🌱 Clothing Boise Kids + U Of I Money + Look At Boise's Past

Hello, friends. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Patch newsletter — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Including news on:

• If you think our snow this season has been pretty good, wait until you see numbers from some surrounding states.
• A famous red Camaro has been seen parked outside a Boise restaurant.
• Get nostalgic and look back at Boise just 15 years in the past.

But first, today's weather:

Sun and areas of low clouds. High: 46 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. If you are a local skier, November and December provided some pretty good snow with the last few months slowing down some. CBS2's Luke Randle takes a look at how our local ski area compares to other Idaho resorts and other surrounding states. Compared to Utah's Alta, Bogus is way behind. (Idaho News)
2. The Assistance League of Boise is stepping up to help local students with clothing. KTVB-TV staff report 800 students received new clothes through the Operation School Bell program in cooperation with JC Penney stores. (KTVB.com)
3. Coming on the heels of a horrific multi-victim murder in Moscow, the IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin reports the Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a $1 million supplemental funding request for extra security costs at the University of Idaho. The money is a one-time request and provides the university cash for services from Idaho State Police, a safe shuttle service, increased security, counseling services, a campus vigil, a physical security review and consulting services. (idahocapitalsun)
4. A Boise eatery will soon be on television. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes Diners Dive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri was in Boise at Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe on Fairview in Boise. As many of you know, this is not Fieri's first visit to the capital city. (boisedev.com)
5. It is always fun to take a look back at how things were. KIDO-AM's Michelle Heart provides 75 pictures of how Boise looked just 15 years ago. (kidotalkradio)

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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.

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