New Citizens + Body Cam Debate + Bundy Quote On BLM

Rise and shine, Boise! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

Even battling through the smoke, the Boise Daily is here for you. Boise welcomes 54 new citizens while the Boise School District is gearing up for those in need. Democrats want to see body camera footage from around the state and Cascade Reservoir has some nasty algae floating around. Finally, Ammon Bundy has issued a statement on BLM, the movement this time, not the government agency he has battled with in the past.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 102 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise has some new Americans walking the streets of downtown. Scott Logan and KBOI-TV were present as 54 people took the oath and became citizens. (Idaho News)
2. With the opening of school just around the corner in Boise, the Boise School District announced free breakfast, lunch and supper served in the district for all students regardless of eligibility status. (Press Release Desk)
3. KTVB-TV's Tristan Lewis reports several Ada County Democrats are calling for a statewide protocol for the release of body camera footage. The request comes after the Ada County Prosecutor refused a request by Boise Mayor Lauren McLean to release footage. (KTVB.com)
4. If your plans for the weekend included a trip to Cascade Reservoir, KIVI-TV's Izaak Anderson warns a public health advisory has been issued for the reservoir by Central District Health due to a Harmful Algal Bloom, also known as cyanobacteria. (6 On Your Side)
5. Idaho Governor candidate Ammon Bundy has changed his mind on Black Lives Matter according to an article by Boise Weekly's Tracy Bringhurst. Quoting a story from The Gem State Patriot News, Bundy wrote, "Black Lives Matter is a wicked, Marxist, communist organization that deceives its members and destroys Black people’s lives." (Boise Weekly)

Today in Boise

• Grand Lodge of Idaho is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. (7:00 PM)

Boise Fact of the Day

Between 2016 and 2018, Boise averaged 6.7 unhealthy ozone days per year, roughly double the federal target of no more than 3.2 unhealthy ozone days annually.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Support the Student Emergency Fund by rounding up your purchase to the nearest dollar when you shop at the Bronco Shop." (Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: " BLUE FEATHER BAKERY This week’s #MarketVendorSpotlight is @bluefeatherbakery." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Check out our small animals available for adoption! Discover more about them online: https://bit.ly/IHSSmallAnimals." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's a look from space of the smoke across the entire Pacific Northwest. #idwx #orwx #wawx" (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "SAMMY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Marion County Dog Services, located in Salem, OR." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Samson is an older fella who's owners have moved and couldn't take him with. Sampson is a laid back guy." (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Remember to consider the fire danger before heading out this weekend and take the proper precautions." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: " Smoke and heat sure make for an unpleasant combination! This weekend will be HOT as wildfire smoke continues." (Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "It’s times like these when you spend Friday night in an assembly line filling hundreds of backpacks." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Happy opening to the entire company of THE TEMPEST!" (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Happy Friday the 13th! "Unlucky for some..." Friday the 13th has us thinking of superstitions & traditions." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to our donors who do so much for our organization." (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Season 74 is almost open! We cannot wait to welcome you to our newly renovated theater." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Today on @krbxfromthebasement (4pm), we'll have performances from Black Market Analog and David Hill!" (Instagram)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "We’ve got plenty of awesome rental options for Nikon shooters, at the studio." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Every Saturday, Radio Boise takes you on a global musical journey. From 11am to 1pm, @djtgoss is your tour guide." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "This week the Find is from The Idaho Candy Company, it’s been around since 1901. These are the four most popular bars." (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.