🌱 Bullying Death + Historic Unemployment + Missing Woman Vigil

Get on up, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

Welcome to your Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. The family of a Boise man killed states the death took place after he stood up to bullying during a party. Idaho's unemployment rate has hit a new low and a family is planning a vigil for their daughter now missing 27 years. Politicians from Idaho and other states appear to be tiring of masks and a new survey says the state is split on if Idaho is heading the right way.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 37 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The family of a Boise man shot and killed on the Boise Bench last week states the act took place due to the man's physical deformities caused by a birth defect. KTVB-TV's Shirah Matsuzawa spoke with the family of Jame "Matt" Cuellar and according to family members, Cuellar was killed as a result of bullying. (KTVB.com)
2. Idaho's unemployment rate has hit a historic low as reported by CBS2's Ryan Hawes. According to new data released by the Idaho Department of Labor, the current rate is 2.4%. For every unemployed Idahoan, 2.3 jobs are available. (Idaho News)
3. The family of a Boise woman missing 27 years will hold a vigil marking her disappearance on Monday, the woman's 45th birthday. Krystyn Dunlap was originally listed as a runaway, but Boise Police later determined she is probably deceased. (Boise Patch)
4. Numerous reports have come out regarding Americans tiring of the pandemic. It now appears even the nation's politicians, including Idaho's, are bypassing masks and social distancing after three years. The Idaho Capital Sun's Sean Scully presents an interesting article on Idaho and other states attempting to move forward even as rates increase. (idahocapitalsun)
5. BoiseDev editor Don Day has the latest results from the Boise State's School of Public Service survey. According to the survey, Idahoans believe the state is growing too fast, is almost split on if the state is on the right track and 25% say they are having problems paying their bills due to the pandemic. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• Area high schools will continue wrestling action at the Skyview Duals. (8 am)
• The Boise State Recreation Center will hold Service Saturday at the Idaho Humane Society. Come help make various dog and cat supplies for the Idaho Humane Society including beds, toys, and treats. (9 am)
• The Capital High School boys basketball team is on the road to meet up with Timberline High School on Saturday. (6 pm)

Boise Fact of the Day:

The unemployment rate for the nation stands at 3.9%.

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, De Meyer: "Demeyer - Looking for an electrician that can fix a shortage in the front of my house. I checked circuit breaker and nothing is tripped. Going to check wall plugs next when I get the tool. Daughter works from home and needs her computer." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Depot Bench: "Local arborist with small company. - Looking to take on new clients. Happy to help with pruning, planting, removals, stump grinding. Please feel free to reach out at 208-805-2754 Or at OutdoorSolutionsidaho@gmail.com 10." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Amity/Lake Hazel: "Snow Chains (Brand New) for small suv/sedan passenger car. - $80 Scan QR Code to see if it fits your tire size." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End West: "Looking for a garage to rent in the north end to store my Range Rover in for the winter. - Please let me know." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilderness Ranch: ""Sunrise Pillar" - Taken on January 5, 2012, I meant to write about it on January 5, 2022, ten years to the day. I'm late! The unrisen sun is shining through ice crystals in the atmosphere, creating a phenomenon known as a sun pillar." (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.