🌱 Legislator Rape Appeal + Spear Phishing + Chilly Football Weather

Hello all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• One of the largest wildfires in the nation was started by someone leaving a campfire and officials would now like to speak with that person.
• Is Warm Springs Avenue a residential street or a state highway?
• Bronco fans need to plan on a jacket as BSU takes on San Diego State.
• For high school fans, Capital High School is at Rocky Mountain High School for gridiron action.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 73 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Facing up to the next 20 years of his life in prison after a conviction of rape, former Idaho legislator Aaron von Ehlinger has submitted an appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court. Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris writes von Ehlinger's appeal states the Ada County’s Fourth District Court made several errors during his trial and sentencing. He was charged with the crime after a 19-year-old legislative intern stated she was forced her to perform oral sex and inserted his fingers inside of her without her consent. The former legislator was found guilty of the charges April 29. (idahocapitalsun)
2. This year's largest wildfire, the 200-square-mile Moose Fire, started as the result of an unattended campfire and officials are now looking for who left the fire alone. CBS2 news staff report the blaze, still at only half contained, has resulted in the deaths of three firefighters and caused the evacuation of residents near Salmon. (Idaho News)
3. People after your money commonly use your work as a place for Spear Phishing. Boise Patch and the City of Boise help you keep your hard-earned cash with a list of definitions and examples of this scam where you may believe you are communicating with someone you know. (Boise Patch)
4. Warm Springs Avenue, along with Harrison Boulevard, is the epitome of old money and luxurious homes in Boise. BoiseDev's senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes the recent growth of Boise has placed the City of Boise and the Ada County Highway District into disagreement over exactly what is Warm Springs Avenue. The street was originally Highway 21 and current residents want it switched to a residential street to allow for bike lanes, detached sidewalks and trees. (boisedev.com)
5. We can't wear shorts and sandals forever. KIVI-TV's Scott Dorval warns our warm temperatures are coming to an end. Football fans should grab a jacket for the BSU game as the thermometer will drop into the 60s during the game. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce helps Wepa! open their doors Friday with a ribbon cutting and celebration. (4 p.m.)
• Football fans heading to the Bronco game are invited to ride the shuttle free of charge. (4 p.m.)
• Grab a brick and build something as the LEGO Club! meets at the Boise Public Library Friday afternoon. (4 p.m.)
• The Community Center holds its monthly Open House and Game Night Friday. (5 p.m.)
• Capital High School will take on Rocky Mountain High School at Rocky Mountain in high school football action Friday evening. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "We'd like you to meet our longest-term dogs waiting to find their loving homes. We need your help because many of them have unique needs and they need help finding just the right fit. That’s where you can help!" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "PSA: Don't miss the ticket boat! Witness this lovely human, @jodeenrevere, share her story about her three separate rounds of treatment for breast cancer, a couple less than desirable relationships, and one life philosophy." (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "Welcome to our second week of Soothsayer Serenades! This week’s playlist is by Brian Hodges, professor of cello at @boisestatemusic Link in bio. Soothsayer Serenades is a collaboration with local artists." (Blue Galleries at Boise State via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The city of Boise is re-writing its zoning codes, which is no easy task. The codes have not been updated this way for over 50 years and officials wanted to get more diverse input from the people who live in the city during this process." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The Biden administration announced last week that it's giving $502 million in loans and grants to rural communities and telecommunications companies to expand high-speed internet access." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Scarecrows are getting set up in the Garden today! Just a little longer until Fall Harvest officially begins. Hold onto your hat — or if you're a scarecrow, hold onto your hay!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow 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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