🌱 Federal Rent Relief Ends In Boise + Local Charter School Downsizes

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Boise Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 80 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities officially closed the application portal for their Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This initiative was established as a result of the pandemic and focuses on helping people keep a roof over their heads in a time of struggle. Overall, the program helped more than 14,000 people and distributed close to $70 million in rental relief. (KTVB)
2. The Village Leadership Academy located in Boise will be downsizing to a smaller facility after failing to make loan payments. According to representatives from the school, the building is currently too large and expensive to maintain and they will now be moving to a new location on Goldstone Drive in Meridian. This move is the final step in their multi-year plan to increase the school's finances and obtain more of a balanced budget when it comes to paying for certain aspects. (IdahoEdNews.com)
3. After a run-in with Boise Police Officers last year, local activist Ty Werenka has officially filed a $1 million lawsuit against the city. He claims that the police officers violated his rights with an unreasonable search and seizure, false arrest, and malicious prosecution, and assaulted him while he was filming the officers at a different time. In addition, the activist alleges that the officers also violated his first amendment rights causing him emotional distress. (Boisedev.com)

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Today in Boise:

Saturday, June 10

• American Aquarium At Hayden Beverage Co. (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Art Museum's Full-Day Camps registration is officially open and spots are already filling up. The camp takes place in both July and August and will feature a variety of popular summer camp activities and individualized experiences with hands-on art. If you're interested in enrolling your child in the camp, visit here for more information. (Boise Art Museum)
• According to the National Weather Service, drier conditions are expected for the Boise area this upcoming weekend. Storms are likely to start fizzling out by today, but there is still a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms through Sunday in the high country. (Idaho News)
• On Thursday, Jun. 8, city officials and JUMP hosted Boise's first-ever Repair Café. The event encouraged community members to bring any broken household items like vacuums, popcorn makers, lamps, and more to be repaired by experts. The city plans to hold its second one of these events on Thursday, Aug. 10. (Idaho Press)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.