🌱 Elderly Needing Help + Local Radio Owners + Unwelcome Visitor

Hello again, friends. It's Sunday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Let's do it.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. More and more elderly are showing up needing a place to live at a local shelter and ownership of some local radio stations is staying local. Some changes are being requested in the state's education system and a big kitty is making the rounds of some local neighborhoods. Finally, look back or catch up on a national upcoming murder case.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon shower. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Your idea of who is using services at the Boise Rescue Mission will change after reading this story. KTVB-TV speaks with Reverend Bill Roscoe regarding the increasing number of persons age 65 and older at our local mission. With rental prices on the increase locally, many elderly are finding themselves priced out of the current market. (KTVB.com)
2. If you wish to speak with the owner of a number of different local radio stations, just speak to any of the employees there at the office. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the Iliad Media Group recently sold the company to their employees. Iliad includes market-leading stations 101.9 The Bull, 96.1 Bob FM and My 102.7. (boisedev)
3. The Idaho education system is not making the grade and changes are being planned. IdahoEdNews reporter Sadie Dittenber writes the State Department of Education has proposed changes to a federally mandated plan that outlines student progress goals and a statewide accountability system. The director of the program is stating COVID-19 disruptions, content standards adjustments and legislative actions as the reasons for the changes. (idahoednews)
4. Boise is usually very welcoming to visitors, but this one may be different. CBS2 news staff report multiple reports of a mountain lion are coming in from Garden City and West Boise neighborhoods. (idahonews)
5. At times, remembering exactly what has occurred in the Chad Daybell/Lori Vallow Daybell cases is difficult to recall. EastIdahoNews brings us a timeline of events from the very beginning to the most recent attempt by lawyers to keep cameras out of the trial. (eastidahonews)

Today in Boise:

• The Boise Comic Arts Festival will celebrate its final day on Sunday at Zoo Boise. (10 a.m.)
• Take a free tour of the historic Boise Depot on Sunday with guided tours starting at noon. (11 a.m.)
• The Idaho Botanical Garden and Opera Idaho hosts "Celebrando a México,” an outdoor, musical event celebrating Mexican Independence Day through its music, cuisine, rich arts and culture. (2 p.m.)
• The Bustin Out Of Boise benefit concert starts up at the Green Acres Food Truck Park Sunday. (4 p.m.)
• Melissa Etheridge will be on stage at the Morrison Center Sunday evening. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "Happy International Red Panda Day to Zoo Boise’s first family: Dolly, Spud, and Ginger! Fun Fact - Almost half of an acrobatic red panda's body weight is in its tail, which helps them balance. #InternationalRedPandaDay" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Shout out to Treasure Valley Subaru for being a Blue Ribbon sponsor for the 2022 See Spot Walk Dog Walk and Fundraising Festival! Not only are they supporting this amazing event, but they also support homeless animals year-round." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's a look at precipitation totals so far this week. It's been hit-or-miss but many mountain locations have picked up over a half inch of rain. This has helped to reduce fire activity in the region." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "THANK YOU! You really made our night. We appreciate your companionship, smiles, and generosity. We couldn't have done it without you! Here's to another 25 years! #silveranniversary #partylights #therewillbecake" (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Minerva's Breakdown: Advice for those on the verge — Textiquette Link to column in bio" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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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