Offering Beds + Mad Coyotes + Boise Scary List

Good day, neighbors! John Braese here with a fresh edition of the Boise Daily.

Neighbors help each other in times of crisis and the Boise VA is doing just that by offering ICU beds. Home prices in the capital city have exploded, but is it valid? Some local coyotes apparently do not love visitors, and we have the upcoming basketball schedule. Halloween is just around the corner and we offer places to go be scared.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 84, low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Boise Veterans Administration Hospital in Boise is stepping up and offering ICU beds to other local hospitals in critical shortage. KTVB-TV's Katie Terhune explains why civilians are about to begin occupying beds. (KTVB.com)
2. BoiseDev came upon a study stating the Boise real estate market is overvalued. Editor Don Day speaks with local realtors to determine if the study is valid. (boisedev.com)
3. Dog owners and lovers should pay heed if heading out of town this weekend. One woman and her canine had to make a run for it outside Idaho City after meeting up with some coyotes. (Boise Patch)
4. Yes, we know this is football season. But, if you are looking down the road a few months, the Boise Daily has the nonconference schedule for the Boise State men's basketball team courtesy of broncosports.com. (broncosports.com)
5. If you love being scared, Lite-FM's Michelle Heart lists out the four Boise attractions coming guaranteed to be spooky and scary for all. (liteonline.com)

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Today in Boise

• The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it’s time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher or student with a thoughtful gift from FTD Flowers.
  Gifts that can be proudly displayed on a teacher’s desk, such as a lovely bouquet of flowers or a succulent plant, are sure to make any teacher smile. Show you’re wishing them a great start to the year with a thoughtful bouquet of stunning blooms, such as the Best Day Ever Bouquet. If you’re planning to surprise the student in your life with a back-to-school gift, the Mrs. Fields Hello Sunshine Tin makes a tasty study time snack. (9 p.m.)
• Registration for Boise Birding at the Foothills Learning Center will be open from Aug. 23 through the Parks and Rec website https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/activity-registration/ or by calling Fort Boise 208-608-7680. The classes are free but we are asking participants to sign up before the class. Terry Rich’s Birding Program at the Foothills Learning Center: (Please note that Terry Rich will not be present for this event.) This free birding program is great for experienced and novice birders alike. (9 a.m.)
• Now is a great time to look into your tuition and education benefits at Boise State. An upcoming workshop will provide an overview for benefit-eligible employees and their spouses to learn what opportunities are available, determine what options are right for them, learn more about the process to apply for the tuition waiver, and get their questions answered. Sessions will be offered the first Wednesday of every month. (Noon)
• North Junior High and Fairmont Junior High will battle it out on the football field on Wednesday. (3:30 p.m.)
• Pierce Park Elementary School will hold a PTO meeting on Wednesday. Everyone is invited. (3:30 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Boise State basketball joined the NCAA in 1968 when they began to compete as a four-year school. They have only ever had one season where they did not reach double digits in wins.

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's a loop of the HRRR Smoke Model for near-surface smoke. We will have significant improvement later today. The next post will show the 'vertically integrated' or total smoke in the air." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Due to exhibit maintenance, the Perkins Coie Giraffe Encounter will be closed Aug. 31 - Sept. 3. : Instagram user theinquisitivecat." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Prosecutors and police are applying more pressure to drug dealers doling out fentanyl that’s killing people. That means mandatory minimum sentences and more time spent at crime scenes. Not everyone agrees they should." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Season Finale Softball Tournament coming up Sept. 11-12. Registration closes on Friday, Sept. 3. SOFTBALL IN THE 208." (Facebook)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Get Involved – Be part of the Boise Phil family! Boise Phil is looking for volunteers for our 21-22 season. If you're a music lover who is interesting in supporting the Phil in new ways let us know." (Facebook)

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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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