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Coming up on the Boise Patch calendar: Caitlin Peluffo @ The Comedy Lounge (September 10th)

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Hello again Boise! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Zoo Boise be caring for the world's oldest spider monkey?
  • What this year's Boise River float season numbers say about safety
  • What Bogus Basin's summer shutdown means for your upcoming ski season

Also on today's calendar: Caitlin Peluffo @ The Comedy Lounge (September 10th) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Zoo Boise may be home to one of the oldest spider monkeys in the world (kivitv.com) — Zoo Boise is celebrating Elvis, a black-handed spider monkey believed to be around 64 years old, making him possibly the oldest spider monkey under human care anywhere. The story highlights his long life, the species' endangered status, and Zoo Boise's growing international reputation, including its work helping El Salvador launch its first spider monkey sanctuary.
   

2. Thousands wrap up Boise River float season on Labor Day as rentals and shuttles close for the year (kivitv.com) — Boise River float season has officially ended, with all rentals and shuttle services now closed after a busy Labor Day finale between Barber Park and Ann Morrison Park. More than 150,000 people floated this summer, while Boise Fire calls dropped sharply thanks to safety efforts. Officials remind residents that floating remains at-your-own-risk and life jackets are still essential outside the official season.
   

3. Bogus Basin ends summer operations for 2026, teases what's new for winter season (ktvb.com) — Bogus Basin has wrapped up its busy summer season and is now gearing up for winter, with two new Black Diamond runs planned for the 2026–27 ski season. A Boise musician closed out the final day's patio concert as hundreds of valley residents escaped the heat with mountain biking, rides, and family-friendly activities before the mountain shifts fully to snowmaking prep.
   

4. Elmore County deputies investigate Mountain Home shooting incident (idahonews.com) — A weekend shooting in nearby Mountain Home left one person injured and transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise with non-life-threatening wounds. Elmore County deputies say the suspect has been identified, believe the incident was isolated, and are asking anyone who left the Friesians Lane scene before officers arrived to contact dispatch with information.
   

5. Idaho State Bengals survive five-set thriller to win Boise State Classic finale (idahopress.com) — A Boise native helped decide a big college volleyball match played right here in town, as Idaho State edged Boise State in a five-set thriller to close the Boise State Classic at ExtraMile Arena. Timberline High graduate Ava Brickner led the Bengals with 16 kills, capping a roller-coaster tournament that saw all three teams finish 2–1. Idaho State now heads to Colorado for its next set of matches.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • Music & Movement
    Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
    10:00 am
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Meridian District Library 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
    10:00 am
  • Fit & Fall Proof™
    Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
    12:00 pm
  • Weekly Happy Hour at Iconic by 3 Girls Catering
    Garden City Chamber of Commerce Iconic by 3 Girls Catering 5467 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, ID 83714
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Early mornings with the Great Horned owls (the unedited video is 45 sec) and evenings with the early signs of autumn colors along with a couple of molting and cranky male Lesser Goldfinches and a female Rufous Hummingbird in Hidden Springs, ID this
    Labor Day weekend. And thank you all for the past comments! (Nextdoor Hidden Springs)
  • Does anyone know whose lovely cat belongs to.
    He showed up yesterday. Friendly but thin. I did give it feed. Sorry if he belongs to someone I felt sorry for him. Please message me if he's yours. (Nextdoor Austin Creek)
  • Western Aircraft, Inc. posted a job opening for MRO Customer Service Manager in Boise. Apply here.
  • Point S Tire & Auto posted a job opening for Transaction & Reconciliation Specialist in Boise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boise here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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