🌱 Boise PD Tort Claim + Hospital Capacity + High Speed Chase

Hey, Boise! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Boise today.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. The family of a man shot and killed by Boise Police has filed a tort claim against the city and the officers involved. Boise Patch provides you an update on hospital capacity and Idaho's Lt. Governor wants taxpayers to pay her legal bills after losing a court case. A California man is in jail after a high speed chase and an elderly fisherman is missing after a trip to Hells Canyon.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the p.m.. High: 41 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The mother of a man shot by Boise Police officers during a mental health crisis last fall filed a tort claim for half a million dollars according to BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel. The claim listed Officers Matt Jacobs and Officer Clifton Snodderly as “persons involved,” alongside BPD, the City of Boise and Ada County Dispatch. (boisedev.com)
2. In our continuing effort to keep our readers apprised of our continuing medical crisis, Boise Patch provides the latest hospital capacity in the Boise area. (Boise Patch)
3. In a story written by the Associated Press and carried by KIVI-TV, Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin asked legislative budget writers Wednesday for $29,000 to cover legal fees incurred after she lost a public records lawsuit. (kivitv)
4. Idaho State Police were involved in a local chase with speeds reaching close to 120 mph as reported by KBOI-AM. A California man, wanted as a fugitive, was finally stopped and charged with charged with two felonies, including possession of a controlled substance and eluding an officer. (670 KBOI - Boise Local News)
5. CBS2 news staff report a fisherman from Weiser, Idaho is presumed drowned after he went missing from the Hells Canyon Area. Police report a pickup belonging to 85-year-old Alberto Sillonis was found at the Hells Canyon Visitor Center along with his two fishing poles, one of which was still in the water. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Community Legal Clinic will be available on Thursday. General legal advice and counsel for the community from Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program on topics including family law, wills, landlord/tenant issues, probate, and other civil issues is available. (4 pm)
• Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by attending a workshop featuring local educator, author and activist, Dr. Keith Anderson. This event is free and open to the public. (6 pm)
• Meridian High School will take on Capital High School in boys basketball action on Thursday. (7:30 pm)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is Idaho Department of Transportation located at 3311 W State St. (Noon)
• More than 50 employers and community partners from a wide assortment of industries will be on hand to speak with job seekers at the Idaho Job Fair. These employers are looking to fill an array of full-time and part-time positions, from entry-level to experienced candidates. In addition, a number of community partners will be available to discuss educational opportunities. (8:30 am)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin: "Hair salon - New to town and looking for new stylist that does with highlights and cut. Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Collister: "Does anyone collect old postage stamps anymore?? - I have a nice assortment of stamps that family members started collecting in the early '50's. Lots of commemorative sets, a couple of albums, LOTS of USA and interesting foreign stamps." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Surprise Valley: "hello, my name is Bella and I am 13. - I do babysitting in Surprise Valley for $12 an hour! Message me if you need a babysitter, or want more information." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Indian Lakes: "Hi, I'm ISO a housecleaner. - I've looked through some of the posts/recommendations, but I have a kind of specific need(s). Licensed and insured. Prefer a single proprietor rather than working though a company with different people." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hi Valley: "Hi neighbors, I’m looking for some - Moving boxes, does anyone have some or know where I can get some! Thanks" (Nextdoor)

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— John Braese

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