🌱 Gun Range Debate + Boise Rent Assistance + Big Campaign Money

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

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. We start off Saturday with a debate pitting target shooters versus hikers for a piece of open land. More money than you can imagine is going into our upcoming campaigns, and we still have not received enough rain to get out of a drought. A group wants you to see Boise from a different advantage point, and new money is available for local rental assistance.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a shower. High: 70 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. With open spaces becoming a premium, some Eagle residents are opposing a proposed 80-acre 'shooting sports park,' one the city is pushing. KTVB-TV's Morgan Romero speaks with equestrians, runners, hikers and others advocating the gun range not be placed in an area they use for recreation. (KTVB.com)
2. Politics and elections cost money — big money. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert looks at the most recent finance reports from Idaho's races. One race has raised $1.4 million for a part-time job. An incumbent has raised $2 million in a bid to keep his position. Candidates are loaning money to their own campaigns. Hardliners versus moderates. Incumbents versus incumbents due to redistricting. PACs using money to endorse candidates. Take a read on who still has money in their coffers and who can barely afford a yard sign. (idahoednews)
3. Planning an outdoor event has been difficult this spring, but all our recent rains have not been enough to pull our area out of an upcoming drought. CBS2 news staff speak with David Hoekema with the Idaho Department of Water Resources and other experts on how much water will be seen this summer. (idahonews)
4. A Boise nonprofit is urging you to go climb a tree. Boise State Public Radio's George Prentice speaks with Canopy Watch, a group offering you a chance to see Boise from the top of a tree in Julia Davis Park. (boisestatepublicradio)
5. Much has been written regarding the rising rental costs in Boise. The city recently approved an additional $6.5 million in federal rental assistance to Boiseans and Boise Patch has the information on how to apply if you are needing a little help with that monthly expense. (Boise Patch)

Today in Boise:

• The Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Run will take off from the start line on Saturday morning. (7 a.m.)
• The Mustard Seed will host its annual Spring Market and Car Show in Nampa on Saturday. (9 a.m.)
• Join the Chow Public Market as they welcome Nick n' J's Burgers and Dogs, Sweetz Dipped Treats, and Teal Magnolia Gifts as new tenants at Chow Public Market and Eatery. A grand opening for the new tenants is scheduled for Saturday. (1 p.m.)
• The Boise High School music department will host a concert in the park at the bandshell on Saturday. (6 p.m.)
• The Boise Philharmonic presents "A Blink in Time" Saturday evening. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Somerset: "Do any of you know of a college kid doing lawn mowing or yard cleanup that needs work? I’d rather pay this kind of person than a large company. Thanks, Sue Sbarchitect@ymail.com" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Morrison Knudsen Plaza: "My wife & I are looking for an apartment in the area around $1,000. We are both 55+, employed, financially stable with excellent credit. Just need something clean and reasonable." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Terrace Park: "Need a waterproof cat or doghouse at a reasonable cost. A very nice older stray cat has resided in our neighborhood for more than a year and has really suffered when the weather conditions are bad." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Veterans Park: "Collister residents! You may have seen the email that the annual CNA meeting has been canceled. NOT TRUE!! Many Collister neighbors are still planning on being there and they’ll be a lot of information." (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.

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