🌱 Boise Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 38 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise settles lawsuit with BPD officer... | Eye on Boise (Idaho Press)
2. Holland & Hart promotes 2 to partner (Idaho Business Review)
3. Tech industry job cuts come rapidly and in big numbers (Idaho Business Review)
4. School choice advocates gather at the Idaho State Capitol (Idaho Press)
5. The trip of a lifetime: Treasure Valley boy gets his wish (Idaho News)
6. Lawmakers on JFAC grill Boise State University president in budget hearing (Idaho News)
7. Ada County food service inspections Jan. 3-9, 2023 (Idaho Statesman)
8. City of Boise claims former OPA director's lawsuit stemmed from his own 'negligence' (KTVB.com)
9. The 208 | ktvb.com (KTVB.com)
10. Meridian leaders push back on Idaho lawmaker's no-youth testimony decision (Idaho Press)
11. Man sentenced for 2021 road rage, shooting outside Boise concert venue (KTVB.com)
12. Boise State's Dani Bayes picks up second MW Freshman of the Week (KTVB.com)
13. Coroner identifies man killed by Boise police (Idaho Press)
14. Show Your Pride With Boise Schools Gear! (Boise School District)
15. Idaho Public Policy Survey shows increased concern about direction of state, economy (Boise State University)
16. ‘Completely out of stock’: Children’s medicine shortage persists in Boise-area pharmacies (Idaho Statesman)
17. Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Boise (News Radio 1310 KLIX)
18. New Porsche dealership set for Boise Auto Mall (boisedev.com)
19. City of Boise claims former Office of Police Accountability director's lawsuit stemmed from his own 'negligence' (KTVB.com)
20. Division of University Advancement welcomes Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships (Boise State University)
21. Broncos Expand Partnership with Teamworks to Augment Departmental Efficiency (broncosports.com)
22. Bridge in Boise, ID Julia Davis Park could be demolished (boisedev.com)

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Today in Boise:

From my notebook:

