🌱 Monday Grass Fire + New Library! Employee + Another Boise Election

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening these days in Boise. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start today off with news we could run every summer in Boise, a grass fire near homes. One of our contributors takes in in depth look at how groups come right to the line of Idaho's election laws, and your local downtown library branch has a new employee. Take a look at local jobs in Boise and our next local election is just around the corner.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and not as hot. High: 87 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Hot dry temperatures and a little bit of wind and the local fire season is off and running. KIVI-TV's Meredith Spelbring reports on a Monday afternoon fire near homes off Lake Hazel Road. Boise Fire Department reports the grass fire burned 27 acres before containment. Winds of 10-15 mph moved the blaze quickly. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
2. Lobbying or negative campaigning? Legal or skirting Idaho law? The Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris writes an extensive article looking at the actions of a few Idaho groups prior to the May primary. The groups, using Facebook and Google ads and mass texting, fall within Idaho's complicated language according to Idaho's deputy secretary of state while spending thousands of dollars targeting certain legislators. According to the article, don't expect things to change soon as politicians are wary of rocking this boat. (idahocapitalsun)
3. Ashley Hammond has a new job in the downtown branch of the Boise Library! Hammond is not checking out books or heading out to the book return bin in the parking lot but is the city's first-ever mental health coordinator for the library. Boise State Public Radio's George Prentice sits down with Hammond and library director Jessica Door to discuss the need for a mental health professional at the downtown location. (Boise State Public Radio)
4. The weather is heating up around Boise, but the job market is even hotter. Boise Patch brings to you the newest jobs out there with employers possible looking for someone just like you. (Boise Patch)
5. Candidates have not even picked up yard signs from the May primary and Boise is facing another election in September. Monday marked the first day those wanting to be Boise School Board trustees could file for five open spots. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert breaks down why, for Boise, school board elections are not held during the May primary or the November election. Richert also explains why, because of recent appointments, five slots are open for the upcoming Sept. 6 election day. (Idaho EdNews)

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Today in Boise:

• Stroll down to the Green Acres Food Truck Park and have Coffee With A Cop. There is no agenda or speeches planned, just a chance to get to know those in blue. (11 a.m.)
• Take a free tour of Boise's own Ann Frank Human Rights Memorial. No registration is required, just meet at the memorial. (12:15 p.m.)
• On Wednesday, you can enjoy jokes and animals. Zoo Boise presents Zoo's Line is it Anyway? (5 p.m.)
• You can return to the Green Acres Food Truck Park Wednesday evening for a cornhole tournament sponsored by Lost Grove Brewery. (6 p.m.)
• All are invited to get out of Boise for a few hours and head to Bogus Basin for the Community Race Series. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "It is HOT, HOT, HOT! Today we baked cookies in the car as a reminder to Look Before You Lock. Don’t leave kids and pets in hot cars." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Nine calls yesterday. Five calls today thus far: a home furniture store, a restaurant, two grocery stores, and a local pool. The dog in this video was rescued inside a vehicle registering 123.8 degrees." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "And its official! We have hit 100°F at the Boise Airport for the first time in 2022! Hot and dry weather will continue through the week, so please remember these heat safety tips. #IDwx #ORwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Welcome back float season! Here’s a few things to remember when heading out to float the river: Never float the river alone; do not float while under the influence of alcohol; be considerate and caring." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "A regional arm of Planned Parenthood is suing the state of Idaho to block a law banning most abortions that would take effect later this summer." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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

— John Braese

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