🌱 River Cleanup + Salsa Macha + Hyde House Paycheck Problems

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. Tubing season will be here before we know it and Boise Fire is taking steps now to make sure your travel down the river is safe. Former employees of a former Boise restaurant have aired their problems with no paychecks with the press, and a new Boise business is hoping you like salsa made from cranberries. Local law enforcement is reaching out to teen girls after an arrest of a Caldwell man, and our recent rains translate to muddy trails.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy, showers around. High: 56 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. With our chilly spring this year, tubing the river is not on most minds. However, before we know it, the days will be sunny and hot and taking a trip to Barber Park will be a way to beat the heat. KTVB-TV staff report Boise Fire is already planning ahead, sending crews out now to identify hazards needing to be removed before we all hit the water. (KTVB.com)
2. The Hyde House, a popular North End eatery, has closed and employees are saying bounced paychecks are placing them in a financial hardship. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel speaks with four former employees and looks at the owner's past, including legal problems at a former business. (boisedev)
3. A new Boise business is hoping to entice your taste buds with a salsa containing ingredients like cranberries and peanuts. KIVI-TV's Jake Garcia introduces Chicana Foods and its Salsa Macha. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
4. After the arrest of a man in Caldwell, Ada County detectives are reaching out to the public for assistance. Boise Patch carries the story of Omar Jacovi Lopez Jr., an adult using Snapchat to meet underage females. (BoisePatch)
5. Our recent rains are good news for farmers, boaters and your lawn. They are not good news for those wanting to grab some exercise in the Boise Foothills. CBS2 news staff reports Ridge to Rivers is asking outdoor enthusiasts to allow the foothills time to dry out before taking a hike. (Idaho News)

Today in Boise:

• 5A District III Tournament play for both softball and baseball begins in Boise on Saturday. (8 a.m.)
• The Boise Little Theater is holding auditions for the upcoming performance of "OZ!," a musical based on the story of L. Frank Baum. (9 a.m.)
• Expo Idaho hosts Experience Idaho, a full-day event highlighting the incredible local companies, people, and products that only happen here in Idaho. (10 a.m.)
• Expo Idaho is also hosting Girls Day Out on Saturday. (10 a.m.)
• The West Family YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center will hold the Flock Cancer Street Stroll, an event to celebrate and support breast cancer survivors in the Treasure Valley on Saturday. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Bench - Valley View: "Is anyone else’s internet with Century Link down? My repair is theoretically four days away." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Robie Creek: "Big shout out to Gary Walcom and Ben Frommel for blading Rocky Springs Road, and Patrick Unrein for doing a fine tune with the box blade, on Wednesday. Then on Thursday, Gary Walcom bladed the area down at the bus stop/turn around area." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, SW Ada County Alliance - South: "Breakfast buffet place, any recommendations... looking for a place that has good pancakes and bacon." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Quail Ridge: "Does anyone know anyone who would like to earn some money clearing out the planted areas in front of our house? Probably pull weeds and clip dead plant stems and cultivate the ground a bit." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rockhampton II: "I've inquired before, but here I go again. I'm going back to work full time and will need child care for my two boys, ages 4 and 2." (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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