No Drowning + No COVID-19 Comments + Murder House Stories

Up and at 'em, Boise! Let's get this Friday, Sept. 17 started. Here's what's happening around town today.

The Boise Daily is here to start your weekend off right. To start with some news not happening, no drowning took place in the Boise River. A local news source has announced plans to disallow comments on stories involving COVID-19 while a group of legislators gathered to discuss the vaccine. Stories abound from our local murder house, and university students, hungry and angry, are taking steps against a food service provider on campus.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 87, low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The story was all over Facebook on Wednesday, but now, Boise Police and Fire report no drowning took place in the Boise River. CBS2-TV staff report divers and drones were used in the search, but authorities now believe no incident occurred. (Idaho News)
2. In an announcement on Thursday, BoiseDev editor Don Day stated all further stories posted related to COVID-19 will do so with comments turned off. Day said "the dialogue is *rarely* productive, and ensuring that folks are keeping to our fairly basic rules is a time drain for myself and my team."
3. Posted on KTVB-TV, but written by Ryan Suppe of the Idaho Press, 13 lawmakers gathered on the state capital steps to call for legislation banning vaccine mandates in Idaho. The group is asking the Legislature to reconvene and was joined by Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin. (KTVB.com)
4. Today may be a little early for a Halloween story, but 107.9-FM and Michelle Heart reached out and received stories from Boise residents of the "Murder House" located on West Linden. (liteonline.com)
5. Boise State University students are hungry and not happy with the closure and limited hours offered by the campus food service provider. The Arbiter's Taylor Humby reports the university students are seeking damages against Aramark for breach of contract. (Boise State University The Arbiter Online)

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Today in Boise:

• Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a visit to Intermountain Bird Observatory's Boise River Research Station aka Diane Moore Nature Center. We will look for migrating and resident birds in this prime riparian habitat, visit the banding station, discuss the restoration efforts and observe the developing Boise River side channel restoration project. Be prepared to cover up to two miles walking on dirt, deep gravel and sandy trails not appropriate for wheelchairs or other mobility devices. (8 a.m.)
• Lupus is a difficult and painful disease, still a mystery to doctors and scientists. The research continues, but funding is needed to accelerate progress. Please join me Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at The Chateau des Fleurs for a tribute to my mother, Odesta Gray, and all the victims of Lupus and to celebrate the gift of creative individuality. (4 p.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Friday will be at the Ada County Landfill located at 10300 Seamans Gulch Road. (8 a.m.)
• We are excited to announce our 2nd annual Idaho Vintage Market 2021, an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring amazing regional artisans and curators selling things like original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, sweet treats, flowers and more. Join us this Sept. 17-18, 2021 outside at the Expo Idaho for a fun fall weekend shopping for one-of-a-kind treasures that have been lovingly and carefully collected and hand-crafted. (4 p.m.)
• On July 2, 2021, the City of Kuna launched a marketplace of small retail storefronts (120 sq. ft.) that will help foster growth of small Kuna businesses who farm or create local products.
  The Kuna Market Village is located at the Old 4th St. Gym at 571 W 4th St. in Kuna, Idaho. (4 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

According to the USDA website, a typical college student will usually spend between $163 and $367 a month on food. This particular website avails different costs based on gender, as well as four distinct meal-plan estimate levels.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 Boise State University was honored to have the @SecretService and Presidential Motorcade stop by Albertsons Stadium for a photoshoot on our famous blue football field." (Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "After 32 years of service with the City of Boise, Carol Buckner retired from the Boise Police Department this afternoon. Carol started her employment with the city in 1989 working in the Planning & Development Services Department." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Cooler temperatures and unsettled conditions expected this weekend! Mountain peaks above 6,500-7,500 feet will see snow! May also see first frost in many locations next Tuesday morning. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Dear Farmers Market Community, The City of Boise has issued new COVID-19 guidelines and requested a plan that complies with their requirements. We have submitted a board-approved plan and it is in review at this time." (Instagram)
• Downtown Boise Association: "Thanks to all who attended the 2021 State of Downtown Boise 34th Annual Meeting yesterday. Congrats to @rocci_johnson, the recipient of the Cooley Award for her Commitment and Contributions to the Downtown Boise Community!" (Instagram)

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