🌱 Drought Conditions + Winery Problems + Old, Old Boise Buildings

Happy Thursday, Boise! Here's everything happening today in Boise.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. Our local city hall was closed for a time while crews investigated a white powder, and state experts comment on the upcoming water year. We take a look at new local jobs, and a local winery is clashing with neighbors over a tasting room. Finally, here are some really old buildings in the capital city.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 72 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise City Hall was a place of people in protective suits on Tuesday as white powder found in an envelope resulted in a Hazmat team response. CBS2 news staff report the substance was found to be harmless. (Idaho News)
2. Users of irrigation water are worried and boat owners are making plans for a short season. KTVB-TV news staff speak with an Idaho hydrologist reporting 50 percent of the state is already experiencing severe drought and that number will increase as the summer heat hits us. (KTVB.com)
3. The Boise Daily is pleased to assist you in finding you that next great job. Here is a listing of the newest jobs in Boise area. (Boise Patch)
4. With growth in the valley comes problems and disagreements. BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel speaks with an Eagle wine producer wanting to expand and add a tasting room to the vineyard. To accomplish this, 75 percent of his neighbors need to agree. The article delves into the question if a winery is agricultural or a business along with the future of wine in Idaho. (boisedev.com)
5. The next time you are complaining of something breaking in your home, consider this —Boise has buildings still standing over 140 years in age. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides a tour, complete with photos, of a few of Boise's oldest dwellings. (107.9 LITE FM)

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Today in Boise:

• The finalists for the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge will be announced on Thursday at Boise State University. The Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge (IEC) is a statewide university competition hosted by Boise State University’s Venture College. (9 a.m.)
• "Boise State faculty and staff are invited to join Brendan Baruth and Alyssa Del Valle from Macmillan Learning in learning more about iClicker Cloud." (8 a.m.)
• "The Canals Connect Community Coalition is a big-tent space for interested nonprofits, businesses, residents and others coalesce once-a-month to talk and strategize about how to help advance urban pathways in the Treasure Valley utilizing irrigation infrastructure." The group's monthly meeting will be held Thursday. (Noon)
• The Idaho Humane Society joins with JUMP on Thursday for a Pooch Party complete with a dog parade. (4 p.m.)
• The Capital High School varsity tennis team takes on Meridian High School in Meridian on Thursday. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ada County Center - West Overland: "Seeking after school help for my kiddo. Great additional income for a student, retiree or someone who works part time. Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. every other week." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mesa View: "Please be aware of the two coyotes that are denning near 3 Bears Trail, near the archery range. They are protecting their pups, so are super vigilant." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, SE Boise - Amy Ave: "Hi, I am looking for someone who can repair a wooden fence. Does anyone have a recommendation?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Depot Bench: "Hello neighbors! This is kind of a funny question… we are looking for a place to rent to store our 25-foot travel trailer. An RV garage would be ideal or a covered RV parking area. It is new and we want to protect it as much as possible." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunset: "Tomato Cages for Sale. 3203 W. Hansen Best Tomato Cage on You Tube, best tomato cage ever - you tube channel 50,000 views! Come by to pay and pick up — only 12 left!" (Nextdoor)

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— John Braese

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