In-Person Graduations + Wandering Bear + Downed Doppler

As we enter the weekend, the Boise Daily has good news for grads and their families - attendance will be allowed. We also tell the story of a wandering local bear and a love story based on ice cream.

Taking a look at the weather today:

• Saturday: Rain in the morning and afternoon. Temps: High of 61° & low of 42°.

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Patch Pick: In a positive sign of returning back to some degree of normalcy, in-person high school graduations will take place in Boise. (My story)

1. Like most young adults, the time came to be kicked out of the house and head to Boise. A young bear cub was taking a tour of Boise until tranquilized and relocated, according to Katie Terhune of KTVB. (KTVB with video courtesy of Boise Police Department)

2. Our weather forecast in Boise may be a little delayed as KIVI staff report the doppler radar station in the capital city is down for routine maintenance. (KIVI)

3. Courtesy of Weekend MTN Biker, take a 13-minute video bike tour of downtown Boise and up into the foothills here.

4. The political race for Idaho governor is missing one name-current Governor Brad Little. Clark Corbin of Idaho Capital Sun reports the incumbent governor has yet to make an announcement of his plans. (idahocapitalsun)

5. A local couple met over ice cream so they decided to open an ice cream shop. BoiseDev's Don Day provides the story on Cyndi and Blake Taylor's love story of ice cream and each other. (BoiseDev)

Boise Fact Of The Day:

After teams complained that the Broncos were getting an unfair advantage by wearing their uniforms against the blue turf, the Mountain West Conference banned the team from wearing their all-blue uniforms during home games.

Boise Community Calendar:

- The 5A state tennis tournament continues at Capital High School on Saturday.

- If you are looking to get rid of all those old paper records, Shred Day occurs from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library, 6015 N Glenwood St.

- Idaho's original, largest and oldest outdoor Farmer's Market Saturdays by the river on 34th Street in Garden City! Shop, eat, and experience local at 34th St Market by Capital City Public Market!

- Support Wish Granters in the 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament. The action takes place at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park-Bandshell, 1900 North Records Ave. in Meridian.

- Come to Idaho River Sports minutes from downtown Boise and get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddle boarding. Call (208) 336-4844 for more information.

Weather wise, it is spring in Boise. Stay inside and wait for a bear to take up residence in your backyard! Also, subscribe to the Boise Daily and stay informed on all the news.
-John

About me: I was born and raised in Boise before leaving the area for the University of Idaho. I'm an award winning journalist, editor and high school sports enthusiast. On the weekends, you will most likely find my son and I exploring in our 1971 Jeep CJ-5.