🌱 Meet Cruz + Loving Boise Foothills To Death + Risch Comments

Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Keep reading for the latest.

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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a senator's comments during a business groundbreaking and continue with loving something too much. Local law enforcement has a new hire and keeping with law enforcement, Idaho's problem in hiring goes beyond our borders. Finally, could an upcoming concert convince others to stop in Boise?

First, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 83 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Boise based Micron Technology hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the company's recently announced new chip plant. KTVB-TV points out in attendance was Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, a no vote on the Chips Act. The federal legislation provided tax breaks to companies in the United States opening new technology manufacturing plants. Risch used the celebration to spend seven minutes explaining his no vote. (KTVB.com)
2. Boise residents may love the foothills to death. Boise State University Arbiter's Naomi Priddy writes invasive species, carried on clothing and footwear, are increasing along the trails in our favorite backyard. Increasing use is also creating erosion problems. The article also includes resources for users to better take care of our city's outdoor star. (Boise State University The Arbiter Online)
3. Much has been reported regarding law enforcement agencies inability to find new staff. KIVI-TV's Nicole Camarda was able to meet Boise Police Department's newest hire, Cruz. The Labrador mix joins the force as a mental health support animal, the department's second canine on the job. Cruz is a local find, coming from “Take Me Home” dog rescue in Eagle. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
4. Chances are you have seen them in print ads, on social media or listened to an advertisement on your vehicle's radio. The prisons located just outside of Boise need staff. Boise State Public Radio hosts a story by Wyoming Public Radio's Will Walkey showing the Idaho correctional system is not alone in problems finding people to work inside prisons. Wyoming currently has 20 percent of positions unfilled, and the numbers are similar in facilities across the Mountain West. (Boise State Public Radio)
5. By now, Boise country music fans are well aware superstar Luke Combs is coming to town. LITE-FM's Marco points out the Boise stop will be the smallest town on the Combs tour but could well change the future of concerts in Boise. With renting Albertsons Stadium substantially less expensive than facilities in larger towns, a sellout for Combs could draw other big names to the capital city. (107.9 LITE FM)

Today in Boise:

• Join AARP Idaho and Boise Police Department for a free, contactless shred event Wednesday morning. (9 a.m.)
• The City of Boise Special Events Team holds a meeting Wednesday morning. On the agenda is discussions involving the Harrison Classic Kids Run, Hoptober Freshtival, the Boise Marathon and the Idaho Veterans Day Parade. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held on Wednesday morning. (11:30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library offers a program for School Age Fun for Homeschooling Families. (2 p.m.)
• Fans are invited to take a virtual tour of six American artists' historic homes and studios. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Love is a four-legged word and we have a bunch of bundles of love running around our adoption floor! Would your house be a good fit for one of these cuties? Click the link included with their photo to learn more about each dog." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Latest smoke model forecast from the HRRR along with current wildfires. Should see some improvement over the next several days as a weather system brings increased winds and showers. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "What’s your plan for the week? We suggest hanging out with Zoo Boise’s Linne’s two-toed sloth, Clover." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Donald Williamson, the executive director of Boise Pride, said attendance to the festival was not affected and called the event a success. Williamson also said the parade on Sunday was the largest in the festival's 33 years." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Tickets still available, join us through Sept. 25! Reminder, September time shift! Our show start time shifts earlier Tuesday through Saturday in September." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)

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

— John Braese

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