🌱 Darigold Blaze + Leaf Rules + 28 Years Missing

Happy Thursday, people of Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

The entire valley was discussing it and the smoke could be seen as far away as Ontario. The Darigold fire in Caldwell drew crews from around the valley and we have the story and pictures. Take a look back at the disappearance of Stephanie Crane, and be prepared for some changes if you bank with two institutions in Boise. As promised, we provide the city's rules on bagging and disposing of leaves, and a California woman was arrested locally and charged with a number of crimes related to hosting teen parties.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 53 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. After scouring numerous news agencies, CBS2 Trevor Fay and other news staff have some of the best pictures of the Darigold fire in Caldwell. The blaze was reported Tuesday afternoon and crews continued on the scene Wednesday morning looking for hot spots. The cause of the fire remains unknown. (idahonews)
2. Years before Amber Alerts and social media, Stephanie Crane disappeared from the streets of Challis, Idaho. Now, 28 years later, a news release from the Custer County Sheriff's Office again reminds us of the case. Crane has been featured on numerous television shows and thousands of hours of searching have taken place. Crane would be 37 this year. (eastidahonews)
3. If you are a banking customer of Umpqua or Columbia financial institutions, be ready for some changes. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the two entities are about to merge with the deal expected to close next year. (boisedev)
4. In the time it took you to read the Boise Daily today, it happened — leaves fell off your tree. This is the time of year we end up raking and bagging in the City of Trees. The city will be picking up those bags for composting and we decided to remind you how to make sure those leaves are off your lawn and into the compost pile for the winter. (cityofboise)
5. KTVB's Katie Terhune reports a Star woman is in custody after an arrest on 39 charges stemming from incidents in California. Shannon Bruga is accused of throwing drunken parties at which she encouraged underage teens to have sex with one another. (ktvb)

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Today in Boise:

• Hydrus7 Labs believes its Hydrus7 blockchain algorithm is the most secure blockchain in the world. Hydrus7 Labs claims that this blockchain may even be "unbreakable." Prove them wrong and take home $250,000. Join us on Oct. 14 for the Hydrus7 Blockchain Hackathon — either in-person in Boise Idaho, or virtually. Hydrus7 is also offering up to a $1 million investment in top AI and cybersecurity startups through the Launch Pad competition, held Oct 14. (7 a.m.)
• A lot of job and internship postings include confusing jargon. In this virtual workshop, a hiring manager from Balsam Brands will break down the common parts of job and internship postings to help you decode what is really being asked of applicants. You will learn how to determine if an opportunity is a good fit for you and how to tailor your resume to match. Cohosted with the College of Business and Economics’ Career Services. (4 p.m.)
• Come and hang out with a community of students and staff that understands you, your culture and wants to support your individual needs at Broncos of Color. There will be games, karaoke, music, dancing, coffee, snacks and candy! (4:30 p.m.)
• The Blue Galleries welcomes visiting artist Jennifer Chang Crandall to Boise State University. Crandall’s work crosses the disciplines of filmmaking, journalism, and art and her documentary project, “Whitman, Alabama” is currently showing in the Blue Galleries through Oct. 27. She will be in conversation with Gallery Director Kirsten Furlong for this free event and seating is limited. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Boise High School Choir will hold a fall concert on Thursday. (7 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Idaho's annual milk yield — more than 13 billion pounds — is valued at over $2.2 billion, making dairy Idaho's top agriculture industry.

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Freezing temperatures are expected in the lower valleys tonight. Take steps to protect tender plants from the cold." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "“No government official has the right to deprive citizens of the right to breathe,” said Leslie Manookian, president of the Health Freedom Defense Fund." (Facebook)
• The Local - Boise: "Perfecting The Local wine list. #winelover #drinklocal #thelocalboise" (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "#Repost @truerootsorganics with @make_repost The season is winding down! Go online @boisefarmersmarket to secure your fresh produce for the weekend pick-up! #boisefarmersmarket #truerootsorganics #freshproduce #localfarm." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Our Fall Radiothon is only hours away! This October marks year 10 of our Fall Radiothon and we couldn’t be more excited to share this special occasion with our wonderful community of supporters and listeners." (Instagram)

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