🌱 Deadly Boise Crash + Local Voter Turnout Numbers + Star McDonalds

Morning, friends! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

We start today's edition of the Boise Daily with the sad news of two local youth dead after a crash on 184. Idahoans were apparently not eager to cast ballots in great numbers for the May primary, and we have photos of 31 visitors to Idaho now being nationally discussed. We have new pets for the week and Star may soon be home to McNuggets.

First, today's weather:

Cool with clouds and sun. High: 62 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Two teenage boys are dead after a crash on Interstate 184 Sunday evening. KTVB-TV staff write the driver of a small car lost control before going off the right side of the road and struck a light pole on the West Fairview Avenue on-ramp. The two have been identified as Henry Warner, 16, from Meridian, and the passenger, Braden Caldwell, 16, from Boise. (KTVB.com)
2. Less than one in three Idahoans decided to cast a vote in the state' s May 17 primary. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin writes final numbers for the state election shows 32.5 percent of voters participated. Ada County numbers came in even lower than the rest of the state as 31.5 percent filled out a ballot. Statewide, almost one fourth of voters decided to vote early or by absentee ballot. The article includes numbers by county for the entire state. (idahocapitalsun)
3. Idaho is known for welcoming visitors and new residents to our great state, but here are 31 exceptions. CBS2 news staff have a gallery of the 31 individuals arrested over the weekend at the Coeur d'Alene Pride event. The group were found in the back of a U-Haul truck and have been identified as members of the Patriot Front. All have been charged with conspiracy to riot, a misdemeanor. (idahonews)
4. Boise Patch is looking for that hiker needing a new running buddy or that family needing a new mouser. A new week is a new list of dogs, cats and more looking for new homes. (Boise Patch)
5. It was not that many years past Star, Idaho consisted of a small store and a few houses scattered about. Now, according to BoiseDev editor Don Day, the fast-growing community is set to go big time with the golden arches. McDonald’s Real Estate LLC recently purchased 0.93 acres of land on the corner of State and Taurus Way. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• All ages are invited to join the CommUNITY Kindness Project, an arts collaborative project. (10 a.m.)
• The Boise Parks and Recreation Commission meets Tuesday. Discussions for the meeting include the future of South and Lowell Pools and an update on the Pesticide Reduction Program. (4 p.m.)
• The Idaho Humanities Council sponsor a webinar titled "The Changing Face of Media in Idaho" Tuesday. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required. (5 p.m.)
• The Boise City Council meets Tuesday evening with approval of library trustees and a number of public hearings on the agenda. (6 p.m.)
• Take a short drive to the College of Western Idaho for a seminar on Taxes in Retirement Tuesday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "A beautiful sunset captured by @explore.with.teri. We hope you had a relaxing Sunday, Boise!" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "Day 2 of the Boise Fire Ignite Bootcamp… a success! These strong, intelligent and very determined women gave it their all this weekend. Today they learned extrications, ladder throws, pulling victims from smoke-filled homes and CPR." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "FYI — Parts of the African Plains Exhibit will be closed for maintenance for the week (beginning June 13), which includes the giraffe viewing ramp." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "The good, the bad: The Orchids and the Onions Preservation Idaho is calling for nominations for this year’s Orchids and Onions awards, its 45th year. A nonprofit founded in 1972, Preservation Idaho advocates for the protection of Idaho." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Aquarium Of Boise: "Mr. Stubs submerged Sunday snooze. #aquariumofboise #boiseaquarium #idahoaquarium #snooze #sleepy #submerged #softshellturtle #turtle" (Aquarium Of Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Glacier National Park has reinstituted a mask mandate inside federal buildings, like visitor centers." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow 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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