🌱 Depressed Boise Students + Veterans Celebration + Drag Bill Dead

Hello again, friends. It's Friday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on...

• A recent stabbing death in Boise is tied to a second stabbing death in Nampa.
• Take a look at a gallery of photos from our recent snowstorm.
• Almost half of Boise high school students report a level of depression where treatment should be taking place.

But first, today's weather: Rather cloudy, showers around. High: 50 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. According to a new study, Boise teens are struggling with depression. KTVB carries a story written by Idaho Press reporter Emily White stating a November 2022 survey conducted by the Boise School District found 30 percent of junior high students and 44 percent of high schoolers are depressed at a moderate to severe level. People at the moderate level are usually referred to treatment. (KTVB.com)
2. On Wednesday, March 29, Boise Patch reported a stabbing incident near Avimor in Boise. KMTV news staff updates the story the suspect arrested in the incident knew the victim as an assailant of the suspect's mother. Raul Alexander Cuevas, 31, was arrested for allegedly killing Jesus Urrutia, 39. Both men are from Nampa. Police believe Urrutia stabbed Michelle Luna, 52, Cuevas’ mother in Nampa. Luna died at the scene. (KMVT)
3. The celebration took 50 years to take place, but Vietnam veterans were recently honored on Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent joined the Idaho Division of Veterans Services to bring the Vietnam veterans together, thank them for their service and welcome them home. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
4. The efforts to ban public drag shows will not make it through the Idaho Legislature this session. The IdahoCapitalSun's Mia Maldonado reports after passing the House, the Senate Affairs Committee presented two different draft alternatives to House Bill 265, neither of which will be presented this session. (idahocapitalsun)
5. This last story may be one you are tired of suffering through. CBS2's Vasili Varlamos provides a gallery of photos from the capital city's recent snowstorm. Another storm is expected to arrive Saturday with again possible snow or rain. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Baby Stories & Play Friday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Idaho Steelheads and the Idaho Humane Society come together Friday evening for a night of hockey. (6:00 PM)
• The Egyptian Theatre holds a screening of "The Silence of the Lambs" Friday. (7:00 PM)
• The Knitting Factory Boise is holding a Shrek Rave Friday evening. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Boise: "Boise’s cocktail scene is buzzing, with unique places to grab a hand-crafted drink popping up on every corner. What might look like a side alley door could lead to a secret nightlife experience." (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Spring snow in Boise! Already reports of about 2 inches in SE Boise. Accumulating snow so far has mostly been limited to Boise and points east, with rain or a rain/snow mix observed in Meridian west to Canyon County." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Good morning, Akasha! We found one Boise resident who's actually really enjoying today's 'spring weather.'" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "This is not helping our spring fever." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Do you believe in fairies and gnomes? If you do, then you're in for a magical treat! The Fairy and Gnome House Exhibit is coming to the Garden. This exhibit will run from April 29 - May 29." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The Archives of Falconry: "Did you know that we have a private screening of Overland at the Flicks Theater in downtown Boise lined up for The Rendezvous? That's right! At 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 attendees will gather to watch this modern falconry documentary." (The Archives of Falconry via Facebook)

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