Masks Off + District Games + Really Old House

Today's Daily has the news most have been waiting for-no masks in Boise. Also read about a really old home for sale and hear from some homeless on thoughts on a new shelter

Taking a look at the weather today:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 84° & low of 53

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Patch Pick: Boiseans can again leave the house, go outside or inside all without a mask after Fridays's announcement from Boise Mayor Lauren McLean. (Our story here)

Here are the top 5 stories for today

1. The Idaho Statesman is carrying full coverage of all the district high school sports action including softball and baseball. Catch up on who are the winners heading to state. (Districts)

2. A home in Boise's north end is for sale, listing at a price of $1.6 million. Not a bad price for a home that is 111-years old. Michelle Hart of liteonline has the story. (Old house)

3. The subject of a new homeless shelter has divided neighbors and the city. Margaret Carmel of BoiseDev interviewed a third party in the discussion-the homeless actually slated to live in the facility. (Homeless)

4. Kevin Richert of IdEdNews provides his analysis of the winner and losers (mostly losers) from the most recent legislative session. (Legislature)

5. A Boise man sexually molested a 7-year-old child and then attempted to hire someone to kidnap and murder her. He is now heading to prison for 30 years according to staff at idahonews. (Byron Ely)

Boise Community Calendar

-Idaho's Largest Garage Sale opens at 7 a.m. at Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St. in Gardne City.

-After a COVID hiatus last year, the Friendship Scramble is back at Warm Springs Golf Course. Celebrating 35 years, the golfing honors children in the Treasure Valley with life threatening diseases.

-The Boise Cabelas is offering an Enhanced Concealed Carry Class starting at 9 a.m.

-Boise children are urged to bring bikes and join the Bike Rodeo at the Children's Museum of Idaho. The rodeo will take place for two hours starting at 10 a.m.

-A group training for children and adults with disabilities will take place at Ann Morrison Park with a 10:45 a.m. start time.

-The Macabre History Tour of Boise provides a glimpse of a different side of Boise's past. This tour is limited to those over the age of 15 at begins at 1 p.m. at the C.W. Moore Park.

Celebrate the weekend by going somewhere, anywhere in Boise minus the mask.

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-John

About me: I was born and raised in Boise before leaving the area for the University of Idaho. I'm an award winning journalist, editor and high school sports enthusiast. I am patiently waiting for the weather to warm to hit the Boise River in a tube.