🌱 Gas Prices Fall + Best of Boise + No Fresh Lobster Downtown

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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. Although not as low as last year, Boise residents are spending less per gallon on gas compared to last month. Searchers are again at Lucky Peak searching for a drowning victim, and fresh seafood lovers receive some bad news. The "Best of Boise" is out, and the area around our local airport may soon look very different.

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Partly sunny. High: 96 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Boise Daily will start today off with good news for everyone. CBS2 news staff report gas prices have fallen below $5.00 per gallon, averaging $4.94 per gallon in Boise. The average price per gallon fell 15.8 cents last week. Gas is now 38.6 cents per gallon cheaper than one month ago, but still $1.04 higher than just one year ago. (idahonews)
2. Search teams are again at Lucky Peak as a 46-year-old swimmer is presumed drowned after going under the water without resurfacing. KTVB-TV staff write marine deputies were notified Sunday evening of the incident and spent Monday and Tuesday using sonar in 100 feet of water searching. This is the third reported drowning at the local reservoir this summer. (KTVB.com)
3. Boise residents looking for award-winning fresh lobster will need to wait. LITE-FM's Cort writes Freshies Lobster Co. has announced the plan to open a downtown Boise location has been placed on hold indefinitely. The seafood company was to open in the Warehouse but has since remained quiet on a firm open date. Freshies is known for the signature fresh lobster roll, named as the "World's Best Lobster Roll" in 2017. (107.9 LITE FM)
4. Stature Salon & Barbershop. Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery. Wahooz Family Fun Zone. Robert Walker. These are just a small sampling of award winners as the Boise Weekly announces its annual "Best of Boise 2022" after weeks of tallying the voting. Covering a number of categories, see if your favorite business, recreational activity or professional made the list of a favorite for Boise residents. (boiseweekly)
5. The area surrounding the Boise Airport may soon look very different. BoiseDev editor Don Day carries the news the Gardner Company has proposed replacing several motels on Vista Avenue with a combination of motels and apartments. Included in the plans are two five-story apartments and the tearing down of the current Ramada by Wyndham and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites. A new Hindu temple is also included in the plans. (boisedev.com)

Today in Boise:

• The City of Boise's Arts & History Commission meets Wednesday. Included on the agenda is an address by Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, the Fettuccine Forum, and the James Castle House. (3:30 p.m.)
• The Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee for the City of Boise meets Wednesday. The agenda includes enhancing trail accessibility. (4 p.m.)
• The weekly Alive After 5 Free Summer Concert Series features Joshy Soul on Wednesday in downtown Boise. (5 p.m.)
• The PEER Wellness Center sponsors a Smart Family and Friends support meeting Wednesday. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Boise Public Library is once again holding a listening session for library patrons. Wednesday's session will be held at the Library! at Collister location. This is a chance to provide input on if the library is offering programs and services the community needs. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• #BoiseBucketList: "It's Romance Awareness Month! A month dedicated to celebrating reconnecting with your partner/spouse. Today, I'm kicking off the giveaway series with @nikkimariephotog. She's giving away a free couples session." (#BoiseBucketList via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Wildlife traffickers are taking spider monkeys from the wild for the illegal pet trade industry. Many times, poachers kill a mother spider monkey to get the baby." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "We have a fantastic lineup for our 75th season! We want to know... which show are you most excited for? Please let us know in the comments! #theater #livetheater #theaterkid #theatergeek #theaternerd #boiselittletheater #thisisboise." (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Climate change is inevitable and, with every passing day, increasingly dangerous. Changing our lives to meet what Boise’s Climate Action Manager Steve Hubble says is 'the most significant issue of our time.'" (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Have you been to Bloom yet? The August installment of Bloom: A Reading Series is coming up soon, so here's some sweet deets: Bloom is from 6-7:30 p.m., and tickets are already available for purchase." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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