🌱 Death Penalty On Table + Boise Summer Meals + Abortion Fight

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. A trial coming to Boise will have the option of a death penalty sentence after papers were filed late Monday. The weather has changed opening day for a local water park, and the local school district has announced kids will not go hungry this summer. We offer you some of the hottest deals in local real estate, and state government wants a recently passed abortion law to be enacted now.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 69 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Lori Vallow Daybell could face the death penalty if found guilty of murder in the deaths of three family members. East Idaho News reporter Nate Easton reports Fremont County prosecutors filed notice late Monday to seek the death penalty if Vallow Daybell is found guilty of the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan — two of Lori’s kids — and Chad Daybell's first wife, Tammy Daybell. A motion regarding a death sentence had previously been filed on Chad Daybell. Both defendants face a trial moved to Boise from St. Anthony. (eastidahonews)
2. Boise's waterpark, Roaring Springs, has realized our recent weather is more hoodie and jeans than swimsuit and lotion. KIVI-TV's Kelsie Rose announces the opening day of operations has now been moved to May 14 due to our chilly spring. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
3. The end of the school year is a positive for the majority of students, but for some, summer may mean hunger with the loss of school meals. CBS2 news staff report the Boise School District will be offering free summer meals starting June 6. Kids ages 1-18 will be able to eat free of charge. (Idaho News)
4. The Boise area continues to receive national press regarding the hot real estate market. Boise Patch provides you with a roundup of property for sale during this time of difficult home finding and purchasing. (Boise Patch)
5. The State of Idaho is legally fighting an order to delay implementation of Idaho's newest abortion law. The move comes just days prior to a recently leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft overturning abortion rights. The Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Moseley-Morris writes the Idaho Attorney's General's Office argues the court did not have the right to grant a stay of implementing Idaho's newest law and argues the law should take effect immediately. (idahocapitalsun)

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Today in Boise:

• The Capital High School varsity golf team will take to the links on Wednesday in the Jack Jones Memorial Tournament. (8:30 a.m.)
• If you are attempting to help a friend choose recovery, the PEER Wellness Center is offering a Smart Family and Friends group on Wednesday. (5:30 p.m.)
• Boise's Egyptian Theater will be the site of the premiere of the movie, "Fugued Up" on Wednesday. (6 p.m.)
• The Boise Contemporary Theater presents The Show on the Roof on Wednesday evening. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Somerset: "To the White GMC SUV — please slow down and stop tearing up and down Clubview and Boise Hills Drive! More and more people are feeling alarmed by the speeding." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End East: "We're having a vintage pop-up and tag sale in the SNOW Block Alley (between 15th and 16th, Lemp and Heron) this Saturday from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. There will be vintage clothes, accessories, jewelry, and dishes along with designer items." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, W Brogan Dr: "Anyone here that customize cups? Or can recommend someone who does, thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End West: "I am looking for an IN HOME PET dog sitter next week. Mine fell through!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunset: "I'm wondering if there is a Sydney McPhearson that lives close to me. I keep receiving packages for them. Told UPS no one lives here by that name and I'm still receiving them." (Nextdoor)

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

— 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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