🌱 Crowded Boise Election + Fiery Bus + End Of Free Lunches

Hello, hello! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. I'll get right to it.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with many Boise residents wanting to have a say in the future of local education. Riders on one local bus will be delayed some and a tragic find in rural Oregon has ties to a local mother and daughter. Boise parents will once again pay for school lunches and 'MagaGranny' will be behind bars for a while.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 90 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Some people just wait until the last minute. IdahoEdNewsreporter Kevin Richert writes multiple candidates waited until the final day of the filing deadline to throw their names for the upcoming Boise School Board election. After the dust cleared, 18 candidates want five trustee seats. Each incumbent will face opposition in the Sept. 6 election. (Idaho EdNews)
2. The thick, black smoke rolling out of downtown Boise Friday afternoon was a bus on fire. CBS2 news staff report the unoccupied bus went up in flames due to overheated rear brakes near the Boise Centre on the Grove. No injuries were reported, but the story does have video of the rolling flames. (idahonews)
3. The search for a missing Caldwell woman and her daughter is over with a tragic ending. The Blue Mountain Eagle's Steven Mitchell reports Dawna Faye Roe, 51, and Gabrielle Michelle Roe, 16, were found in an area near Drewsey, Oregon in their van. The investigation is continuing, but no other individuals are being sought. A GoFundMe has been established with the author stating Dawna had struggled with mental issues for some time. (bluemountaineagle)
4. As school returns in August, some Boise parents will once again pay for those student lunches. Boise Patch carries the news previous federal pandemic waivers were not renewed by Congress and some of you will once again pay for those grilled cheese sandwiches. The article has a listing of schools that will continue to receive partial or full waived fees. (Boise Patch)
5. A Boise woman, known on social media as 'MagaGranny', is making a trip to California to serve some federal prison time. LITE-FM's Kevin Miller reports Pam Hemphill will be serving 60 days incarceration for her actions in the January 6 storming of the nation's capital. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise:

• Grab a tour of where your local food is grown. The Summer Community Farm Tour will tour three local farms along with transportation and a box lunch from the farms involved. (9 a.m.)
• The Idaho State Museum features over 40 objects in the exhibition of Art Deco design Sunday morning. (10 a.m.)
• The Boise Contemporary Theater continues the Summer Reading Series with works by Joshua Harmon Sunday. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Botanical Garden: "This is not a drill. Prepare to squeal with joy - the monarchs are back! It's been a while since we've seen these beauties in the Garden. Aren't they wonderful? Come on by, and you might see a beautiful butterfly during your visit!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "Thai iced tea from @nahm.boise downtown! It’s been open a few months and continues to do a great consistent execution of their menu items and service. 577 E Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83712 #boisesbestbites" (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Celebrate fun, fitness, family, and wildlife conservation by participating in Run Wild at Zoo Boise. It's a fun run through the zoo for kids ages 1-10. Each registration includes admission to Zoo Boise." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Sheila Hennesey reads Sherri at KIN this Sunday in the absorbing drama "Admissions" by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews, Significant Other) for only $10. Sheila Hennessey is a Boise native who happily moved home in 2018 and leads fundraising." (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Thank you to everyone who joined us in Twin Falls yesterday for All Things Considered live at the Yellow Brick Cafe and the Latino/a discussion panel at the College of Southern Idaho!" (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "One month until our 30th annual Gala, and you are cordially invited to the celebration of the summer! Do you have your tickets? Find them here: https://isfgala2022.afrogs.org/" (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Public Information Officer Rachel Bjornestad, Ada County Highway District: "CHIP SEAL UPDATE: If you are seeing this post, that means we are headed your way! - Our annual chip seal operation will be in your area next week (Monday 7/11 – Friday 7/15)." (Nextdoor)

You're all caught up for today! 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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