🌱 Car Wash Versus History + State Raises + Boise Stole State Capital

Hello there, Boise! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about...

• State employees may see their paychecks increase by 4 percent.
• A retired valley educator will take over a new position leading the House Education Committee.
• Idaho may not be the place to move to, according to a new study conducted by a national moving company.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 46 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. One company believes Boise needs an additional car wash. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports standing in the way of Ultra Clean Car Wash's plans for a new car wash is a home built in 1900 along with a number of trees as old as the house. (boisedev.com)
2. The State of Idaho has issued a report recommending $53 million be spent to provide state workers a 4 percent pay raise. CBS2 news staff also report the state currently has 12 percent of jobs not filled and the turnover rate for state employment was 22 percent last year. (Idaho News)
3. For years, Idaho was the place to move to according to numerous surveys and studies. KTVB-TV's Shirah Matsuzawa writes a recent study released by United Van Lines shows our state did not even make the list last year as a top 10 destination place to live, the first time since 2014. The study also shows retirees are also moving to Idaho at a slower pace. People are moving to, according to the study, Vermont, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Delaware. (KTVB.com)
4. A retired Caldwell teacher is about to take over as head of the House Education Committee when the Legislature reconvenes next week. IdahoEdNews reporter Sadie Dittenbar interviews Julie Yamamoto, (R-Caldwell). Yamamoto spent 32 years as a teacher and administrator in Canyon County schools. (idahoednews)
5. As the legislators move into homes around Boise for the upcoming session, City Cast Boise speaks with Boise State Public Radio's Jimmy Dawson on how our fair city ended up the state's capital. Boise literally stole the designation from Lewiston. In 1864, papers designating Lewiston as the state capital were placed in a safe in the Lewiston jail. The territorial secretary named himself acting governor, grabbed some federal troops and broke into the Lewiston jail. He broke the lock on the safe, stole the papers and grabbed a ferry back to Boise and installed the state's capital right here. It is no wonder there is some long running animosity between Boise and our northern neighbors. (citycastboise)

Today in Boise:

• Grab your rods and reels as the Western Idaho Fly Fishing EXPO opens Friday at Expo Idaho. (8:00 AM)
• If you are in the market for a new book, purchase a heavy one. Rediscovered Books is holding a Heavy Book Sale starting Friday. The heavier the book, the greater the discount. (10:00 AM)
• Grab the little ones in the house and head to the Boise Public Library for Baby Stories & Play. (10:30 AM)
• If your plans for 2023 involve trying new wines, the Enlightened Vine hosts a night to educate and guide you through your flight of wines from around the globe. (5:30 PM)
• Learn more about the heavens as Boise State University hosts First Friday Astronomy Event featuring Jared Hand of University of Pittsburgh presenting an overview of supernova variation. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Boise State alum Brian Busby (MS, Raptor Biology, 2021) works with the RaptorView Research Institute as a biologist to study and protect golden eagles." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Check out the satellite from this morning of the storm off the West Coast. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• The Archives of Falconry: "Behind the scenes at The Archives: do you recognize these prints from previous posts about Dr. Meng’s study of Cooper’s Hawks? Our fantastic staff are starting off the New Year with framing and hanging several of the phenomenal pieces." (The Archives of Falconry via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Do you like what we do? Do you want to keep radio in the people’s hands? Radio Boise will accept your tips year round! This station runs on the generosity of our community — help us start 2023 strong by heading to the link in our bio." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Hannah, the Greenhouse & Nursery Coordinator for the Idaho Botanical Garden, has been hard at work in the greenhouses. Here's a little peek at what's been growing! #gardening #winterwontstopus #boise #greenhouse #botanicalgarden #plants" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be 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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