🌱 'KNOW VAPE' + Electronic Incarcerated Mail + Pedestrian Identified

Hi all! I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Boise Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• The state legislature wants a say on streets and parking meters around the capital building.
• Boise Patch offers some great homes recently placed on the Boise market.
• Idaho teens will soon have the chance to win prizes as a program to warn about the dangers of vaping begins.

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy. High: 37 Low: 16.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. After discussions arose to convert 5th and 6th streets to two-way traffic, the Idaho Legislature now wants ultimate approval over city streets. BoiseDevreporter Margaret Carmel reports a bill is quickly moving through the state capital requiring the director of the Idaho Department of Administration to approve any changes to the roads around the capitol that exceed a week. In addition, all parking meters in the area would be controlled by the state, not the city. (boisedev.com)
2. Don't bother spraying perfume on letters to inmates in the Ada County Jail any longer. CBS2 news staff report beginning in April, letters to the jail will be sent to a vendor in Maryland. The mail will then be scanned and delivered electronically to inmates on their tablets or video kiosks. According to the article, the jail receives and inspects over 100 pieces of mail every day. The article does not include the cost of the new system. (Idaho News)
3. The identity of the pedestrian struck and killed in downtown Boise has been released. KTVB-TV staff write Henry G. Reents, 79, was hit Jan. 23 by a pickup truck turning left from 11th onto State Street. (KTVB.com)
4. There is a cute 3 bedroom in the north end. A newer home backing up to the foothills. Or a house in Eagle. Boise Patch presents homes for sale in the Boise area. (Boise Patch)
5. Two out of five Idaho teens have tried vaping at least once according to an anti-vaping campaign recently launched. IdahoEdNews reporter Darren Svan writes Idaho Public Television is launching a new campaign to warn teens the dangers of vaping. The campaign, known as "KNOW VAPE" will include an hour-long documentary and a contest for teens with over $10,000 in prizes. (idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• Ada County Commuteride is inviting everyone to join their 2023 Winter Warrior Challenge. (6:00 AM)
• Grab the whole house and head down to the Boise Public Library for Family Storytime. (10:30 AM)
• The Arts & History Commission for the City of Boise meets Wednesday. (3:30 PM)
• The Boise Depot will host a meeting of the City of Boise's Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee. (4:00 PM)
• A free virtual class is offered Wednesday teaching the proper way to prune your trees. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "@boisestatetfcw's 'Afflicted: Daughters of Salem' tells the story of the 17th century New England accusers and the events that led up to the infamous Salem witch trials. The performances run through Feb. 11." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Visit Boise: "Snowy hills and blue-sky views. #visitboise #boiseidaho #bogusbasin #winterinboise #boise #winter #snow #skiresort #skiinginboise #thisisboise #exploreboise #winterbucketlist #visitidaho" (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Very cold temperatures around the area last night. Not quite record cold but very cold. Yellow Pine was the coldest in Southwest #Idaho. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "One great thing about snow on the ground is seeing exactly where all the critters go. I'm talking about — of course — animal tracks! Can you tell which animals have been out and about in the Garden lately? #idahobotanicalgarden" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise Music Festival: "THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!! One week from today, the OFFICIAL lineup for Boise Music Festival will be announced! Listen live on @1043WOWCountry @1079litefm @Mix106 @KissBoise @KIDOTalkRadio and Power 105.5 YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!" (Boise Music Festival via Instagram)

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