🌱 Bagel Wars + Early Voting + Boise In-N-Out Update

Hey, hello! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• A date has been set to discuss doing away with the Meridian library
• Your favorite spring trail could be closed as prescribed burns start up
• Early voting is open, but Boise residents need not bother

But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 40 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Early voting is open in Ada County, but Boise voters will find nothing on the ballot. KTVB-TV staff report a bond in Kuna, open only to persons living within the district involved, is the lone item on the ballot this time around. Election Day is March 14 and for those not registered, voters can do so with proper identification. (KTVB.com)
2. A date has been set gather testimony regarding dissolving the Meridian Library District. CBS2 news staff report March 20 has been set as the public hearing in the 1st floor Public Hearing Room of the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, 200 W. Front St. with the meeting slated to start at 6 p.m. If the petition to dissolve the district is approved, the loss will result in almost 217,000 items not checked out, 5,880 people not attending events and 201 programs not held in just in the past two months not occurring. The article also involves methods to submit testimony by email or mail. (Idaho News)
3. Boise residents may see haze in the sky or find a favorite hiking trail closed in March. The IdahoCapitalSun's Christian Lords reports the Payette National Forest has areas slated to prescribed burns this month. The burns are taking place to reduce fuels in forests. (idahocapitalsun)
4. Boise may not be New York, but we have more than our fair share of bagel shops springing up. The BoiseWeekly's Amos Rothstein visits both Good Times and Goldsteins to provide a critique on each. Both of these bagel shops take the New York staple well beyond cream cheese or plain with butter. (boiseweekly)
5. Boise Patch has kept you updated on In-N-Out Burger's entry into Idaho. In the latest update, BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson reports the burger chain has applied to demolish the vacant Pier 1 Imports at Boise Towne Square Mall and once construction starts, it will take approximately six months until completion. The second location at The Village in Meridian is on hold as the city has requested more information and the city has requested final values and contractor information to evaluate fees. Once all the paperwork is done, six months out is also the timeline on this location. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• Take a break from the stress of your day for Dog Therapy Thursday on the campus of Boise State University. (11:30 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts School Age Fun Thursday. (4:30 PM)
• A true Senior Prom will occur Thursday at the Dick Eardley Senior Center, organized by the Timberline High School’s Wolf Connection Leadership Program. (6:00 PM)
• The City of Boise hosts the Fettucine Forum with this month's discussion entitled "Traditional Chinese Medicine in Idaho and the American West: A History of Herbs and Roots." (6:00 PM)
• All are invited as the Boise High School Band presents a Pre-Festival Concert Thursday evening. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Well, it's technically meteorological spring, whether it feels like it or not. In other news, we need your snow reports! Report Location & Elevation and Snow Depth." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Visit Boise: "Twilight colors might be our favorite: @durhamproductions #visitboise #boiseidaho #bogusbasin #visitidaho #wintersunset #winterviews #sunset #sunsetcolors #exploreboise #thisisboise" (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "New Lion Update. Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of a new female African lion in early March. The lion was born at the Santa Barbara Zoo in November of 2020." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• From Boise: "Do you like to read? Interested in reading more? How about joining a local book club! Read todays newsletter to find a few to explore, link in bio. #boisebookclub #boisebooks #reading #books" (From Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Little Theater: "Have you ever wanted to be involved in theater but are too shy for the stage? We have a great team of volunteers for backstage, lights, and sound! Come learn a new skill and play with us!" (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Boise Farmers Market: "Mark your calendars! We've got another Pop-Up Market happening March 11! Your favorite BFM vendors will be bringing some of your favorite produce, protein and products to help get you through until the Boise Farmers Market officially begins." (Boise Farmers Market via Instagram)

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— John Braese

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