🌱 Cause Undetermined + Teacher Crowdfunding + Talented Cyclist

Hello, everybody. John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Without further ado...

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. Investigators have wrapped at the Idaho Youth Ranch warehouse fire, but answers are few. Idaho teachers are reaching out on crowdfunding sites for assistance, and here are some warnings of ongoing scams in Boise. Meet a young Boise cyclist with a bright future and a political activist has paid less than his share in Ada County property taxes.

First, today's weather:

Near-record temperatures. High: 104 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The cause of the massive fire at the Idaho Youth Ranch warehouse may never be known. KIVI-TV's Jake Garcia writes the Boise Fire Department has completed an investigation and classified the fire cause as undetermined. The investigation stated due to firefighting efforts and amount of water used to extinguish the fire, "determining the cause was impractical." Crews used 638,000 gallons of water to battle the blaze. (kivitv)
2. Idaho teachers are becoming inventive when figuring ways to obtain supplies for their classrooms. IdahoEdNews reporter Sadie Dittenber reports hundreds of Idaho teachers are going online, using sites DonorsChoose, Amazon Wish List, GoFundMe, along with AdoptAClassroom.org to raise funds for materials. Some school districts are not pleased with the method with some banning teachers from using online fundraising. Teachers state online fundraising has assisted in money needed for classrooms and teachers no longer need to use their own cash to bring in needed items to those students needing help. (idahoednews)
3. If you miss jury duty, you don't pay a fine over the phone. If you receive a phone call stating a rental car in your name was involved in a crime, you don't pay "legal expenses" over the phone. Boise Patch and the City of Boise offer assistance in recognizing scams so your hard-earned money is not stolen. (Boise Patch)
4. A young Boise cyclist is quickly becoming among the elite in racing, including a third-place finish in the recent Boise's 35th Annual Twilight Criterium. Boise State Public Radio's Hannah Gardoski speaks with 13-year-old Tessa Bebee, a member of the Boise Young Rider Development Squad. (boisestatepublicradio)
5. Oops. An Ada County Republican Central Committee official received a homeowner exemption on two homes in the county. The exemption, legal to only the primary residence of a homeowner, was provided to two homes owned by Travis Clyde, the organizer behind Keep Ada Red, according to BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel. Clyde had no comment on the mistake, but Ada County Assessor Bob McQuade accepted full blame for the misstep while also noting Clyde failed to complete a line on the application asking for information on a second home. (boisedev.com)

Today in Boise:

• Learn more about Camp Rainbow Gold at the Meridian Main Street Market Saturday. The group will have a booth providing information about the camp, how to get involved and the different programs available to families dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. (9 a.m.)
• The Capital City Public Market is again open Saturday. This warm weather of late has kicked in the vegetables available for sale this week. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Global Lounge is hosting two new markets on Saturday with a variety of producers on site. (10 a.m.)
• The Boise State University Rose City Alumni Chapter will hold a mixer Saturday at the Boise State University Recreation Center. (3 p.m.)
• The Morrison Center presents C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Saturday. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Latest forecast update: Record temperatures are in jeopardy this week and weekend thanks to strong high pressure. Keep yourself and your pets safe, cool, and hydrated. #IDwx #ORwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "There are still a few spots open for our last two zoo camps of the summer (ages 10-12)! Both camps include zoo tours, arts & crafts, games, zookeeper chats, experiments, and much more." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "There are only two more weeks of summer camps left at Boise Rock School! Rock Camp, Aug. 1-5; Little Rockers Camp, Aug. 8-12; Rock Camp, Aug. 8-12. Reserve your spot on our website before Aug. 8 and receive 10 percent off!" (Boise Rock School via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "We are less than a week out for the release of @alan_heathcock’s novel 40, and we have copies to give away to three lucky winners right here on the socials! To play: 1. Follow @radioboise, @tricaidaho, and @rdbooks." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Looking to try a new sport? This is a super fun way to stay active!" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "There are only a few days left for early access to 'The Nutcracker' tickets! (Last day July 31.) Secure your seats now for a beautiful family holiday tradition. Purchase at balletidaho.org/thenutcracker ." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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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