welcome Officer Travis Buffi to the role." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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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