🌱 Foothills Fireworks Ban + Clif Bar Sale + Best-Run Boise City

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Boise Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

We start the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily with a local home fire near the downtown area. Fireworks will not be allowed in the Boise Foothills this summer, and there are many new homes on the market looking for you to tour. The City of Boise was recently honored for the method which it is run, and an Idaho institution in snack bars was just sold to a Chicago-based company.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 87 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A home near downtown Boise was damaged by a fire Tuesday evening. KTVB-TV staff were on the scene with the Boise Fire Department as the blaze took place on East Lewis Street. Three people in the home escaped without injury as the fire moved from the garage to the main area of the home. (KTVB.com)
2. Our foothills above the city may look green now, but a few days of hot weather will again turn them dry. Citing fire danger, the Ada County Commission voted 2-1 to ban fireworks in the foothills as reported by BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel. Democratic Commissioner Kendra Kenyon and Republican Commissioner Rod Beck voted to approve a ban while Republican Commissioner Ryan Davidson voted against a ban. Those lighting off fireworks in a banned area could face a ticket. (boisedev.com)
3. With the weather finally turning nice, Boise Patch provides you with the week's listing of open houses. Included in this week's homes to tour is a 4 bed, 3 bath house and a cute North End home among many. A tour, an offer and you could be moving in by Aug. 1. (Boise Patch)
4. Both Boise and Nampa were recently honored as two of the best-run cities in the nation. CBS2 staff report Wallethub conducted a study of "operating efficiency," on 150 of the U.S. largest cities. Nampa was ranked first in the study, the sixth year in a row for the city while Boise ranked second. The story includes the complete listing for all the cities. (idahonews)
5. An Idaho staple for hikers, runners and bikers has been sold to a Chicago-based company. Clif Bar, a company started in Twin Falls, is now owned by Mondelēz International, Inc after a sale price of $2.9 billion, according to a story by KIDO-AM's Kevin Miller. The article states the Twin Falls manufacturing facility will remain in the Gem State. (kidotalkradio)

Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is Republic Services located at 11101 West Executive Drive. (Noon)
• A number of groups are coming together to keep trails in the Sawtooth Mountains accessible to the public and clean. The Sawtooth Trail Clean Up begins Thursday and welcomes volunteers interested in the mountain region. (Noon)
• The Dick Eardley Senior Center is hosting "Swing Into Summer" complete with live music by the "Primetime Swingers" Thursday. (4 p.m.)
• The Meriwether Cider Taproom invites anyone to bring their instruments and join a Blue Grass Jam session Thursday. (6 p.m.)
• Buried in Treasures, a group assisting others with decluttering and organizing, is holding a virtual class and registration is open now. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Visit Boise: "Summer is officially here. We've got our Boise summer bucket list ready to go.... tell us what we should add to it! Ride the mountain coaster at @bogusbasin. Eat at Boise's newest culinary hub: @warehouseboise (opening July 12)." (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Last week, we helped 147 pets find new forever homes: 92 cats (67 of which were 11 months and younger), along with 53 dogs, and two rabbits. Max (center) was a dog who had previously suffered seizures in his former home." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Meet Akasha, our new Amur tiger enjoying her reTIGERment at Zoo Boise! Females like her can weigh up to 370 pounds." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Music Festival: "MM208 is excited announce the team will be covering local and main stages for this year's Boise Music Festival! We will have four photographers and two writers at the event! Make sure to say hello to each of them!" (Boise Music Festival via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Summer is here and if you plan to visit one of Boise’s swimming ponds to cool off, please make sure you have the proper safety equipment." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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— John Braese

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