🌱 Caldwell Teacher Arrest + Investigators Quit + Boise Gas Prices

Hello all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including:

• There are some cute dogs and cats out there looking for new owners.
• The pancakes and coffee are no longer available at the Caldwell airport.
• Gas prices in Boise fell last week but not enough to really plan for a long trip.

But first, today's weather:

A little morning rain. High: 44 Low: 23.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The City of Boise is not commenting, citing "personnel matter" as two investigators with the Boise Office of Police Accountability have tendered their resignations. KTVB-TV staff report John Meyer and Diane Loos resigned Feb. 3 following the firing of Boise's Office of Police Accountability (OPA) Director. (KTVB.com)
2. After seeing a substantial rise the last few months, Boise gas prices fell by less than one cent last week. CBS2 new staff report the average price fell 0.7 cents per gallon with the average price per gallon now standing at $3.78 per gallon. (Idaho News)
3. With the warmer days upon us, now is a great time to take in a new friend like Asher, Beans or Lola. Boise Patch offers up these and other pets now up for adoption in Boise. (Boise Patch)
4. Another one of those small, iconic diners in the valley is no more. BoiseDev managing editor Gretchen Parsons reports the Caldwell Airport Cafe served its last meal on Sunday, Feb. 19. The owners of the cafe received an eviction notice from the City of Caldwell, owners of the old farmhouse housing the restaurant. (boisedev)
5. Keeping with our neighbor Caldwell, KIDO-AM's Kyle Matthews reports a Caldwell special education teacher was arrested Sunday and faces five counts of Injury to a Child and five counts of Battery. Kerry Black was arrested after an investigation citing Black hit, spanked, and forcefully turning students' heads. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• The Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District convenes Tuesday morning for a meeting. (11:30 AM)
• The Garden City Design Review Committee meets Tuesday. (3:00 PM)
• Teens are invited to the Boise Public Library on Tuesday for Teen Hangout. (3:30 PM)
• Everyone is invited to the Global Lounge for the Tidwell Social Work Multicultural Community Dinner Tuesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Golden Eagle Audubon Society will present a special report from the Lucky Peak Bird Banding Station. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A large winter storm will bring snow to the mountains and gusty winds to all areas tonight and Tuesday. Blowing snow will make travel in the mountains very difficult and whiteout conditions will be possible." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Somedays, it’s good to be cautious. But Bre Brush, chief advisor on transportation at Boise City Hall, says there are other days when it’s “full steam ahead” in the effort to bring Amtrak service back to Southern Idaho." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another 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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