🌱 City Settles Lawsuit + Idaho Check Coming + Spooky Car Washes

Hi all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today's briefing includes:

• The upcoming Boise trial for Lori Vallow/Daybell has been postponed due to her mental status.
• If you are looking for Depression glass, rotary telephones or other antiques, the Boise Antique Mall reopens Monday.
• Go out and get your vehicle muddy so you can be scared clean and all for a good cause.

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Very warm with sunshine. High: 79 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The City of Boise has announced a settlement with a former Boise City Library employee. KTVB-TV staff report the former employee, Jax Perez, was discriminated against due to their non-binary, transgender identity through a series of disciplinary actions in 2019, according to findings by an independent state agency. In a press release issued by the city, it stated, "The settlement was reached after both parties evaluated the merits of the case and the resources required for extensive litigation." (KTVB.com)
2. It is once again time to bring Boise Daily readers up to date on the most recent happenings in the Lori Vallow Daybell/Chad Daybell cases. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Easton writes the January trial for Lori, originally scheduled for Boise, has been postponed until her mental competency can be determined. Her case was previously paused after she was declared incompetent for trial and committed to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in June 2021. Ten months later, she was deemed competent and proceedings resumed. Daybell and her husband Chad have pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan – two of Lori’s kids – along with Chad’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell. The Daybell’s joint trial was scheduled to begin in January. (eastidahonews)
3. Lovers of old stuff can rejoice as Boise's Antique World Mall reopens Monday. CBS2 news staff report the mall closed after a roof collapse in late June, but repairs have been made and the 150 dealers have restocked and ready for business starting at 10 a.m. (Idaho News)
4. Just in time to purchase the turkey and all the fixings, the Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin writes Idahoans who filed their taxes on time should expect to see special session tax rebate checks by Thanksgiving. The state has already issued 192,000 rebate checks totaling $133 million so far. (idahocapitalsun)
5. If you have a muddy vehicle and also wish to have the crap scared out of you, LITE-FM's Michelle Heart has the answer. Three Boise area car washes are preparing for a few days of haunted car washes. You will drive through and leave with a sparkling vehicle and trembling hands and the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit. (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• You can never start a child too early. The Boise Public Library will hold Baby Storytime Monday morning. (10:30 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W. Franklin Rd. (Noon)
• The Garden City City Council meets Monday evening. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "Did you know that adult sloth bears don’t have their top two front teeth? They use their lips to suck termites and ants out of insect mounds, kind of like a straw. You can experience this at Zoo Boise." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State University: "#BroncoFamilies from all over the country joined us on The Blue for the annual Parent & Family Weekend "Touch the Turf" photo-op event this morning at Albertsons Stadium." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "The academy is busy not only honing and sharpening the skills and passions of experienced dancers, but also introducing the love and appreciation for dance that beginners will carry with them throughout their entire lives." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Our next Couch Surfer is just days away! Meet this month’s moderator, Allison Maier: Allison Maier is a writer with a background in newsrooms, nonprofits, and libraries. She loves talking about the creative process." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Homegrown stories and news — for Idaho, from Idaho. With content highlighting people of all backgrounds, Boise State Public Radio prioritizes serving ALL Idahoans." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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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