🌱 Murder Suspect Arraigned + Idaho Still Burning + Fairmont's Fitness

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Because community information is power! Today's issue includes news about...

• We are just a few weeks away from Idaho's general election and a group of Republicans are publicly backing a Democrat for attorney general.
• Fairmont students have a new place to work out and the cost to taxpayers is zero.
• Hungry patrons in Meridian will need to find a new place for Chinese food but will be able to sell that old pocket watch.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 79 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The executive director of the West Valley Humane Society is dead, and her son is in custody, charged with her murder. KTVB-TV staff report 26-year-old Levi Isaac Davis was arrested for second-degree homicide and a parole violation Monday night after his mother, Karly Cantrell, was found dead in her home in Middleton. In an arraignment on Tuesday, bond for Davis was set at $5 million and the prosecutor announced the charge may be upgraded to first-degree homicide. (KTVB.com)
2. With the November election looming, more than 50 statewide Republicans have crossed party lines and endorsed Democratic attorney general’s candidate Tom Arkoosh. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert writes the list includes some big names in statewide GOP circles with some of them speaking at a press conference on Tuesday. Arkoosch is running against Republican nominee Raul Labrador — a former congressman, gubernatorial candidate and state GOP chair. (idahoednews)
3. You will soon be trading in fortune cookies for your grandmother's brooch. BoiseDev's Autum Robertson writes the old Great Wall Restaurant in Meridian is coming down to make way for Copper Canary, a vintage and estate jewelry store with pieces dating back to the 1800s. Boise's Great Wall Restaurant off Overland remains up and running. (boisedev.com)
4. The Boise Daily would guess the morning commute has seen a day or two of your vehicle's heater turned to the on position. That being said, even with the mornings cooling down, CBS2 news staff report 31 wildfires are still burning in Idaho and a new fire was just reported Tuesday. To date, wildfires have charred 268,203 acres in Idaho and close to 7 million acres across the United States in 2022. (idahonews)
5. Boise's Fairmont Junior High School students are working out in a new $100,000 fitness center. KIVI-TV's Kelsie Rose writes the new center is possible after a grant from the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC), a public/private partnership. (kivitv)

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Today in Boise:

• Relax and consider life as the Meditation Group meets at the Boise Public Library Thursday afternoon. (1 p.m.)
• Join staff of Zoo Boise for an after-hours program, Adaptive Evening at the Zoo. (4:30 p.m.)
• Join others for Special Olympics Idaho's signature fundraising event hosting approximately 350 guests at the Night of Champions Gala. (5 p.m.)
• Capital High School will visit Rocky Mountain High School in varsity volleyball action Thursday evening. (6:30 p.m.)
• Boise's Watson's Mystery Cafe hosts a dominoes tournament Thursday evening with first place paying out $1,000. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Winter 2022 graduates are invited to attend the GRAD FAIR from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12 & 13 at the Boise State Bronco Shop in the Student Union Building. Celebrate and prepare for the upcoming Winter Commencement on Dec. 17." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Visit Boise: "We're living for these beautiful fall days. #visitboise #boiseidaho #boiseparks #kathrynalbertsonpark #fallfoliage #fallinboise #visitidaho #fallvibes #fall #fallcolors #boisecolors #exploreboise #thisisboise #fallbucketlist" (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Just four current state lawmakers endorsed Tom Arkoosh, though none of them will return to their positions next year. Each of them either declined to run again or lost their primary races to rightwing candidates." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Happy World Sloth Bear Day. We're sure blessed to have Paji at Zoo Boise. Also… Gesundheit!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "It's finally here! Well... almost. Fall Radiothon is ONE WEEK away, and we have quite a few treats (and some tricks!) up our sleeves. Our theme this fall is people! We are opening our doors and inviting everybody to come down to the station." (Radio Boise via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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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