🌱 Moving Means Job Loss + Irrigation Fund Theft + Odd Introduction

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll read about...

• A rape victim who sued the Idaho Legislature has accepted in an out of court settlement for $200.000.
• A Nampa man has been federally indicted for supplying fentanyl causing the death of another.
• A Boise City Council member is out of a job due to a move.

But first, today's weather:

A shower in the a.m.; cloudy. High: 45 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Moving is not fun for anyone, but few of us lose our jobs. KTVB-TV staff report Lisa Sánchez has lost her Boise City Council seat after moving out of District 3. Sanchez states she was only provided five weeks to move from a rental and was unable to secure a new residence within her district. (KTVB.com)
2. The victim of a rape has settled in a $200,000 amount with the state. The IdahoCapitalSun's Ruth Brown reports the former intern of ex-Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, convicted of rape and currently serving a 20-year prison sentence, has come to an agreement for the above amount. (idahocapitalsun)
3. A Meridian woman has been indicted for stealing more than $1.7 million from a local irrigation district. KIVI-TV staff write Catherine Skidmore, 55, has been charged with 25 counts of wire fraud and 24 counts of money laundering. Skidmore was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Black Canyon Irrigation District. Her trial is scheduled for March 13. (KIVI)
4. A first-time legislator has an interesting method of introduction. HeyBoise's staff reports Rep. Jack Nelsen, R-Jerome, introduced himself to his new colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee by stating, "“I’ve milked a few cows, spent most of my time walking behind lines of cows, so if you want some ideas on repro and the women’s health thing, I have some definite opinions.” (HeyBoise)
5. A federal grand jury has indicted a Nampa man with distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury or death. Tanner Lee Goldforth, 36, is alleged to have knowingly and intentionally distributed a fentanyl-containing substance that resulted in the death of the victim on May 17, 2022. (idahonews)

Today in Boise:

• Sunday is the day for a free tour and open house of the Boise Depot. (11:00 AM)
• The Tree City Chamber Players present a winter recital Sunday. (3:00 PM)
• Boise's Solid Grill & Bar invites everyone to come and learn how to tango Sunday evening. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "“This young lady wants to be a police officer someday and bought a cake pop for me while I was at Starbucks today. Looks like the police profession has a bright future.” - Sgt. Martinez" (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A storm system along the West Coast will bring multiple rounds of rain and snow to our area tonight through Sunday. Snow levels tonight and Saturday will be 5000-6000 feet and lower to 3500 feet Sunday." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "ZooTeen applications are now open for the 2023 summer, but you’ll have to hurry because they close on Tuesday, January 31! This is a great opportunity for teens who love animals, want to make new friends, looking to build their college resume." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "RockShox and SRAM MTB came to a volunteer night for the Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway and also hooked us up with some quality fashion. Thanks SRAM. Oh and they also make high quality bike components too!" (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Local governments that refuse to comply with Idaho’s criminal abortion laws would no longer receive a cut of the state’s sales tax revenue under a new bill introduced Wednesday morning." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— John Braese

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