🌱 Homeless Explosion + Burrito Adoption + Candidate Found Guilty

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

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with bad news on the local homeless numbers. A giant in garbage is purchasing a local landfill, and we bring you pets looking for new families. A candidate for a state position leading your child's education is facing severe consequences after a guilty finding in Washington, and if you are hungry for bagels, a new location in Meridian has opened its doors.

First, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 65 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A local nonprofit has reported the number of homeless in the area has doubled in the last three years. KTVB-TV's Brian Holmes speaks with Charitable Assistance to Community's Homeless (CATCH), an agency assisting those unable to find housing. CATCH reports there are 1,448 homeless men, women, and children in Ada County as of March 29, 2022. The number includes 457 children. (KTVB.com)
2. The name stenciled on your garbage can is purchasing a large landfill outside of Boise. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports Republic Services, a giant in disposal services, is acquiring Boise-based US Ecology, the owner of a large landfill near Grandview, Idaho. (boisedev.com)
3. Enchilada, Burrito and Calvin are just three of the pets available for adoption this week. The Boise Daily provides information on these three and many other pets waiting to become a part of your family. (boisepatch)
4. A candidate for Idaho superintendent of public instruction received some bad news from a Washington judge. The Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris reports Branden Durst was found guilty of contempt of court in King County, Washington on charges related to a custody agreement with his ex-wife. The charges may be corrected if Durst remains in strict compliance with a parenting plan and pays $4,203 in legal fees. Durst's current wife, a candidate for Ada County coroner, still faces charges related to accusations of striking a child. (idahocapitalsun)
5. Locally, 2022 could be known as the year of the bagels. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart writes the first of three new bagel shops just opened in Meridian. The Freedom Bagel Bakery quietly held a grand opening at its location on N. Eagle Road. (LiteOnline.com)

Today in Boise:

• The new vendor for food services at Boise State University will be handing out flyers and samples on Wednesday. (9 a.m.)
• The CAES Energy Policy Institute will host a talk on energy policy and decision making. (Noon)
• Capital High School will make the trip to Owyhee High School for varsity tennis action. (4:30 p.m.)
• The PEER Wellness Center will host a seminar titled Smart Family and Friends. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial will be the site for the Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle Lighting Wednesday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Are you looking for a furry feline friend? We just had a bunch join our adoption floor! To discover more information on the cats in the pictures, click the link included with their photo." (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "@pushandpour opens new location in Boise Bench neighborhood. The original Push & Pour, located at 214 E. 34 St. in Garden City, filled a missing niche in the neighborhood as a local coffee shop and hang out." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "New vendors, new products and more produce! Join us on Saturday at the Boise Farmers Market! Wondering what's new? Check out our newsletter — link in bio!" (Instagram)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "This is at @maithaiboise it’s the spicy jackfruit roll: Jackfruit, pickled mustard greens, fried onion, topped with mango, avocado and sriracha. This one packs huge flavors and is vegan part of their vegan menu." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "After nearly a year and a half and dozens of workshops and public meetings, Interfaith Sanctuary can move forward on its plans to build a new shelter on State Street in Boise." (Facebook)

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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.