🌱 Former Steelie Death + Idaho Tuition Freeze + Cold Case Mystery

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

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with the Boise Fire Department offering assistance for you to keep your home safe during the upcoming fire season. A former fan favorite of the Idaho Steelheads has unexpectedly died, and the city is asking for feedback on the recent redistricting. College tuition will remain the same next year, and we take a look back at an Idaho cold case involving multiple murders and no arrests.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 61 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. It is time to get out into the yard and the Boise Fire Department wants to help. CBS2 news staff speak with fire officials urging homeowners to mitigate fire danger around their home. The upcoming fire season is expected to be longer than normal. (Idaho News)
2. Longtime fans of the Idaho Steelheads are mourning today. KTVB-TV news republishes a story by Idaho Press reporter John Wustrow announcing the untimely death of former Steelhead player Lance Galbraith. The two-time Kelly Cup champion with the Idaho Steelheads died in a single-vehicle crash at the age of 42 in Canada. (KTVB)
3. The City of Boise recently completed a redistricting and wants your opinion. For the first time, city council members will be voted on by district. Boise Patch has the method for you to provide feedback on the new process. (Boise Patch)
4. For college students and those helping out college students pay for education, IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert reports a tuition freeze was unanimously approved by the Idaho State Board of Education for next year. However, mandatory student fees will rise by as much as $304 at Boise State University. (idahoednews)
5. The Boise Daily would like to bring you back to 1979 when events known as the "Lewis Clark Valley murders" occurred. KIDO-AM's Chris takes us back to a series of unsolved murders, all apparently connected, but with no suspect ever arrested. (kidotalkradio)

Today in Boise:

• The Capital City Public Market is open and ready for lovers of fresh vegetables, local art and more on Saturday. (9:30 a.m.)
• Idaho Rivers United is inviting everyone to join in the annual Boise River Clean Up on Saturday. (10 a.m.)
• Local cyclists will join together on Saturday to give back to the community and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho. (Noon)
• A free performance of "Alice in Neverland" will occur at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise. (2 p.m.)
• For a different type of date night, visit ZOOLaLa at Zoo Boise Saturday evening. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Many of you may remember Clover, an Idaho Humane Society alumnus who was adopted a few months ago by a police officer for the Boise Police Department. She wanted to give an update on how she’s doing." (Facebook)
• Boise State University: "If you've walked through campus this month, you may have noticed pinwheels spinning in the wind. By its very nature, the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood. It has also come to serve as a 'Symbol of Prevention' for Child Abuse." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The rain and snow keep coming. McCall has seen more precipitation so far in April than in February/March combined. And higher in the mountains it's all snow, like it was last night. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "A special moment as now retired Capt. Forrester passes on the red helmet to Station 7’s newest captain, Dane Oldham. His son Tate was so proud to pin his new badge. Congratulations on the well-deserved promotion, Capt. Oldham! #boise." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The Boise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting open houses at South and Lowell Pools to gather additional community input on the future of the two recreation facilities." (Instagram)

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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.