• Boise Fire Department: "Nice work Chief Hummel and BC Walker!" (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Much colder weather is on the way next week, with temperatures dropping 10 to 20 degrees below normal for this time of year! Graphics below show: 1) Current Max and Min Temperature forecast 2) Probability of reaching 10°F 3) Probability ..." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "FEN IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Fen's videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eX-xP_psUCoaVOFbuLHGXuTn1vKxYzwF?usp=share_link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qlEyOoR625hqZKTBW8nGTkHwd7qWeKK3?usp=share_link CONTACT: People f..." (Boise Bully Breed Rescue via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Life is going swimmingly for spotted-necked otters Harry and Ginny as they take some laps in their indoor pool. 📹: Zoo Educator Savannah" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "CALVIN IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION EUTHANASIA DATE: FEBRUARY 1 Calvin's video: https://youtu.be/c-Egox9LgPk CONTACT: California City Animal Shelter 5000 Lindbergh Blvd California City, CA 93505 Diane Perry cal.cityanimalshelter@gmail.com D..." (Boise Bully Breed Rescue via Facebook)
• Pug Pals, Greater Boise Pug Rescue and Placement, Inc: "Just flying by to remind everyone to purchase their Valentine’s Day tickets. ❤️🐾🎟️ This raffle is in celebration of Earl’s one year anniversary of his Gotcha Day! There will be only one winner of the JACKPOT but really everyone is a wi..." (Pug Pals, Greater Boise Pug Rescue and Placement, Inc via Facebook)
• Boise Farmers Market: "𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 3 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚! Want to engage with our agricultural community in Idaho? Join us at this day-long conference! 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 will be full of farmer community bu..." (Boise Farmers Market via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "To say thank you for supporting the zoo’s wildlife conservation mission, Zoo Boise is offering discounted admission every Thursday through the month of February. Each senior, general and child admission will be discounted to $3 every Thu..." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "Zions Bank invests in and commits to the communities that it serves, and the arts are no exception! Thank you Zions Bank, for your generous support of Ballet Idaho! Photographer: Quinn Wharton #zionsbank #communitybanking #communityinves..." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Spotted at Bruneau Sand Dunes — who left it? 🧐" (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "IBG Horticulturist Kristin found some violets peeking through the snow near the labyrinth! Can't wait for blooms to start waking up all over the garden 🌸🌱✨ #idahobotanicalgarden" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Want to see a comet? ☄️ The past president of the Boise Astronomical Society spoke with George Prentice about your best chances to see the C/2022 E3 green comet in Idaho." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "Bikes of the week! Come check these guys out! 1. Specialized Hardrock Sport 16” - $225 2. Terry Custom 52cm - $425 3. Specialized Vita Expert 17” - $800 4. Co-Motion Custom 56cm - $800 5. Specialized Rockhopper 16” - $280" (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)
• Boise Art Museum: "BAM invites artists to apply to participate in Art in the Park 2023. Visit the link below for more information about this event, the Art in the Park artist prospectus, and the online application. http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/art-in-the-..." (Boise Art Museum via Instagram)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "they go like this every day, all day... Jerry (fawn boy) is available for adoption." (Boxer Lovers Rescue via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Lawmakers grilled Boise State University President Marlene Tromp over a laundry list of budget items. And in most cases, legislative budget-writers didn’t get the answers they were looking for. via Idaho Education News" (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Tune in to The Rapture today from noon to 3pm MT! Nichole Marie is giving away a pair of tickets to see @themossband at @shredderboise on Wednesday, January 25th! Many will call, one will win! Could it be you? 🤘🥇" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Art Museum: "BAM invites artists to apply to participate in Art in the Park 2023. Visit the link below for more information about this event, the Art in the Park artist prospectus, and the online application. http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/art-in-the-..." (Boise Art Museum via Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Enrolling now! Spring School of Theater. March 6th – May 4th, 2023 (There will be NO classes the week of Boise schools spring break March 20-24.) NEW LOCATION: Classes will be held at the theater, SE Boise this is your spring! All classe..." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Researchers found if Yellowstone and Glacier national parks were reconnected via migratory routes, the wildlife in both parks would live about 682 generations longer." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The Bureau of Land Management released its draft Environmental Impact Statement report last week on Lava Ridge, which would be Idaho’s largest wind farm if it's approved as soon as this year." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The Sun Valley Film Festival and Boise State Public Radio are presenting a celebration of film on Feb. 19 with our George Prentice. He'll talk about the most talked about (and sometimes debated) films of the season, plus feature some exc..." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilderness Ranch: "Hi Everyone! - Table Rock Mobile Medicine Urgent Care is back at Hilltop Station for walk-up urgent care today from 1-6 pm! Brad Bigford, NP will be the one operating the mobile clinic van... See you at the Top!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Capital Manor: "Does anyone have recommendations for someone you used to remodel a bathroom? - I have a small ensuite bathroom that I want to update. I've reached out to two local places advertised to me on Facebook, and they both failed to show up aft..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenwood Rim: "Does anyone know of a good State Farm agent in the Boise area? - We've been State Farm customers for 50+ years. When our last agent retired his son took over, and both of them really cared about us as customers and as people. We've had 2..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West End: "Was everyone aware that internet service provider Sparklight just raised their rates? - I thought that my bill looked higher this month and sure enough it was $5 higher than last month. I would have had no idea had I not checked my prev..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fairview to Ustick: "Robbery - Break in’s - Everyone be aware and Please let your all of your neighbors know in SpurWing and Eagle. “Attempted robbery” in gated neighborhood Targeting houses with no security systems in backyards. Same type of break in m..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End East: "Does anyone have any moving boxes I can take off their hands? - Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilderness Ranch: "Beautiful bobcat in the meadows.... - watch your small pets!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunset: "I found a wallet, phone and shoes in the alley between Idaho and Main, 1st and second streets. - I'm concerned because of the shoes and will call the police. Please PM me if you know anything about this odd situation." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Collister: "Just curious.... - Anyone elso with sparklight having an outage at moment? (7:21pm Tues)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Barber Valley: "Dog sitter needed to watch dog in sitter’s home. - Any nonRover recommendations?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Airport: "What’s with all the police activity going on right now in Boise? - So many police cars flying by on the freeway. I’m near the airport." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Depot Bench: "Got my schedule figured out. - Working my Idaho pizza from 8-2 then my 2nd job from 3-close. Both jobs are super understanding about it!! Thank god!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West End: "Any recommendations for a house cleaner? - Would love to know what they do/how much they charge too- I’m new to this so have zero context of the normal rates ☺️" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Indian Lakes: "Older darker dog walking down amity away from Indian lakes clubhouse. - Probably 70 pounds. Had a red collar on and tried to get him to come over to me a few different times but wasn’t interested. Last spotted around amity and S chochees..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunflower-Halstead: "Inwould have to say ur still a B! - ##h P=$$%" (Nextdoor)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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