Camping Bear + Handgun Confiscation + Parade Video

Up and at 'em, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday off on an informed note.

The Friday edition of the Boise Daily has a little of everything to start off the weekend. A bear is caused some campers problems, and a passenger at the airport had some problems, attempting to board a plane with a handgun. A north end Boise neighborhood is having some problems with a new neighbor. Finally, we found a video of a former Boise 4th of July parade for your enjoyment.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 104, low: 73.

As we head into the holiday weekend, 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 today in Boise:

1. A young bear started the July 4 picnic early, forcing a temporary closure at Lucky Peak Reservoir campground. News staff of idahonews has the story and a few photographs of the camping bear. (Idaho News)
2. Brandon Meredith, writing for the idahobusinessreview, helps out if your business is looking to hire after the pandemic slowdown. (Idaho Business Review)
3. A passenger at the Boise Airport bound for Portland was discovered with a 9 mm Sig Sauer P365 semi-automatic pistol and 19 rounds of ammunition. Staff of KTVB report on the incident. (KTVB.com)
4. A 1940s-era home in Boise's north end has received permission for demolition, and a canal will be rerouted after the owner removed trees without permits. BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel reports on some new neighbors winning the legal battle, but not the support of those in the neighborhood. (boisedev.com)
5. BoisePatch received a tremendous amount of feedback over the announcement of no parade in Boise this Fourth. We may not have a parade this year, but we can relive a parade of the past as and1ballerkid1 takes us back to the 2011 4th of July Boise parade in this Youtube video. (Youtube)

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Today in Boise

- The Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Friday will occur at the Waste Collection Facility located at 10300 N. Seamans Gulch Road starting at 8 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m.

- Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition continues at the Discovery Center of Idaho. The exhibition will place you in the shoes of one of Titanic’s 2,240 passengers and crew that fateful night 106 years ago. With over 120 authentic artifacts, recreated accommodations, and the innovative thought and mastery of STEM throughout, Titanic will inspire visitors to dream big and learn from our trials and errors. All visitors receive a replica 1912 boarding pass with a real passenger's story. Connect with your passenger as you journey through that fateful night. Admission: https://www.dcidaho.org/plan-a-visit/info/

- Join us to celebrate and give back to Make-A-Wish Idaho on Friday. Telaya will be donating 10 percent of all online and tasting room sales from the day. We will be open until 7:30 and Boise Bite will be joining us around 4 p.m.! More about Make-A-Wish – https://wish.org/idaho

- Join History Programs Manager, Brandi Burns, on a walking tour of downtown Boise. Participants will discover civic and commercial buildings related to the history of women’s suffrage in Boise and learn how women influenced the city’s development.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Participants will meet on the Boise City Hall Plaza at 9:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. All participants must register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/w...

Boise Patch Notebook

• Downtown Boise Association: "SUPERSIZED First Thursday is TONIGHT! Over 50 local merchants have planned exciting, engaging in-store events." (Instagram)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "THANK YOU to everyone that came out and enjoyed our first play reading of the Summer Reading Series! Thankfully there." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "From north to south and east to west, Radio Boise has the Treasure Valley covered. Point your dial to 93.5fm in the." (Instagram)
• Boise Art Museum: "Stop by BAM today during our extended First Thursday hours from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and for ‘pay what you can’ admission." (Instagram)
• Boise Art Museum: "Stop by BAM today during our extended First Thursday hours from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and for ‘pay what you can’ admission." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "The aptly-titled Dreamwalker helps us greet the dawn every Thursday morning 6-8am. Host Thomas Paul spins." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Lightning across eastern OR started a bunch of small wildfires this evening. Larger named wildfires are shown on the." (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "had a couple more join us." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y Want to add that special touch to your party and/or gathering?! Making it a true #bucketlist exp." (Instagram)
• Boise Rock School: "Godspeed to our friend Pinto. You left a heck of a lot of joy in your wake #idaholegend #famousmotelcowboys #boise." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Last week, we adopted 133 animals into their forever homes: 83 cats (56 kittens,) 43 dogs, 6 rabbits and 1 rat. Rocky." (Facebook)
• The Local - Boise: "When you have been craving nachos all day and then decide to add a Chardonnay. Life is good. Beat the heat at The Lo." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Current Temperatures across the Pacific NW. Boise has tied a record high of 104 today. Kamloops, BC and Hells Canyon." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Thank you Boise State Public Radio and George Prentice. We love a visit with you. Listen to enjoy David Anthony Smith." (Facebook)
• Visit Boise: "Idaho Wine & Cider month has finally come to an end, but that doesn't mean supporting local wineries needs to!" (Instagram)
• Boise Philharmonic: "PUPPET SHOW WEEKEND! Experience Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Camille Saint-Saëns' The Carnival of the Animals l." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Smoke from wildfires north of Redding, CA may spread into eastern Oregon and portions of Idaho over the next 24 hours." (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox in the morning with a new update.

— 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.