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Also on today's calendar: Sam Miller @ The Comedy Lounge (August 27th) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Boise Police remind students that online dating comes with real-world risks after recent investigations (kivitv.com) — Boise Police are urging students and other residents to be extra cautious when using dating apps after recent local sexual assault and stalking investigations tied to online interactions. Boise State students share how they vet profiles, meet only in public, and use location sharing with trusted friends, while officers stress that simple steps like screenshots and telling someone where you're going can speed help in a crisis.
2. 'Not every day': New bridge could span Boise River in Garden City (idahostatesman.com) — Boise officials just advanced plans for a new pedestrian Sandbar Bridge over the Boise River, linking Bernardine Quinn Park to the Riverside Hotel area in Garden City. If fully approved next month, the privately funded span could ease Greenbelt congestion, improve access to the College of Western Idaho's Boise campus, and add new ramps and viewing platforms as early as 2027.
3. Idaho gas prices hold near $4.49 a gallon, still above national average, AAA says (idahonews.com) — Boise drivers are still paying well above the national average, with Idaho's regular gas around $4.49 a gallon and several Boise stations clustered in the mid-$4.30s. AAA and GasBuddy data highlight where in Boise and Ada County you can currently find some of the cheapest regular fuel options.
4. New Amazon Drone Delivery Service Revealed In NY: 5 Things To Know (patch.com) — Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities, including Boise offering 30-minute deliveries for lightweight items like groceries and electronics. Boise-area Prime members could soon get many everyday products dropped in their yards for little or no extra fee, once the rollout reaches the metro.
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