Shooting Update + Masks (Again) + Armory Purchase

Happy Friday, Boise! Here's everything you need to know going on in Boise today.

Welcome to the beginning of the weekend from the Boise Daily. The Garden City Police have released details and video from an April 13 officer-involved shooting. Masks are back at Boise State University while local school boards struggle with patrons on the mask issue. An electric scooter rider remains hospitalized and a Boise landmark has a new owner.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 102, low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. KBOI-TV's Ryan L Morrison was in attendance as Garden City Police held a press conference Thursday to discuss the investigative findings and release the body camera footage of a fatal shooting from April 13. The names of the officers involved have not been released. (Idaho News)
2. College students returning to Idaho four-year universities, including Boise State University, will be required to wear masks indoors and at outdoor events with large crowds. This includes Bronco football games. (Boise Patch)
3. Across the state, school boards, including the Boise School Board, face meetings packed with protestors, both pro and anti-mask. Kevin Richert with IdahoEdNews points out the obvious: trustees are in a no-win situation. (IdahoEdNews)
4. An electric scooter rider in downtown Boise has suffered life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a vehicle. Staff of KBOI-TV responded to the scene and have the story. (Idaho News)
5. A Boise landmark has been sold, as reported by BoiseDev editor Don Day. The Reserve St. Armory sits on 5 acres in Boise's East End and dates back to 1931. (BoiseDev)

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Today in Boise

• Join the Garden City Chamber of Commerce for Osage Street Block Party! Renaissance Remodeling ribbon cutting and grand reopening celebration, 3-6 p.m. Tours of the new showroom, Kanak Attack Food Truck on site. Garden City Chamber will assist with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Elevated Financial of Idaho grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony, enter to win a $100 Gift Basket. Garden City Chamber will assist with a ribbon cutting at 4:15 p.m. Sturman's Wine and Cigar Lounge (21+ only) 6-9 p.m. Live music. (3 p.m.)
• The Gem Center for the Arts invites all to join local designers, photographers, and entertainers for a fabulous fashion show, and when we say show, we mean SHOW! Hosted by Ula Vamps and Enzo Benzo! (5 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

As of April 2019, there were 432 species of birds on the official list for the State of Idaho.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Goatheads, or puncture vines, are invasive weeds that can be harmful to bicycle tires, puppy paws and our natural environment." (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Become a conservationist when you visit @zooboise A portion of every zoo admission benefits our conservation fund." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Current Wildfires: MODIS imagery from this afternoon showing wildfire smoke in CA and current wildfires. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Urgent, Redding is kennel stressed. He needs a foster or adoptive." (Facebook)
• Boise State University: "– NOTICE – Effective on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, facial coverings must be worn in indoor public spaces." (Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: " INDIAN FOOD FESTIVAL Naan Chutney Samosas Mango flavored rosogolla Lavender Lemonade. " (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "This handsome boy is Rocky! He is one of our long-term residents. He needs an adventurous family." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y Meet @bigfeelingslittlebox. @BigFeelingsLittleBox is a NEW business in Meridian." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Troop 439 spent a number of hours hand-crafting toys for our homeless animals." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Another sneak peek that just makes us say 'Wow!' The Tempest, Idaho Shakespeare Festival." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Bad news: smoke will increase later today and into the weekend for southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Adopter and Volunteer Tina says Wyatt very cozy in his new home and getting ready for a siesta." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Spartacus is available for adoption, contact: Cache Humane Society, located in Logan, UT." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Daphne is available for adoption. She is about 5 years old and is short and stocky. She is ready for a home." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "SNEAK PEEK! Look at this magical set designed by Efren Delgado, Jr." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Missy is available for adoption, contact: Cache Humane Society, located in Logan, UT." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Idaho voters haven’t elected a Democrat to statewide office since 2002 when Marilyn Howard won her election." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Is it a lemon? Is it a cucumber? It's a lemon cucumber! These round, yellow cucumbers may look like a lemon." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Temps will be increasing over the next several days, and heat advisories and warnings have been issued." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Debra Ann stars in her solo show that flows from a recounting of her ancestral lineage to her arrival at a crossroad." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Want to name the baby penguin or red pandas? Naming rights are going to be auctioned off at Zoobilee!" (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "With more cases of COVID-19 on the rise, @treefortfest has announced that people will need to be vaccinated." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "We are the cosmos, and when we learn about space, we learn about ourselves." (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The next section of the Boise River Greenbelt scheduled for replacement will be closed starting on Monday, Aug. 16." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "The Tempest first preview tonight, read all the insight below and sneak an early peek of images." (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Lauren Gunderson's 'The Book of Will' reminds us to have empathy and be kind to one another." (Instagram)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Spotlight: Opening Night Music unites us. We're more excited than ever to come together and celebrate music’s power." (Facebook)
• The Local - Boise: "The heat is on with our clams with zippy sausage ragu. Perfect for lunch! #hungry #eatlocal #boiseeats #lunch" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Across the region, smoky skies are obscuring views of the West's iconic jagged peaks." (Facebook)

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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.