🌱 Top Boise High Schools + Amber Alert Canceled + Mayor Positive

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Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start today with information of where you can feed your children for free during the summer months. Good news for all, the Nampa Amber Alert has been canceled after the children were located, and there are new pets looking for new families. Four Boise high schools have been ranked among the best in the state, and Boise's mayor will be working from home for a while.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and very hot. High: 98 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. If you are like me, having a child at home for the summer means the shopping trip is taking a few more dollars as they are always hungry. For many, the added expense is just not in the budget. The Idaho Capital Sun's Mia Maldonado reports assistance is available as the Idaho State Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program will provide children ages 1 to 18 with free meals and snacks. The article includes numerous methods to find a meal site close to you in Boise. (idahocapitalsun)
2. Boise Daily fans probably saw the alert on their phones. CBS2 news staff report the Amber Alert issued in Nampa has been canceled after two children were found. The children were abducted by a babysitter, Sierra Martinez. The alert warned Martinez may have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the abduction. (idahonews)
3. Amy, Gigi and Spanky would like to meet you. These are just three of the pets up for adoption in the Boise area and Boise Patch is pleased to introduce these three and more to your family. Hopefully, a match can be found allowing one of these pets to become a new family member in your household. (Boise Patch)
4. A Brave. A Wolf. An Eagle. A Lion. Lite-FM's Michelle Heart reports four Boise high schools were recently voted among the top 10 high schools in the state. Factors included in the scoring by Niche.com included academics, teachers, clubs and activities, administration, food, diversity, college prep, health and safety, sports and resources and facilities. The lowest grade for all four of the local schools came in one area: food! (107.9 LITE FM)
5. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is positive for COVID-19. Newsbreak reports McLean announced the positive test in a tweet from her official Boise Mayor Twitter account. The mayor said her symptoms are mild, but that she "coughs a ton at night." A spokesperson for the mayor states McLean was likely exposed while traveling for her daughter's graduation. (newsbreak)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon Tuesday. (Noon)
• The Boise City Council will meet Tuesday. A number of travel reimbursement requests are on the agenda along with an appointment to the Public Works Commission. (Noon)
• Expo Idaho will be the host for "Western Town," an evening dedicated to learning about the area's water resources. There will be food, music, crafts and interactive activities throughout the night. (4 p.m.)
• JUMP's Jam and Jive Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday. The acts for this week are unannounced. (4 p.m.)
• Kids ages 8-18 are invited to attend STEAM Club at the Library! Collister branch. This is a chance to explore Apple tools and technology. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "A sweet summer escape: @loeblifephotography" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We love helping other Idaho rescues! https://www.facebook.com/FreedomBoundHounds/posts/pfbid02F2UNeyPAK4qQ4bkveRvW5XryrVrUd8RapLrftjhPXy9QCuVGUsff6SgRjUFfJcnql" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "This week's featured guest on The Poetry Show! is Rachel Abramowitz, whose debut collection, 'The Birthday of the Dead,' is out now from Conduit Books & Ephemera. Tune in to Rado Boise today from 5-5:30 p.m. MT to listen — via 89.9/93.5 FM." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Countryman: "I'm looking for recommendations on sprinkler service person or company. SW Boise" (Nextdoor)

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• Machine Shop Equipment to be Sold in Online Auction (June 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— John Braese

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