🌱 Church Objects, No Razz + Adopt Bubba + Boise Murder Sentencing

Hey, everybody. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community today. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• If you are complaining your internet speed is less than dial-up, the state wants to hear from you
• Local students stepped out of the classroom and onto the steps of the Capital to express their concerns for the future
• Church officials originally had no problems with a new bar in McCall, but ultimately changed their mind

But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 41 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Three years after the murder of his ex-girlfriend, a Boise man was sentenced to at least 25 years in prison. KTVB-TV staff report David Randall found out his fate Monday in the stabbing and torture death of Darla Fletcher in an incident that occurred in December 2019. At age 60, Randall would be in his mid-80s before being eligible for parole. (ktvb)
2. Friends ask friends or post questions on community forums asking for advice. The IdahoCapitalSun's Christina Lords reports the state is asking Idahoans to submit information about their slow, unreliable internet. In a program titled Link Up Idaho, the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and Idaho Department of Commerce is gathering information about connectivity challenges. A link to provide your input is included in the story, but March 15 is the deadline. (idahocapitalsun)
3. Local students care about climate change and took their concerns to the steps of the Idaho Capital. KIVI-TV's Geneva Zoltek reports the students gathered on the steps of the Capital requesting lawmakers to take action. (kivitv)
4. Every household in Boise needs a Bubba. The hound mix is just one of the animals up for adoption with a full listing of Bubba and others available through Boise Patch. (Boise Patch)
5. If you take a drive to McCall and want a beer, there will be one less choice. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson reports the McCall Community Congregational Church filed an objection to a planned bar in downtown McCall. Originally stating they had no objection to the Razz bar, church officials stated they changed their minds, killing the project. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Music and Movement Tuesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is Fire Station 10. (Noon)
• The Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 meets Tuesday afternoon. (2:30 PM)
• The Boise City Council convenes Tuesday at Boise City Hall. (6:00 PM)
• The Boise High Orchestra is holding their spring concert Tuesday evening. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The days only get longer and brighter: @idaho.creative #boiseparks #boisedepot #thisisboise #boiseidaho" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's a map of snow reports received over the past 24 hours. Most valleys saw around an inch or less, with several inches in the mountains. More snow will move across the area today." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Learn about the BLT Board nominees." (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• The Local Wine Pub |Boise: "We are hiring experienced kitchen staff! We are offering positions for full and part-time line cooks at our newly expanded, family-owned restaurant!" (The Local Wine Pub | Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "A bill that would allow Idaho’s undocumented immigrants to apply for restricted driver’s licenses is heading to the Senate floor — but it's not being endorsed by the committee which sent it there." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you 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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