A hot air balloon floats past the Boise Depot during the first day of the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic Wednesday in Boise. The annual event continues every morning through Sunday. Eye On Boise story here. (AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune, Greg Kreller)

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