🌱 Homeless Crisis + Education Budget Request + Add The Words

Good morning, people of Boise! John Braese here with the Tuesday copy of the Boise Daily.

We open today with a local organization calling for immediate help as worries of turning people away out into the cold is a real possibility. Another local anchor is heading off to retirement and Idaho's state education is requesting over $2.2 billion for next year. "Add the words" is back in the legislature and shooting out car windows is back in Boise's north end.

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First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 39 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise's Interfaith Sanctuary has put out a call for sleeping bags, citing the homeless shelter is at a "crisis level". KTVB's Katija Stjepovic reports 173 people spent the night recently at the shelter with an additional 100 staying in an overflow motel here in Boise. (KTVB.com)
2. The list of media personnel retiring in the valley continues to grow. KBOI-AM reports CBS2 anchor Natalie Hurst will step away from reporting Feb. 28. (KBOI)
3. Where your tax dollars go starts with state agencies requesting money and the largest user of tax money, Idaho's schools, made their pitch on Monday, Jan. 17. IdahoEdNews reporters Kevin Richert and Blake Jones were present as state superintendent Sherri Ybarra requested more than $2.2 billion for education, an 8.1% increase over last year. (idahoednews)
4. Celebrating Martin Luther King Day, a Boise legislator introduced a bill on Monday that is designed to amend Idaho's Civil Rights Act to "add the words" that would prohibit discrimination against a person based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Clark Corbin and the Idaho Capital Sun report the bill has little chance of passage. (idahocapitalsun)
5. Some residents in the North End woke up to a nasty morning as multiple cars were found with windows shot out. LITE-FM's Hannah takes a look at our recent crime wave in the area. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise:

• If the thought of decluttering overwhelms you, decluttering expert and bestselling author Dana White's humor and practical, reality-based tips will give you exactly what you need to start making an impact on your space. In this deep-dive webinar sponsored by the Boise State Recreation Center, Dana will share actionable mindset shifts that will free you to make fast decluttering progress using minimal emotional energy. (10 am)
• The Garden City Design Review Committee Hearing will meet Tuesday. (3 pm)
• The Capital High School girls varsity basketball team will travel to Mountain View High School for a Tuesday evening game. (7:30 pm)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is Wright United Church of Christ. (Noon)

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From my notebook:

• Boise State University: ""Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education," was written by Martin Luther King, Jr. for a 1947 Morehouse College student newspaper article titled "The Purpose of Education." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "A group of Boise's unhoused community set up tents on the lawn at the old Ada County Courthouse across from the Capitol today. They said they want the city to listen to them about their needs and will stay until they are forced to leave." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "#smallfarmer reading list. . . Not just for farmers. Good reads there! What are you reading this winter? . #Repost @henandhare with @make_repost ・・・ The best part about Instagram in the winter is getting tons of new book suggestions." (Instagram)
• The Local - Boise: "Celebrating The Local staff! We love our team! These folks 'hit the mark' every day! Thank you!" (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Here are the top 10 most-played from the week past. Check 'em out!" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "In 2014, Cliven Bundy and hundreds of militia members and protesters held a tense, hour-long armed standoff with federal agents and local law enforcement." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.