🌱 Family Pooch Saved + Local Census Numbers + Boise Sanctuary Appeal

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. A family pet is safe today thanks to the effort of the Boise Fire Department. Keeping with good news, a missing Meridian boy is back home after a large social media blitz; and new census numbers have been released and we explain what they all mean. We update you on the appeal on the proposed homeless shelter on State Street; and take a look at your dream home, complete with pond.

First, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 57 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. KTVB-TV news staff carry the happy story of the Boise Fire Department saving a dog trapped in a home on Liberty Street. After firefighters arrived at the blaze, the family pooch was found hiding under a bed, provided oxygen and returned to the family. (KTVB.com)
2. Local social media was alive Tuesday with a family asking for assistance in locating a missing young boy. CBS2 news staff reported Wednesday 13-year-old Dash Phillips was returned home safely. (Idaho News)
3. We all remember completing those forms and now Ada County officials have released the recent census figures. Boise Patch explains what the population numbers mean to our local community and how the census is used. (Boise Patch)
4. The testimony will continue for the remainder of the week as the Boise City Council holds hearings on the appeal of Interfaith Sanctuary’s recent denial to relocate to State Street. BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel continues to update the story of neighbors versus the nonprofit. (boisedev)
5. If you are possibly looking to upgrade from your current residence and your next home needs to include a pond, LITE-FM's Parker Kane has the description and over 50 pictures of a home for sale in Middleton for the paltry sum of $1.45 million. The pond is included. (LiteOnline.com)

Today in Boise:

• The Capital High School Orchestra will present its spring concert on Thursday. (6 p.m.)
• Boise State University celebrates Earth Day with a discussion on creating a sustainable future. (4 p.m.)
• Capital High School will make the trip to Mountain View High School for varsity tennis action. (4:30 p.m.)
• If you are looking for a road trip, T.J. Stiles, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will speak in Idaho Falls on Thursday. (6 p.m.)
• The Borah High School theater group will present "4 & 5-Tuck Everlasting" Thursday evening. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "One of our forecasters caught a picture of this beautiful rainbow in Caldwell, Idaho. Hope some of you had a similar view! #idwx" (Facebook)
• Boise State University: "The @nsfgov selected three Boise State students for the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program in 2022. Representing @boisestatecoas and @boisestateengineering, these Bronco recipients embody a broad variety of research interests." (Instagram)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "Still time to see the Spring 2022 BFA Exhibition at the @bluegalleries_boisestate through 4/26 Tues-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @boisestateuniversity" (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Play for all! The Boise Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer activities for children of all abilities, and the Idaho Youth Adaptive Sports Camp is a great way to introduce kids to a variety of sports and outdoor adventures." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "2022 Spring Radiothon is almost upon us! Tune in for the kickoff tomorrow during The Chowdah, and be sure to keep tuning in on the airwaves and the socials to stay up to date on all things Radiothon." (Instagram)
• Denise Lile, Neighbor: "Don’t miss it! Golden Garden Club, Inc. Annual Plant Sale April 29 & 30, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 10305 Harvester Drive, Boise 83709. Come meet members of the oldest running garden club in the fine state of Idaho!" (Patch)

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— 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.