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🌱 Patch AM: What hidden town are you driving through on Boise’s Ustick Road?

Coming up on the Boise Patch calendar: Andy Gold @ The Comedy Lounge (September 16th)

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What's up Boise! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What hidden town are you driving through on Boise's Ustick Road?
  • What did ISP's viral I-84 wheelie video actually show?
  • How hard does Boise State's Blue Thunder work before game day?

Also on today's calendar: Andy Gold @ The Comedy Lounge (September 16th) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ustick: A funny name with a disappearing history (idahopress.com) — Driving Ustick Road in west Boise today, you're passing through what was once a distinct agricultural town now largely absorbed by the city. Local historians and neighbors detail Ustick's rise around the Boise Valley Railway, its decline, and current grassroots efforts with Boise partners to preserve remaining buildings, trees, canals, and the annual Ustick in Bloom celebration at Redwood Park.
   

2. Idaho Motorcyclist Cited for Reckless Driving After Wheelie Crash on I-84 in Boise (news-usa.today) — A motorcyclist performing a wheelie on I-84 through Boise crashed at highway speed but escaped serious injury, earning a reckless driving citation from Idaho State Police. Officials are using the viral video to warn Treasure Valley drivers and riders about the extreme risks of stunt riding in busy interstate traffic.
   

3. Behind Boise State's Blue Thunder Marching Band (ktvb.com) — Boise residents packing Albertsons Stadium this season will see Blue Thunder's 40th-anniversary performances, the result of grueling 12-hour rehearsal days and careful planning by student leaders. The Boise State marching band's director and drum major describe how they prepare intricate formations and music to amplify the energy of home games and the wider Boise community all season long.
   

4. How the Idaho National Guard helped fight the Big Grass Fire from the air (kivitv.com) — From South Boise, Guard pilots describe how Black Hawk crews dropped dozens of water loads to slow the massive Big Grass Fire threatening communities in Idaho and Oregon. The story walks you through how bucket operations work, the coordination with ground teams, and how the same helicopters also support search-and-rescue missions across Idaho, while inviting South Boise neighbors to share story tips.
   

5. PETA to Boise-Based Albertsons: Stop Misleading 'Cage-Free' Egg Labels After New Video (peta.org) — PETA is pressuring Boise-based Albertsons to drop or change its 'cage-free' and 'free-range' egg labels after undercover video from a California supplier showed tightly packed hens and stressful conditions. The group argues Boise shoppers paying premium prices deserve clearer labeling and urges residents to consider vegan egg alternatives instead.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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