🌱 Collegiate eSports + Gas Prices Ranking + Boise Events

Hello, neighbors! John Braese here with a brand-new issue of the Boise Daily.

Good Sunday morning and welcome to the Boise Daily. We start with an interview with the Broncos' athletic director and keeping with teams, have a call out for CWI's newest team, eSports. See where Idaho ranks in terms of gas prices and a group is calling for Idaho's lieutenant governor to step down. Finally, grab an early look of upcoming summer events that are local and should not be missed.

First, today's weather:

A morning snow shower around. High: 46 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Just over one year ago, Jeramiah Dickey took over the job as athletic director at Boise State University. KIVI-TV's Don Nelson speaks with Dickey, discussing not just football, but the 18 programs at our local university and plans for the future. (KIVI)
2. The College of Western Idaho is looking for new teammates-for eSports. Boise Patch provides the information on an upcoming meeting for students to join the college's new eSports Team. (Boise Patch)
3. If you have stopped by to fill up as the gas pump, this will not come as a surprise. KBOI-AM reports Idaho now ranks 20th in the nation when it comes to gas prices, according to AAA. (KBOI)
4. A new political action committee in Idaho announced Saturday that it is calling for the resignation of Idaho Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin. KTVB-TV staff reports McGeachin spoke at AFPAC, a group Take Back Idaho states is "far-right, white nationalist alternative," to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). (KTVB)
5. The weather is warming and thoughts turn to vacations. Instead of booking rooms on the coast or packing for Yellowstone, LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides a list of 14 events right here in Boise that are upcoming and should not be missed. (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• Looking for something new and exciting to do? Join your friends at Watson’s for a steampunk party! Dance, dine, drink, and enjoy entertainment and a murder mystery game! Join the town of Greenstone for a birthday celebration that, for one of the guests, may end in deadly consequences.(6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Landover Estates: "Who is a good car detailer in the area. - Have a Dodge Durango with a lot of pet hair" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Robie Creek: "Posting for the Roberts: - Yard Sale (After 30 years, we are moving) March 11th & 12th, 9 a.m. - dark. 124 Blue Jay Creek Rd Boise, ID 83716 (2 miles up Robie Creek Rd, Up Burnett and clear through the subdivision)." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, SE Boise - Amy Ave: "Boxes - Does anyone is SE Boise have moving boxes they’re ready to get rid of? Thank you in advance!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hillcrest: "Lost cat, last seen around 7 PM. - He normally doesn't go far at all. He's fat. He goes by Ridley or Riddle. Call 541-241-6573 if you see him, thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Clear Creek: "Hey Clear Creek! - I was wondering if any of my neighbors have any friendly dogs my sweet Rosie can have play dates.. every time we go into Boise we take her to dog island at Ann Morrison but that's not often enough." (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.