🌱 Child's Gun + Ballot Delivering + Boise Job Openings

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. A child playing a child's game caused quite a stir, including a police search and neighbors told to stay indoors. A neighboring state wants to place a tax on goods shipped into Idaho and we provide you with the newest jobs in the local market. Helping out on election day may soon be illegal and Bench residents should find a detour for a month.

First, today's weather:

Cold with low clouds. High: 36 Low: 17.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Here is a story of how times have changed. KTVB-TV staff report a citizen called law enforcement, reporting a man carrying a gun was seen in the area of State Street and Bogart Lane. A large number of people received a text alert, warning them to stay in their homes and police closed off an area for a search. In the end, a child with a toy gun proved to be the culprit. (KTVB.com)
2. The State of Washington has an interesting idea to raise money. The state's legislature has proposed a tax of fuel shipped from Washington to Idaho by 6-cents per gallon. KBOI-AM reports Idaho Governor Brad Little has forwarded a letter to Washington's governor urging this bill be stopped. (KBOI)
3. As the new week opens, the Boise Daily is once again here to advise readers of the newest jobs out there and looking for employees just like you. (Boise Patch)
4. The Idaho House has passed a bill making it a misdemeanor to turn in absentee ballots for any person who is not a relative or roommate. The Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris reports you face a misdemeanor conviction for dropping off your elderly neighbor's ballot on election day. (idahocapitalsun)
5. Bench residents take note-CBS2 staff are warning you Roosevelt Street in Boise will be closing between Alpine and Bethel beginning Monday for construction. The closure is expected to remain in effect until March 21. (idahonews)

Today in Boise:

• Zoo admission is only $2 every Tuesday in February. Every senior, general and child admission will be discounted to $2 each Tuesday. Reciprocals are not accepted for these days. (10 a.m.)
• The Garden City Chamber will hold their monthly luncheon on Tuesday. (Noon)
• The Garden City Design Review Committee Hearing will take place on Tuesday. (3 p.m.)
• Join the Boise State Recreation Center for a free screening of the documentary, The Illusionists. This film explores the globalization of beauty, and it’s effects on body image. A brief discussion panel with Body Positive counselor, Amy Roberts, Director of Sports Nutrition, Samantha Wade, and BroncoFit Dietitian, Delainey Jones, will follow. (4 p.m.)
• The Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is the Albertsons located at 1652 S. Vista Ave. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Colder temperatures this week, with the coldest day expected on Wednesday. These temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees below normal for late February. Breezy winds will make it feel even colder." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "This Tuesday is the final $2 Tuesday of 2022! All zoo admissions are only $2 every Tuesday in February. $2 Tuesdays are presented by U.S. Bank." (Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "Bare Expressions is now showing in our basement gallery through the end of the month! Come check out the gorgeous photos by @davemdsn and the beautiful paintings by @thenakedneighbor gallery is open during business hours and by appointmemt." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Find local, hand-made goods such as jams and jellies from the @The Jelly Lady , or whole-grain mustards and seasoning salts from @henandhare with the help of our Local food Locator on our website." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Depot Bench: "Looking for recommendations for an Electrician who is comfortable working in an older house. - We have a fixture not working and it appears to be the wiring, not the switch or fixture." (Nextdoor)

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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.