🌱 Local School Vandalism + CLEAR Lanes + Dress A Child

Hi all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on...

• A group of Idaho legislators is attempting to come up with a plan to fund local school expansion and upkeep.
• A 6 year old without a criminal record is unable to visit his father due to a state agency's lack of staff.
• A local foundation is making sure Boise children are warm heading into the winter months.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 39 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise Daily starts today with a bit of disturbing news. Boise Patch carries news from the Boise Police Department of vandalism reports coming from two local junior high schools. Investigators are asking for the public's assistance as both North Junior High School and Hillside Junior High School sustaining thousands of dollars of damage to the lawn areas. (Boise Patch)
2. We now switch to some good news if you are a traveler. BoiseDev managing editor Gretchen Parsons reports the Boise Airport is launching the CLEAR expedited security lanes. Once enrolled in the system, passengers can step up to a pod, scan their boarding pass, verify their identity with their eyes or fingerprint instead of pulling out an ID, and then be escorted to the TSA physical security/baggage screening by a CLEAR ambassador. (boisedev.com)
3. Saturday marks the 31st year the Nagel Foundation has partnered with the local Salvation Army to keep kids warm. CBS2 news staff report on Dress A Child Shopping Spree, a day when children are paired with an adult helper to spend $100 on warm clothes. (Idaho News)
4. A 6-year-old son is unable to visit his father in prison due to a shortage of staff, according to KTVB-TV staff. The boy's background check was submitted in May, but our local prison has failed to process the application due to shortages according to a department spokesperson. The state agency has plans to add 73 correctional officers in an upcoming academy. (ktvb)
5. The majority of Idaho lawmakers agree local schools need some help with financing school construction and upkeep. However, according to idahoednews reporter Kevin Richert, how to fund schools is a job debated currently by a House-Senate working group. The group is attempting to narrow down a number of options to three for presentation to the Idaho Legislature. (idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• Brides and grooms are invited to attend the Idaho Dream Wedding Expo Saturday at Expo Idaho. (8:00 AM)
• The Buy Idaho Holiday Market opens Saturday at The Grove Plaza. (10:00 AM)
• Budding filmmakers are invited to Boise's JUMP for the Filmmaker Meetup Saturday morning. (10:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library sponsors Crafts for Kids Saturday. (11:00 AM)
• The Boise State men's basketball team hosts Washington State in collegiate action Saturday evening at Idaho Central Arena. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Grumps paid a visit to our Veterinary Medical Center after his owner noticed some concerning changes in his behavior. Unfortunately, Grumps hadn't had a bowel movement for several days and wasn't interested in eating." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise State University: "This Veterans Day and every day, we honor and celebrate those who have served our country." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Thank you Tony for your service to our country and our city!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "To stand or not to stand? Where do you stand, Boise? Thanks for the mention, #JodiEichelberger, in this @city_cast_boise episode!" (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Treefort 11 announces first wave https://tinyurl.com/3uwuv2vt" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Areas in southeast Oregon will see some snowflakes flying on Saturday. The rest of the region will stay dry and cold through the weekend. Check out our current forecast snow totals along with the chance for one inch of snow or more!" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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