🌱 National Boise Trial Begins + Muddy Trails + Local Power Outage

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• If you need to catch up with the background of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial prior to its Monday start, the full story is here.
• Experts are asking hikers and bike riders to stay off the trails in the Boise Foothills until they dry out.

But first, today's weather:

Cold; an afternoon shower. High: 44 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Monday is the day the Lori Valley Daybell begins in Boise. If you are not up to speed with this case, the eastidahonews carries a story by Associated Press reporter Rebecca Boone providing the background of the case and the charges Vallow Daybell faces. The Boise trial is expected to take 12 weeks. If found guilty, Vallow Daybell will not face the death penalty after a recent court decision. Boise should be prepared for tremendous media coverage during this trial and Boise Patch will be providing daily updates. (eastidahonews)
2. If you were without power on Saturday, you were not alone. KTVB-TV staff report the outage on Saturday afternoon impacted more than 4,000 Boise residents. Most all involved had power back on by 8:30 p.m. (KTVB.com)
3. All this moisture has left the trails in the Boise Foothills a muddy mess. CBS2 news staff reports Boise Parks and Recreation is asking folks to avoid using the trails until things dry out. Crews are reporting damage is being seen on the lower trails like Table Rock, Kestrel, and Cottonwood. (idahonews)
4. Boise Patch is pleased to offer you five local properties new to the Boise market. These include a three bedroom in Meridian and a home on Warm Springs Avenue. (Boise Patch)
5. FarmDeliver is celebrating one year in Boise delivering produce, meat, and other locally produced groceries to Boise homes. BoiseDev's Anna Daly writes for a $7.99 fee, FarmDeliver delivers a variety of products, including dairy, meat, vegetables, bread, pastries, coffee, herbs, and more. (boisedev.com)

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Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services. (Noon)
• The Design Review Committee meeting for Garden City convenes Monday afternoon. (3:00 PM)
• The Albertson's Library will hold a film screening and panel discussion on the film Casablanca (1942, M. Curtiz) Monday. (5:00 PM)
• The City of Boise Planning and Zoning Commission meets Monday. (6:00 PM)
• The Timberline High School jazz band will hold the Spring All-City Jazz Night concert Monday evening. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "After weeks of rain, the sunset tonight was welcome and beautiful. -Sgt. Hill up at Quail Ridge." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Only 6 days until Easter EGGstravaganza at Zoo Boise on Saturday, April 8! The zoo will be filled with candy stations, activities, vendors, Easter Bunny meet and greets, and the chance to see your favorite animals receive their Easter treats." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "We have a whole new way for you to listen to our podcast, Women's Work! The full season is now uploaded to our YouTube channel, another way you can take it with you wherever you go." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "ICYMI: The bipartisan legislation allows people with “minor non-violent, non-sexual offenses” to ask to shield their criminal record from public view if they meet certain conditions." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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