🌱 Campaign Candles + Boise Crypto Scams + Tuesday Election

Good morning, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about...

• A Boise mother is back home after the vacation of a lifetime to continue her battle with cancer.
• To plant or not to plant. With spring coming, everyone in Boise can grow a garden.
• Your neighbors may be voting on Tuesday, but Boise voters will sit at home.

But first, today's weather: Cooler with a few showers. High: 47 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Former Boise City Councilmember Lisa Sánchez spent campaign funds on candles, a new phone for herself and a trip to the local landfill. BoiseDev publishes a story by Idaho Press reporter Carolyn Komatsoulis after the newspaper filed a public records request for information on a recent investigation into Sánchez's spending. Sánchez spent over $14,000 in 2022, a non-election year. (boisedev.com)
2. Boise families save up and take vacations all the time. KTVB staff report one Boise woman was worried about the issue of time but thanks to friends, family members and the community, Jenny Giese and her family visited Disney World. Giese is battling metastatic breast cancer. (KTVB.com)
3. Scams do happen right here in Boise. In our city last year, two cases took place with each victim losing over $1 million involving Bitcoin or cryptocurrency combined with a romance scam. Boise Patch offers helpful tips to help you not become involved in losing your hard-earned dollars in this era of crypto craze. (Boise Patch)
4. Boise and Ada County is in the minority on Tuesday. CBS2 news staff report 40 of the 44 counties in the state will hold school bond and levy elections on this election day Tuesday. Polls will be open starting at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Even with Boise not involved in this election, neighbors in Kuna and Nampa will be voting. (idahonews)
5. Spring is almost here and thoughts in Boise turn to gardening. Although most would think a huge plot of land is needed behind the house, FromBoise's Marissa speaks with the owner of Front Yard Fresh, a local garden expert. Even those living in apartments can make spring a little greener with some advice. Included in the article is a list of garden centers, community gardens, Community Support Agriculture farms and upcoming classes and events. (fromboise)

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Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is the Cole and Ustick Library. (Noon)
• The Idaho State Museum hosts Working History Showcase 2023 Tuesday evening. (5:00 PM)
• The Boise City Council convenes Tuesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Voodoo Cellar Boise hosts #TerrorTuesdays, a night of horror films and popcorn. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Boise State University, in partnership with Love Heals Free Clinic and ExtraMile Arena, will host a free dental clinic from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 31 and April 1, @extramilearena." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: ""We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty..." Snow leopard Kabita always has something important to say, but unlike most big cats, snow leopards can't roar. They purr, growl, or yowl instead. Zookeeper Kristen" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Did someone *finally* say temperatures near normal? You can expect a warm-up today with spring-like temperatures and scattered showers. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "'The Whale,' written by Idaho native Samuel Hunter, won several awards at the Oscars last night. Brendan Fraser won Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film, and it won the Oscar for Makeup and Hairstyling." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "NEWS! Ballet Idaho Principal Dancer Elizabeth Barreto has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the 22.23 season. Elizabeth joined Ballet Idaho in 2011 and was promoted to principal in 2016." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "NEW HOURS: General Admission season is starting now! Garden Hours will be Monday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.) Please Note: We’ll be closed on Tuesdays!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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