🌱 Moscow Gag Order + Library Opening Error + Garden City Murals

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...

• All Ada County residents are invited to see our newly elected officials take the oath of office.
• The Boise library locations were temporarily open for a short time, but no employees were available to help you check out books.
• Garden City is now home to artists and murals, but in the past, there were gambling chips and slot machines.

But first, today's weather:

Showers of rain and snow. High: 44 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Everyone is invited as newly elected officials come together on Monday, Jan. 9 for a swearing-in ceremony. Boise Patch has all the information of where and when to meet and those who will be in attendance. (BoisePatch)
2. The man responsible for shutting down the Connector on Tuesday, Jan. 3 has been released from the hospital and is now in the Ada County Jail. KTVB-TV staff report 48-year-old Harry Andrews is charged with aggravated assault, after police said he refused commands and pulled out a weapon. Andrews was shot by police during the altercation and transported to a local hospital for treatment. (KTVB)
3. Oops. Although city employees were at home on Monday, Jan. 2, the doors to the main and all branches of the Boise Public Library opened up for business. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports four or five people entered the main library due to the glitch before police arrived and shuffled them out. (boisedev)
4. The news surrounding the Moscow murders will soon come to a screeching halt, at least formally. CBS2's Mickaela Elich reports Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall signed a non-dissemination order in the case against the Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger. Investigators, law enforcement, attorneys, and agents of the prosecuting attorney or defense attorney are now prohibited from speaking with the media or public regarding the case. (idahonews)
5. Garden City may not have a world-famous art museum, but FromBoise's Marissa takes a look at the many murals in the city courtesy of the PlaceMaking Fund. As an added bonus, Marissa also looks back at the history of Garden City, once the Las Vegas of Idaho complete with gambling and adult bookstores. (fromboise)

Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is 711 Mountain Cove Road. (Noon)
• If you are feeling disorganized or overwhelmed with the stuff in your house, there is hope. (5:00 PM)
• If you always had dreams of being in a magic show, Bodovino in Boise offers Handcrafted Mysteries, an immersive magic performance featuring the original illusions of Greg Van Holsbeck. (5:00 PM)
• The Idaho Art Gallery will be at Columbia Bank Thursday for First Thursday at the Neighborhood, an opportunity to meet the artist and enjoy free wine and appetizers. (5:00 PM)
• Put your kneepads on and head down to the Handlebar in Boise for trike races. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "The @academymuseum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles was planning its exhibition for the 50th anniversary of 'The Godfather,' arguably one of the most famous American films of all time." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "Today we honored Boise Fire Truck 4 (Capt. James McCullough, Senior Firefighter Peter DeVore, Firefighter Kevin Cairy, and Firefighter Casey McLellan) and Ada County Paramedics Medic 23 with an ACCESS Life-Saving Award." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Did you wake up after the holiday break anything like the African wild dogs springing back into action after a nap in their tub? Gotta love that dog stretch! (Zoo Staff Sappy)" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The 8–14-day outlook, from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center, keeps the weather active across the West heading into mid-January with elevated chances of above normal precipitation and temperatures." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "If you've been eyeing the Orchid Care class, now is the time to sign up! There are very few spots left. What: Orchid Care with Chris Thomas When: Jan. 14, 1-3 p.m. Where: Idaho Botanical Garden Sign." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Visit Boise: "Looking to get outside this winter? Boise is surrounded by some great snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. Make the short 16-mile drive up to Bogus Basin or venture to Idaho City to enjoy the powder this year." (Visit Boise via Instagram)

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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