🌱 Downtown Boise Protests + Tubing Start + This Old House Is Done

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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. Protestors took to downtown Boise after the recent Supreme Court ruling and the formal start of tubing season starts Monday. The aroma of bacon could soon be a "must have" for date night and we provide you the details of the city's fireworks show. Finally, join us is saying goodbye and looking back at Norm.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 95 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade resulted in hundreds of protestors taking to downtown Boise. KTVB-TV staff were with the protestors as they made their way from Boise City Hall to the state capital. Idaho's newest law, allowing family members to sue a doctor for damages if an abortion is performed, remains on hold pending an August 2 Idaho Supreme Court hearing. (KTVB.com)
2. Grab the tubes, sunscreen and old tennis shoes. CBS2 news staff report the Ada County Parks and Waterways announced the official Boise River tubing season starts Monday. Barber Park will be open complete with parking kiosk, equipment rentals, shuttle service and snack shack available. (Idaho News)
3. Is the answer to your romantic night under the Boise stars to smell like bacon? The East Idaho News released a story by CNN's Zoe Sottile of the release of N 100, a bacon-scented fragrance by Wright Brand. The spray-on is gender neutral and available for $19.22 at Wright100.com. We are betting if your spouse or date is not impressed, your dog will love you. (eastidahonews)
4. Boise Patch and the City of Boise is inviting everyone to enjoy the upcoming holiday with the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Ann Morrison Park. This is a free show and will be synced to music on 107.1 K-HITS. Have everyone in their seats or blankets by the start time of 10:15 p.m., but the park will have food and drink vendors starting at 6 p.m. (Boise Patch)
5. To stay with the same job for 40 years is an accomplishment. Boise home owners have undoubtedly caught an episode or two of "This Old House" featuring Norm Abram as they renovate a North End bungalow or work on converting that spare bedroom to an office at a residence on Five Mile. The Boston Globe's Brittany Bowker announces Abram, now 72, is calling it quits after filming over 1,000 episodes of PBS’s “This Old House” and more than 280 episodes of “The New Yankee Workshop.” A one-hour tribute special will air on Oct. 3 on PBS and the Roku channel. (bostonglobe)

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Today in Boise:

• If you are up early Sunday morning, consider putting together a team and joining the Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Boise. (8 a.m.)
• Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a free Bird Walk at Kathryn Albertson Park. (9 a.m.)
• Boise Brewing continues their Sunday tradition of $10 growlers and pitchers all day. (Noon)
• Ste. Chappelle hosts their Open Air Sunday Summer Concert, this week featuring Nate Bosford. (1 p.m.)
• You can solve a crime and be entertained Sunday as Watson's Mystery Cafe & Spirits host a Crime Scene Insanity. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "Mr. Mac is turning 100 years old! Join in and help us celebrate his 100th birthday at Red, White, and Zoo on July 2. We'll also be celebrating USA's and spider monkey Elvis's 60th birthdays." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Reese is a very sweet boy. He walks excellent on leash and is treat motivated. He has the cutest wiggle butt and loves to be scratched and loved on! Despite his many great qualities, he has struggled to find the right home." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "After 17 years of dedicated service to the City of Boise, Firefighter Scott Pruett retired from Boise Fire today. “This was the greatest career and I regret nothing. I am grateful to have worked with such amazing people,” Scott said." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "Monday is the big day on the Boise River! All floaters are asked to park in designated parking areas at both Barber and Ann Morrison Parks. We recommend parking at Ann Morrison and taking the shuttle to Barber Park to reduce parking." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The #Idaho State Director for @Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates West says it will continue to provide abortion care as long as it's legally able to – Idaho's abortion ban is set to take effect in 30 days." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Check out the beautiful cover art by local artist Kelsey Parry. And take a look at all of the happenings going on. Go to boiseweekly.com, click e-editions tab." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)

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