🌱 Election Results + Social Workers Leaving + Boise Soup Places

Hello, Boise! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Boise Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• A local irrigation company has agreed to cease filing property liens on property owners over illegal charges.
• You have the opportunity to have a say in next year's local fair.
• Grab a spoon and a bib for a listing of Boise's best soup places as the winter chill sets in.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 34 Low: 14.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. In case you were asleep the last 48 hours, Nov. 8 was Election Day. KTVB-TV staff carry a complete recap of all the results. Brad Little will remain Idaho's governor while the state will see a new lieutenant governor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction and more. (ktvb)
2. A Boise irrigation company has agreed to conduct business differently after an investigation from the Idaho Attorney General's Office. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports the Shavrer Lateral Water User Association agreed in court to stop charging extra fees to customers and placing liens on their homes over illegal charges. If you are involved with this association, a link to file a complaint is also included in the article. (boisedev.com)
3. Have you been to the local fair and witnessed things you want changed? Do you have an idea to bolster the fair or perhaps thought of an addition to the fair to make it better? Boise Patch announces the Western Idaho Fair/Expo Idaho Advisory Board is looking for new members. This is your chance to add a voice to Boise's premiere August event. (Boise Patch)
4. Much has been written of local businesses needing employees due to staff quitting. That appears to be a problem also with social workers leaving Idaho’s foster care system. CBS2 news staff recently completed an investigation and found a 33 percent increase in social workers leaving the state agency and a 17 percent drop in foster parent licenses in Idaho. (idahonews)
5. Winter has arrived in Boise and for many, the cold weather translates to soup. FromBoise's Marissa provides a listing of a few of Boise's best restaurants to grab a bowl of hot goodness. (fromboise)

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Today in Boise:

• The City of Boise Building Code Board will meet Thursday afternoon. (2:00 PM)
• After the bell rings, Boise students are invited to the Boise Public Library for an afternoon of School Age Fun. (4:00 PM)
• Get off work and head over to the Zoo Boise Thursday for Sunset at the Zoo Adult Night. (6:00 PM)
• The Capital High School Jazz Band will perform Thursday evening. (7:00 PM)
• On the other side of town, Boise High School will present a Guitar Fall Concert. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Have you driven in snow yet this year? With incoming snow during the morning commute, make sure you take it slow as you adjust to potentially slippery driving conditions. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Have you always wanted a highly trained, frisbee-catching, super smart dog? Duke is your boy! Duke had some negative experiences with children so he must go to a home with kids 12 years old and up." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "With the changing weather, now is the time to make sure you and your car are ready for the road. On top of checking your brakes, lights, fluids and wiper blades, make sure your tires are in good condition." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "Our new peacock chair! This new prop will be absolutely perfect for your upcoming photoshoot. Be sure to let us know if you want to use this beauty when reserving your studio as we only have one available!" (Studio Boise Photo Center via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The view from one of our favorite spots to enjoy vibrant autumn colors along the Boise River Greenbelt in Veterans Memorial Park. There’s still time to experience the beauty before all the leaves are gone." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Have you seen the new Idaho Botanical Garden website? IBG has gone extra mobile-friendly and finding info has never been easier, check it out here: https://www.idahobotanicalgard... #update #newwebsite #rollout" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "We wanted to thank Stans NoTubes for being great sponsors for this year's Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway and for supporting BBP with its excellent sealant in every bike we put back on our streets!" (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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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