Missing Inmate + Idaho Bigfoot + Boise House Fire

Good morning, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything happening around town today.

Authorities are searching Boise for a female inmate who walked away from a community work center. Music will fill the skies of Bogus Basin next weekend and according to a new video, Bigfoot could be in the Idaho audience. A house fire on Sunday has displaced a family and a parking lot could soon be used for homes.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 99 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. KTVB-TV staff report a female inmate has walked away from the Boise Work Center. Authorities are searching for Venecia M. Lopez. (KTVB.com)
2. The Boise Philharmonic has chosen Bogus Basin as a venue to perform before a live audience in the first time in over a year. The two have joined forces for a free concert on Sept. 11 as reported by KIVI-TV and Natasha Williams. (6 On Your Side)
3. News staff of CBS-2 were on the scene on Sunday of a house fire on the 11000 block of W. Secretariate Ct. on Monday. Damage to the home included a partial collapse of the residence. (idahonews)
4. We all know Idaho has become a place to move for thousands, but a new video is stating Bigfoot has made the Gem State his home of choice. If the beast tired of traffic in California or politics in Oregon or heat in Arizona is not clear. KIDO-AM's Kevin Miller has the video. (kidotalkradio)
5. A former parking lot used for DirectTV employees could soon see 110 rental townhouses. Brighton Corp. has asked the city to rezone 6.5 acres formerly used as a parking lot along Cloverdale Road. BoiseDev editor Don Day explains the process. (BoiseDev)

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Today in Boise:

• The Riverside Elementary School PTO Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday at the school. (8:00 a.m.)
• Fall is a difficult time for birding by ear. Birds are less vocal and harder to find. If you are up for the challenge, please join us as we focus on the vocalizations of our winter residents. REGISTER HERE registration is required, opens two weeks before the event, and is limited to current members. Join or renew here. Meet at the Miller Gulch Trailhead on Bogus Basin Road at 8:00 am to caravan to the trailhead. meet here Join Dondi Black and Golden Eagle Audubon for a beautiful and scenic birding by ear hike on Freddy's Stack Rock trail. Be prepared to hike up to 5 miles on uneven terrain. (8:00 a.m.)
• The Garden City Design Review Committee will meet on Tuesday. (3:00 p.m.)
• JUMP, Jam & Jive presents: Bill Coffey & His Cash Money Cousins! The venue opens at 5pm- come grab a seat! (5:00 p.m.)
• Open Arms Dance Project is offering FREE Community Classes every Tuesday 6:15-7:00pm in the Move Studio at JUMP! OADP Community Classes will use Universal Design for Learning to help everyone find an accessible and challenging experience for themselves. (6:15 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Appreciation Post: Thank you to our Boise State healthcare professionals and frontline workers - nurses, doctors, mental health providers, medical staff, public health team and health sciences students." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Exciting news! The cotton-top tamarins are back on exhibit. Eddie and Mimi (the zoo’s new female tamarin) have been off exhibit during the introduction period." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Wildfire smoke near the surface will (unfortunately) be with us today through at least Wednesday, with smoke likely to persist beyond as southwest flow continues. Air quality will be impacted over the next several days." (Facebook)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "See this work by @stef.ani_e in Marking Time / Making Space 9/7/21-10/27/21 Gallery hours Tues.-Fri. 11am-6pm. Facial coverings are required at @boisestateuniversity." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "These were the 10 most-played albums and tracks on Radio Boise for the week that was." (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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