River Robin Hood + Yellow Means Optional + Police Shopping

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

The Boise Daily opens the week with Ada County Sheriff's deputies helping out with a little shopping and BSU helping out our firefighters. A diver is also helping out by returning items from float trips and we offer tips for your guests from out of town. Finally, if you have a new yellow shirt, we now know what it means.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 99 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. It is the time of the year for back to school shopping. For 80 upcoming students, members of the Ada County Sheriff's Office were there to help pick out clothes, shoes, water bottles and back packs. Ariana Pyper with KBOI-TV has the story. (Idaho News)
2. As the college has done in the past, Boise State University is stepping up and extending deadlines for wildland firefighters. In a Facebook posting, BSU announced students providing proof of their status as a firefighter this summer will receive an extension through August 27, 2021. (BoiseStateUnversity)
3. Somewhere, just after the first dam on the Boise River, there is a plastic bag with my wallet, keys and some cash from circa 1980. Like many, the river holds many artifacts from float trips of the past. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart introduces Boise's "River Robin Hood", aka Rocky Detwiler. The snorkeling enthusiast reunites owners with his finds from the river. (He has yet to contact with my key to a Chevy Luv) (liteonline)
4. If you have out-of-town guests or in-laws coming to Boise, KIDO's Mikey has just released the "5 Places You Must Show Your Friends." After you finish the article, scroll down and discover "Boise's Ultimate Taco Guide." Your mother-in-law will be impressed with your knowledge of the city and the great eats. (kidotalkradio)
5. If a brand new yellow shirt is in your closet, it may signal your stance on students wearing masks in schools. Nic Streng of IdahoEdNews writes yellow is the newest sign of mask optional. (IdahoEdNews)

Today in Boise

• Amity Elementary School will have an early release date on Monday for all students. (1:45 PM)
• Pierce Park Elementary School will also have an early release for students. (10:30 AM)
• Moving on to junior high schools, North Junior High School will release students early on Monday. (12:00 PM)
• The Garden City Design Review Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday. (3:00 PM)
• International School's Board of Directors Meeting will meet Monday. Sage Participants may attend in person or via zoom: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86763675969 (5:30 PM)
• The fifth meeting of the Boise Better Task Force comes together on Monday. Task Force meetings will be open to the community. To preserve the integrity of the meetings and to ensure that members are able to have productive, open conversations and ultimately develop a Shelter Better Task Force: Final Recommendation Report, residents and media who are not members of the task force will be invited to observe the meetings virtually. (11:00 AM)
• For Monday, the Household Hazardous Waste collection site is Meridian Republic Services. All Household Hazardous Waste mobile collection sites are open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (12:00 PM)

Boise Fact of the Day

Idaho's tourism industry makes up about five percent of the state's total business revenues. The U.S. Travel Association says tourism employs more than 26,000 Idahoans.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING A BONDED PAIR Adam and Daphne are back at the BBBR Animal Care Facility." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Volunteer Josh could not imagine his wedding day without Rambo by his side as his best man!" (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "THE TEMPEST Directed by Sara Bruner. Photos by Two Bird Studio. CAST Miranda, daughter to Prospero." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "HI FRIENDS! I’m Rambo aka Squishy, and I am available for adoption!" (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "MAKITA IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Berkeley Animal Care Services, located in Berkeley, CA." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Helping wildlife is fun and easy at Zoo Boise!" (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " SUNDAY SHAKE DAY Do you like piña coladas? How about a Rasberry/Pineapple colada shake?" (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We received a wonderful "Happy Tails" update the other day." (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "wow what a trip it has been!" (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Wyatt update! He is AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Contact Dog Trainer Dan Harjes at 516-603-0499." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "WILSON IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Wilson is lovesdoggy daycare at Good CitiZen Doggie Daycare!" (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "[2:30PM] Air quality has been greatly degraded east of the Cascades due to wildfire smoke." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "This "Geocolor" satellite loop shows how pervasive the smoke is this evening." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "There's a city in there...somewhere... ...Bueller? View this morning (or not?) from @BOGUSBASIN." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Tune in tonight to Radio Boise's first all-LGBQTIA+ music show! @the_agenda_radio_boise airs weekly 1-3am Saturday." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "“Bolo Ties & Whiskey Eyes” from the band @aldapebootstompers released on Aug. 13 on all streaming platforms." (Instagram)
• Boise Hive: "Live at The Hive - Featuring Chester! Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Broadcast from historic Boise." (Facebook)
• The Local - Boise: "So fun hosting Nancy Crowson and Kevin Barnett tonight! #thelocalboise #localmusic #localmusicians #boisemusic" (Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "It’s auction time and bidding begins TOMORROW at 10 AM! Take a look at this year’s collection and plan accordingly." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "TOMORROW coming at you, APPRENTICE SHOWCASE 2021! 7pm, Monday August 16 at the Amphitheater & Reserve." (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.