🌱 Church Versus Bikes + Primary Information + Flying Poop Removal

Welcome back, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on around town today.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. If you are confused regarding the upcoming primary election, we may be able to help with a number of answers. A proposed bike lane in Boise has a Catholic Church filing paperwork and the Boise mayor speaks out on the Supreme Court. Your poop is becoming a problem on hikes and we offer up some hiking buddies ready for adoption.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 73 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. With the Idaho primary coming up on May 17, you may have questions on who is running, what happens if I moved, where is my polling place? KTVB-TV staff have an easy to use guide to answer just about every one of your questions. (KTVB.com)
2. A plan for a bikeway along 8th Street has been held up due to objections from a local church. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes a decision to add additional lanes for bikes will be delayed by at least one month after the ACHD received a number of objections from administrators and parents of Saint Joe’s School, a local Catholic church and school. (boisedev.com)
3. After the leak of a possible overturning of Roe vs Wade by the US Supreme Court, CBS2 news staff reports Boise mayor Lauren McLean said she is "deeply saddened" and "disappointed". McLean said she will continue in her "support for all people who need access to abortion care". (idahonews)
4. Poop is a problem. From hiking for an hour or two in the Boise Foothills to taking off for a weekend for Stanley, where we leave it when we have to go is becoming a problem nationwide. BoiseDev reporter Kelia Szpaller takes a look on how our increased need to get away from it all and back to nature is resulting in ideas such as flying our waste out of mountainous regions. (idahocapitalsun)
5. If you are on of those who enjoy a hike, a friend makes those long treks a little shorter. Boise Patch has some pets looking for adoption and ready to hit the trails with you. (BoisePatch)

Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is encouraging attendance at the DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2022 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition. (9 a.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club will hold a Canals Connect Community Coalition monthly meeting on Thursday. (Noon)
• The students of Frank Church High School will hold their annual plant sale on Thursday. (2:30 p.m.)
• Both varsity tennis teams of Capital High School and Bishop Kelly High School will compete on Thursday at the Boise City Championship Meet. (4:30 p.m.)
• BFF (Boise Future Friends) will hold a block party for Idaho Gives on Thursday evening. (5 p.m.)
• The Boise Downtown Association sponsors First Thursday in Downtown Boise with a variety of events planned. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End East: "Was your property recently tagged? - (5/3/22) UPDATE: The SRO at North Jr High emailed me this morning; "I wanted to let you know that patrol caught the kid with the spray paint from your video yesterday walking down state street." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Collister: "Recommendations on any lawn care companies? - I’m late getting the spring cleanup done and need someone who also can get a grasp on my weed and dandelion infestation. Huge backyard that’s not been mowed yet." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Barber Valley: "Hi neighbors, if you get a message on your screen when attempting to watch Amazon Prime video, call the actual Amazon customer service directly and not the number you are directed to. - It is a scam. I confirmed this with Amazon." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End West: "Hi. - We have friends moving here who need a place for their RV (don’t need hookups) while husband is in town working until entire family comes up. Will pay 300 a week. Need from May 19 through July 2. If you have or know anyone who mig..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lakewood: "So I don't usually post on here but I am asking for help from those that live in Lakewood area and around Boise Ave. - There are to many people speeding in this area and it's getting to the point that I have seen near misses." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Surprise Valley: "Bridge anyone? - The Boise Senior Center has two games of party bridge each week on Monday and Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome. To sign up, contact the Boise Senior at 208-608-7580." (Nextdoor)

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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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