🌱 Firing Squad Approval + Missing Snowmobiler + Vallow in Boise

Hey, Boise. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community news matters! Today you'll learn about:

• The state is considering raising your tax credit you receive on your state income taxes.
• Avalanche danger is prohibiting searchers from entering the mountains around Lowman to look for a missing snowmobiler.
• Meridian is receiving some new housing complexes but not as many as requested by developers.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 45 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Lori Vallow Daybell is now in Boise. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Sunderland writes Ada County Jail officials confirmed the defendant facing multiple counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan – two of Lori’s children – along with Chad’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell, was moved from Madison County Jail in Rexburg to Boise. Her local trial is scheduled to start April 3 with jury selection. (eastidahonews)
2. Idaho is now the fifth state to allow executions by firing squad. The IdahoCapitalSun's Mia Maldonado reports Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 186, adding a firing squad as an alternative method of execution when lethal injection is unavailable. The bill also includes $750,000 for the Idaho Department of Correction to refurbish its facility to execute someone by firing squad. Idaho joins Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah and South Carolina as states allowing firing squad and since 1976, there have been only three executions carried out by firing squad. (idahocapitalsun)
3. The tax credit you receive on your state income taxes could be rising. CBS2news staff report the Idaho Legislature is considering a bill increasing the food tax credit by 50 percent. The state collected $375 million in sales tax revenue on on food purchases in fiscal year 2023. (idahonews)
4. The search continues for a missing Forest Service employee near Lowman according to a story filed by KTVB-TV staff. Tyler Beyer, 30, was last seen March 12, when he headed out on a snowmobile trip northeast of Lowman. Due to extreme avalanche danger in the area, the search has been delayed a number of times. (KTVB)
   
5. Meridian will be receiving some additional housing, but not as many as requested by developers. BoiseDev's Carolyn Komatsoulis reports Meridian’s city council approved the Sagarra residential community near West Orchard Park Drive, North Fox Run Way and North Linder Road. It also approved the Millwood Subdivision on Victory Road. The council denied a 90 apartment complex on Franklin Road. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• Everyone is invited to meet up with Mayor Lauren McLean and Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar Monday at the Dick Eardley Senior Center. (11:00 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services. (Noon)
• Grab some friends and watch the USA Men's National Soccer Team as they take on El Salvador with coverage provided by Liga Boise. (2:00 PM)
• The Garden City City Council convenes Monday. (6:00 PM)
• The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Boise meets Monday evening. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Weekly: "Boisean Cavan Gates shows off his Breaking Bad tat to his idols. #treefort11 #western proper #mexcal #aaronpaul" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "How long has it been since #Boise saw a max temperature of 60 degrees or more? 143 days, tied for 7th longest. With below normal temps forecast for the next 7 days, it's possible we break the record of 153 days set on 04/02/1899." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "We kick off today’s in-studios with @charlie_hickey_ at 1pm. Join us at the station for an intimate performance in our green room. It’s all ages and open to the public!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "This has been a historic season for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, holding more World Cup events on domestic soil in its history. And the season comes to a big finish with the U.S. Alpine Ski Championships in Sun Valley." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Music Festival: "Prices for Boise Music Festival will be going up on April 1st! Get them now before they go up next week! Follow the link below to purchase your tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boise-music-festival-2023-tickets-524597444077?" (Boise Music Festival via Instagram)

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