🌱 Leaving After 61 Years + Boise Scams + Eagle Killers Sentenced

Hello, friends! John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Boise Daily. A state agency will be filling new office space after remaining in the same place for the past 61 years. Boise Police have released the name of a local man involved in a shooting, and we update you on a scam involving student loans. We take a look at the future of our local mall, and two local men have been sentenced for shooting an eagle.

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Breezy in the afternoon. High: 81 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. As any homeowner knows, 61 years is a long time to stay in one place. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson announces the Idaho Department of Transportation is leaving the agency's location on State Street to a new location on Chinden Boulevard. The current location will be sought after by developers as the 45 acres is close to downtown, Esther Simplot Park, Veteran's Memorial Park and borders Boise's North End District. (boisedev.com)
2. Boise Police have released the name of the man involved in a June 9 car theft, high speed chase and shootout with police. KTVB-TV staff report the man has been identified as 39-year-old Jake Cottrell of Boise. Cottrell remains in a Boise hospital but is facing seven felonies related to the June 9 incident. Cottrell originally encountered two parole officers before carjacking a vehicle and fleeing to Eagle. After a PIT maneuver disabled the vehicle, Cottrell and police officers exchanged gun fire, wounding Cottrell. (KTVB)
3. Have you received notification of forgiveness of a student loan, but the company needs a fee to look into the situation? This is just one of the many new scams the City of Boise and Boise Patch are passing on to our followers. Some debt relief companies are charging a fee for a service that is free with just some conversation between a servicer and yourself. (Boise Patch)
4. Americans spend $155 billion in online purchases according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is just one of the reasons the Boise Towne Square Mall has 20 open store fronts. KISS-FM's Stephanie Gull looks at a few of the reasons malls are struggling across the nation and looks back at 25 stores formerly in the mall, not just a memory. (1035kissfmboise)
5. Two local men will serve two years of probation, serve 15 hours of community service, pay fines and not be allowed to hunt for two years after sentencing for shooting a golden eagle. CBS2 news staff report Colten Ferdinand, 20, of Boise and Wyatt Noe, 23, of Eagle were sentenced Wednesday for shooting the eagle in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area just outside of Boise. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Daily notified readers about this when the exhibit opened, but we thought you may need a reminder. The Discover Center of Idaho continues with "Sue: The T. Rex Experience" with tours on Friday. (10 a.m.)
• Kids are invited to build with Legos on Friday at the Library! at Bown Crossing. (4 p.m.)
• Handmade and vintage items will be available for purchase at the Summery Market 2022 occurring at Expo Idaho. (5 p.m.)
• If you dying to belt out a tune on Friday, the Mad Swede Downtown Brew Hall offers karaoke, drinks and food. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "From our SRO's and our entire department, we share our deepest sympathies with the families and friends of two Bishop Kelly students who lost their lives Sunday night." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "After 23 years of dedicated service to the City of Boise, Capt. Doug Cooper retired from Boise Fire today. Best wishes to Capt. Cooper for a long and happy retirement! We will miss you! #boisefire" (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "The all you can eat and drink option on the Cubs Rooftops? Sure. #GoCubsGo. They have fruits, desserts, salads, appetizers, chicken sandwiches, pulled pork, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, sausages, sides, sodas, and beers." (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "We are so lucky! Thank you Boise State Public Radio, George Prentice and, of course, Murray Horwitz. Do you have your tickets to 'AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'?' It opens this weekend!" (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "'Our Garden attracts good people, people who care' – Karen Christeson, volunteer manager. You can find volunteers supporting us in many ways, and the glue that holds them all together is our very own, Karen Christeson." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "The Father’s Day Car Show is under a week away, and we have some awesome stuff to give away at our raffle, thanks to some amazing individuals and local businesses!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)

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— 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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