Costco Kidnap + Going For Record + Long Hauling Fish

Happy Thursday, people of Boise! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

Today in the Boise Daily, a Boise man is asking for $4.5 million in damages, stating he was kidnapped for not wearing a mask at Costco. "Smart signs" are coming to Interstate 84 and will be able to adjust speed limits as crews work. A Boise attorney wants a new government job, and Boise is inching closer to a record. Finally, Idaho has some new visitors courtesy of Washington and a few long haul.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 101, low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Typically, the only thing kidnapped when my family makes a visit to Costco is my debit card. A Boise man is looking for $4.5 million in damages after he says Boise Police kidnapped, falsely imprisoned and assaulted him for refusing to wear a mask. An article by Ryan Suppe with the Idaho Press is carried by KTVB-TV. (KTVB.com)
2. Nothing irritates a Boise driver worse than slowing for a construction zone with not a construction crew in site. The Idaho Department of Transportation is attempting for fix the problem with "smart signs." (Boise Patch)
3. With the election race still far off, the field for lieutenant governor became more crowded as a Boise attorney wants the part-time office. KTVB staff were present for the announcement. (KTVB.com)
4. Boise still has some time left to set a record. That record may be one we really have no interest in seeing in the books. Currently sitting at 17 days above 100 degrees, 2021 has a month to go to surpass 2003. Nathan Larsen and KBOI-TV provide the outlook on if we will grab the "hottest" record. (Idaho News)
5. The Associated Press provided a story to KIVI-TV regarding some traveling fish. Salmon were trapped, placed in a truck and transported from eastern Washington to the Eagle Fish Hatchery. (KIVI-TV)

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Today in Boise

• Tag You're It, Benefit Sales is open! Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Come join us and find furniture, antiques, household and lots more! We put new inventory out daily and Saturday is sale day! 20 percent off furniture and 50 percent off everything else (over $1) !! Check us out for great deals! For more information visit us on Facebook - tagyoureitsalesevent. All proceeds benefit the Boise Rescue Mission. (9 a.m.)
• In the late 20th century, wildlife fertility control arose as a field of study in human-wildlife conflict mitigation. To educate the public about the field and create connections between wildlife managers, researchers, and advocates, The Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control (BIWFC) has produced a unique educational film titled “An Overview of Wildlife Fertility Control.” (9 a.m.)
• Shadow Hills Elementary School will hold a Sneak Peek on Thursday. (2:30 p.m.)
• Valley View Elementary School will hold a virtual tour of the school on Thursday. (3:30 p.m.)
• The Adams Elementary School PTO hosts a Back To School Picnic. (4:30 p.m.)
• Taking place Thursday, Lowell Elementary School will host a Kinder Orientation. (5 p.m.)
• Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society staff and volunteers in discussing upcoming opportunities and programs! We welcome our members to join this zoom call to learn about our work and to get involved! We'll be talking about field trips, our habitat patch program, outreach events, and more. Please email Liz Urban at LUrban@goldeneagleaudubon.org if you would like more information. (5:30 p.m.)
• Amity Elementary School invite the parents of kindergarten student for orientation on Thursday. (6 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

In 1903, the booming population of the Boise School District dictated the replacement of Central School, which housed the district's secondary students, with a new high school. The district purchased land on Washington Street, and the new high school was built in the center of the block. The school was a two story structure and, upon its opening, board members asserted that this was a building large enough to serve Boise for all time. Boise High School was to be the last high school built to meet the needs of the city.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "‘Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.’" (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Last week, we adopted 150 animals into their forever homes." (Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "Boise Police are searching for a missing vulnerable adult named Nancy." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Is this the week you're going to add a new best friend to your home?" (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " The Creamery @ Merrill Park Premium ice cream will certainly put a smile on my face!" (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Have you ever tried a yellow watermelon? Yellow watermelons occur naturally and can be traced back over 5,000 years!" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight. We'll have mostly clear skies and not too much smoke." (Facebook)
• From Boise: "Meet @chicanafoods, a new company bringing a very different & ridiculously delicious salsa to the Treasure Valley⁠⁠." (Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y, Want to try some of the Treasure Valley’s Best BBQ? Meet @bigdaddysbbqco." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "We are live with keeper Erika and Toogle. Please ask questions in the comments." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Rose (name changed) paid a visit to our Veterinary Medical Center last week to lose some weight." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Leisure Supply https://www.facebook.com/Leisu... is holding a fundraiser and donating the proceeds." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Described as a living memoir, BECOMING OTHELLO: A BLACK GIRL’S JOURNEY is a multimedia theatrical production." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Ada County Commissioners say they need more time to decide which of three doctors will fill a spot." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Thank you GoGo squeeZ for the past 2 years of donating great snacks to our great playcamp program!" (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "When Will said he wanted to work in a box office, this is NOT what he had in mind!⁠" (Instagram)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Join us for the FREE Playwrights Panel, TONIGHT at 8 p.m. with a moderated Q&A led by Festival Director, Lily Yasuda." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Commissioners are considering a compromise that would involve all three potential nominees." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Mental health has been even more important during the pandemic, especially for those with preexisting conditions." (Instagram)
• The Local - Boise: "Make your day with a Warm Brownie Cake!@the.local.boise #dessert #eatlocal #goodeats" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "With the climate crisis here and a new UN report about how much hotter it could get, what lessons have we learned." (Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "You can find all of this information at www.studioboise.org/faq Most questions have the answers there." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Megan McArthur is photographing the West’s iconic national parks." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Radio Boise is always on: On the dial at 89.9fm and 93.5fm. Online at radioboise.org/stream." (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.