🌱 Dad Bus Driver + Boise Pet Adoption + Boise High Prom Closet

Good morning, people of Boise! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily on National Goof Off Day. A Boise father, seeing a need with his own children, now volunteers his time making sure the kids are to school on time. Wildland firefighters may see more in their paycheck, and we bring you some new friends for the upcoming summer. If you have a tux in the closet, we have an answer, and our upcoming water outlook is not good.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise resident Clint Whitehead was not looking to add to his resume when he entered the offices of Durham Bus Company. He was just looking to help. KTVB-TV's Maggie O'Mara tells the story of Whitehead, a president of a Boise company, driving a school bus on a volunteer basis after he saw a need in the community. (KTVB.com)
2. The Idaho Senate has passed a bill providing hazard pay to Idaho wildland firefighters. CBS2 news staff report the legislation, previously approved by the Idaho House, provides state-employed wildland firefighters get hazard pay up to 25 percent above their hourly wage. (Idaho News)
3. A great way to enjoy this warmer weather is to spend time with a new friend. Boise Patch provides you with the latest pets available to adoption in the Boise area. (Boise Patch)
4. Students at Boise High School are asking for a little help so all their friends can be the at the biggest dance of the year. LITE-FM's Mateo writes the student council at Boise's oldest high school is starting a "Prom Closet," a helping hand for students during this prom season. (liteonline)
5. The days are warming, and our local snowpack is still below average. KIVI-TV's Geneva Zoltek looks at the local snowpack, still at 30 percent below average and needing to be at 120 percent or average to fill our reservoirs. (kivitv)

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Today in Boise:

• The fourth Tuesday in March is dedicated to promoting diabetes awareness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 88 million people 18 and older had pre-diabetes in 2018, and many of those at risk are unaware. Understand your risk and take a look at the plate method. (11 p.m.)
• The Boise State Recreation Center offers a webinar with Nataly Kogan, a leading expert on emotional fitness and shares her vulnerable personal story of burnout and the essential mindset shifts, scientific research, and, most importantly, tangible skills and practices to help you strengthen your emotional fitness and develop a more supportive relationship with your thoughts and emotions. (9 a.m.)
• The fun continues on Tuesday with Boise Watershed's Spring Break BLOCKFest, a chance to everyone to have some fun. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Garden City Chamber will hold their monthly luncheon on Tuesday. (Noon)
• The Garden City Parks and Waterways Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Rock School: "Here are pics of some of the new classrooms … half of them (there are 13 finished rooms total). We are still getting settled, and we have a lot decorating, cabinet hanging, etc. to do." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End West: "Stop stealing yard signs and or defacing them. That is called trespassing and vandalism. We have cameras. You have been noticed." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hazelwood Village: "Does anyone know what the story is with the green dilapidated house on Lake Hazel that has a sign in front of it marked hazardous area? Looks like the house has been abandoned for years." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East of Allumbaugh: "My daughter is visiting from Seattle… I haven’t lived here long enough to know what I shall show her… around here besides Ann Morrison & Kathryn Albertsons Park and Lucky Peak we have all been to. What shall we do?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Roosevelt Flats: "Saw that the Trolley House is for sale. Pray that we get some great owners who will keep it running! Thank you for all the years for service. It’s been a wonderful community landmark and gathering spot!" (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.