🌱 Former Councilmember Won't Be Reinstated + Suspect Died By Suicide

Hello, Boise! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek and I'm filling in for your usual curator John Braese for the next couple of days. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Warm; breezy in the morning. High: 83 Low: 53.

Are you a real estate agent in Boise struggling to get leads in the current housing market? It's tough out there, but there is a way to stand out from the crowd and attract new clients. Our exclusive sponsorship in the Boise newsletter can help you do just that. Click here to learn more and discover how you can take your business to the next level today.

Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. Former Boise City Councilmember Lisa Sánchez's request for a preliminary injunction has been denied by a judge. Sánchez lost her seat when she inadvertently moved out of her district at the end of 2022. She had asked the court to stop Boise's city council from taking action without her and to direct the city to reinstate her, but the judge ruled that she was not substantially likely to prevail on her claims. (Idaho Press)
2. Boise police responded to a shooting incident on Apr. 29 where a victim was found injured in a local business. The suspect, known to the victim, fled to his nearby residence on State Street. After a several-hour standoff with the police, the suspect was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident caused the evacuation of nearby businesses and residences, and State St. was closed for a period. (Press Release Desk)
3. Megabus, in partnership with Salt Lake Express, will be launching a new bus service connecting Boise. Idaho to cities in six western states, including Utah, Wyoming, and Washington. The new service connects Idaho to cities in six western states, including Utah, Wyoming, and Washington. Additionally, a large number of stops in more rural parts of Idaho will begin operating this week. (boisedev.com)

From our sponsor:

Today’s Boise Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Boise Patch newsletter possible.

Today in Boise:

• Music And Movement At Boise Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Teen Hangout At Boise Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Chuck Smith – Solo Piano At Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood (5:00 PM)
• Spring In The City - Happy Hour At Reef Rooftop (5:30 PM)

In partnership with T-Mobile:

Do you know an incredible mom you'd like the rest of Boise to know about, too? Maybe it's your mom — or your daughter, a friend who's a mom or someone who steps up like a mom for the people in her life. Whoever it is, we want to hear about her! Just fill out this simple form and we'll do the rest.

From my notebook:

• Fingers crossed that nonstop flights to Orlando and Washington, D.C. are in Boise's near future. See the full list of the airport's "hoped-for" destinations at the link. (Idaho Press)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Boise area at the link! (Boise Patch)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Boise area! Get all the property details at the link. (Boise Patch)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Focus Massage — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (May 2)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 3)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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.