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🌱 Patch AM: Boise honors Fort Boise pioneer Lorenzo West at Morris Hill ceremony.

And check out Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth @ The Comedy Lounge (October 8th) on the Boise Patch calendar

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Hi Boise! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Boise honors Fort Boise pioneer Lorenzo West at Morris Hill ceremony.
  • How will the new Cassia-Garden pathway change life on the Bench?
  • Which Boise street might be crowned America's Halloween heavyweight?

Also on today's calendar: Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth @ The Comedy Lounge (October 8th) and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Fred R.!

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some sun, then clouds; cool, temps: high: 58, low: 40.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pioneer Chapter, Daughters Of The American Revolution, To Dedicate Previously Unmarked Grave Of Fort Boise Pioneer Lorenzo West (bigcountrynewsconnection.com) — Boise's Pioneer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate Fort Boise pioneer Lorenzo West's once-unmarked grave at Morris Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m. The ceremony caps a four-year effort to mark 78 veterans' graves and will feature local historical groups in period clothing, honoring West's role in establishing Fort Boise and shaping today's city.
   

2. Proposed Boise Bench pathway connecting Cassia to Garden St. sparks mixed reactions in the community (kivitv.com) — Boise Bench neighbors are weighing in on a proposed 10-foot-wide bike and pedestrian pathway linking Cassia to Garden Street, including a new bridge over the Ridenbaugh Canal. Supporters see safer, quicker connections across the Bench, while nearby homeowners worry about losing trees, canal water, and privacy. The City of Boise is accepting public comments through October 21.
   

3. Reese's nominates two Boise streets for Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America contest (kivitv.com) — Two beloved Boise streets, North Harrison Boulevard and East Warm Springs Avenue, are leading the Northwest in Reese's "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" contest, thanks to their elaborate decorations and generous candy hauls. Both neighborhoods earned top Haunt and Haul scores, and locals will find out in 11 days whether one of these Boise hotspots is crowned the nation's Halloween champion.
   

4. Boise Airport: All 30 Nonstop Flights and New Routes (kidotalkradio.com) — Boise travelers will soon have 30 nonstop destinations, including new seasonal flights to Nashville, Honolulu, Santa Rosa, and additional service to Los Angeles. Starting December 2026 and into summer 2027, these routes make it easier to escape winter, visit wine country, or enjoy Music City without layovers, reflecting the Treasure Valley's rapid growth and expanding airport options.
   

5. 'Bronco Built': Boise State unveils new construction management building (kivitv.com) — Boise State has opened its new ESI Construction Management Building, giving more than 560 students hands-on labs that mirror real construction sites and respond to Treasure Valley's building boom. Funded entirely by industry donors, the "Bronco Built" facility involved alumni and students in its creation and aims to feed local companies hungry for skilled construction managers.
   

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