🌱 Sheriff's Fuel Bill + Koetter Return + Yellowstone Experience

Hello, friends! It's Thursday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a story of a Boise resident who, firsthand, saw the flooding at Yellowstone Park. High fuel prices are hitting everyone, including the sheriff's office, and a Bronco coach just cannot leave for good. Stay with us for local open houses and the Boise Fire Department is helping your upcoming tubing season.

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Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 88 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Videos are flying showing buildings swept away by raging rivers and highways cut away in minutes. The Idaho Press carries a story by KTVB-TV's Andrew Baertlein interviewing Boise resident Hollie Arnell and her experience at Yellowstone Park during the flooding. Arnell speaks of campers fleeing, leaving their camp gear behind in an attempt to outrun the oncoming flood waters. (Idaho Press)
2. The rising price of fuel is hitting families and small businesses but consider if you were paying for a large fleet of vehicles vital to public safety. CBS2 news staff report the Ada County Sheriff's Office is estimating an additional $250,000 will be needed to finish its fiscal year for the department's fuel budget. The estimate is based on current fuel prices. Additional rising costs will only add to the need for more money. (Idaho News)
3. A former Bronco and NFL head coach is returning back to Boise to join the Boise State University football team with his son. Bronco Nation News reporter B.J. Rains reports Dirk Koetter will join his old team, this time in the role of analyst. Koetter's son, Davis is a wide receiver for the Broncos. Koetter will be joined by Ron Collins, another former Bronco coach returning to Boise after retiring after eight seasons on the Ohio coaching staff. (bronconationnews.com)
4. The weekend is just around the corner and Boise Patch has the newest listings of open houses around Boise. Save those gas dollars and plan your trip of places to see with Boise Patch. (Boise Patch)
5. Our recent weather fails to push the excitement level high, but floating season is coming and soon we will don tubes at Barber Park for the trip. KTVB-TV news staff report the Boise Fire Department is out on the river now looking for and removing hazards. Nothing ruins a tubing trop like a tree limb popping your tube. (KTVB.com)

Today in Boise:

• Just a few miles from Boise, the Emmett Cherry Festival starts Thursday. The event is one of the longest-running events in Idaho. (11 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is the Idaho Department of Transportation. (Noon)
• The Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Boise will meet Thursday at the Boise Depot. (4 p.m.)
• The Boise Contemporary Theater presents a free play in the park Thursday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The Deep Yellow Fine Arts Gallery invites all to paint a live model Thursday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "@boisestatewl students and faculty in the Basque Studies program participated in Korrika — the longest relay race in the world — by organizing its own event on campus." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Did you catch a glimpse at the Strawberry Full Moon during our nearly cloudless sky last night? Send us your photos! Here is a short explanation on the theory of the 'Moon Illusion.' #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Today at 6 p.m. at Kleiner Memorial Park bandshell in Meridian — Play in the Park! Learn more on Idaho Today:
  via YouTube. #idahotoday #PITPBCT #meridianidaho Sponsored by The Gladys E. Langroise Advised Fund." (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "After a short hiatus off exhibit for maintenance work on her inside den, sloth bear Paji is back home! Did you know you can feed Paji from 10:30-11:30 a.m. daily during the Intermountain Eye Centers Sloth Bear Encounter." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Convicted sex offender claims to have been security for Tammy Nichols While counter protesting an abortion-rights rally held at the Idaho Capitol on May 14, Rep. Tammy Nichols (R-Middleton), was photographed with convicted sex offender." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early 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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