🌱 Knights Signing + New Pet Laws + Foster Care Spending Dollars

Hello, friends! John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• The 19th hole at Warm Springs Golf Course will soon be nicer.
• See if you can answer the one question regarding Idaho that stumps many.
• Idaho spent a record amount last year to house foster children and not all was handed out to foster homes within the state.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 41 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The pens are running out of ink at a Boise high school. KTVB-TV staff were present as a record 27 Bishop Kelly athletes gathered Wednesday to sign their National Letter of Intent to play at the collegiate level. Eagle High School was close with 20 student athletes placing their signatures on paper. (KTVB.com)
2. Ada County has updated the local laws regarding pets. Boise Patch informs pet owners new guidelines including a list of prohibited animals in the county, a limitation on the number of dogs and cats in a home and keeping strays without notifying animal control. The issue of that dog barking in the neighborhood all night is also addressed. (Boise Patch)
3. I will admit, I was pretty proud of myself for this story. KLIX-AM's Greg Jannetta interviews Idahoans asking them one simple question about the state. Many, many living in the Gem State were unable to come up with the correct answer. This story proves I do remember fourth grade, the year we studied Idaho. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)
4. Idaho government spent a record $5.7 million to house foster children and much of that money went out of state. CBS2 reporter Ryan Hawes writes the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is unable to separate the dollar amount for housing youth out of state. In 2022, the state placed 2,756 children in foster care with only 1,209 licensed foster homes. (idahonews)
5. Someone loves golf at Warm Springs Golf Course. BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel writes an anonymous donor has provided the city a $3.5 million donation to build a new combination community center and clubhouse near the Greenbelt in Southeast Boise. The structure would replace two 50-year-old double-wide trailers. In addition to a golf clubhouse, the building would also serve hikers and Greenbelt users. (boisedev.com)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library presents Baby Stories & Play Friday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce holds Learning Lab Lunch for Literacy at the Boise Grove Friday morning. (11:30 AM)
• The Boise State Women's tennis team hosts Washington Friday afternoon. (5:00 PM)
• The Gem Center for the Arts hosts the John Priddy Quartet Friday evening. (7:00 PM)
• Grab the leather and spiked orange wig. The Lounge at the End of the Universe is holding Punk Night Friday evening. (10:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Boise's Best Bites!: "Pastelillos from @wepacafeboise! Pick from six choices of fillings. Similar to an empanada. I like all the small touches on this authentic Puerto Rican menu. Reservations highly recommended on weekend evenings. #boisesbestbites" (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "What new amenity do you want to see at Veterans Memorial Park? The City of Boise has started the process of updating the master plan design for the park, located at 930 N. Veterans Memorial Parkway, and we want to hear from you." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Can you spot the #inversion? It'll stick around for a few more days before a storm system moves in this weekend. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "Details of a few of the works you will see as part of the Biennial Faculty Exhibition! Visit Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 26 — it's free and open to the public." (Blue Galleries at Boise State via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Our 2023 Shakespearience production of 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' is deep in rehearsals before they hit the road to visit schools all over the state and neighboring states! Here are their fresh faces on the first day of rehearsal." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "New job opening! We're growing. Want to work at the Idaho Botanical Garden? The team is currently looking for an Education Program Coordinator to join the ranks." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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

— 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.

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