🌱 McLean Announces + Avalanche Warning + World Class Climbing Coming

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• A company has been approved to grow vegetables and fish indoors near the Boise Airport.
• A number of day care providers and parents are unhappy with Idaho lawmakers after federal funds are withheld.
• Lauren McLean announced she wants to lead Boise again.

But first, today's weather: Showers of rain and snow. High: 48 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Boise City Council gave its stamp of approval to a vegetable and fish production facility near the Boise Airport. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson writes Greenscale is looking to produce 80,000 pounds of vegetables and 20,000 pounds of whole fish annually in a 25,000-square-foot facility. The business will use hydroponics to grow the vegetables and recirculate the water in the agriculture system to raise fish. (boisedev.com)
2. Boise has now seen snow for 11 consecutive days. CBS2 news staff report if you are heading to the mountains for the upcoming weekend, an Avalanche Watch is in effect for many areas. Near Sun Valley, the Wood River Valley Mountains and Soldier Mountain area could reach extreme danger levels by Friday. (Idaho News)
3. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean wants to do it again. KTVB-TV staff write the incumbent mayor announced on Twitter her intent to run for re-election. (KTVB.com)
4. After learning lawmakers voted to not pass on federal money to Idaho child care centers, child care providers, parents and children gathered at the capital to rally against the cuts. IdahoCapitalSun's Audrey Dutton writes as a result of the cuts, Boise parents may see increases of up to 10 percent in day care and pre-kindergarten costs. (idahocapitalsun)
5. A local climbing gym has been selected to host one of four lead and speed competitions in the 2023 North American Cup Series. The BoiseWeekly's Andrew McKague writes the Vertical View Climbing Gym will host climbers Sept. 22-24 attempting to earn an invitation to the World Cup. In June, younger climbers from around the nation will be at Vertical View for the USA Climbing, Youth Division 2, and Divisional Championships. (boiseweekly)

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Today in Boise:

• The Division III Band Festival takes place at Centennial High School Friday. (8:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts Baby Stories & Play Friday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Idaho Capital will host the 39th Annual Capital Rotunda Art Show presented by the Idaho Watercolor Society. (2:00 PM)
• The Cactus Bar celebrates their new renovated patio with a grand opening Friday. (7:00 PM)
• The Idaho Steelheads hockey team host Allen Americans Friday evening at Idaho Central Arena. (7:10 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "After quite a day in Ada County today, one of our officers took this photo of Table Rock as the snow started to fall near Warm Springs and Walling. Have a safe night, Boise." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "In honor of this International Women’s Day, we recognize the past, present and future women who shape the Boise community. Learn more about our Ribbon of Jewels parks named after some of Boise’s finest civic leaders." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "Happy International Women's Day! We especially want to celebrate all of the amazing women who have joined us at our monthly FEM Night classes. Thank you for helping us build the space to enjoy some pizza, beer, and lots of fun with bikes." (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "#Boise hit 11 consecutive days of snowfall, just one behind the record of 12 set in 1933. We could tie the record tonight with the next strong system coming in. #IDwx #ORwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Farmers Market: "When Farmers Market managers go on vacation, they visit other farmers markets. We spent some time in sunny California attending the annual InTents conference and are loaded with knowledge to bring back to our market!" (Boise Farmers Market via Instagram)

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