🌱 Falling Boise Gas Prices + Winter Classes + Subdivision Denied

Hello, everybody! John Braese here with your Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now, including updates on...

• Idaho legislators will be in Boise this week, but not making any new laws.
• You have a few days to look over the catalog of all the classes, camps and activities offered by the City of Boise before the Dec. 5 registration.
• It is costing you less to fill up that tank at a Boise gas station.

But first, today's weather:

A snow shower in the morning. High: 33 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Here is an early Christmas present for Boise. CBS2 news staff report gas prices fell nearly 7 cents in the last week. Our average price per gallon now sits at $4.14 with the cheapest gas in Boise sitting at $3.92 per gallon. (Idaho News)
2. A parcel of land near the intersection of Five Mile and Lake Hazel roads will not see a new subdivision. BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel writes the Ada County Commissioners voted down a proposal to rezone the land from commercial to multifamily residential after hours of testimony from neighbors. The plan called for placing 128 patio-styled homes on 11.4 acres. (boisedev)
3. The perfect holiday gift is a new pet in the home courtesy of an adoption. Boise Patch has the latest dogs, cats, and other animals available locally. (Boise Patch)
4. Although the 2023 legislative session does not gavel in until Jan. 9, Idaho legislators will be in Boise this week selecting critical leadership positions for the Idaho House of Representatives and Idaho Senate. The IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin reports the top leadership spots in the Idaho House and Idaho Senate are contested and Boise Sen. Chuck Winder will see opposition from Meridian Sen. Lori Den Hartog. (idahaocapitalsun)
5. The City of Boise is gearing up to hear from you on Dec. 5 as registration opens for the many classes, camps and other activities offered by the city. The article includes a full catalog of the offerings coming up for the winter session. (cityofboise)

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Today in Boise:

• The Art Source Gallery opens for holiday shopping in downtown Boise. (10:00 AM)
• The Boise City Council convenes Tuesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Hillcrest branch of the Boise Public Library will offer a seminar dealing with Taxes in Retirement. (6:30 PM)
• High school jazz musicians from around the city will join together at the Band All-City Fall Jazz Night at Capital High School. (7:00 PM)
• Take a break from the holiday rush by taking part in Tuesday Trivia Night at the Warehouse Food Hall. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Warning: GRAPHIC PHOTOS. A few weeks ago, Animal Care and Control was alerted that a raccoon was living with an illegal trap locked on their paw off Eagle/Chinden roads." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise State University: "Congratulations to @boise.state.msmse doctoral student Cyrus Koroni on being named a 2022 NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium fellow for his lithium battery research. #BoiseState #WeAreBroncos" (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "The Winter Garden aGlow Photo Walk is happening soon! On Dec. 7, from 7-8:30 p.m., join Anni Jack to capture the beauty of our Garden in the glow of holiday lights." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "As the snow falls in Boise today, we would like to share the excitement of 'The Nutcracker' with you. Join us this season for the beloved holiday performance, Dec. 9- 18 at The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Art Museum: "Check off the items on your shopping list during the Members’ Appreciation Sale in the BAM Store! The sale takes place this week, Dec. 1 – 4. BAM Members double their discount to receive 20% off during this special sale." (Boise Art Museum via Instagram)

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— John Braese

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