🌱 House Fire Loss + Education Act On Ballot + Fluf Cotton Candy

Hello, neighbors. John Braese here with your Sunday edition of the Boise Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. Sunday at our house is "big breakfast" day where we go all out.

Discarded hot ashes have been determined the cause of a Boise house fire that resulted in the home deemed a complete loss. As we do weekly, the Boise Daily offers the latest news on the upcoming Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell murder cases. Idahoans will have at least one ballot measure to determine come election day and all are invited to take a virtual tour of Boise schools. Finally, take a short drive to grab some gourmet, rainbow cotton candy.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 95 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A two-story home on Londoner Way was a complete loss after a fire early Saturday morning. KTVB-TV staff report the fire's cause was determined to be wood ashes dumped into a trash can. All residents of the home made it out safely and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross and the Local 149 Burnout Fund. (KTVB)
2. As we strive to keep you informed, today is our weekly update on the Chad and Lori Daybell murder cases. East Idaho News reporter Nate Easton writes prosecutors this week requested a judge to allow comprehensive DNA testing on several pieces of evidence. The request was made previously, but Lori Vallow's case was then placed on hold while she was placed into custody of Idaho Health and Welfare. She was later found competent in April 2022 to stand trial, one scheduled to take place in Boise. If approved, the testing process would obliterate the evidence. Defense attorneys are allowed to witness the testing. (eastidahonews)
3. Idaho voters will make the choice to add $300 million to public school funding come Nov. 8. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin and Christina Lords combined for the story announcing Reclaim Idaho did present enough signatures to place the Quality Education Act on the ballot. A simple majority will only be needed for passage. If passed, corporate income tax would increase from 6 percent to 8 percent and a new tax bracket would be created for individuals making over $250,000, $500,000 for families. (idahocapitalsun)
4. The beginning of school will be here before we know it and Boise Patch and the Boise School District invite you to take a virtual tour of Boise schools. We also provide the method to schedule an in-person tour. (Boise Patch)
5. You now do not need to wait until the carnival is in town to partake of cotton candy. With just a short drive to Caldwell, KIVI-TV staff show you can purchase Fluf Candy, a gourmet version of the treat. A family business, the shop is located beneath Indian Creek. (KIVI)

Today in Boise:

• Have some fun with crime and investigations as Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits presents "CSI: Crime Scene Insanity" Sunday morning. (9 a.m.)
• Make walking a mall more fun with the 3rd Annual Strip Mall Crawl in Garden City's best strip mall. (1 p.m.)
• The Masked Singer National Tour makes a stop in Boise Sunday evening. (6:30 p.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club will hold a Trivia Night on Zoom. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "While Zoo Boise's spider monkeys joyously swing through branches and enjoy fresh fruits and veggies, others aren't so lucky. Wild spider monkeys in Central America are especially vulnerable to illegal pet traffickers." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "We have a puppy in The BPD Beat studio this week and Captain Bryngelson couldn’t be happier. Idaho Humane Society’s Director of Animal Control Services Tiffany Shields and IHS Officer Ande Williams joined Bryngelson to talk about hot cars." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Find: Idaho Made's Wonderland of Local Artisans If you want to get a gift for a loved one, or yourself, and also want to support local artists and crafters, then Idaho Made is the right place for you." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Join us at 2pm for an afternoon of bikes, beer, costumes, prizes, live music, and amazing food! It all kicks off at @thehandlebarboise. Revenge of the Beer Nerds is free to participate." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We’d like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to our donors who do so much for our organization. If you are a patron of any of these businesses, make sure you give them a high-five for supporting the Idaho Humane Society." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "Early ticket access to The Nutcracker is available for a limited time only, July 20 – July 31! Purchase at balletidaho.org/thenutcracker ." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "#IdahoMatters discussed the recent controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We hope that this discussion answers some question about the recent court decision, Idaho's abortion laws and the medical questions." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Columbia Village: "Does anyone have any recommendations on a medical alert type of device? - I need some way for my mom to notify family or EMS to get help when she is alone. Thanks." (Nextdoor)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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