🌱 Comic Con + Avimor In + Not Quite A Boise Record

Hey, everybody! It's Saturday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including news about:

• A Meridian traffic stop, and home search resulted in five arrested on drug charges.
• Local producers of food should see their items in local schools increasing.
• Avimor is now officially a part of the City of Eagle.

But first, today's weather: A shower; breezy in the p.m.. High: 48 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Five people have been arrested for numerous drug charges. CBS2 news staff report the arrests took place in Meridian and involve a traffic stop and a search warrant of a Meridian home. Found in both were fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. (Idaho News)
2. Grab your best cape as the Gem State Comic Con is back this weekend, for its fourth year at Expo Idaho. KIVI-TV staff write a number of celebrity guests will appear at the event and the Con runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
3. The City of Eagle just became much larger. BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel reports The Eagle City Council voted 3-1 to incorporate Avimor into the city limits. The move means an estimated 8,000 more planned homes will now need to start paying city taxes, receiving city services and be subject to city planning and zoning regulations. (boisedev.com)
4. If you believe March was snowy in Boise, you are entirely correct. KTVB carries a story by Idaho Press reporter Teddy Feinberg writing our fair city received 9.1 inches of snow in the month, the most since 1952. March had a way to go as 1917 saw 18.9 inches of the white stuff fall in March. (KTVB.com)
5. The federal government wants local foods in the schools. Boise Patch reports Boise State University received $16.1 million — its largest single sponsored project award in university history — from the United States Department of Agriculture to help increase the amount of food that is sourced locally by school districts. (Boise Patch)

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Today in Boise:

• Boise State University is holding a free dental clinic Saturday morning. (8:00 AM)
• JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place) hosts the Idaho Artistry in Wood Show starting Saturday morning. (9:00 AM)
• The Basque Center is holding their annual Benefit Dinner & Auction to raise funds for both the Basque Museum & Boiseko Ikastola. (6:00 PM)
• The Idaho Steelheads host the Kansas City Mavericks Saturday evening. (7:10 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the West Central Mountain zone from midnight tonight until 6 p.m. MDT Saturday for heavy snow and blowing snow. Here's a map of the expected snow amounts and the area of the advisory." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Bask in her glory! We cannot deny Pandora's power: Nile crocodiles like her can create a bite force of over 3,000 PSI (pounds per sq. inch)." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Farmers Market: "Opening day Saturday at 1500 Shoreline Drive | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop from local farmers, ranchers, bakers, growers and makers and support your local food community. Stock up on fresh produce, choice proteins, cheese and dairy, fresh breads." (Boise Farmers Market via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The charges, which are expected to be released in coming days, make Trump the first former president in United States history to be criminally indicted. The grand jury's indictment is expected to be unsealed in the coming days." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Here are the Top 10 Most Played from the week past. Anyone else feeling the @treefortfest vibes?" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Curious about how we make Shade City Brewfest more sustainable? Below are a few ways we are working to reduce waste: Bring your cups! Cups won't be made for this event." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

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