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Hello again Boise! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Eckert Road's long bridge closure will change your daily drive
  • What Boise's $2.3M fire grant means for your emergency response times
  • How Spaulding Ranch turned free pumpkins into a West Boise tradition

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tammy F.!

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eckert Rd. bridge and intersection work to begin (boisedev.com) — Expect major changes on Eckert Road starting Monday as the bridge over the Boise River in southeast Boise closes to through traffic for a multi-year replacement project. Local access between Boise Avenue and Millbrook Way will remain, with detours via Parkcenter and Bown. When finished in 2028, the bridge will add a multi-use path, greenbelt tunnel, better Barber Park access, and a new roundabout.
   

2. Idaho FD wins $2.3M grant to add four-person staffing at three stations (firerescue1.com) — Boise Fire is adding nine firefighters and expanding four-person crews at three more stations thanks to a $2.3 million FEMA grant, promising faster, safer responses citywide. The grant covers most costs for three years, with the rest already budgeted. New hires will join the January academy, and expanded staffing is expected to start in May.
   

3. West Boise families celebrate fall at Spaulding Ranch pumpkin patch (kivitv.com) — Families in West Boise turned out Saturday to pick free pumpkins and enjoy fall festivities at Spaulding Ranch, a historic city-owned property preserving Boise's agricultural roots. Neighbors wandered the patch, chose pumpkins to take home, and used the gathering space that's becoming a seasonal tradition for local families.
   

4. Dylan Riley leads No. 23 Boise State past Fresno State, 38-31 (ktvb.com) — Boise State fans can celebrate a big road win after the No. 23 Broncos beat Fresno State 38-31, powered by Dylan Riley's 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The team, representing Boise, has now won five straight and stays unbeaten in Pac-12 play heading into an upcoming trip to Washington State.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • To the young man that returned my license after it fell out of my pocket on the trails, thank you.
    If you can come by this evening or tomorrow I'd like to give you a small reward. (Nextdoor Roosevelt Flats)
  • Hi, neighbors!
    Could you recommend a few good Chinese restaurants? I just moved here and am still getting familiar with the area. (Nextdoor Centennial)
  • Alaska Airlines, Inc. posted a job opening for Ground/Ramp Service Agent in Boise. Apply here.
  • Ignite Hotels posted a job opening for Public Area Attendant - Red Lion Boise Downtowner in Boise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boise here.

Ok Boise! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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