🌱 Boise Abortion Rights Rally + Vallow Daybell Update + Rising Rents

Happy Sunday, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's what's happening today in Boise.

First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 85 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Outside the state capital was busy on Saturday as thousands gathered for an abortion rights rally. KTVB-TV staff were also present at the event entitled "Bans off our Bodies". (KTVB.com)
2. Claiming his client's mental health is “extremely complex and fragile”, Lori Vallow Daybell's attorney wrote Vallow Daybell does not wish to file a motion to separate her trial with Chad Daybell. East Idaho News reporter Nate Eaton updates readers on the latest in the case. (eastidahonews)
3. High school graduation is quickly approaching for seniors in the Boise School District. Boise Patch updates the upcoming graduation ceremonies for those making the final walk of high school. (Boise Patch)
4. Rents for Boise apartments rose faster than almost any other place in the US. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports rents in the Boise metro area rose by an average of 39.2% from March 2020 through April 2021. (boisedev)
5. Nationally, Idaho is well known as a conservative state. But in our state, what town ranks as the most conservative in the red state? KIDO-AM's Kevin Miller provides the top 10 towns in the Gem State according to conservative ideology. (kidotalkradio)

Today in Boise:

• The Boise Philharmonic presents a Sunday concert of "A Blink in Time" at the Morrison Center. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Visit Boise: "Keep the Spring days comin'. #boisefoothills #visitboise #thisisboise #boiseidaho #hikeboise #liveworkboise #exploreboise #springinboise #spring" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "After a warmup (70s and 80s in the lower valleys) this weekend through early next week, the latest 6-10 day outlook from the NWS Climate Prediction Center shows cool and wet conditions are likely to return." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Have you met adorable Comet? He has been waiting for weeks to connect with his forever family. Comet is an active young dog looking for a partner in crime. This handsome boy is athletic, goofy and always ready to go." (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "About 5,000 people showed up for the Planned Parenthood Rally today. #bansoffourbodies" (Instagram)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "This is the Gridiron Burger on the new lunch menu of @slgridiron Saint Lawrence Gridiron in downtown Boise. It has two brisket patties but you could also get the Double Down Burger which is 4 patties!" (Instagram)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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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