🌱 Boise Sanctuary Update + Skydiving Victim + College Coffee Lawsuit

Happy Thursday, Boise! Let's get this day started. Here's what's happening in town today.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. The on-again, off-again homeless shelter is on again with a number of conditions. A skydiving incident victim has been identified, and we provide you this week's open houses. Both sides in a coffee lawsuit can claim wins, and a debate for a state position was not cordial.

First, today's weather:

Becoming cloudy. High: 59 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. KTVB-TV staff update the story of Boise City Council voting to approve the Interfaith Sanctuary's appeal to locate a homeless shelter on State Street. Sanctuary leaders have been provided a list of 30 requirements to follow, but an appeal is expected to be filed by neighbors. (KTVB.com)
2. The victim in a Caldwell skydiving death has been identified. KIVI-TV's Kelsie Rose reports Talon Robin, a Meridian resident, died during a tandem jump on Monday when high winds collapsed Robin and an instructor's chute. (kivitv)
3. With the weekend approaching, Boise Patch has five open houses ready for you to walk through. Get ready to make an offer or grab some ideas for your present home. (Boise Patch)
4. Both sides of a lawsuit pitting Big City Coffee versus Boise State University can claim wins and losses after a recent decision by a judge. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel lines out the decision to dismiss allegations from the coffee shop against the university while allowing other parts of the lawsuit to go forward. Big City Coffee filed a $10 million tort claim against the college after a coffee shop on campus was shut down due to the business' use of the Thin Blue Flag and support of law enforcement. (boisedev)
5. The debate for the open Secretary of State position included yelling, finger pointing and accusations of lying. Idaho Press Bureau Chief Betsy Russell explains the issue revolving around "Facebook money" influencing Idaho elections. (idahopress)

Today in Boise:

• Boise State University will host a retirement celebration for Charlie Teater Thursday afternoon. (3:30 p.m.)
• Capital High School will host a tennis tri-meet on Thursday. (4:30 p.m.)
• Timberline High School will present students' art works on Art Night Thursday evening. (5:30 p.m.)
• Surel's Place hosts Art at the Greenbelt Market featuring artist Stephen Gray. (6 p.m.)
• The Lowell Pool Open House welcomes residents on Thursday. Stop by and learn about the condition of the pool and voice your opinion on what should be done with the neighborhood pool. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Weekly: "@pushandpour opens new location in Boise Bench neighborhood. The original Push & Pour, located at 214 E. 34 St. in Garden City, filled a missing niche in the neighborhood as a local coffee shop and hang out." (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Boise Little Theater and Boise Parks and Recreation are teaming up this summer to produce a youth show, 'OZ!' We are looking for children 10-18 to audition, May 7 and 8." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Crystal Gardens is offering beautiful patio pots in the BFM drive-thru and will have a variety of hanging baskets onsite at the Boise Farmers Market on Saturday! It's not too soon to grab one for mom!" (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Did you dream of becoming a radio DJ when you were a child? Now is your chance! Each person who gives their support to Boise Community Radio today from noon-3 p.m. will be entered into a drawing to make a playlist for The Rapture." (Instagram)
• Boise Philharmonic: "The application deadline for Boise Phil Youth Orchestra is coming soon! If you're a young musician or know one, get your application in before April 29 at 5 p.m.: https://airtable.com/shrGKZhxM3NLap8NV" (Facebook)

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