Facebook Oops + Hotline Help + Ridiculous Idaho Myths

Good morning, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

The West Ada School District may think twice regarding posting on Facebook. A recent post has patrons and others leaving nasty comments. The Idaho Supreme Court and the Idaho Legislature failed to see eye to eye and a local hotline is asking for volunteers after seeing call numbers explode. If you have a few nights a month open and enjoy zoning ordinances, Boise is looking for you. Finally, take a look at some ideas others have about Idaho and the people living here.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89, low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The West Ada School District is hearing from parents and others after a Facebook post showing teachers at a workshop. Staff of KBOI-TV show the pictures of teachers without masks, close together and using straws within close proximity to each other. (Idaho News)
2. Betsy Z. Russell, writing for KTVB-TV via the Idaho Press, reports the Idaho Supreme Court has overturned a restrictive new initiative law passed by the Idaho Legislature this year, ruling it unconstitutional. (KTVB.com)
3. The pandemic, economy and other life changes have taken a toll on many Idahoans. The IdahoCapitalSun's Kelcie Moseley-Morris writes the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline is asking for volunteers, citing increased call volume. (IdahoCapitalSun)
4. The City of Boise is actively looking for new members for the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. (Boise Patch)
5. Not every person in Idaho grows potatoes and we do have indoor plumbing. These are just two of 12 myths 107.9-FM's Michelle Heart is attempting to dispel as she lists the ridiculous ideas people in other states believe about Idaho. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise

• Join SIBA for a birding trip to Montour Wildlife Management Area in Emmett. SIBA (Southwestern Idaho Birders Association) is a birding group based out of Canyon County. All are welcome on their field trips. Please note this is not a Golden Eagle Audubon Society event. REGISTER HERE. Registration is required. (7 a.m.)
• North Junior High School will kick off the team's football season on Wednesday. The season's full schedule is included. (3:30 p.m.)
• Fairmont will host East Junior High for an afternoon of Wednesday football. (3:30 p.m.)
• Chicago takes the Idaho Central Credit Union Grandstand Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 25. (6 p.m.)
• The Morrison Center and Lost Grove Brewing are partnering for the Neighborhood Concert Series to support local performing artists and celebrate Boise neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Concert Series will feature different local musicians/bands every other Wednesday running through Aug. 25 in surrounding neighborhood parks. Join us from 6-8 p.m. for live music from local musicians, food trucks, and vendors. Admission is free, so gather your family and neighbors for a fun night out. (6 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Boise's first sewer system started construction in 1892. In 1886 Idaho’s big new Territorial Capitol building was praised for its elegance, but legislators and all the men and women who worked there had to go outside to a separate outhouse.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "First day ready (and stylin’) with freshman Annie. Go Broncos! broncowelcome.boisestate.edu #BroncoWelcome #BoiseState #BackToSchool" (Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Today we celebrated the life of retired BPD Officer Kole Crofts who passed away earlier this month. Officer Crofts served the Boise community for 25 years and BPD’s Honor Guard helped provide the escort today to his final resting place." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Incredible moonrise capture over the Boise Depot by @robert_huguez_photography #traindepottuesday #boiseparks" (Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: " Western Idaho Fair. Your #BoiseSummerBucketList is not complete if you haven’t been to the @westernidfair. The @westernidfair has been a huge attraction since the late 1800s. More than 250,000 people attend the fair!" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Smoke continues to impact southeast Oregon and southern Idaho this afternoon from fires in northern California. Fire locations and air quality (colored circles) are shown. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)

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