Wanted Driver + Zoo Babies + New Pools

Hello, people of Boise! John Braese here with your Wednesday Boise Daily. Here's what's going on today in town.

The Boise Daily is helping out the Boise Police by spreading the news of a driver wanted for intentionally running over a woman. Take a look at his picture and call if you have seen him. Aquatic centers are busy this time of year and Meridian has a new one while Boise is planning a new one. The Boise Zoo is celebrating some new babies and the city has named a task force to come up with recommendations for the Interfaith Sanctuary. Enjoy these stories and more in today's Boise Daily.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 103, low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise Police are asking the public for some help in finding a Nampa man who intentionally ran over a woman in June. (My story)
2. Dolly and Spud are new parents. The staff of KTVB report on the twin red panda cubs born at Zoo Boise. (KTVB.com)
3. BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel reports the City of Boise has named 19 people to serve on a task force on the next steps for a location for a new Interfaith Sanctuary. (boisedev.com)
4. A new aquatics facility is coming to Boise, funded by stakeholders to the tune of $7 million, according to Alx Stevens of the Idaho Business Review. (Idaho Business Review)
5. Keeping with aquatics centers in this hot weather, we get our first look at the new aquatics center in South Meridian courtesy of Moug with liteonline. (liteonline.com)

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Today in Boise

- The Boise Household Hazardous Waste collection for Wednesday will occur at the Fire Station 14 beginning at noon.

- On Wednesday, the Public Works Commission will meet beginning at 4 p.m. at the Boise City Hall. The agenda for the meeting can be found here.

- The Garden City Library is sponsoring Music and Movement on Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. The program is designed to encourage kids to move, play, and sing.

- Hearthside Food Solutions will be holding an open house on Wednesday starting at 3 p.m.

There will be plant tours, giving you a peak of the yummy protein bars that we make, and on site interviews to those who are interested in joining our Hearthside family! Come to 7031 S. Eisenman Road, Boise, ID 83716 and check us out!
*Please note this is for 18+*

Boise Patch Notebook

• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "New berries alert! @albekefarms now has boysenberries and marionberries in the online store!" (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "The Veggie Van is loaded up and headed to a neighborhood near you! Today they will be at: Ada Community Library." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Wow, check out this meteor that came into Idaho (near Eagle/Boise) on Saturday night! Did you see it?" (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Rio is available for adoption! A big thank you to Foster Mom Ann and family for fostering Rio through the holiday." (Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "Last week officers from the Boise Police Department proudly joined police agencies from across the country." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Mischief (in the crate), Gertie and Sixx are getting to know each other at Foster Mom Paige's house." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "Bruh has arrived to the Rescue Animal Care Facility in Meridian. Thank you to BBBR Transport Coordinator Elizabeth." (Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "REDDING WEEK SIX TRAINING UPDATE! Redding's trainers write, "Redding learned the 'up' command to load into a vehicle." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Independent radio, independent news. Every weekday from 8-9 a.m." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: " Near record temperatures expected today across the region. Could be the warmest day of the year (so far)." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "These were the 10 most-played albums and tracks on Radio Boise for the week that was." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "You can help the Idaho Humane Society receive up to $5,000 simply by texting IHS to 855-885-1502." (Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "June's #communityovercompetition winner is this photo by @b.adams_photo !" (Instagram)
• Boise Little Theater: "Want to support your favorite local community theater and earn a few dollars at the same time?" (Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.