🌱 Boise Sanctuary Appeal + Perrine Jump + Boise Weekend Forecast

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Backers of the Interfaith Sanctuary are hoping the Boise City Council overturns a recent rejection by Planning and Zoning. Large companies in Boise will handle COVID-19 differently after a ruling by the Supreme Court on Thursday. The scariest thing to do in Idaho involves a bridge and jumping, and we offer the weekend forecast. Finally, the Idaho Democratic Party is facing finding a new chairperson after a recent medical diagnosis.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 41 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. As the Boise Daily has kept readers apprised on the continuing story of the Interfaith Sanctuary's plans to build a facility on State Street, KIVI-TV's Jake Garcia brings readers what is next now the conditional use permit has been denied by the Boise Planning and Zoning Commission. An appeal to the Boise City Council is planned in March but plans after that are unsure. (6 On Your Side)
2. The Supreme Court has blocked a Biden administration requirement that workers employed at a large business be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask while on the job. A story originally written by the Associated Press is carried by the Oregonian. (oregonlive.com)
3. A national travel survey ranked each state's most terrifying attraction and for Idaho, it is a bridge. The bridge in question is relatively easy for a drive, but many choose to use the span for other purposes. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart reports on our own Perrine Bridge where seeing someone jump is commonplace. (liteonline.com)
4. Just in time for the weekend, here is the forecast for the next few days. Is more snow coming or will warmer temperatures melt some of this white stuff off? (Boise Patch)
5. Citing his diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Fred Cornforth is resigning from his role with the party as reported by the Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris. The election for a replacement will come two months before the state's primary. (idahocapitalsun)

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Today in Boise:

• The Capital High School wrestling team, both boys and girls, will join a number of other teams from around the area at the Padilla Invitational in Parma this weekend. (3 p.m.)
• Stop by the COEN Advising and Outreach Office, Ruch 101, to meet support staff and enjoy refreshments. This event is free and open to all COEN students, faculty, and staff. (9 a.m.)
  
• The Capital High School boys' basketball team will travel to Rocky Mountain High School for a Friday night game. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Discovery Center of Idaho is swimming in excitement to have Aquarium of Boise’s very own marine biologist, Nathan Hall, to answer visitor questions and offer his expert insight. Take a deep dive into Exquisite Creatures for this one-time program. All admission times on Friday, Jan. 14 will have an opportunity to meet the expert. (1 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day:

The Perrine Bridge is the only U.S. span from which BASE jumpers can fling themselves legally 365 days a year without a permit.

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Arispe, associate professor of Spanish, and team, on receiving a $100,000 two-year @nehgov grant to support and advance open educational resources (OER) for digital humanities teaching and learning in Idaho." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We have some incredible news: our 2021 recycling program raised $17,129.30! That's an increase of $5,000 from funds raised in 2020 — simply amazing. We'd like to give a big thank you to our volunteer recycling crew." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Please enjoy this photo dump of the red panda cubs. Nicholas Haberman." (Facebook)
• Boise Blues Society: "The Monthly Blues Jams are back. Starting this month, and continuing monthly, on the last Sunday at the Ironwood. There are more details and dates below but join us on Jan. 30. It's going to be a great afternoon!!" (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Albertsons reported better-than-expected earnings Tuesday, but that didn’t stop investors from sending the stock down 9.75 percent. Sales increased in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, driven mostly by higher grocery prices and COVID-19." (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.