🌱 Veterans Chamber + Holy Cow Expansion + More Micron Chips

Hello, everybody! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

Welcome one and all to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. A recent chamber of commerce is locally helping a specialized group of people. Monday saw some out-of-state residents returning back to Idaho to face charges, and Eagle will soon see some large burgers. New pets are looking for new families and Micron could soon be much larger.

First, today's weather:

Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 98 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The idea of a local chamber of commerce goes back years. Many know of monthly or weekly chamber luncheons, a place where local businesses gathered to promote a local town. Idaho Capital Sun's Christina Lords introduces a new type of chamber, the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Started in August 2020, this chamber is there for veterans offering workforce connections, family and wellness help, education, housing assistance and entrepreneurship resources. (idahocapitalsun)
2. Six members of the Patriot Front, none with ties to Idaho, were scheduled to appear in court Monday after their arrest at a northern Idaho Pride event last month. CBS2 carries a story written by the Associated Press the six have been charged with misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot. The six appearing in court were arrested after police found riot gear, one smoke grenade, shin guards and shields inside the van after pulling it over near a park where the North Idaho Pride Alliance was holding a Pride event in Coeur d'Alene. (idahonews)
3. You may not wish to pass this story on to your family physician. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart announces Holy Cow, the popular Nampa burger joint, is opening a second location in Eagle in the old Buster's location. The opening will allow Eagle residents to grab a Whiz Khalifa, El Chupacabra, Waylon's Dream, or Holy Cow and Chill. Don't tell your heart surgeon if you order the Holy Cow-double third pound grass-fed beef patties, double bacon, American cheese, Holy Cow sauce and served between two grilled cheese sandwiches. (liteonline)
4. If you take action today, you could spend next weekend with a brand-new member of the family. Boise Patch offers a list of Boise area cats, dogs, and more all looking for a new family. (Boise Patch)
5. Micron, that little business started in Boise, could soon become much larger. BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel reports the computer giant could soon expand and add thousands of local jobs, but only if Congress passes a package of incentives for the semiconductor industry this week. Facing a nationwide semiconductor shortage, Micron is planning to possibly build a fabrication plant in Boise. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Daily has mentioned this event in the past, but it is worth mentioning again. The Idaho State Museum presents Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer. The exhibit features 64 images of wildfires and the people who fight them. (10 a.m.)
• The Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 meets Tuesday. (1 p.m.)
• Boise author Mat Heagerty and the Boise Public Library unveil Heagerty's new book, "Lumberjackula," in the William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium. (3 p.m.)
• The Boise City Council meets Tuesday evening. A number of items are on the agenda including the lease agreement between the city and the Boise Art Museum, an agreement to purchase tires from Les Schwab, and appointments to the Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee. (6 p.m.)
• If you are looking to showcase your special talent, you need to be at JUMP Tuesday evening for JUMP's Got Talent. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Weekly: "Find: Macarons at The French Whisk Looking for a delicate, delicious but not overindulgent treat? Check out the French Whisk located at 102 N. Sixth St. in Boise. The owner, Chef Christina Murray also owns Season and Taste cooking school." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Some folks like to just lay on the sand, while otters like to roll around and get dirty." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Baratunde Thurston joined #IdahoMatters this week to talk about his tv show, 'American Outdoors,' which has an episode featuring Idaho. Thurston is an outdoor enthusiast who travels all over the country." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Volunteers needed! We are looking for some volunteers to help us with the upcoming beer release/bike relay we’re doing with @clairvoyantbrewing and @thehandlebarboise. Head to the link in our bio to volunteer for this." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Hive: "The Hive's core mission is to prevent suicide in the music community. That's why we're thrilled to promote 988, the new universal mental health and suicide prevention number. If you need to talk, someone is available to you 24/7." (Boise Hive via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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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