Stories from Friday, October 18, 2019

The Backpack Bridge is hosting its First Annual Coat Swap. If you have a coat that your child has outgrown, in good condition, you may bring it in and swap it our for one that fits. If you have a coat your child has out grown and would like to donate it, please contact the group through their Facebook page before the event and they will make sure it goes to a child that needs one...

The 6th Annual Mountain Home Highland Games and World Fair takes place this weekend. The weekend long event kicks off on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. (registration at 9 a.m.) with festivities going throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday. The fun culminates on Sunday Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Join them for a, fun family friendly event!!!! There will be Scottish Highland Games, Bagpipe competition, Kids games, Dancers from different cultures, multicultural food vendors, clan and craft vendors!!!!...

BOISE — The death of a 43-year-old man found in Ann Morrison Park Thursday is currently being investigated as a homicide, according to the Ada County Coroner’s Office. The office identified Roque Leon Arellano, of Boise and formerly of Mountain Home, as the man found in the park’s southwest corner Thursday morning. ...

BOISE — The man accused of killing another man whose body was found in Ann Morrison Park Thursday morning had been questioned by police Wednesday in connection with another incident in the park. Police and prosecutors believe Andrew Ray Garcia, 27, of Boise, is responsible for the death of 43-year-old Roque Leon Arellano, according to a news release from the Boise Police Department. ...