🌱 Zoomtown Bust + Hospital Data Breach + Back In Custody

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Welcome to the ungodly hot Friday edition of the Boise Daily. Before we start with the news of the day, please take a minute and check on your neighbors, especially the young and elderly, during this time of extreme temperatures. Forecasts call for 109 degrees on Sunday.

According to one report, one way to cool off is to place your home in Boise up for sale as reported in our first article. A trip to a local hospital may have exposed your personal information, and the city is asking your assistance in the form of a survey. A local man is heading back to Boise after a 21-year absence residing in Canada, and you will need to wait a week before grabbing a beer at Highlands Hollow Brewhouse.

First, today's weather:

Record-tying temperatures. High: 104 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. As I compose this edition of the Boise Daily, the temperature outside sits at 102 degrees. Boise is hot outside, but one thing cooling down is the demand for homes. Once known as the nation's hottest "Zoomtowns," the Wall Street Journal's Nicole Friedman writes our city is now seeing the highest rate of price cuts for homes in the U.S. New home builders are scrapping plans while mortgage rates stand at a 13-year high. The article is for paid subscribers, but you can listen to the article with a link at the top after listening to an advertisement. (wsj)
2. You were not cruising a sketchy website or texting your bank information to a Nigerian prince offering you millions. However, you did have some blood work done at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the health provider announced a data breach of 31,573 individuals with a possibility of more as the investigation continues. Information released with the breach includes patient name, insured name, address, phone number, ID number, date of birth, last five digits of social security number, description of services, amount billed, outstanding balance, payment due date and status of the account. (boisedev)
3. What would you like to see in your neighborhood? A new park? Better sidewalks? A community center or pool? Boise Patch and the City of Boise provide you with an online survey as the city is asking residents what is needed to make your area better. The link to the survey and how to become involved in Energize Our Neighborhoods is included in the article. (Boise Patch)
4. A 77-year-old Idaho parolee, on the run for the past 21 years, has been found living in an assisted living facility in Creston, British Columbia. KTVB-TV's Alexandra Duggan tells the story of Louis Edward Flood, a convicted sex offender who fled parole in 2001. Once featured on "America's Most Wanted," Flood told assisted living staff his true identity in an attempt to collect Social Security benefits. U.S. Marshals picked up Flood on the Unites States/Canadian border on July 25 and he will now serve his remaining 13 years of his sentence in Idaho after a hearing before the Commission of Pardons and Parole. (ktvb)
5. For the past 30 years, the Highlands Hollow Brewhouse has kept thirsty North End beer drinkers happy. If you stop by for a cold one today, you will find the doors locked. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart tells craft brew lovers not to worry as the Brewhouse will soon reopen with new owners. The family-owned business is changing ownership after a sale to another local family, intent on carrying on the traditions and culture of giving back to Boise. The article is also worth a read just to discover the information concerning the wood rafters and the history of the original Bronco Stadium. (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• The final day of the Idaho State Museum's summer camp, Just Add Water, is Friday. (9 a.m.)
• Heatherwood Senior Living is inviting the public to a Summer Social Friday afternoon. There will be children's activities, a cake walk, and a raffle with prizes. (3 p.m.)
• The Community Center is sponsoring an Open House/Game Night Friday evening. (5 p.m.)
• The Boise Bard Players present Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" Friday evening. (7 p.m.)
• Boise's Knitting Factory hosts Reggaeton Night Friday. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "This fall, we celebrate the 90th birthday of Boise State University. In late 1964, studies were being conducted to evaluate what Boise Junior College was doing for the community and what would need to be done in the immediate future." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A wildfire is growing just east of Midvale, in Washington County of southwest Idaho. Smoke is visible on satellite, with the plume drifting south into the southern Weiser River Basin area and eventually the Treasure Valley this evening." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Near-record high temperatures are possible through this weekend with a Heat Advisory in effect for the Treasure Valley. Make sure to stay hydrated if headed outdoors!" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "After 2 years, today is the last episode of @the_lovely_afro. An enormous note of appreciation for Leta Harris Neustaedter and her contribution to getting more black and brown voices on the airwaves — we were very proud to host her show." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new $1 billion grant program this week to help communities facing wildfire risks." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another 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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