🌱 Governor's Veto + Jefferson Closing + Boise's Treefort Dollars

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Boise Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find these stories and more...

• We are still a few months away, but now is the time to start thinking about Boise's 4th of July Parade.
• A valley woman charged in connection with a missing Fruitland boy is now competent to stand trial.
• Treefort may be over, but Boise businesses are still counting their money.

But first, today's weather: A couple of showers. High: 47 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Five years after it won approval from the City of Boise to close Jefferson Street, St. Luke's Health System took a step closer to actually closing the downtown street. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes the downtown hospital has requested a design review from the city to permanently close Jefferson. During months of testimony, the medical center threatened to move the facility away from the downtown area to Meridian if the closure was not granted. (boisedev.com)
2. Now is the time to plan building a float, purchase red, white and blue streamers and pick the perfect spot to watch a parade. CBS2's Ryan Hawes reports after skipping last year, the Boise 4th of July Parade is returning this year with a new sponsor and new opportunities for Boise resident to become involved. Links are included in the story for sponsorships, volunteer opportunities and enrolling your group to march in the celebration. (Idaho News)
3. Visitors to Boise this past weekend for Treefort brought in an estimated $8 million into the city. KTVB's Abby Davis reports 500 artists performed on 60 stages throughout the city, increasing the visibility of the music scene of the capital city throughout the nation. (KTVB.com)
4. Jumping out of Boise to a story continuing to receive national attention, a Fruitland woman has been judged competent to stand trial in the case of missing Michael "Monkey" Vaughan. KIVI-TV's Karen Lehr reports the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has deemed Sarah Wondra is now ready for trial. Wondra, charged with failing to report the death Vaughan who was five years old when he went missing from his family's Fruitland home on July 27, 2021, will now be transferred back to Payette County custody and held on the $500,000 bond that was set upon her original arrest. (kivitv)
5. Idaho Gov. Brad Little pulled out his veto stamp and used it on a property tax relief bill that passed the Legislature only last week. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert writes the bill would have directed $100 million to schools to use for property tax relief — such as paying down bonds and levies and done away with the March school elections. The bill also would have put $400 million in transportation projects on hold. (idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening is coming to Boise starting Tuesday morning. (9:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts Music and Movement Tuesday. (10:30 AM)
• The Garden City Chamber hosts their monthly luncheon Tuesday. (Noon)
• The Boise City Council will convene Tuesday. (Noon)
• The Eagle City Council will be discussing and quite possibly voting on the annexation of Avimor into the City of Eagle during their Tuesday meeting. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A winter storm will bring heavy snow to eastern Oregon tonight through Tuesday night. Snow amounts of 3-6 inches in the valleys with 6-12 inches in the mountains are expected in northern Harney and Malheur counties as well as Baker County." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "When you find the perfect spot to soak in the sun... Sloth bear Paji knows the feeling. Instagram user chelseamiette" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Reminder! Idaho IceWorld is a donation drop off point for Boise Rescue Mission’s March to End Hunger campaign. Visitors who bring two items to donate this week will receive $4 off their admission to any of our public skates." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Hey everyone! Have you heard about our community calendar? It's a great way to keep track of all the local events happening in our area. If you have an event coming up, make sure to submit it to the calendar so everyone can see it!" (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Hikes + Hops is back and the 2023 season kicks off next week! Join us at the Foothills Learning Center on Friday, April 7 for a hike along Kestrel and Owl's Roost Trails, followed by a cold Lost Grove Brewing beverage." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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