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In today's newsletter:
- How an armed Boise neighborhood standoff ended with a felony arrest
- Curious what Boise’s new zoning guides mean for your block?
- How many of Boise’s public bike repair stations actually work?
Also on today's calendar: Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny, temps: high: 51, low: 32.
- Monday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 50 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man armed with multiple guns arrested after Boise neighborhood standoff (ktvb.com) — A Boise man was arrested after an armed standoff with Ada County deputies in a neighborhood near W. Fox Ridge Drive, following reports he assaulted someone and fired into a home. Crisis negotiators and SWAT responded before deputies took him into custody; he now faces multiple felony charges related to aggravated assault and unlawful weapon discharge. 
2. Boise unveils four new zoning guides to help residents navigate growth (boisedev.com) — Boise residents now have four new zoning guides designed to make local development rules easier to understand, from backyard ADUs to triplexes and older North End neighborhoods. The city’s illustrated “implementation toolkit” uses relatable Boise characters, classroom examples, and clear diagrams to walk homeowners, renters, and builders through what can be built where, with copies available at all Boise Public Library branches.
3. Need to fix your bike? BoiseDev survey finds most of Boise's fix-it stations are broken (boisedev.com) — Boise’s public bike repair stations along the Greenbelt and around town are often broken, leaving many cyclists stranded with flats or missing tools. A BoiseDev survey found only a handful of the city’s 31 stations fully working, while parks officials say they’re investing staff time and money to keep them repaired and better labeled for users.
4. Local illustrator selected for Boise Airport public art project (kivitv.com) — Boise illustrator Chad Otis has been chosen to design a large mural for the Boise Airport’s new rental car facility, highlighting the city’s history and future of air travel. The artwork, part of the airport’s 100th anniversary celebration, will be installed in spring 2026 and dedicated on April 6.
5. Snake recovered from Boise hotel room (ktvb.com) — A ball python was recently discovered in a guest room at a Boise Hyatt hotel, and the Idaho Humane Society is now trying to reunite it with its owner. If you recognize the snake, you can visit the shelter with proof of ownership to claim it.
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Other local events
- Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series
The Balcony Club , 150 N 8th St , Boise
7:00 pm - BRAD UPTON @ The Comedy Lounge
The Comedy Lounge , 2417 Bank Dr , Boise
5:30 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
First Presbyterian Church.Boise , 950 W State St , Boise
8:45 pm - Creators Collective
The Danny Peterson Theatre , 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln , Boise
12:30 pm - Gianmarco Soresi
Knitting Factory Boise , 416 S 9th St , Boise
8:00 pm - Community Resource Porch Pop-Up
Downtown Library Patio, Downtown Library , 715 S. Capitol Blvd. , Boise
9:30 am - Baby Stories and Play
Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick , 7557 W. Ustick Rd. , Boise
10:30 am - 3 Girls Catering/Iconic Ribbon Cutting and Happy Hour
Garden City Chamber of Commerce Garden City, ID 83714
3:30 pm - Boise Quad Orchestra Holiday Concert
Boise High Auditorium
5:30 pm - Two Step Tuesdays
The Farm , 5137 N Glenwood St. , Garden City
7:00 pm - Country Swing Dance at The Farm
The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center , 5137 N. Glenwood St. , Garden City
7:00 pm - Eureka O'Hara from Rupaul's Drag Race In Boise!
The Balcony Club , 150 N 8th St , Boise
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💬 Chatter
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My cat got out and is stuck on this post for a couple of hours! Can anyone help us get our kitten down! Update!! Our kitten has been saved! Big… (Nextdoor Londoner 2) - Lost dog?
Found a black lab wandering the West Bench neighborhood. If he’s the one I’ve seen before (“Bear”) I know he lives somewhere nearby, but he’s not… (Nextdoor West Bench - Valley View)
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