🌱 TikTok Ban + Bogus Ski Bus + Moscow Murder Harassment

Hello, hello. John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Idahoans have voted themselves a record amount of bonds and levies.
• Art and poetry may end up in court as the City of Eagle and former board members prepare for a legal battle.
• A public bus will soon start making weekend runs to Bogus.

But first, today's weather:

Colder with low clouds. High: 24 Low: 9.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. In a move stated to "protect national security and Idahoans’ data," Idaho Gov. Brad Little has banned TikTok on all state-issued devices and networks. KTVB-TV staff report the governor issued an executive order banning the social network to protect Idahoans from "security threats posed by the communist Chinese government." (ktvb)
2. Strap on the skis and head to Bogus now on public transportation. CBS2 news staff write our local ski area will begin offering trips to the mountain beginning Dec. 26 with a daily bus trip featuring three pick up/ drop off locations one in Meridian, Eagle, and Boise. The public transportation will run daily during the holiday break and continue to run on the weekends for the rest of the ski season. (Idaho News)
3. An art project and poetry along the Greenbelt appear headed to court. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes the City of Eagle has filed suit against a former arts commission chairman asking Mark McAllister to repay $9,323.50 to two vendors for art projects. The legal move comes after Eagle Arts Commission was abruptly dissolved during its Sept. 20 meeting, and commissioners were left with questions about why they were being disbanded with the city stating the commission was being "restructured."(boisedev.com)
4. Idahoans will set a new record this year, paying out $596.1 million for education bonds and levies. IdahoEdNews reporter Carly Flandro writes 91 of 115 Idaho’s districts will collect supplemental levies this fiscal year including the Boise School District taking in $139.4 million. Two Idaho school districts already have proposed bonds ready for voters in March. (idahoednews)
5. Moscow Police have announced harassment online or in-person surrounding the recent college murders of four students could lead to criminal charges. The Spokesman-Review's Emma Epperly reports the Idaho State Police state "the misinformation, accusations and rumors are a major disservice to the Moscow community, victims’ families and the people consuming them." A recent example is a Texas woman who, after stating she can speak with dead people, went on social media to claim that a University of Idaho faculty member enlisted the ex-boyfriend of one of the victims to do the killings. Taking it a step further, the woman included the name of the faculty member, along with her email and phone number, on her posts and named the ex-boyfriend. (spokesman)

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Today in Boise:

• Join the Boise Philharmonic for a performance of Handel's Messiah at Boise's Cathedral of the Rockies. (8:00 AM)
• The LEGO Club! meets Friday at the Boise Public Library. (4:00 PM)
• Celebrate the holidays at the Idaho State Museum with Winter Wonder Village. (5:30 PM)
• Comedian Derek Sheen holds a show Friday at the Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits. (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "December snowfall as of the 14th at #Boise and #McCall #Idaho. The one inch yesterday brought the total to 8.0" in Boise (top) which is 7th most. McCall (bottom) has had a total of 39.5 inches for 7th most #snow." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Today's trivia: What year was 'White Christmas' - The Movie, released? Try guessing the answer without searching for it on the internet! #boiselittletheater #whitechristmas #whitechristmasboise #theatergeek #christmasshows." (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "With very cold temperatures expected in Boise through the next week, here are some tips to keep your home's pipes protected!" (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be tabling at the Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway, talking to kids and families about safety. Safe streets are essential on our path to making Boise the Bicycling Capital of America." (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "Clothesline Cleaners is our official dry cleaner! They are a long-time partner of ours, and we are so grateful for the support that they have given us over the years." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)

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