🌱 Reasonable Rental Talk + Naughty Candy + Suspicious Boise Fires

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on around town, including updates on...

• Boise schools are ready to open their doors to students planning on that first step inside the doors next year
• An embattled Boise State University professor is on sabbatical but still employed even after accepting a job in Florida
• A Boise legislator wants those renting an apartment or house to have the same rights as those renting a storage unit

But first, today's weather: Increasing clouds. High: 50 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A Boise legislator wants those renting a home in Idaho to have the same protections now seen by mortgage payers and those renting storage units as it pertains to fees. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports Sen. Ali Rabe (D-Boise), has the backing of landlords and tenants’ rights groups to require fees for renters to be “reasonable.” (boisedev.com)
2. If someone in your household is a member of the graduating class of 2036, the Boise School District is inviting you to an open house. All Boise School District elementary schools will hold a Kindergarten Registration/Open House on March 2. (Boise Patch)
3. Boise Police are investigating a number of small fires set in downtown Boise starting on the afternoon of Jan. 27. CBS2 news staff report the fires are started in dumpsters and no injuries have occurred. Police currently do not have a description of those involved. (Idaho News)
4. A Boise State University professor remains on staff even after an announcement was made of his new employment with a Florida-based conservative think tank. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert writes Scott Yenor's hiring was announced by the Claremont Institute in Florida, but BSU officials state Yenor remains on staff at the local university. Yenor is best known for stating career-oriented women were “medicated, meddlesome and quarrelsome” while speaking at a conservative conference in 2021. (idahoednews)
5. If you are still seeking that perfect gift for Valentine's Day, the BoiseWeekly's Jeanne Huff may be able to help. A box of chocolates may be nice, but if you wish to be more blunt and "risque," the Flying M Gift Shop may have what you are searching for in the candy selection. (boiseweekly)

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Today in Boise:

• The Library! holds a COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic Friday morning. (9:00 AM)
• Timberline High School will host a speech and debate tournament Friday with all invited to listen and cheer on their favorites. (3:30 PM)
• The Boise State University's men's and women's tennis teams host Seattle University Friday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club hosts the annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday at the Egyptian Theatre. (7:00 PM)
• The Gem Center for the Arts presents the Black History Month Comedy Tour. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Secure your summer of great theater in the great outdoors! Nothing beats season tickets for savings and seating. *NEW* this year- more family nights, when patrons under 6 are welcome, free as a lap viewer, or in their own seat." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Hey members! Info on the 2023 Summer STEAM Camps is available on our website. Check out these important dates regarding camp sign-ups: Monday, Feb. 13 — Open to members Tuesday, Feb. 21 — Open to the public." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise State University: "The Institute for Advancing American Values, in partnership with @boisestatehonors, sponsors and presents Boise State University’s Distinguished Lecture Series." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Columbia Village: "Did anyone notice the ABSOLUTELY HUGE military aircraft that was preparing to land at the airport/Gowen Field?? Very impressive whatever it is; not in my knowledge base but it sure got my attention!" (Nextdoor)

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— 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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