Edsel Show + New Boise Park + Mask Answers

Good morning, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday off on an informed note. Here's what's going on in Boise today.

For visitors to the Ada County Courthouse, you may be putting a mask on only to take it off again depending on your destination within the building. If you are in the market for a used Edsel, Boise is the place to be this weekend. Victims of a Boise house fire have succumbed to their injuries in a Salt Lake hospital and a new Boise park is officially open. Finally, catch up on the latest Bronco football news.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Masks are in the news again. For those with business at the Ada County Courthouse, masks may or may not be required depending on where you are going. KIVI-TV's Katie Kloppenburg clarifies the rules. (6 On Your Side)
2. In the late 1950s, Ford Motor Company spent $2.19 billion in 2020 dollars on the Edsel, a cap produced for only three years. Widely considered the largest goof in automotive history, the Edsel Owners Club is in Boise this weekend with the staff of KTVB showing some great pictures of the failed car. (KTVB.com)
3. It was not released until Friday, but two victims of a Boise house fire in mid-July died of their injuries in a Salt Lake hospital. (Boise Patch)
4. Government officials and community leaders gathered to formally open Boise's newest park dedicated to Cherie Buckner-Webb. Staff of KBCI-TV were also on hand for the ribbon cutting and have the story. (Idaho News)
5. Due to COVID, football practices for Boise State University are closed to the public and press. KTVB-TV's Tom Scott provides comments on sell-outs, faces to watch and commitments arriving in Boise. (KTVB.com)

Today in Boise

• Take a walking tour of the macabre history of Boise. Local history can be overly positive, focusing on the events and people that residents can be proud of, area businesses and governments want people to move here after all. However, these rosy histories are only partially true. Some of the local businessmen, and a woman or two, we praise established their wealth by exploiting the women of the oldest profession in the world. Quite a few of the beautiful old houses in Boise witnessed grizzly murders, as did a hotel or two. Ghost stories proliferate in old newspapers and "mad" doctors, semi-normal in their day, practiced "medicine" on the local population. From pandemics and sewage, to Old West style shootouts, we have it covered. Come with Idahistory and we'll tell you all we know and more!(10:00 AM)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club hosts a Rally for the River! Boise Flotilla 2021 (12:00 PM)

Boise Patch Notebook

• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y #BoiseSummerBucketList continues with Turkish towels for all your towel needs!" (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: " Cherie Buckner-Webb Park Be sure to visit downtown Boise’s new urban park at 11th and Bannock." (Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "It was a beautiful day to celebrate Boise’s newest park and the woman it’s named after, Cherie Buckner-Webb." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "“This is one of the very few times in my life that I am utterly speechless. This is a once in a lifetime moment." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We had more dogs join our adoption floor today! This is only a handful of them." (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "The Cherie Buckner-Webb Park in downtown Boise is officially a hit with the city." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Strong thunderstorm east of McCall moving northeast!" (Facebook)
• Downtown Boise Association: "August First Thursday Happening Right Now!! Visit Downtown Boise from 5pm-9pm for a fun and CREATIVE experience!" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Thunderstorms have formed over southwest Idaho this morning. Movement is to the east around 10 mph." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Are you looking for a kid friendly family dog? Well we have the dog for you. Meet Paul!" (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The Twin Falls, ID airport webcam captured this image of crepuscular rays, thanks to the passing thunderstorms." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Lions once roamed most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe." (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "Check out this handsome smiling boy. Meet Dozer. He just turned 1 on July 01st." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A cold front is moving from W to E this evening and overnight. Wind gusts of 30-45 mph have been observed." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "4:20pm PDT: There is a large thunderstorm complex in south-central Oregon approaching Harney County, Oregon." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A strong thunderstorm outflow boundary is moving into the Boise metro area, reaching Boise around 10pm MDT." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " FANTASTIC GAMES Happy Friday, Boise! Are you into game nights?! We sure are." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "We take a backyard safari to find an animal that has managed to do what many other animals struggle to do." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Powerfully positive jazzy hip-hop soul. Turntables and trumpets. Loops and lyricists. Saxophones and soul sirens." (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Thank you to our Volunteers for spending time and working with the rescue dogs! Your devotion is appreciated." (Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "Next week is our last week of summer camps - don’t miss out!! Open to students ages 6-18." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Stop by @boisebrewing - Say Hi! - and vote for @boisefarmersmarket as Most Essential Farmers Market in the Nation!" (Instagram)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "July’s #communityovercompetition winner is this photo by @bbjoebox ! Go to our tagged photos." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "It's Farmers Market Appreciation Week! Here are ways you can show your love for the Boise Farmers Market this week." (Instagram)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Thank you, Thursday - Brooke Burton Throughout this season Brooke has been one of our phenomenal photographers." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "A HUGE THANK YOU to our hospitality sponsor: The Riverside Hotel!" (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Seems there’s a rumor going around that the season at @idahoshakespeare is sold out, which is incorrect." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "One reason visitors aren't willing to cancel camping plans may have to do with how competitive it is." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Coming up at 4pm on @krbxfromthebasement, a performance by @thisfrontier!" (Instagram)

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— 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.