🌱 Reclaim Idaho Success + Monkeypox + My Pillow Idaho Investigation

Good morning, neighbors. It's Friday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Without further ado...

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Boise Daily. A group delivered a mass of signatures for a possible November ballot initiative, and one of Boise's oldest inhabitants is now nothing more than sawdust. Idaho has the state's first case of a typically African disease, and our state was front and center during an infomercial. Lastly, travelers may soon have an easier time of it making their way through airport security.

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Mostly sunny and hot. High: 96 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. It now appears at least one initiative will be on your November ballot. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin announced Reclaim Idaho has submitted the necessary 100,000 signatures to place an education funding initiative on the ballot for the upcoming election. Once approved by the Secretary of State, Idaho voters will have the opportunity to vote on increasing school funding by $300 million by methods of increasing the corporate income tax rate and creating a new tax bracket for individuals making over $250,000 per year. (idahocapitalsun)
2. Boise, the City of Trees, now has one less old timer to shade residents. KTVB-TV was present when a silver maple, located outside the historic assay office in Boise, was removed. The tree was approximately 130 years old but had become diseased and a danger. A piece of Boise is now just sawdust but plans for the area include a number of new saplings planted to provide future shade for generations to come. (KTVB.com)
3. The state has identified the first case of monkeypox. Boise Patch reports Idaho health officials state the person contracted the infection while traveling to a country experiencing a monkeypox outbreak. Monkeypox typically is a mild disease, causing visible lesions. Nationwide, 560 cases have been reported in the United States with no deaths. Persons with monkeypox are contagious from the time the lesions appear until the lesions heal and new skin appears. (Boise Patch)
4. Melted voting machines turned prison bars. Idaho interest from a pillow maker. LITE-FM's Mateo reports Mike Lindell, the CEO of 'My Pillow,' has announced he has "evidence piled all the way to the sun and back" Janice McGeachin was defrauded in her election loss to Idaho Gov. Brad Little. Lindell is opening an investigation into our state's voting machines and plans on placing election officials behind bars after melting down the machines. According to Lindell's statement in the video, "Idaho is at the front of the line." Also included in the video is a code for up to 66 percent off purchase of a pillow if you are in the market. One glaring problem is Idaho still uses paper ballots, not voting machines. (LiteOnline.com)
5. Making it through security prior to boarding your flight at the Boise Airport may soon be quicker according to BoiseDev editor Don Day. The current terminal has seen little modifications since 2003 while passenger numbers have increased to 2.06 million in 2019. Day lines out the expansion of the security area, a timeline of finishing and the status the steelhead fish art loved by many. (boisedev.com)

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Today in Boise:

• The community is invited to the Twilight Trifecta, a kickoff to the upcoming Twilight Criterium. (4 p.m.)
• The 1992 version of "Batman Returns" has a special showing Friday evening at the Egyptian Theatre. (6:30 p.m.)
• The Visual Arts Collective hosts the Mighty Red Melons with a tribute to Merle Haggard and Buck Owens Friday. (7 p.m.)
• The Gem Center for the Arts presents Pete Jr. & Seth Tippetts Friday evening. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Above normal temperatures are likely to continue through the next two weeks. Here is a look at the Climate Prediction Center's 8-14 day temperature outlook. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Join us in wishing Fire Chief Renn Ross a happy and long retirement! Chief Ross spent 29 years with the Boise Fire Department serving as a firefighter, fire inspector, deputy chief and fire chief." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "Introducing @terroirboise a new Boise dining experience partnered in the space of @hydeparkwine. Terroir is a concept by Chef Nate Whitley and Remi Courcenet both formerly back and front of house leaders at The Modern Hotel’s restaurant." (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Chobani and Wells Fargo have announced they would reimburse travel expenses and time off for their workers to receive reproductive health care out of state." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Hive: "The Boise music community recently lost a giant when Jon Hale unexpectedly passed away. Jon was a pillar of the local rock scene for decades with bands such as Groggy Bikini, The Commonauts, Red Set, and Gorilla." (Boise Hive via Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "This Saturday! Our annual gallery show is happening! Voting starts at 5 and goes until 8! Votes will be tallied, and winners announced before 9! We had over 300 photos submitted and have narrowed it down to 35 finalists!" (Studio Boise Photo Center via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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