🌱 Boise Stabbing + Masks Optional + Smash Frustrations Out

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

The Boise Daily opens with news of a morning stabbing in the north end. An additional school board member in Meridian has called it quits due to threats against her family; and after spring break, Boise students will see masks as an option instead of a mandate. You have a few weeks to go, but you can smash your frustrations out at a new business. Finally, we warn you of online love scams.

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Partly sunny. High: 46 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A Boise man has been hospitalized and a Boise woman arrested after a stabbing Tuesday morning. CBS2 news staff reports some schools were ordered to shelter in place for a short time near North 27th Street until the female was located. (Idaho News)
2. Former West Ada School District board chair Amy Johnson resigned Monday night, citing harassment and threats in a resignation letter. Johnson shared her letter with IdahoEdNews reporter Kyle Pfannenstiel, stating "I am exhausted and candidly want to protect my family and my employer from further harassment.” (Idaho EdNews)
3. Students in the Boise School District will have the option to wear masks following spring break. KBOI-AM reported the vote to end the mask mandate on Monday was unanimous. (670 KBOI - Boise Local News)
4. If you just have one of those days and want to smash something, a new business opens near the mall in March to make your day a little better. BoiseDev reporter Anna Daly writes Ragers Smash-N-Axe will allow you to take out your anger and frustration by smashing and destroying objects within a room. (BoiseDev)
5. Valentine's Day is over, but according to the Boise Police Department, a number of romance scams are out there trying to tug on your wallet, not your heart. Visit Boise Patch as law enforcement officials tell you what to look for in the online romance department. (Boise Patch)

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Today in Boise:

• Timberline High School will present a school day performance of their upcoming dinner show on Wednesday. (10 a.m.)
• Join Venture College staff as they share more information about the 8th annual Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge (IEC) during this virtual open house. IEC is a statewide university competition hosted by Boise State University to develop and reward student entrepreneurs with promising ventures and small businesses. College and university students from across Idaho will compete for $50,000+ in cash prizes, legal consultation, and accounting services to advance their startups. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday evening. (6:30 p.m.)
• The Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 will meet Wednesday. (1 p.m.)
• The Zoning Code Rewrite is the City of Boise’s effort to review and update Boise’s Zoning Code, to ensure the future design and development of our city enables more walkable, dynamic spaces for everyone. Wednesday's meeting is tailored towards the West Bench Neighborhood Planning Area, and we will talk specifically about how this area could change in the Zoning Code Rewrite. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "It was love at first flight as we welcomed 40+ dogs into Idaho from Louisiana. Thanks to our fantastic community of adopters who believe in rescue, we can open our doors to provide critical and routine medical care for pets in need." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The cold front brought snow to Idaho's mountains! A few inches fell at area ski resorts. In McCall, brief heavy snow brought snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Our first Pickup Pop-up is this coming Saturday! Stop by 1500 Shoreline Drive and grab your goods. We will be open for one hour, from 11 a.m. until noon." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Right now, unaffiliated voters can sign up as a party member on Election Day, which Republicans require for their primary. But this bill would lock in a voter’s party affiliation months before an election." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Boise Bench: "Spring Cleanup and Bush Pruning! If you are in need of a little cleaning up before the growing season, shoot me a text or call at 208-599-2543." (Nextdoor)

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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.