🌱 No Grandparents Rights + Caldwell Officer Guilty + No Cameras

Hello, neighbors. It's Monday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Today's issue includes:

• Idaho's highest court has struck down an Idaho law guaranteeing grandparents the right to see children.
• Five new homes are on the market here in Boise, ready for you to move in.
• An upcoming January trial that will have national media attention will now do so without video or cameras in the courtroom.
• The Garden City City Council will convene Monday with a full agenda.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 87 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Idaho grandparents have no constitutional right to visitation according to a Friday ruling by the Idaho Supreme Court. The Magic Valley Times-News publish a story authored by Associated Press reporter Rebecca Boone providing the history behind the case and the ruling. In an unanimous decision, the court wrote Idaho state law “seemingly allows grandparents to seek visitation over the objection of fit parents.” (Times-News)
2. Our recent weather makes this the perfect time to head out and house hunt. Boise Patch helps you start with five new homes recently placed on the market. Looking for three bedrooms or five, on the bench or more towards city center, here are five homes to start your search. (Boise Patch)
3. A former Caldwell police lieutenant broke down in tears as a jury found him guilty on three of four charges in a federal courtroom in Boise. KTVB staff report Joseph Hoadley was found guilty of destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; tampering with a witness by harassment; and tampering with documents. Hoadley will remain out of custody until his scheduled sentencing date of Dec. 15. (ktvb)
4. Boise companies and individuals wanting to provide goods or services on the Empowering Parents website are encouraged to submit an application now. IdahoEdNews staff write vendor applicants will need an employer identification number and a description of the services or goods they will provide. A link for more information is included in the article. (idahoednews)
5. It is time for the Boise Daily's weekly update on the upcoming trial of Chad and Lori Daybell. When the trial begins in Boise in January, there will be no video or still cameras in the courtroom according to EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Easton. Judge Steven Boyce has issued an order banning cameras after a request by defense attorneys in the case. (eastidahonews)

Today in Boise:

• Monday marks the opening of the new exhibit at the Idaho Discovery Center, SLIME. (10 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W. Franklin Road. (Noon)
• The City Council for Garden City will meet Monday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The Capital High School girls soccer team is on the road to Nampa High School Monday for a match. (6 p.m.)
• The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Boise meets Monday evening. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Temperatures will approach record highs on Tuesday, or around 15 degrees above normal. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "BOSCO Opens Doors to Where the Magic Happens Boise Open Studio Collective Organization, or BOSCO, is a group of local artists who once a year open their doors to the community. The organization was started in 2003." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "UPDATE: The death cap mushroom has likely re-appeared in the Boise North End. This will probably keep happening because it's almost impossible to eradicate (fungicide won't help). So it's important to ID the mushroom and talk to kids." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "In the Mountain West, more than a fifth of homeowners spend at least 35% of their monthly income on mortgage. Nearly 40% of renters region-wide spend more than a third of their income on rent." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Bench - Valley View: "Looking for someone (private or business) to build me some simple wood shutters. - I need two sets: 14” x 33 3/4” and 14” x 76”. They don’t need to be stained. The picture is what I had in mind. A quote would be great." (Nextdoor)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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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