🌱 Legal Hemp + Idaho's Sitcom Choice + Homeless Students 2

Get on up, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, Nov. 3 off on an informed note. Here's everything happening around Boise today.

Welcome to post election day Boise Daily. Hemp producing in Idaho has been approved and the Boise Bench could soon see some high dollar condos. We continue with a series on homeless students and also take a look a Idaho's favorite sitcom. Finally, even with cold weather, your local Farmers Market is still delivering.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Idaho farmers can start growing and transporting hemp after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the state's plan. CBS2 has the story of a new commodity available to Idaho agriculture producers. (idahonews)
2. The Boise Bench could soon see a four story apartment complex complete with underground parking. BoiseDev editor Don Day introduces "The Theodore," a series of upscale condominiums a developer hopes to gain approval for soon. (boisedev.com)
3. In the second of a three-part series on homelessness and education, IdahoEdNews reporter Sami Edge reports on how education liaisons are assisting students without an address to call their own. (idahoednews)
4. On the surface, Hawaii and Idaho have little in common. The Oregonian's Lizzy Acker recently researched Google Trends for family sitcoms searched by state. Idaho and Hawaii both appear to have the same tastes when it comes to family humor. Can you guess the show? (oregonlive)
5. With the weather change, running down to the Boise Farmers Market to grab some veggies may not be possible, but online ordering will run through Dec. 16, according to Katie Kloppenburg and KIVI-TV. The online pickup is available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. (kivitv)

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Today in Boise:

• The Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is one of the oldest and has been a wonderful tradition among birders for over a century. There are several CBCs in the Boise area. We’ll look at data from Idaho CBCs and how you can get involved. After the presentation, join Terry Rich and members of the Golden Eagle Audubon Society for beginner-friendly birding around the Foothills Learning Center. (9 a.m.)
• Timberline High School will hold a volleyball banquet on Wednesday for players and family members. (5 p.m.)
• The Boise City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday morning. (11:30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Works Commission will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday evening. (4 p.m.)
• The Boise State University Recreation Center is sponsoring a Find Your Passion in Healthcare Workshop. (5:30 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Hemp production levels grew rapidly with new producers coming into the market. U.S. industrial hemp acreage reported by State pilot programs increased from zero in 2013 to over 90,000 acres in 2018, the highest acreage since 1943, when 146,200 acres were planted.

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "La Nina conditions have developed and are expected to continue through the winter. While it's no guarantee, La Nina often results in cooler and wetter than normal conditions in winter across the Pacific Northwest." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "October turned the leaves to gold and now we welcome November. @visitboise" (Instagram)
• Downtown Boise Association: "Dine Out Downtown Boise is in full swing! There are some amazing $10 lunch deals and social hour offerings. Check out our stories today to see more details. And don’t forget to show us where you’re eating with #dinedowntownboise." (Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "2022, we are ready for you! Dearest patrons, we are so excited to share a full season of plays, while ready to adjust and accommodate (with our now vast experience!) to what the future may bring." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Idaho's four-year universities could lose up to $89 million in federal contracts if they don't comply with the federal vaccine requirements." (Facebook)

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