🌱 Boise Shooting + S'mores Shortage + Local Weather Outlook

Happy Monday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

The Boise Daily is here to start off your romantic Monday week. Downtown Boise was the location of a shooting Saturday night and in Meridian, law enforcement are investigating threats found in a school. A popular cookie this time of year is in short supply and we offer you the week's upcoming weather. Finally, an assisted living center is wanting to add families to the mix.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 54 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A man was found with a gun shot wound at the Grove Plaza Saturday night and Boise Police are investigating according to KTVB-TV news staff. The man was transported to a local hospital. (KTVB.com)
2. Local police are also investigating a possible written threat found on a bathroom stall at Meridian High School. CBS2's Mickaela Elich reports the images were first discovered after circulating on social media. (Idaho News)
3. If you are a fan of one particular Girl Scout cookie, you may be in trouble. The Oregonian's Katherine Rodriguez writes S’mores Girl Scout cookies are in short supply as a major bakery is having trouble delivering orders due to lack of ingredients and labor. (oregonlive)
4. Catch up on what our weather will look like this week with a visit to Boise Patch. (Boise Patch)
5. With no end to the housing shortage in Boise seen, BoiseDev editor Don Day has the story of owners of an assisted living facility on the Boise Bench have applied to convert it to a general apartment building. The project would convert the current 115 senior living rooms of Arbor Village into “a maximum of” 77 apartments. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Council will meet Monday evening. (6 p,m.)
• The Warm Springs Counseling Center offers a group for all girls to have a safe place for self expression. The purpose of the group is to maintain authentic connection with peers in the community, strengthen self-esteem, abandon self-doubt, and give opportunities for genuine self-expression through verbal sharing and creative activity. (6 p.m.)
• The City of Boise Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Monday. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "Hi, I’m Vinny. I enjoy getting dirty during the day and pigging out in the evening. If you’re not boar-ing and love a good bottle of swine, then you might be my perfect #ZOOlentine!" (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We’d like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to our donors who do so much for our organization. If you are a patron of any of these businesses, make sure you give them a high-five for supporting the Idaho Humane Society." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The part of state code at issue, which has been in place since 1927, prohibits groups other than the Idaho National Guard to organize as a militia, or “parade in public with firearms in any city or town of this state.”" (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "This Sunday's featured guest is Traci Brimhall, whose latest collection, Come the Slumberless to the Land of Nod, was published in 2020 from Copper Canyon Press. Tune in from 5-5:30 p.m. to listen!" (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Victory - 5 Mile: "Anyone know of a person place that does Embroidery? - Message me info please." (Nextdoor)

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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.