Diving Temps + Virtual Fitone + Mayor Apology

Morning, people of Boise! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

When the weather decides to make a change in Boise, it makes a sweeping change. We can expect these cooler mornings for the rest of the week. The balloons are coming to the capital city, and a group of BSU students have been busy with NASA. A local race is going virtual while Boise's mayor admitted the city had it wrong.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82, low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Find those jackets in the back of the closet, the mornings will be cool for a few days. KTVB staff inform temperatures will only be in the 70s and 80s this week, a stark departure from the 100-plus days we have endured this summer. (KTVB.com)
2. If this cooler weather sticks around, the mornings will be perfect for the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. The event kicks off Sept. 1 with over 50 balloons scheduled to be in the skies of Boise, according to staff of KBOI-TV. (Idaho News)
3. The pandemic slowed down events and schooling for many in Boise, but meeting virtually, a group of Boise State University students continued their efforts to assist NASA in the development of new tools for space. (Boise Patch)
4. Much like the BSU students, the St. Luke's Fitone Race is going virtual. KLIX radio's Courtney reports the annual event has decided to have the race online due to the recent upswing in COVID-19 cases in the area. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)
5. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean issued an apology and announced the city will no longer pursue annexation of the Murgoitio land parcel. BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel was present as the mayor provided an update on the plan for the donated land. (BoiseDev)

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Today in Boise

• Wear your best clothes on Thursday Hillside Junior High School. Thursday is picture day. (8 a.m.)
• The Warm Springs Counseling Center offers a group for all girls to have a safe place for self expression. The purpose of the group is to maintain authentic connection with peers in the community, strengthen self-esteem, abandon self-doubt, and give opportunities for genuine self-expression through verbal sharing and creative activity. 8-week program. In-person group held every Thursday, ages 10-13. (2:30 p.m.)
• White Pine Elementary will hold a Back to School Night on Thursday. (5:30 p.m.)
• Hillside Junior High School will also hold a Back to School Night on Thursday. (6 p.m.)
• Joining the Back To School Night celebration, Adams Elementary School will open doors to parents and students. (6 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic was organized by balloonist Scott Spencer and began in 1991, featuring 10 balloons. The balloon classic was part of the Boise River Festival, and both events occurred together until 2002 when the Boise River Festival was discontinued. The balloon classic was cancelled 2007–2009 but returned in 2010 with balloon rides, free live music, and a variety of food vendors.

Prior to a formal name, balloons gathered in Boise for an informal celebration starting in 1974.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Our thoughts are with our Afghan students, employees and alumni, and their families, this week, as well as our military." (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Please help us in recognizing the team at Ivywild Pool for their quick thinking and bravery over the weekend." (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "During the COVID-19 pandemic, Boise residents answered the call to fill the needs of our City." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A respite from dense smoke is anticipated today as a cold front pushes it eastward." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Last week, we adopted 169 animals into their forever homes." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Find all of your favorite cuts in the BFM Drive-thru online store! It’s going to be the perfect weather." (Instagram)

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