🌱 Wrongful Death Lawsuit + Boise Trunk-Or-Treats + Map Making

Hello again, everybody! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes news about:

• Find out here why your neighbors and local businesses are bathed in red lights this week.
• A bare piece of sagebrush in south Boise may soon by the area's newest shopping mall.
• A Boise mother held a news conference to announce a lawsuit against the city and the Boise Police Department for the death of her son.
• Boise teens are invited to hang out at the Boise Public Library.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A Boise mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Boise, two Boise Police officers and 10 unnamed individuals after an incident Oct. 27, 2021, ended with the death of Zachary Snow. KTVB-TV staff report Snow's mother, Melissa Walton, alleges that the officers acted contrary to training and standard police practices, and violated her son's right after officers were incorrectly informed on the status of a warrant on Snow. After Snow was shot by officers, it was found he did not have a weapon, but pulled a small portable speaker from his waistband during the incident. (KTVB.com)
2. Today is not too early to be planning for those treats. KIDO-AM's Michelle Heart has your road map for over 25 Trunk-Or-Treats in the Boise area. Hitting all these could cause a tummy ache! (kidotalkradio)
3. If you enjoy maps or you enjoy elections, Ada County wants to hear from you. Boise Patch and the county present an invitation to draft and submit districting maps using software linked on the Districting Commission website. Maptitude will be available for the public to use for two weeks, through Oct. 13. (Boise Patch)
4. A development group is looking towards south Boise for a new shopping center. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports BVA Development is eyeing ground near South Orchard Street and Lake Hazel Road for two large retail spaces of 100,000 square feet, a hotel and smaller store sites all on 40 acres of ground. The Ada County Highway District plans to extend Lake Hazel Road all the way to Isaac’s Canyon and the Eisenman Interchange past Micron — adding a new major east-west connection south of the airport. (boisedev.com)
5. Homes and businesses across Boise will be glowing red this week. CBS2 news staff report the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to those firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. The celebration takes place from Oct. 2 – 9, to honor the fallen and their families. (idahonews)

Today in Boise:

• Learn more about the upcoming Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Challenge and pick up some free pizza at the Boise State Recreation Center. (10:30 a.m.)
• Boise teens are invited to hang out and enjoy some time at the Boise Public Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Bike riders can receive a free light attending Ride Bright Wednesday evening. (4 p.m.)
• The Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, has been canceled. (4 p.m.)
• The City of Boise Public Works Commission meets Wednesday afternoon. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "First fall colors in Kathryn Albertson Park." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "It’s Fire Safety Week! As a way to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire that burned Oct. 8-10, 1871, this week fire crews drive their engines to schools in the Boise School District, West Ada School District, and a few private schools." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Happy Meerkat Monday to Zoo Boise’s meerkats Peanut (left) and Kijani (right)!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "It's another beautiful day across the Intermountain West! Check out the fog burning off this morning at Tamarack. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Oruã performs in Boise. Brazilian band Oruã has made a pitstop in Boise and is playing two shows while they're in town. The band is known locally for playing with Built To Spill." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "October Happy Hour Pop-Ups start this Thursday, Oct. 6! The Garden will be open and drinks will be available between 4-7 p.m. Pack a picnic, bring the kids in to run around, catch up with friends or coworkers, and more." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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