🌱 Office Hours Complaint + Bar Rescue? + Long Hike Started

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

You made it to Friday and here is the Boise Daily waiting for you. A Boise real estate agent is unhappy with state office hours for an elected official, and if you are in the market for a used car, an old place may become your new shopping choice. Boise could soon see a rescued tavern, and a Boise couple is still hard at a journey. Finally, take a look at some homes for sale near to you.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a t-shower. High: 73 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. An active Idaho Republican donor has filed complaints against Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin over her office hours. Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin writes Lynn Bradescu, a Boise-area real estate agent, filed three complaints stating McGeachin's limited office hours violate Idaho law. When serving as a legislator, McGeachin voted for the same bill mandating state office hours. (idahocapitalsun)
2. A former large used car dealership on Fairview Avenue appears it will again sell... used cars. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports Bronco Motors has applied with the city to open a car lot at the site of the old Internet Auto Rent and Sales. (boisedev.com)
3. If you are a fan of reality television, you know Boise has been seen a time or two. According to LITE-FM's Michelle Heart, Boise could again appear on a cable channel as "Bar Rescue" could be making a five-day stop to save a local watering hole. (liteonline)
4. If you think your day was long, consider this story. CBS2 reporter Ariana Pyper reports a Boise couple has recently finished completion of the first 200 miles of 2,650 miles of the Pacific Coast Trail. Coby and Mercedes Hoch have been on the trail for 25 days. (Idaho News)
5. Boise Patch offers you five homes you need to see locally if you are in the market or just thinking about jumping in the market for a new house. (Boise Patch)

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Today in Boise:

• A spring plant sale, hosted by Golden Garden Club, starts on Friday and will continue through Saturday. (9 a.m.)
• Frank Church High School will also be holding a plant sale on Friday. (Noon)
• Surel's Place presents The Look, an immersive multimedia dance performance on Friday evening. (5:30 p.m.)
• Borah High School will host a Senior Sunset and Movie Friday evening. (6 p.m.)
• Boise State University features a discussion with Dr. Christy Swann of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory on how winds change our landscape. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A return to below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation is likely next week. It's possible to even see some snowflakes in #Boise Sun and/or Mon morning. Snowfall has happened in 39 percent of all May's in Boise since 1899." (Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "What a way to start this beautiful day in Boise! As part of a very special tradition, our officers joined students on their annual bike ride to Whitney Elementary School for National Bike and Roll to School Day." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Your gift of just a $10 donation (or more) helps us spay and neuter more than 10,000 animals a year! Just last weekend, we came to the aid of a vulnerable senior living in Boise." (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Today we celebrated our Planning and Admin team, and all the hard work they put in to make sure the Department runs smoothly! From strategic planning to data analysis and everything in between, this team is the backbone of Boise Fire." (Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "Want to introduce your children or students to the world of ballet? Because 'Beauty and the Beast' with Peter and the Wolf is the perfect first ballet to share with them!" (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Our Interpretation Coordinator Austin shares his experience growing up as a ZooTeen. Your #IdahoGives donation to Zoo Boise will help support our ZooTeen program and the next generation of community leaders and wildlife protectors." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another 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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