🌱 Boise Storm Damage + Largest Idaho Landowner + Boise Scam

Welcome back, Boise! Let's get this Wednesday started. Here's what's happening in Boise today.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. Our Monday storm brought more than a few headaches to Boise, especially for North End residents. A new phone scam is targeting those on the sex offender registry, and the state if offering help to parents needing financial assistance with education supplies. A church, not a corporation, is the largest landowner in Idaho, and a candidate for governor is asking abortions be made illegal in cases of rape and incest.

First, today's weather:

Cool with clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise's North End felt the brunt of Monday's storm as tree trunks and branches scattered streets and lawns. CBS2 Ariana Pyper posts some pictures of the damage and speaks with property managers scrambling to find tree services to clear the damage. (idahonews)
2. The latest phone scam hitting Boise is targeting registered sex offenders in the area. Boise Patch carries a story from the Ada County Sheriff's Office warning the county does not request persons over the phone to place money on a prepaid card to "clear a warrant." The latest scam involves people posing as sheriff's deputies. (Boise Patch)
3. If your family needs assistance in covering the cost of a laptop, internet access, learning materials, or physical or occupational therapy., the Idaho State Board of Education may be of assistance. IdahoEdNews reporter Devin Bodkin reports an online form is available for parents after the state approved $50 million in the program, Empowering Parents Grants. (idahoednews)
4. Have you ever wondered who owns the most amount of land in Idaho? LITE-FM's Nikki West looked into multiple records and found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints eclipses corporations, owning nearly 60,000 acres valued at $128.4 million. (liteonline)
5. Idaho Lt. Governor and current candidate for governor Janice McGeachin is calling for a special session and asking legislators to remove rape and incest as exceptions to Idaho's newly adopted abortion law. KTVB-TV carries the story from Idaho Press reporter Betsy Russell where McGeachin states, "No child should ever be murdered because of the circumstances surrounding his or her conception.” (ktvb)

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Today in Boise:

• The Special Events Team for the City of Boise meets Wednesday morning. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held Wednesday at the Main Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee for the City of Boise will convene on Wednesday. (Noon)
• The City of Boise if offering a tour of the city's nursery on Wednesday. The tour is limited to 10 attendees. (6 p.m.)
• The Design Review Committee for the City of Boise will meet Wednesday evening. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Our Community Forestry team has had a busy day clearing downed trees and branches from sidewalks, streets and park pathways in Boise. Reports of tree related emergencies came in from across the city." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Bennett, this adorable pup, has had a rough start to his first three months of life. He was found limping by a good Samaritan, suffering from an injury to his hind leg. Upon veterinary exam, we discovered that he had a femur fracture." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Getting rid of the grasses and brush that fuel wildfires is a critical part of managing western lands. Usually, it’s done by a prescribed burn, but using livestock is becoming more common, especially in California." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Hiring! Seeking an interim deck carpenter, starting Monday May 16, ending May 25. The deck carpenter shall work under supervision of the technical director for all installation, use, and maintenance of scenery for the 2022 Summer Season." (Facebook)
• Boise Philharmonic: "We can't wait to see you this Saturday for the final Boise Phil Youth Orchestra concert of the season! Join us in celebrating our young performers on May 14 at 2 p.m. at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts." (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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.

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