🌱 Idaho Abortion Bill + Boise Growth In Pictures + Park Changes

Hey, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily. Idaho Gov. Brad Little faces a decision of signing an abortion bill, one patterned after Texas legislation. A historic Boise park may soon see changes, and the state is filing a lawsuit for the removal of a Boise homeless camp/protest. The local sheriff has released a statement regarding a child case involving a candidate for governor, and if you do not believe Boise has grown in the past 10 years, take a look at these pictures.

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Partly sunny. High: 52 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. An abortion limiting bill patterned after Texas legislation is headed to the governor's office. The bill would ban abortions in Idaho after six weeks of pregnancy and allows family members to sue doctors who perform them. (Boise Patch)
2. Visitors to one of Boise's oldest parks may soon see a number of upgrades. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes CW Moore Park could see a climbable structure for children while some of the historic pieces currently in the park will remain. (boisedev.com)
3. The State of Idaho is suing for the removal of a camp on state property. KTVB-TV's Katie Terhune reports Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Tuesday the state, citing dangerous health and safety violations, is filing a lawsuit to get rid of a group of protestors who have been camped out for months on the Capitol Mall in Boise. Central District Health determined the encampment to be a public health and safety hazard following a recent inspection. (KTVB.com)
4. The Ada County Sheriff has released a statement regarding a case involving a child determined to be in imminent danger. The case resulted in arrests of protestors, including Idaho candidate for governor Ammon Bundy, on charges of trespassing. CBS2 news staff reports the sheriff urges those with concerns with the case not to phone the 911 dispatch center. (Idaho News)
5. We all are aware of Boise's growth, but some recent pictures of downtown Boise over just the last 10 years are shocking proof. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides digital proof of our city's growing skyline and addition of over 160,000 residents in just the last 10 years. (107.9 LITE FM)

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Today in Boise:

• Join the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the Boise State University Department of Geosciences for the 32nd annual Idaho Water Quality Workshop March 16 and 17. This is the longest-running and best-attended gathering of water quality professionals in the state. Agenda topics will include stream restoration, nutrient and metal pollution, reservoirs and more. (8 a.m.)
• Principals, superintendents, and HR representatives from around the region will be on campus in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom at Boise State University to meet Teacher Education seniors at the College of Education Career Fair on Wednesday. (7:30 a.m.)
• Join Shanti Yoga teacher Debbi Murphy as she leads us into Wellness Wednesdays in the beautiful MOVE Studio at JUMP. (Noon)
• Capital High School will host other teams as varsity golf takes to the course at Quail Hollow Golf Course on Wednesday. (1 p.m.)
• The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End East: "Well, my refrigerator went out. Anyone needing to get rid of one I will surely take off your hands and would greatly be appreciated. Thank you so much." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North End West: "Someone stole this flag from my house last night. What is world coming to?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilderness Ranch: "I need some suggestions from my neighbors about plants. I would like to put in some plants that are fire wise, deer resistant, will live in wilderness ranch and are pretty — any ideas?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Homestead Rim: "Looking for recommendation from someone who's had a professional and trustworthy heating/air person give them great service at a good value. Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Foothills: "Does anyone know of local schools or other organizations that have family and consumer sciences/home economics or some sort of sewing program, after school or otherwise? I have a sewing machine I'd love to donate." (Nextdoor)

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