Meridian Charges Dismissed + Weekend Forecast + Gut Box

Hello, hello! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll learn about...

• Brad Little welcomed four previous Idaho governors while taking his oath of office.
• There were no injuries during a house fire Friday morning on the Boise Bench.
• The rain is coming back to the valley while snow will be falling in the mountains over the weekend.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Brad Little stood on the steps of the Idaho State Capital in Boise and officially took his oath of governor for his second term. The IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin joined the crowd on Friday as Little gave a 6-and-a-half-minute speech discussing his love of Idaho and thanking Idaho's previous governors, four of whom were in attendance. (idahocapitalsun)
2. A house fire broke out early Friday morning near Vista and Cassia in Boise. CBS2 news staff report there were no injuries as the homeowners were not in the residence at the time the fire started. The cause of the fire is unknown. (idahonews)
3. Boise residents living near Vista Avenue will soon be able to grab some chicken fingers. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes Guthrie’s Chicken plans to expand with a restaurant and drive-thru at 1103 S. Vista Ave., across from Vista Village. Once open, the restaurant's famous "gut box" will be an offering. (boisedev)
4. Idaho's new attorney general is already making moves. KTVB-TV carries a story by Idaho Press reporter Carolyn Komatsoulis that Raúl Labrador moved to dismiss trespassing charges in the case against Sara Brady, a Meridian woman who went to a closed playground in April 2020 and asked police to arrest her. Meridian Mayor Robert Simpson and Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea both issued statements blasting Labrador's decision. (ktvb)
5. You may have seen the sun on Friday but expect the rainy weather to return for the weekend. KIVI-TV's Scott Dorval provides his updated weather forecast. (kivi)

Today in Boise:

• Grab some treasures as the Treasure Valley Flea Market opens Saturday morning. (9:00 AM)
• The kids can join the Boise Police in tackling the Ninja Warrior Class/Obstacle Course at Camp Rhino Saturday. (11:00 AM)
• The Boise State University Men's basketball team hosts the Utah State Aggies Saturday evening. (4:30 PM)
• The Lounge at the End of the Universe presents the premier of Romeo and Juliet Rock Opera Saturday. (7:00 PM)

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

— 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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