🌱 Cyclist Crash In Foothills + Idaho State Parks Receive $165 Million

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. On Sunday night, a bicyclist in the foothills was airlifted for medical treatment after being involved in a solo accident. Ada County received support from Boise Fire's Technical Rescue team during the search and rescue operation. The cyclist, who suffered substantial injuries, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. (Idaho News)
2. During Foster Care Awareness Month, one Boise parent is raising awareness for the foster care crisis in Idaho, where a scarcity of foster homes poses a challenge for the growing number of vulnerable children. Kate Wilson, the founder of Foster + Heart, a nonprofit organization, has committed herself to tackling this issue by offering assistance, establishing Mimi's House as a temporary haven for transitioning children, and advocating for the preservation of sibling groups. So far, 30 kids have come through Mimi's House since its opening in December. "We are already realizing that it's a huge need in our community, so we are looking at hopefully opening a second home by fall," Wilson said. To learn more about the nonprofit, click here. (KTVB 7)
3. Idaho's state parks are set to receive a significant boost in funding to address a backlog of maintenance and upgrade facilities due to a surge in visitors. The Legislature has allocated around $165 million for the state Parks and Recreation Department, with a focus on capital improvements and the operating budget. The funds will help address the maintenance backlog, create new campsites and day-use areas, and improve infrastructure in various parks across the state. (KTVB 7)

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Today in Boise:

• Mobile Bicycle Fix-It, At South Jr. High (2:30 PM)
• Retirement Planning Workshop And Dinner, At Richard's Restaurant & Bar (5:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out Boise's latest ice cream shop! Don't miss their delicious dairy-free dole whip, a perfect treat for the summer season. (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• The Boise Museum Association is hosting International Museum Day on Sunday, May 21. There will be free admission to the Idaho State Museum along with live music and games for guests. (All Events)
• The possibility of new additions to Veterans Memorial Park, such as a nature play area and an 18-hole disc golf course, is being explored by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. A survey showed that a large portion of park visitors frequent the area and are interested in a nature play area and shaded plaza. The proposed master plan, which involves security enhancements, will be presented to the public at a meeting on Monday, May 15. (Idaho News 6)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.