🌱 Downtown Boise's Even Stevens Evicted + Federal Way Ramp Closure

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Very warm. High: 89 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Boise:

1. Even Stevens, a sandwich shop in Downtown Boise, has been evicted following an eviction notice issued by the Ada County Sheriff. The chain had previously declared bankruptcy in 2019 and had been facing challenges, including a cessation of its donation program to food charities. Even Stevens had also faced issues with food safety inspections and staffing. This eviction is not the first for the chain, as a similar incident occurred in 2018 for failure to pay rent. Attempts to reach the building's owner and Even Stevens were unsuccessful. (boisedev.com)
2. The owner of Arbor Village, an assisted living facility in Boise, has withdrawn their application to convert the facility into regular apartments. The city had placed certain conditions on the conversion, including rules preventing Arbor Village from accepting new residents and requiring the owner to pay the difference in rent if tenants had to move to a more expensive facility. The lawyer representing the owner stated that they did not agree with the proposed conditions and decided to withdraw the application. The city officials expressed concern for the current residents and stated their intention to explore ways to provide protection for them. (boisedev.com)
3. The Idaho Transportation Department has announced the closure of the Federal Way ramps along Broadway Avenue in Boise for six nights to replace the deteriorated pavement. The closures will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. starting on Sunday, May 21, and are expected to conclude on May 26. The department aims to minimize daytime disruptions by scheduling the work at night. Detour routes will be marked, and speed limits are expected to be reduced during the closures. Additional paving work is planned for late June along Broadway Avenue and other highways. (Idaho Statesman)

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Today in Boise:

• Baby Stories & Play At Boise Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Wine Safari At Zoo Boise (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The new Ann Morrison Park Fountain offers stunning color combinations, and a grand opening and dedication celebration is scheduled for May 31 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The event will feature music, ice cream from Sunset Soft Serve, and pizza from Off the Grid Pizza, inviting attendees to come and enjoy the fountain. (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Volunteers Paige and Mike were acknowledged for their efforts in driving to the Orofino Prison to transport the PAWS graduates back to the rescue Animal Care Facility. The update highlights one of the graduates named Prim, along with their foster, and promises more information to come. (Boise Bully Breed Rescue via Facebook)
• Registration is still open for the Paddle with Police event at Quinn's Pond, where children aged 13-17 can join the Boise Police Activities League and BPD for a water activity tomorrow (May 20) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free, and more information can be found by clicking the provided link. (Boise Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.