🌱 Zoo Boise Birthday + Reno Direct + Murderous Boise History

Hey, neighbors! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Boise Daily. We start the day with news of a birthday party for some Boise residents. A local man will spend some time in prison after a day care investigation, and passengers can soon fly direct to Reno from Boise. Comedy and stripping are coming to the capital city, and take a look back at a gruesome murder and the possible apparitions still hanging around.

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Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 95 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Before we celebrate our nation's birthday, you can join the birthdays of Elvis and Mr. Mac on Saturday at Zoo Boise. Boise Patch provides all the information you need to enjoy Red, White and Zoo Day. (Boise Patch)
2. In a story concerning for every parent, KTVB-TV staff report a Kuna man was sentenced Wednesday to up to 40 years in prison for possessing sexually exploitative materials of children and injury to a child. Charles Mallery was originally charged after reports of inappropriately touching of a child. The child was attending an in-home day care run by Mallery's wife. The investigation resulted in Mallery pleading guilty to felony injury to a child and six counts of possessing the material in March 2022. (KTVB)
3. If you are heading to the Boise airport and wish to fly to Reno, a new carrier will offer a direct flight. BoiseDev editor Don Day announces Aha Airlines announced service from Boise effective Aug. 31. Boise now has 27 destinations total where travelers can fly nonstop. (BoiseDev)
4. Returning back to the days of vaudeville, Boise will see a night of comedy and stripping Saturday. The Boise Weekly's Nick Danlag introduces Stand Up Strip Down, a night of standup comedy mixed with burlesque. (boiseweekly)
5. June 30 marked the 35th anniversary of a gruesome murder in Boise. The story, written by LITE-FM's Michelle Heart, involves a drunken funeral fight, stolen guns, and a dismembered body thrown into Brownlee Reservoir in garbage sacks. Look back at a bad day for Preston Murr and read some eerie experiences of people associated with the residence since that day 35 years ago. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise:

• Boise's Grocery Outlet kicks off of a month-long food drive starting Friday. For only $5, shoppers can purchase pre-packaged packs of food to be donated to hungry families in Boise. Grocery Outlet will match all donations. (7 a.m.)
• The Garden City Library is hosting a Pirate Storytime Friday morning. (10:30 a.m.)
• If you are a fan of board games, the Boise Centre is the place to be Friday as Idahoans will gather for the Gem State Gaming Convention. (11 a.m.)
• The Red Republicans of the DSA sponsor a Pro Choice Rally and Protest Friday. (6:30 p.m.)
• The upcoming weekend is the time for the annual Lavender Festival at Kuna's Lavender Merchant. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The Bowden Park playground is open! It was an honor to join neighbors and community members at Boise's newest accessible playground located on the Bench near South Junior High School." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The burn scar from the Willow Creek Fire northwest of Ontario is clearly visible on satellite imagery. Images are from today, and yesterday before the fire." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Reminder: Ann Morrison Park is closed to cars on Monday, July 4 due to the fireworks celebration event. If you are going to float the river on Independence Day, please plan accordingly! A pick-up/drop-off loading area will be available." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "We visited KTVB for a fun interview about the celebrations we have planned for Saturday's Red, White and Zoo event on Idaho Today! www.ktvb.com/video/news/local/idaho-today/idaho-today-red-white-and-zoo-at-zoo-boise/277-c6d34de5-edd0-468..." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "When's the last time you dove headfirst into Palmer's Penstemon? As for this bee — just this morning! This native perennial is a well-loved plant among the bumblebees — so well-loved, in fact, that sometimes they just jump right in." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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