🌱 Record Not Needed + Boise Self Checkouts + Community Classes

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Boise Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town these days...

Before we get to Saturday's news, we ask our followers a question. Looking at a story from earlier this week, should bridge jumping again be made illegal on the Boise River? Please let us know your thoughts by emailing john.braese@patch.com.

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. A Nampa woman has the possibility to be out of prison before her 40th birthday for a Boise hotel murder. Boise is fast approaching a new heat record and a local grocery store no longer has "checkers". You can plan your fall classes courtesy of Boise Patch and is Idaho again picking up a bad reputation as anti-Semitic?

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 95 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. At age 20, a Nampa woman will spend at least 18 years in prison for a Boise hotel murder. KTVB-TV staff report Eava June-McCarthy was sentenced Friday for killing a man in October 2020 during an attempted robbery in a Boise hotel room. Gamaleil Nava was found in the hallway of the hotel with both gunshot and stab wounds and died at a Boise hospital. (KTVB.com)
2. Faster. Farther. More. A wise person once said records were made to be broken, but Boise is fast approaching a record not too many wanted to see. CBS2 news staff write the capital city's temperature recently exceeded 100 degrees this year for the 18th time. The record for most days over 100 degrees is 20, set in 2003. Looking at the forecast for next week, 2022 could set the record with room to spare. (Idaho News)
3. Local grocery giant Albertsons is using Boise as a test for customer self-checkouts. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the store located at Five Mile Rd. and Ustick Rd. is one of two stores in a pilot program cutting out checkers and using "assisted checkout lanes." Albertsons reports "assisted checkout attendants" are available to give a helping hand when needed and employees will remain to bag and take your groceries out to the parking lot. (boisedev.com)
4. If you are looking for a new hobby or maybe to update some current skills, the Boise Parks and Recreation team has a number of upcoming classes, classes and volunteer activities available. Boise Patch is pleased to provide our readers the online 2022 Activity Guide for the upcoming August 15 registration date quickly approaching. (Boise Patch)
5. Many years ago, I met Richard Butler and members of his security detachment belonging to the Aryan Nations when the leader of the Hayden Lake compound was in Boise to testify before the legislature. Boise State Public Radio's Heath Druzin poses the question if Idaho is returning to anti-Semitic groups having influence in the state. (boisestatepublicradio)

Today in Boise:

• Saturday is once again the chance to stock up on fresh, local fruits and veggies at the Capital City Public Market. (9:30 am)
• Grab some exercise and learn more about Boise on a 1.5 hour guided Walkabout Boise. (10 am)
• Budding filmmakers are urged to attend and join the Filmmaker Meetup at Boise's JUMP. (10:00 am)
• The Boise Daily reported on the Boise Soul Food Festival earlier this week and Saturday, the event is finally here at Julia Davis Park. (11 am)
• Catch some indoor soccer action as the U.S. Men’s National Team takes on Team Mexico at Idaho Central Arena. (7 pm)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "Today Deputy Chief Tammany Brooks talked with local media stations about his journey from high school dropout to having a successful policing career as an example of recent hiring changes at BPD." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Snack Match: The Shadow Puppet wine bar teams up with Babylon Market Local natural wine bar the Shadow Puppet has recently teamed up with its neighbor Babylon Market & Bakery to offer snacks to patrons." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "Happy 8th Birthday John! We are honored that for John’s birthday he wanted a Boise Fire patch to add to his collection. We wish you the best 8th Birthday! #boisefire #BFDMissionStrong" (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Want to name our new cotton-top tamarin baby? Join us for Zoobilee 2022 presented by Perkins Coie on August 26 for your opportunity! At Zoobilee 2022, guests will be treated to an unforgettable evening featuring extraordinary cuisine." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Our incredibly talented Rachel Cohen was awarded Idaho's only national Edward R. #Murrow award from RTDNA for her story featuring a Boise nurse during Idaho's second wave of COVID-19. Congrats!" (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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