🌱 Local Lego Store + County Parks + Slasher Films On Big Screen

Hello, hello! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Exactly what was found in the Pennsylvania home of Bryan Kohberger has been released by law enforcement
• Ada County wants to hear from residents what is needed in the county park system and the Greenbelt
• Some will argue more transportation alternatives are needed in the valley while others argue those in use are running empty

But first, today's weather: A little snow in the morning. High: 44 Low: 20.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. For some time, the removal of the air stations at Barber Park has been of interest. BoiseStatePublicRadio's Samantha Wright speaks with Robbie Sosin, the program and education specialist with Ada County Parks and Waterways. The county is asking to hear from residents on what is wanted in the county's park system. Additional picnic areas? Amenities to the Greenbelt walkway? The return of air stations? This is your chance to provide input. (Boise State Public Radio)
2. And after a leisurely float on the Boise River, you will soon be able to pick up a new Lego set to take home and build. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the world's largest toy seller is coming to Meridian. The company is hoping to add to their $8 billion in sales with a new store at The Village. (boisedev.com)
3. CBS2 carries a story by the Associated Press the State of Pennsylvania has released to the public the search warrants involved in the murders of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. In the Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, home of Bryan Kohberger, authorities seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items. Additional warrants are scheduled to be released Wednesday with Kohberger set for a preliminary hearing on charges in late June. (idahonews)
4. Depending on who you ask, those living in the valley need more options to get around. Or the options we currently have are more than enough as shown by empty busses. KTVB-TV's Justin Corr speaks with both sides on the issue and took a bus ride himself. In the end, local voters will approve supplemental bonds and levies to fund how we get places. (KTVB.com)
5. The classics, not the cheesy remakes, are making a return. KIVI-TV staff report the Select Cinemark Movie theaters in Meridian are hosting the Slash Into Spring event beginning Wednesday, March 1. All the classics are slated to be on the big screen including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Halloween," "Friday the 13th," "A Nightmare On Elm Street" and "Child's Play." (kivi)

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Today in Boise:

• The works of 25 Boise State students are on display at the 2023 Annual Student Juried Exhibition. (10:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts Family Storytime Wednesday. (10:30 AM)
• The Wednesday location for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection is Fire Station 14. (Noon)
• All are invited to join Garden City for the P1FCU Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Wednesday. (3:00 PM)
• The City of Boise's Public Works Commission convenes Wednesday. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "SAVE THE DATE: Celebrate Boise State University's class of 2023 graduates during our Spring Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, on The Blue at Albertsons Stadium." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "While the snow showers today have been quick hitting, they sure packed a punch. In only 1 hour and 45 minutes, @BogusBasin picked up 6 inches of new snow! @SkiTamarack received 3 inches of new snow in the past 3 hours." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Happy Opening to our Idaho Theater for Youth School Touring production of AIR HEART by Dwayne Blackaller! They are officially launched to travel far and wide bringing a gorgeous story to elementaries all over the state." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "The story is timeless, the costumes unforgettable, the experience so memorable that this performance is still iconic to this day: 'Swan Lake!' Join us to either experience the magic in person." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The bill from the Idaho Family Policy Center defines drag shows as sexually explicit, putting them in the same category as strip teases and burlesque performances." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "A few weeks ago the Idaho Botanical Garden hosted the Golden Eagle Audubon Society's Great Backyard Bird Count of 2023! The team found 16 different bird species." (Idaho Botanical Garden via 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.

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