🌱 Board Member Apology + Boise River Warnings + Albertsons' Earnings

Hey, everybody! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

• The update today on the Lori Vallow Daybell trial contains some very graphic descriptions of the finding of the young victims. Boise Patch warns followers before clicking on the link.
• 2023 is still early but Boise has already lost some well-known businesses.
• Albertsons is selling more groceries but making less money.

But first, today's weather: Cooler; breezy in the p.m. High: 51 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The prosecution continued Tuesday in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial being held in Boise. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Eaton continues with updates direct from the trial. Tuesday saw Rexburg Detective Ray Hermosillo taking the stand in the morning. The detective testifies of a search warrant conducted on Vallow Daybell's apartment and a storage unit. During the search of the unit, gun silencers were found. He also testifies regarding a search warrant conducted at a condo in Hawaii. On the stand after a lunch break, Hermosillo recounts a search of Chad Daybell's property back in Idaho where bodies were found. Due to the smell of burnt, decomposing flesh, the detective said law enforcement took turns digging. Vallow Daybell's attorneys asked she be excused from the afternoon session after viewing the morning photos of the crime scene — the judge denies the request and orders her back into the courtroom. During an autopsy of JJ Vallow, he was found "in red pajamas. He had a white plastic bag around his head, several layers of duct tape from his chin to his forehead area, his arms were duct taped with several layers of duct taped. His arms were folded across his chest. His feet were also duct taped and bound. He had a white and blue child’s blanket placed on top of him.” (eastidahonews)
2. Do you miss eating at Texas De Brazil? Or grabbing breakfast at the old Dutch Goose? Or wandering the aisles of Bed, Bath & Beyond? We are just starting April of 2023, but KIDO-AM's Michelle Heart looks at eight businesses in Boise that have already closed their doors for good. (KIDO Talk Radio)
3. Boise's Albertsons sold more groceries in the recently completed fourth quarter but saw its margins fall. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports our local grocer is still attempting to be purchased by Kroger Co. For the quarter, Albertsons reported sales of $18.3 billion but saw decreased profits. (boisedev.com)
4. The Boise River is rising, and the warnings are going out. CBS2 news staff reports users of paths along the river are urged to stay out of the Boise River by the Star Road Bridge and along the Star River Walk. Warnings are also going out to pet owners to keep pets out of the river due to high flows and dangerous currents. (Idaho News)
5. A Boise School Board member has apologized and faces sanctions for a tweet directed towards Gov. Brad Little. KTVB-TV staff report board member Shiva Rajbhandari apologized to the other board members in executive session. He will not be allowed to participate in any graduation ceremonies as a Trustee and will step down from the district's Governance Committee. (KTVB.com)

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Today in Boise:

• The Special Events Team for the City of Boise meets Wednesday morning. (9:30 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts Family Storytime Wednesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Library Board of Trustees convenes Monday morning. (11:30 AM)
• The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets Wednesday at the Boise Depot. (Noon)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Wednesday is the Eagle ITD Park and Ride. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "BPD is looking for two missing vulnerable adults, Linda and Peter. They were last seen at an assisted living center near State Street and Gary Lane around 11:30 today. Family and officers are worried they won't be able to find their way home." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Flood warnings have been issued for the Donner Und Blitzen River near Frenchglen & Malheur River near Vale (areas in green). Warm temperatures and snowmelt have caused minor flooding — Turn Around, Don't Drown! #orwx #idwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "We’re excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Movies Under the Stars! Thanks to everyone who voted. All films will start at dusk at the Gene Harris Bandshell in Julia Davis Park." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "A person was hiking with an off-leash dog on the Lower Hulls Gulch trail, above the Red Cliff Trail on March 31. To keep people and their pets safe, IDFG is recommending owners avoid taking their dogs to the area for the next few weeks." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Hive: "Recording classes coming up at the Boise Hive Saturdays in June. Here's a link to get more information: https://forms.gle/h7qoR2XLaMpUSh1H6" (Boise Hive 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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