🌱 Bike Quota Met + Coach Hawkins Again + Home Prices Down

Good morning, friends! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll find updates on:

• A former Boise representative has passed after a heart attack.
• A second arrest has been made related to a Kuna shooting.
• A former Bishop Kelly quarterback with a familiar name is the new head man for the Bengals.

But first, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 40 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Ada County Sheriff's Office has announced a second arrest in connection with a shooting in Kuna last Sunday. Kaleb G. Hill is charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault. (Boise Patch)
2. Christmas morning will see a ton of happy faces as bicycles will be under the tree. CBS2 news staff report the Boise Bicycle Project reached the group's goal and will have bicycles for all the children on the list. (idahonews)
3. A familiar name to Boise sports enthusiasts is heading for Pocatello. EastIdahoNews reporter Kalama Hines writes Cody Hawkins, a standout at Bishop Kelly High School before playing at the University of Colorado, was named the head football coach for the Idaho State University Bengals. Hawkins is the son of former Boise State University football coach Dan Hawkins and has been spent the past six seasons as an assistant coach at UC Davis. (eastidahonews)
4. If you are in the market for a new home, prices in Ada and Canyon Counties are down. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the median price in Ada County is lower than the same time a year ago and is down 6.5% from a month ago. (boisedev)
5. A former Idaho state representative who represented Boise has died from a heart attack. The IdahoCapitalSun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris reports Rep. Hy Kloc passed Tuesday night. Kloc represented Boise from 2013 to 2018 in the Idaho Legislature. (idahocapitalsun)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Depot is holding a Holiday Open House complete with a reading of the Polar Express and a visit from Santa. (11:00 AM)
• A Sunday performance of The Nutcracker by Ballet Idaho will take place at the Morrison Center. (5:00 PM)
• The Meridian Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert Sunday evening. (7:30 PM)
• The Boise State University Recreation Center is holding a late night breakfast Sunday. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "What is the historic probability of a White Christmas in Boise? Thanks US National Weather Service Alaska for the graphic." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "If you haven’t heard, we are building a brand-new red panda habitat that can house multiple pairs! This is your chance to have your name or someone special’s name on a commemorative tile on the new panda home for only $250." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Give the Gift of Live Theater! Guarantee a smile on your loved ones' faces when you give them the gift of live theater that'll lead to a memorable summer full of extraordinary entertainment under our Idaho starry skies, picnic at hand." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Idaho’s top grizzly bear biologist has resigned over the killing of a bear and her cubs in eastern Idaho this fall." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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— 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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