Boise City Sued + Bundy Continues + Shakeys Demise

Rise and shine, Boise! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Boise today.

Today's information includes a lawsuit filed against the city by a former employee and a local family wants to transform farmland into thousands of homes. We also look at day two of the Ammon Bundy trial and look back at some of Boise's favorite restaurants now long gone.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 104 Low: 72.

A new week is upon us and the heat continues to rise. The Boise Daily urges everyone to take precautions and check on each other. Also, don't forget your pets and animals outside. Make sure water is plentiful and they have shade to somewhat get out of this sun. As always, remember the Boise Daily is free to all our readers and if read in an air conditioned place, extremely refreshing.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A former Boise Library employee has field a lawsuit against the city, alleging the city discriminated against him due to a transgender identity. Jax Perez seeks monetary damages and seeks seeks a more inclusive workplace for future LGBTQ employees according to the filed lawsuit as reported by Margaret Carmel of BoiseDev. (boisedev.com)
2. 2. Also from BoiseDev, Don Day reports a family name associated with a tract of land now in turmoil, has applied to build thousands of new homes on 380 acres. The Murgoitio family proposes large Murio Farms project in Boise. (boisedev.com)
3. Day two of the Ammon Bundy trespass trial continues and Scott Logan of idahonews provides the updates on testimony from prosecution witnesses. (Idaho News)
4. We all are well aware it is hot. Brian Holmes of KTVB takes a look back and answers the question is the current stretch of 100-degree temperatures normal in the Treasure Valley? (KTVB.com)
5. Michelle Heart of liteonline takes a look back and asks what happened to some of the favorite restaurants in Boise? (liteonline.com)

Today in Boise

- The Boise Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Wednesday will take place at 711 Mountain Cove Road beginning at 12 p.m. and closing at 7 p.m.

- Tag You're It, Benefit Sales is open! Wednesday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm. Come join us and find furniture, antiques, household and lots more! We put new inventory out daily and Saturday is sale day! 20% off furniture and 50% off everything else (over $1) !! Check us out for great deals! For more information visit us on Facebook. All proceeds benefit the Boise Rescue Mission.

- Children will learn the skills they need to get ready for Kindergarten at the Garden City Library on Wednesday starting at 11 a.m. A free Kindergarten-prep class offered through the library. Call (208) 472-2942 to register.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Idaho Humane Society: "The Idaho Humane Society just returned from assisting on a hoarding case in Weiser Idaho, in cooperation with the Was..." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Our dogs got a special background for their glamor shots this week. These patriotic pups are ready to find their fore..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Boise Association: "SUPERSIZED First Thursday is this week! July’s SUPERSIZED First Thursday is Basque Night! With help from our friend..." (Instagram)
• Pug Pals, Greater Boise Pug Rescue and Placement, Inc: "As temperatures continue to rise, please take extra precautions to keep your pugs safe from the heat." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: ""PRENTICE: Let's talk about the heat. This rather extraordinary early, intense heat. ROSENTHAL: Yeah, this is terribl..." (Facebook)
• Boise Art Museum: "Say cheese – today is National Camera Day! You can celebrate by visiting BAM to see many photographic artworks in ou..." (Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: " RED CHAIR LAVENDER 2021 FESTIVAL Looking for something to do this holiday weekend?! How about heading to the ..." (Instagram)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "The temperature is rising and the pups at BBBR are trying to beat the heat. Rambo went on an ice cream date with Supe..." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y @sophiadoumanitv is back with another amazing #BoiseSummerBucketList giveaway! Where are our w..." (Instagram)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Tonight kicks off our Summer Reading Series with Life Sucks by Aaron Poser. Shade, breeze, beautiful setting, and the..." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Wonder how the record breaking Pacific Northwest heatwave compares to other temps around the country today? Here's a ..." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "If you’re going potty every day, might as well do it with style! Learn more about Mister who is available for adoptio..." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Today is the day! Come join us tonight at the Botanical Garden @ 6 PM for a reading of LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner. Yo..." (Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.