Sweltering Signs + Bronco Doughnuts + Angry Driver Campaign

Happy Saturday, people of Boise! Here's everything going on around Boise today.

The weekend is heating up again and so is the news. Boise's heat wave is taking a toll on all of us, but now street signs are suffering. Neighborhoods will see some ideas acted upon as the city announced funding for 12 projects. A group of Idaho girls are shooting under par against international teams, and new doughnuts are coming to Bronco land. Finally, aggressive drivers will be targeted for the next few weeks.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 101, low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Yes, it has been so hot signs are melting. KTVB's Andrew Baertlein speaks with agency in Ada County responsible for all those new street signs and also responsible for replacing aged signs damaged by this year's heat. (KTVB.com)
2. The City of Boise has announced 12 neighborhood projects to be funded through 'Energize Our Neighborhoods' Neighborhood Investment Program. Our story outlines the neighborhoods and the projects coming soon to your area. (Boise Patch)
3. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent updates readers on the second-place finish for the Idaho girls in the Junior Americas Cup golf tournament. (6 On Your Side)
4. Late night studying is hard and hungry work. Boise State University students will soon have a new place to ease those hunger pangs as Guru Donuts has announced a new opening at BSU. Tracy Bringhurst and the Idaho News has the delicious news. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
5. Half of all traffic incidents in Idaho are caused by aggressive driving. For the next few weeks, law enforcement around the state will target the road rage drivers cutting us off. Our story provides the details. (Boise Patch)

Today in Boise

• Lace up your running shoes and put tread to trail as the YMCA run through the trees and hills of Bogus Basin. (6 a.m.)
• Join Zoo Boise on Saturday, July 24 at 9 a.m. for a fun run like no other! Run Wild at Zoo Boise presented by St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital is a fun run through the zoo, designed for kids ages 1-10 years, with routes of approximately 1/3 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile. Run Wild is a fun, non-competitive run/walk through Zoo Boise prior to opening. Parents are welcome to accompany younger participants. Each registration includes admission to Zoo Boise the day of Run Wild for one runner and one chaperone, participation in the run, race packet, and post-run celebration including snacks and special activities. Additional family and friends may pre-purchase admission tickets at https://zooboise.org/online-ticketing/. Zoo admission is valid all day. We encourage participants to dress up as their favorite animal or superhero in support of Zoo Boise. Zoo Boise will be opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 24 because of Run Wild! All participants will receive a special Run Wild cape! (7 a.m.)
• Whether you are new to Boise or a lifelong resident, join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society for a behind-the-scenes tour series to explore where we live — the Boise River watershed. Learn about our local SW Idaho birds and see different areas of the Boise River watershed. Our July class will focus on songbirds. Class is $15 per person. Light refreshments provided. (9 a.m.)
• Idaho's largest collection of LEGO works is this weekend at ABU Games in Boise. Approximately 50 builders exhibiting hundreds of creations, including buildings, ships, monsters, robots, spaceships, starships, and more. Highlights will include a 12-foot high Saturn V rocket made from 40,000 bricks and an intricate miniature LEGO city. Come experience a Star Wars Fly-in, where members of the Idaho LUG will be bringing in examples of all the Ultimate Collector Series models that LEGO has produced over the years and many hard-to-find promotional and anniversary sets. (10 a.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club will have a Stargazing/Full Moon Outing on Saturday. (9 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y Meet @thrivenutritionboise: Boise’s premier smoothie, energy & sports nutrition bar!" (Instagram)
• Boise State University: "With hazy conditions from wildfire smoke throughout the Treasure Valley, it's important for sensitive populations." (Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Boise Police are searching for a missing vulnerable adult named Licaira, 34." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " Bonjour & Happy Friday! Meet @petite.piquenique, a luxury French inspired picnic business that just started." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Sunrise has revealed a massive smoke plume streaming from the Dixie Fire in California." (Facebook)
• Downtown Boise Association: "The Olympics are here!⁠ Visit downtown Boise throughout the Games to watch our fellow Olympians compete." (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Squish aka Rambo is available for adoption! Hi my name is Rambo but everyone calls me Squish." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Have you ever owned a cat snake? Well now is your chance! These two need to go home together." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Let's continue celebrating National Zookeeper Week! Ethan has been at Zoo Boise since 2009." (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Tasty news! @gurudonuts is opening a new location at BSU. Full story at boiseweekly.com." (Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "Congratulations to the Boise Fire Local 149 team for their national recognition." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Your current #wildfire smoke forecast from the HRRR model. More smoke from the #BootlegFire #DixieFire (CA)." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The late June heat wave that hit the Pacific Northwest was a roughly 1-in-1,000-year event in today’s climate." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "It's National Zookeeper Week and we’ve been highlighting members of our amazing animal care staff!" (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Thank you to Volunteer Agatha for the donations. The rescue pups appreciate you." (Facebook)
• Boise Boba: "Happy Friday Boba Tribe! Kick off your weekend with boba from any of our locations!" (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Run Wild at Zoo Boise Presented by St. Luke's Children's is tomorrow, July 24. Online registration will end at 1 p.m." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "From north to south and east to west, Radio Boise has the Treasure Valley covered." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Through the grant, Boise State will become Idaho’s first JED Campus." (Facebook)
• Montessori Academy: "Elementary campers had a wonderful time practicing yoga at a nearby park with local instructor, Miss Kacie." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Air quality specialists say the smoky conditions that showed up earlier than usual this year, could stick around." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Hispanic people account for 11 percent of vaccine recipients in Idaho for whom ethnicity is known." (Facebook)
• Boise Baroque Orchestra: "June Conductor-Soloist Workshop - https://mailchi.mp/c992c50f8b1b/our-plans-for-the-2019-2020-season-finale." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Whether our animals are here a day, a week, or a month, they receive love and enrichment from our staff." (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.