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Coffee in hand, Boise? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Boise Police say you should do before your next app date
  • How a new Boise River bridge could change your Greenbelt commute
  • Where to find some of the cheapest gas in Boise today

Also on today's calendar: Sam Miller @ The Comedy Lounge (August 27th) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: High thin cloudiness and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
  • Tuesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boise Police remind students that online dating comes with real-world risks after recent investigations (kivitv.com) — Boise Police are urging students and other residents to be extra cautious when using dating apps after recent local sexual assault and stalking investigations tied to online interactions. Boise State students share how they vet profiles, meet only in public, and use location sharing with trusted friends, while officers stress that simple steps like screenshots and telling someone where you're going can speed help in a crisis.
   

2. 'Not every day': New bridge could span Boise River in Garden City (idahostatesman.com) — Boise officials just advanced plans for a new pedestrian Sandbar Bridge over the Boise River, linking Bernardine Quinn Park to the Riverside Hotel area in Garden City. If fully approved next month, the privately funded span could ease Greenbelt congestion, improve access to the College of Western Idaho's Boise campus, and add new ramps and viewing platforms as early as 2027.
   

3. Idaho gas prices hold near $4.49 a gallon, still above national average, AAA says (idahonews.com) — Boise drivers are still paying well above the national average, with Idaho's regular gas around $4.49 a gallon and several Boise stations clustered in the mid-$4.30s. AAA and GasBuddy data highlight where in Boise and Ada County you can currently find some of the cheapest regular fuel options.
   

4. New Amazon Drone Delivery Service Revealed In NY: 5 Things To Know (patch.com) — Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities, including Boise offering 30-minute deliveries for lightweight items like groceries and electronics. Boise-area Prime members could soon get many everyday products dropped in their yards for little or no extra fee, once the rollout reaches the metro.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today I stopped at Whole Foods, Boise, and silly me forgot my wallet in the car.
    By the time I went back to my car, got my wallet and went back to the cashier, who ever was in line behind me had paid my bill (under $16.00) and… (Nextdoor Brookhollow)
  • If you're missing a beautiful pitbull lab mix with a collar and no identification she's at the Idaho Humane Society.
    No chip detected. Rescued her after she ran across Overland from Randolph Robinson. Followed her thru the shopping center and only got her at the end… (Nextdoor Borah)
  • St. Luke's Health System posted a job opening for Room Services Specialist in Boise. Apply here.
  • Alaska Airlines, Inc. posted a job opening for Ground/Ramp Service Agent in Boise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boise here.

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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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