🌱 Monster Fish + Taxpayer Legal Fees + New Hallmark Movies

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

The Boise Daily is here to make your middle of the week a little easier. Ada County is attempting to make your life easier, opening a new license office. If you want to see a really big fish caught right here locally, read on. Taxpayers are being asked to foot the bill for the state's lieutenant governor's private attorneys, and grab a cup of hot chocolate as new Hallmark Christmas movies are on the way. Finally, running for your local school board is becoming expensive and partisan.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a shower. High: 67 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. For most people, having a wisdom tooth pulled and a trip to the driver's license bureau rank pretty close. Ada County is attempting to alleviate some of the wait time by opening a second location. Boise Patch provides the details on the location of the new office and hours of operation. (Boise Patch)
2. A Meridian man has a new record to boast to all his friends. Cris Endicott recently landed a 46-pound carp from the Snake River. The fish is a new Idaho record. CBS2 news staff provide a picture with the story of this monster over four feet long. (idahonews)
3. Idaho taxpayers are being asked to pay Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin's legal fees in her losing battle over public records requests. In addition to court costs and legal fees for the Idaho Press Club, McGeachin is also asking for taxpayer money to pay her own private legal fees. KTVB-TV's Joe Parris explains the ongoing request for public money. (KTVB)
4. We would venture to guess there are Boise residents, male and female, who secretly watch and wait for Hallmark holiday movies. Starting in just a few days, 41 new Christmas movies will begin airing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Taste of Home writer Amrita Thakkar has a preview of some of the upcoming love stories. (tasteofhome)
5. In normal times, the November elections ballot for school board vacancies is not all that heated. However, in recent times, school boards have become hot boxes of tension over COVID-19 protocols and critical race theory. IdahoEdNews and Kevin Richert take a look at these "non-partisan" races now costing more money than ever before. (idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• Please join Golden Eagle Audubon as we walk through Marianne Williams Park and along the Boise River Greenbelt listening for our winter residents. Be prepared to travel up to 3 miles on smooth level paths. Familiarity with common species will be helpful. Binoculars will be available if needed. All participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please. Restrooms are available at the park. (9 a.m.)
• Capital High School will hold parent teacher conferences on Wednesday. (4 p.m.)
• The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission meets Wednesday evening. (6:30 p.m.)
• The final meeting of the Boise Ridge to Rivers Pilot Trail Program will occur Wednesday. Time will be provided for questions and answers. (6 p.m.)
• Join members of the City of Boise Housing Team to share your insights and perspectives on housing in our city on Wednesday afternoon. (1 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

We carried the story today of a new Idaho record carp caught in the Snake River. However, after some research, Idaho may have a way to go. The world carp record stands at 112 lbs., 14 oz., a Euro-Aqua fish caught by Dutchman Michel Schoenmakers in 2018.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Idaho Humane Society: "Take a virtual tour with us of our cattery! We are closed Mondays, but you can make an appointment today to visit any of our cats Tuesday thru Thursday: https://bit.ly/IHSCats. All cats are available on a first-come, first-served basis." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A major pattern change is likely this weekend through next week. A strong area of low pressure centered over the Gulf of Alaska will send waves of moisture into the West. Significant precipitation totals are possible." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "The world is full of awards and award shows, but none of them are as prestigious as the U.S. Bank Baby Animal of the Year. We’ve had three very significant animals born or hatched at Zoo Boise this year and it’s up to you to vote." (Facebook)
• Boise Food Coma: "What’s for lunch today? Clucks just opened their doors and we had to give it a try. The Dirty Bird Fries were amazing. The Cluck Sandwich, too much bun for my liking but overall taste was great." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "If you’re not already registered to vote, you can do so at the polls. Just bring a photo I.D. and proof of residency, like a utility bill." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Join Boise Parks and Recreation on a tour of Boise’s Pioneer & Morris Hill Cemeteries to learn about some of the people who have helped shape Boise’s history, as well a variety of symbols and customs that can be found in final resting places." (Facebook)

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