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

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Good day Boise! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new protections and resources is Boise offering its renters this fall?
  • Judge rules Boise Greenbelt murder suspect incompetent for trial
  • Could a simple blue envelope change Boise traffic stops for disabled drivers?

Also on today's calendar: Andy Gold @ The Comedy Lounge (September 16th) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
  • Saturday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boise Launches Renter's Protection Education Campaign (cityofboise.org) — Boise renters will soon see a new city campaign explaining their rights, from catching up on late rent to requesting repairs and navigating Idaho's eviction process. With many Boise neighborhoods heavily renter-occupied and residents often cost-burdened, the city is rolling out tools, templates, and connections to groups like Idaho Legal Aid and Jesse Tree to support housing stability.
   

2. 'Significant delusional beliefs': Alleged Boise Greenbelt killer not competent for trial (eastidahonews.com) — A judge has ruled the man accused in the deadly Boise River Greenbelt stabbing incompetent to stand trial, sending him to Idaho's maximum-security prison for psychiatric treatment. The decision follows expert testimony about his severe mental illness, and his status will be reviewed in an October hearing while the first-degree murder case remains pending.
   

3. Boise Police Department launches program to help disabled individuals during traffic stops (kivitv.com) — Boise residents with disabilities now have access to the new Blue Envelope Program, designed to make traffic stops and emergencies safer and less stressful. By keeping key documents and communication needs in a blue envelope, participants can quickly share information with officers, and envelopes are available starting Sept. 10 at City Hall, City Hall West, and Ada County driver's license offices.
   

4. Five Boise areas may receive federal tax benefits to encourage development (kivitv.com) — Five specific areas of Boise, including Downtown, Shoreline, and West Boise, may soon be designated federal Opportunity Zones, bringing powerful tax incentives for new housing, businesses, and jobs. City leaders say the ten-year designation, if approved for 2027, could shape how and where Boise grows, emphasizing more homes and employment near parks, schools, and transit for residents.
   

5. RUNNER's Boise world premiere brings Angel co-founders back to their Idaho roots (kivitv.com) — Downtown Boise just hosted the world premiere of the action film RUNNER at the historic Egyptian Theatre, bringing Angel Studios co-founders back to their Idaho roots. The filmmakers highlighted why they chose Boise, how local Angel Guild members influenced the movie's final cut, and encouraged aspiring Idaho creators to start telling their own stories with whatever tools they have.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 10
  • Ross Food Pantry Open
    Kuna Joint District #3 Kuna, ID 83634
    9:00 am
  • Softball @ Capital
    Hillside Junior High School Capital High School, 8055 W Goddard Rd, Boise, ID 83704, USA
    4:00 pm
  • BSD Jr High Softball vs Borah @ T Line
    Les Bois Junior High School Timberline High School, 701 E Boise Ave, Boise, ID 83706, USA
    4:00 pm
  • Soph-Frosh Volleyball vs Borah High School Borah Lions Varsity Volleyball
    Kuna Joint District #3 Kuna, ID 83634
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Marsh McLennan Agency Earns Make More Happen™ Award for Cultivating Joy for Children Facing Med —Ciara Hearn Read on Patch
  • I just wanted to thank my friend, Christy & 2 strangers for coming to my aid in the Fred Meyers parking lot today.
    After driving for over 60 years, I locked my keys in my car for the first time! A gentleman figured out how to get it unlocked & a lady reminded me… (Nextdoor Linda Vista - Dalton)
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    "When you're 20 you care what everyone thinks, when you're 40 you stop caring what everyone thinks, when you're 60 you realize no one was ever… (Nextdoor West Bench Fairmont Park)
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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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