🌱 Moscow Murders Update + Holiday Travel + Pickleball Expansion

Hello, neighbors! It's Thursday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• After days of silence, the Moscow Police Department held a news conference late Wednesday with some new information released on the four murders.
• From time to time, everyone has problems with new neighbors. Some Boise residents are about to have warehouses next door after a city council vote.
• We provide some information on hot springs in the area including the all-important discussion on skinny dipping.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 37 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Multiple news agencies, including national reporters, were present as a news conference was held in Moscow regarding the murder of four students from the University of Idaho. Moscow-Pullman Daily News staff report Moscow Chief James Fry released the four were stabbed with a knife and no suspect has been arrested. Fry also said two roommates were in the residence but were not hurt. Law enforcement is requesting assistance from the public for information to develop a timeline. (dnews)
2. Those living in the Blue Valley mobile home park in Boise will soon have new neighbors and many are not pleased. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes the Boise City Council voted 4-2 to approve seven warehouse buildings with 1.19 million square feet of industrial space to a parcel located at 8675 S. Warehouse Court in Southeast Boise near Eisenman Road. The vote came after hours of testimony from residents arguing against the warehouses, stating low-income neighborhoods have fewer resources to fight off hurtful projects. (boisedev.com)
3. If your plans for the holiday include travel, CBS2 news staff carry some tips from the Boise Airport to make the trip less stressful. Included are allowable items on flights so you are not detained by TSA agents. (Idaho News)
4. If you and friends are having problems finding an open pickleball court, try Meridian. KTVB-TV's Brenda Rodriguez reports the city celebrated the ribbon-cutting for new pickleball courts at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Tuesday. (KTVB.com)
5. Within a one-hour drive from Boise is numerous natural hot springs. City Cast Boise has a podcast of things you should know before heading out to soak. Included are directions to some of the best places and that all important question to many: clothes or no clothes? (boise.citycast.fm)

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Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is the Idaho Department of Transportation located at 3311 W State St. (Noon)
• The City of Boise Parks and Recreation Commission meets Thursday. (4:00 PM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts the Teen Anime/Cosplay Club Thursday. (5:00 PM)
• Those a little older are invited to Zoo Boise's Adult Paint with Penguins. (5:30 PM)
• Capital High School invites everyone to the Orchestra Quad Concert Thursday evening. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "With support from @dosboisestate, @asbsu welcomes the community to a vigil memorializing the lives of the four University of Idaho students who died tragically earlier this week in Moscow, Idaho." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Today Chief Ron Winegar and School Resource Officer Steven Moore presented Borah High School student James Camp with the Exceptional Service award for his quick, lifesaving actions earlier this year." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "We are saddened to share that retired firefighter Kent Gilbertson has passed away. Our hearts go out to the Gilbertson family during this difficult time, Kent will be missed dearly." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "The Wyld Style Chicken from @wyldchildboise. It has Peruvian spices, aji verde, and shaved cabbage with escabeche slaw. They also have several sauces for your fries a variety of salads and great burgers." (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "We are so thankful for you! When you've paid to feed the giraffes, sloth bear, farm animals, or took a ride on the Conservation Cruise, you've contributed to help protect wild animals and places." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "No ruff days here! Our popular seasonal dog off-leash program is expanding to Simplot Sports Complex starting Monday, Nov. 21. The program will continue at the 161-acre park in Southeast Boise through Feb. 15, 2023." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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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