Boise Bluebirds + Boise In Postcards + Need For Police

Hey, people of Boise! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Someone was up in the early morning hours of Saturday hanging banners from overpasses. Unfortunately, they were not supporting the upcoming football season. Switching sports, a special needs baseball team in Boise is looking for both players and volunteers. Fewer job seekers are looking towards law enforcement as a career, causing a crunch and a Boise landmark is looking towards new uses. Finally, take a look back at Boise using post cards.

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First, today's weather: Rain in the morning. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise Police were busy Saturday removing "Proud Boys" banners from several overpasses around Boise. KBCI-TV carries the story of the identified hate group according to numerous organizations. (Idaho News)
2. The "Boise Bluebirds" is looking for players and volunteers for the upcoming season. The alternative baseball team includes players ages 15 and older with special needs according to Nicole Camarda of KIVI-TV. (6 On Your Side)
3. Across the nation, 90 percent of police agencies state they are under-staffed and Scott Logan of KBCI-TV reports local law enforcement agencies are no different. Citing lack of housing in the area and the changing atmosphere surrounding policing, sheriffs and police chiefs are on the hunt for new personnel. (Idaho News)
4. BoiseDev's Don Day and Margaret Carmel provide an update on an old hotel on Vista Avenue near the airport. At one time considered a highlight of Boise accommodations, plans are in the works for a smaller hotel along with permanent housing. (boisedev.com)
5. One method to look back on how grand Boise was in the past is post cards. LiteFM's Michelle Heart uses an array of old cards to celebrate the capital city's past including the Nat, the Owyhee Hotel and others. (liteonline.com)

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Today in Boise

- Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, a community Latch On will take place Sunday at the state capital. Attendees are encouraged to latch their babies on at 12 pm. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) occurs annually on the first week of August and represents a global celebration of breastfeeding efforts including breastfeeding promotion, support, education, research, progressive trends and normalizing breastfeeding as the gold standard of infant nutrition. Breastfeeding (a.k.a. chest-feeding) is an act of love which needs no interpreter from country to country or parent to parent. Breastfeeding instead is its own language—a language of joy, bonding, growth and nutrition that is spoken from one body to another without sound. There is no other substance on earth like breast milk.

If you can't make it in person, take a selfie while you feed your little one and share to social media using the hashtags #breflie #brelfies #bravebrelfie #WBW2021 #SharedResponsibility (12 PM)

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Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Stay weather aware if heading into the mountains this weekend. Heavy rains will increase the potential for flash floods." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y Concerts are BACK, and we couldn't be any more happier." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Remember the cats we rescued from the hoarding case with all the chickens in June? Well now the last five are available." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING A BONDED PAIR Adam and Daphne are back at the BBBR Animal Care Facility waiting." (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Congratulations to everyone from the Boise Fire Department who has been promoted in the last year." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "ELIJAH IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Contra Costa County Animal Services Department, located in Martinez, CA." (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "Meet this sweetest big ole block head ever--6 yr old Calvin." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Squish aka Rambo is available for adoption! Hi my name is Rambo but everyone calls me Squish." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "️A record amount of moisture is expected Saturday & Sunday." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Wyatt update! He is AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Contact Dog Trainer Dan Harjes at 516-603-0499." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Music is mood, and Izze brings a soulful, cosmic, emotional vibe to our Friday afternoons." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "As the fields disappear in the Treasure Valley, so do the plants and flowers that bees, butterflies and other pollinators use." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Significant rainfall is expected this weekend. The area could see an inch or more." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "St. Luke's Health System will open a COVID recovery clinic in Boise Monday." (Facebook)
• The Archives of Falconry: "In late May, a professional media crew came on-site to record six video episodes." (Facebook)
• From Boise: "If you aren't jumping in the river at least once this summer, you are missing out." (Instagram)
• From Boise: "Fun stuff JULY 30 & JULY 31 also yes, I just realized the dates are wrong on the post." (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Murray has his raffle tickets and wants to make sure you are going to the Speedway to get yours." (Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "Join us tomorrow for the dedication of Aspyn's silhouette at Rhode's Skate Park Free." (Instagram)
• Boise Art Museum: "Be one of the very first visitors in the nation to see the highly anticipated exhibition." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "It looks like it's going to be a beautiful day to stroll the farmers market!" (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "BBBR will be at the Meridian Speedway TODAY selling raffle tickets for a $1,000 raffle!" (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Fully loaded is right! #Repost @krbxfromthebasement with @get.repost." (Instagram)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Be a part of BCT history and join us at the inaugural BIPOC Playwrights Festival!" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The rise in COVID-19 cases comes amid persistently low vaccination rates in some Western states." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Only one month left until we finally gather 'round at the amphitheater for our Annual Gala!" (Facebook)
• Boise Baroque Orchestra: "Today's feature from our conductor/soloist workshop is Jessica Harned on violin directed by Libi Lebel." (Facebook)
• Boise Baroque Orchestra: "New Season-New Concerts - https://mailchi.mp/392955039ebf/our-plans-for-the-2019-2020-season-finale-revealed-4756893" (Facebook)

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— 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.