🌱 Abortion Rally Arrests + Eagle Island Dogs + Restaurants We Miss

Hey, Boise! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on in Boise today.
Welcome to the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a possible change at Eagle Island State Park for your dog. Saturday's abortion rallies resulted in the arrest of two persons and a downtown bar has decided to expand to western Ada County. New homes are out there and available for sale in Boise and take a look back at some restaurants we miss.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 78 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. If your summer plans include walking your dog at Eagle Island State Park, take note. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent writes the lone state park currently allowing dogs to run off leash may change that rule. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
2. Saturday's abortion rallies on Saturday in downtown Boise resulted in two arrests. KTVB-TV staff report 44-year-old Kristi Jordan of Meridian was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting or obstructing officers. Later in the day, 36-year-old Kimra Luna was arrested and charged with resisting or obstructing officers. (KTVB.com)
3. A downtown Boise sports bar is expanding. BoiseDev managing editor Gretchen Parson reports the Taphouse will open a second location in Star off of Highway 16 and State St. in front of the Ridley’s market. The opening is scheduled for September, just in time for the NFL season. (boisedev)
4. There are new homes on the market here in Boise and Boise Patch has all the information you need to possibly start the move in process. (Boise Patch)
5. Eating out in Boise can be unnerving. Once you finally find that special place you love, the restaurant closes. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart looks back on 20 restaurants we all loved, but sadly, are no longer in Boise. Remember the old movies at Shakey's Pizza or ordering a "Hamoneer" at Red Steer? (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• For the entire week starting Monday, Garden City is sponsoring Spring Cleanup Week. The week will include free junk removal. (8 a.m.)
• Area high school golf teams will compete at the state tournament starting Monday. All the action will take place at the Redhawk Course. (10 a.m.)
• Rolling Hills Public Charter School will hold an afterschool volleyball camp with Coach Harmon on Monday. (1:30 p.m.)
• All graduating seniors at Timberline High School are required to attend a graduation meeting on Monday. (2:15 p.m.)
• The Design Review Committee for Garden City will hold a meeting Monday. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "VOLUNTEER NEEDED!! It is that time again - wahoo! Our group of wonderful students need transportation to and from the prison program from Meridian." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Celebrate International Family Day with theater at BCT! "Theater teaches us empathy and understanding of ourselves and our world, and how we can make it a better place. Thank you for supporting the future. It’s looking bright." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "When Candy Canning returned to the Gem Center after a stint teaching art at Boise State University, she announced it in a FaceBook post. The response, to say the least, surprised her." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "A landmark church in Boise’s North End is getting a second chance at life. After years of neglect the Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Arts bought the property and began renovating it." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Much of Perry’s year-round staff has worked there for more than two decades, but there are fewer young people around to work the register, Keith said. To bridge the gap, the Perrys, both 68, have been working about 80 hours a week." (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.

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