🌱 Bird Versus Lime + Increased Flows + Parent Concerns With Fairmont

Morning, everybody. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Due to the trial progressing quickly, both sides agreed to take Friday off in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial. Catch up on what transpired Thursday, including more visions.
• Expect some low-level flooding and cold water as the Boise River will be running higher in the next few weeks.
• Parents are discussing removing students from Fairmont Junior High School in Boise after the arrest of a teacher on sexually related crimes.

But first, today's weather: Rain and drizzle in the p.m. High: 53 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Day 13 of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial in Boise centered around the death of Vallow Daybell's first husband, Charles Vallow. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Eaton reports Vallow Daybell attempted to collect on a $1 million life insurance policy only to discover she had been removed as beneficiary. A nanny hired by Vallow Daybell took the stand in the morning, testifying she was informed Charles Vallow died of a heart attack. Another witness testifies of visions of China and Russia invading the United States and a one-world government. This same witness states Chad Daybell told him Tammy Daybell, then his wife, would soon die. (eastidahonews)
2. Children in Meridian have a reason to celebrate. CBS2 news staff write Bear Creek Park in Meridian is receiving a new playground, complete with a soft-fall surface. The old equipment is currently being removed. (Idaho News)
3. Two companies are duking it out to be Boise's e-bike and e-scooter provider. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson writes Lime and Bird each want the City of Boise's sole contract. Lime originally won the bid; Bird filed an appeal with the city. (boisedev)
4. Boise Patch reported the arrest of a Boise school teacher to followers in your email. KIVI-TV's Christinna Bautista reports parents are now coming forward choosing to pull their children out of Fairmont Junior High due to safety concerns. Bautista also reports the arrest centered around an investigation of an incident in 2020 involving one minor child. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
5. The centerpiece of our city is high and soon to be higher. KTVB-TV staff report the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation increased flows in the Boise River Friday and in the next few weeks, residents could see as much as 6,500 cubic feet per second (cfs). The river reservoirs are now at 62 percent capacity with much snow still left to melt. (KTVB)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Baby Stories & Play Friday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce invites all to the Maven Loft Salon Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Friday afternoon. (3:00 PM)
• Adults only are invited to ZOOLaLa, an Adult Zoo Evening at Zoo Boise Friday. (4:00 PM)
• Prepare your singing voice as the Mad Swede Downtown Brew Hall hosts Karaoke Friday. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "We had a great turnout for the Women in Law Enforcement Career Workshop last night at Boise State. It was awesome to meet and connect with so many young women and fellow officers from across the Treasure Valley." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise State University: "Members of the Boise State campus and local community participated in an evening remembrance walk on April 18, commemorating Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Warmer and drier weather is looking more likely across the western U.S. late next week! The latest 6-10 day outlook from the NWS Climate Prediction Center for the end of April favors warmer and drier than normal conditions." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Ever wonder how a giraffe stands up? Zookeeper Taylor S took on the tall task to find out with Jabari in the giraffe barn!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The uncrewed spacecraft, which SpaceX says could one day facilitate multi-planetary life, thundered off the launch pad for what had been expected to be a 90-minute trip around the Earth before a splashdown near Hawaii." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "It’s time for The New Rehashed Oldyweds Game on Radio Boise! Co-hosts of Communication Matters, Brian and Shauna Smith, are joined by the infamous Gabe Dunn for an hour of game-show marriage bliss." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "The Fairy & Gnome House Exhibit is opening next weekend! On April 29, the Idaho Botanical Garden will hold an opening day celebration from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., complete with live music, food vendors, and magical fairy princesses." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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