🌱 Funding Recreation Upgrades + Death Valley, Idaho + New Jobs

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Boise Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

With the Western Idaho Fair now closed for the season, including a serious incident of a stabbing and shooting, the Boise Daily asks our followers if you attended the fair, did you have fun? Did you feel safe at the fair or did you encounter problems? Do you plan on attending the fair next year? Email your thoughts and responses to john.braese@patch.com.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a story of better picnic tables, improved boating ramps and more parking spaces. A dry summer in Boise placed our city behind a famous hot place and a little more information has been released about a violent scene at the local fair. New jobs are out there, and we have the information and an empty lot in east Boise may soon see dirt being turned.

First, today's weather:

Very hot with sunshine. High: 100 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The traffic leaving Boise on the weekends continues to increase as more people look for some relaxation in the great outdoors. With increased use comes the need for upkeep and improvements. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin reports Idaho is slated to receive $28 million in federal money from the Great American Outdoors Act. The state will use the funds for projects like water, sewer and electrical systems at C.J. Strike Reservoir and a boat ramp and improved parking at Beehive Bend near Horseshoe Bend. (idahocapitalsun)
2. You may be tiring of hearing of Boise's summer heat, but the following fact truly shows just how you have suffered. Death Valley, yes that Death Valley, has recorded more rain this summer than the capital city. Boise State Public Radio's George Prentice speaks with Stephen Parker, senior meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Boise on this summer's record heat. (Boise State Public Radio)
3. We now know a little more about Friday night's stabbing and accidental shooting at the Western Idaho Fair. KIVI-TV's Izaak Anderson reports the investigation continues, but an 18 year old was the victim of the stabbing while a 16 year old accidently shot himself. Preliminary information states the incident started near the carnival rides while the shooting occurred in the parking lot near Midway Drive. Law enforcement had stated some of the people involved have been identified. (kivitv)
4. A new week is a great time to look for that new job. Boise Patch invites you to a large number of companies looking to hire including remote customer service, assistant managers, dispatchers and jobs with the City of Boise. (Boise Patch)
5. One of the few remaining empty plots of land near ParkCenter Boulevard may soon see an office building and storage. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes a developer has requested the city to approve a four-story building at 787 E ParkCenter Blvd., between an Idaho Central Credit Union branch and Axiom Fitness. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Family Storytime in the Park Tuesday morning. (10:30 a.m.)
• Enjoy a free tour of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial Tuesday. (12:15 p.m.)
• The Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 meets Tuesday afternoon. (2:30 p.m.)
• The Boise City Council convenes Tuesday with an agenda including confirmation of a new Arts and History Director, rezoning requests and renewal of an agreement for parking meters in the city. (6 p.m.)
• Learn to speak conversational Spanish at the Garden City Library with Tuesday classes. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "We don’t know why someone hasn’t adored Rambo yet! He is just precious. This handsome boy is looking for a quiet home where he can relax and get spoiled with all the yummy treats!" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Starting in January, Oregon will become the first state to legalize psilocybin use in clinical settings, nearly two years after voters approved Measure 109. The treatment will be administered in permitted service centers." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Minerva's Breakdown: Advice for those on the verge... Just Desserts 'Sharing is a virtue held in high regard but often it is something that people miss the mark on.' Link to full column in bio" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "As we head into September, we wanted to share these great photos of intrepid patrons in what outdoor theater attendance can look like. All about those layers when it's hot or when it is chillier!" (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Most of you may know the drill already, but here's another reminder! The Outlaw Field shows result in a few Garden closures for the week. The Garden will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Plan accordingly!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for 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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