🌱 Broncos Fall + Mayor's Statement + Boise Principal Facing Charges

Good morning, friends. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Residents of a Boise apartment complex will receive some help moving only if they sign an agreement.
• Idaho's Biggest Home Show is on tap for the weekend.
• Boise's mayor is not pleased with the Ada County Commissioners.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 55 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A former social worker for a Boise junior high is dead by suicide and a principal faces criminal charges after law enforcement started an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student in their early teens. IdahoEdNews reporter Audrey Dutton reports the social worker, Scott Crandell, died by suicide after police began investigating a tip about the relationship. Although currently facing charges for not reporting possible abuse for nine months, the principal, Christopher Ryan, remains employed by the Boise School District, moved to the district office in a new position as Consulting Administrator. Parents state in the article they have been kept in the dark about the whole situation. (Idaho EdNews)
2. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has issued a statement after the Ada County Commissioners denied further funding for homeless to stay at the Red Lion. Boise Patch carries McLean's statement in its entirety. (Boise Patch)
3. The Boise State University's men's basketball is out of the "big dance", the NCAA basketball playoffs. KIVI-TV's Brendyn Jones writes the Broncos fell to Northwestern in the opening round of the tournament, 75-67 in Sacramento. Boise State fell after shooting 40 percent from the field, 26 percent from the three point arc. This marks the second year in a row the Broncos have qualified for the NCAA tournament. (kivitv)
4. Boise Patch informed readers about the situation taking place at the Cambridge Square apartments and residents being given three days to move out. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel updates the story with information residents are now being offered assistance in finding alternative places to stay but only if they sign a settlement agreement agreeing they will not bring any legal action, discuss the settlement or disparage Commercial Northwest. The company is not responding about the company’s future plans for the complex, how many tenants had signed the settlement so far and why a 30-day notice was not given to tenants. (boisedev.com)
5. Here is a plan for the upcoming weekend. CBS2 Ashley Carter speaks with 92.3 KIZN FMDJs Alana and Chris regarding this weekend's Idaho's Biggest Home Show. The event takes place at Expo Idaho. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts presents a free family concert Saturday, Sonic Boom! (2:00 PM)
• Zoo Boise sponsors a night for adults at ZOOLaLa Saturday evening. (4:00 PM)
• The Idaho Steelheads host the Orlando Solar Bears Saturday at Idaho Central Arena. (7:10 PM)
• The Egyptian Theatre hosts a screening of Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho Saturday evening. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "It's about the journey. We are incredibly proud of our team. We can’t wait to see all of our supporters back in the X next fall." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Looks dry and pleasant into the first part of the weekend, then another system moves in Sunday into early next week." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "BPD is looking for two sisters who ran away yesterday and police and their family have not been able to locate them. They were last seen around 2:30pm Thursday near S. Shoshone St and W. Overland." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Boise: "Boise: the city of (green) trees Happy St. Paddy's Day! #visitboise #boiseidaho #downtownboise #boisefoothills #thisisboise #exploreboise #cityoftrees #visitidaho #boise #cityofboise" (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "As the legend goes, St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. While we can't say for certain where those snakes went, we do know that we've got two gorgeous green tree pythons right here at Zoo Boise." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Meet Dr. Katie Peterson, originally from Minnesota and bringing with her over a dozen years of experience in the field of education. Katie found her way to Idaho and is now working as our very own Education Director!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via 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.

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