🌱 Sheep Attack + Boise's Alive After Five + Inmate On The Move

Hello, neighbors. It's Friday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Because community news matters! Let's have at it...

We start the Boise Daily today with news of a large sheep death being attributed to wolves in a recreation area not far from Boise. Idaho charter schools, including some local ones, are finding financing for new buildings, and Alive After Five is ready to make your midweek easier starting soon. A child killer has been transferred out of an Idaho prison, and local county commissioners want to hear what you have to say on the upcoming budget.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A band of sheep seen grazing by many local residents in the Boise Foothills have been attacked by two wolves. CBS2 staff report 143 sheep are dead after two wolves chased the sheep into a steep gully where they piled up and died. The incident took place near Shaw Mountain, a popular recreation spot for Boise hikers and trail riders. (idahonews)
2. Idaho charter schools received over $81 million in private financing last year with a Garden City charter picking up over $9 million for a new facility. IdahoEdNews reporter Devin Bodkin looked into a report by investment bank Piper Sandler and found nine Idaho charter schools went out and were approved for private loans for school construction. A Garden City charter, Future Public School, received over $9 million for a new building. Future Public School focuses on preparing students for careers in the engineering field. A second valley school, Gem Prep Meridian South, picked up over $10 million in bonds for a new facility. Unlike the typical public school bonds, charter schools bonds are private loans, paid back by the schools, not district landowners. (idahoednews)
3. Sometimes a week is just tough. For many, a trip to Alive After Five on a Wednesday is just the kick to make it to Friday. The Boise Weekly's Tracy Bringhurst announces the community concert and gathering is back for a 35th year starting June 15 with a new lineup of bands in downtown Boise. (boiseweekly)
4. In 2018, Timmy Kinner entered a child's birthday party in Boise and started stabbing the small children in attendance, killing the 3-year-old birthday girl, Ruya Kadir. After a series of legal battles, Kinner was sentenced to two fixed life sentences without possibility of parole with an additional 120 years in prison in June 2021. KTVB-TV staff have now confirmed Kinney has been moved out of an Idaho prison to an unnamed out-of-state facility "to assure his safety and the safety of others." (ktvb)
5. The budget year for Ada County is quickly approaching and county commissioners are asking for the public's input on where your tax dollars are being spent. Boise Patch has the information needed on how you can voice your concerns on the new budget and how you can testify in person. (BoisePatch)
   

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Today in Boise:

• So you have a telescope sitting around and have no idea how to use it or you are possibly interested in gazing into the heavens but are not quite sure about spending the money? The Boise Astronomical Society is having a hands-on class on using a telescope on Friday. (4 p.m.)
• The 34th Street Market will offer live music and browsing Friday evening. (4 p.m.)
• The Boise Public Library is holding an eSports Mario Kart Tournament Friday with the winner earning a chance to play against a member of the Boise State University eSport team. Participants can bring their own controller. (4 p.m.)
• The Boise State Recreation Center presents Leanne Morgan in concert for her first national standup comedy tour. (6 p.m.)
• Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits will have a live comedy show Friday evening. The show is for those 18 and over. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Sunday, June 5, our Public Veterinary Hospital will not be accepting walk-in appointments due to short staffing. We will be open on Saturday, June 4 for walk-in patients between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "Registration is now open in the City of Boise for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2. This annual event is all about getting to know your neighbors and developing stronger community-police partnerships." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Do you have the desire and strength it takes to be a firefighter? The Boise Fire Department is looking for its next recruits. Deadlines for scheduling and paying your written exam are coming up fast!" (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Summer is here and splash pads and water features are on. Check out the spray pad at Borah Park, the interactive fountain at the Grove Plaza and the mister poles at Bowler Park. Plus, cool off in the splash pad at Comba Park." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "⛈ We’ve all seen those days when a beautiful morning takes a nasty turn. Empower yourself and your friends by being weather-ready. Check the forecast before enjoying any outdoor activity. Know before you go!" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Butterflies in Bloom, our walk-through greenhouse filled with hundreds of vivid Costa Rican butterflies, is now open daily from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. through Labor Day. Sponsored by KTVB and J.R. Simplot Company Foundation." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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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