🌱 TikTok Misdemeanor + Charter School Problems + Robie Creek Signup

Welcome back, Boise! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• After you finish reading today's Boise Patch, head over to the Nampa Civic Center for a huge employment fair
• A Boise-planned equestrian community will now need permission before raising water rates on those that live there
• A Boise charter school has the lowest literacy rate among all of Idaho's charter schools and is facing accreditation issues

But first, today's weather: Periods of sun, snow showers. High: 40 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. If you are in the market for a job, head over Wednesday, Feb. 22 to the Idaho Job & Career Fair. CBS2 news staff reports over 50 companies will be at the Nampa Civic Center looking for possibly you. Jobs available include call centers, warehouse, manufacturing, law enforcement, education, public service, insurance, labor, fabrication, health care, military, construction, mental health, technology, hospitality, transportation, administration, security and more. (idahonews)
2. If you forgot to register, you may be out of luck. KIVI-TV's Christinna Bautista reports runners were on the website on Tuesday, Feb. 21 signing up for the "toughest race in the Northwest to run," the Robie Creek Half Marathon. This year will mark the return of the party, food, drinks and bands to the race. (kivitv)
3. A Boise charter school has caught the attention of the state for failure to meet academic standards and for struggling with federal requirements when dealing with special needs students. The IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin reports Peace Valley Charter School's performance certification expires June 30 and has many documented problems. The school currently has the lowest literacy rate among the 63 Idaho charter schools and has not received state's accreditation, originally scheduled for 2021. (idahocapitalsun)
4. A Boise subdivision will need to go through the state before raising water rates for customers. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports the Dry Creek Ranch will need to go through the Idaho Public Utilities Commission after two customers complained of rising rates to the state. The planned community of 55 homes is located in the Boise Foothills and provides sewer and water through its own facilities. (boisdedev)
5. If you work for the state, possess a state-owned phone and download TikTok, you could face a misdemeanor criminal charge. That is the idea the Idaho Legislature is considering as reported by LITE-FM's Kevin Miller. Already banned on state phones by the governor, the new law would make watching the videos a misdemeanor. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise:

• The Idaho Conference on Refugees opens Wednesday morning on the campus of Boise State University. (7:30 AM)
• The Boise Public Library sponsors Family Storytime Wednesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• If you are having problems with that maple in the front yard or that aspen not growing, join a virtual Tree Problems class Wednesday. (6:00 PM)
• Have an interaction with a law enforcement officer without a ticket at Coffee With A Cop at the Idaho Black History Museum Wednesday evening. (6:30 PM)
• The Catalyst Arts Collaborative offers a course on acrylics. (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "Another birthday to celebrate! Cotton-top tamarin Rockford turned 1-year-old this weekend! Here he is — on the left, looking excited to party with dear ol' dad, Eddy." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Feb. 20 8:30 p.m. Here's a model depiction of precip. (green=rain, blue=snow) into Tuesday. Snow showers begin overnight in the mountains and persist on/off tomorrow." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Music Festival: "Our 2023 lineup is the best one yet! DON'T FORGET to purchase your Early Bird tickets before prices go up next Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boise-music-festival-2023-tickets-524597444077?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse" (Boise Music Festival via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Tune in for The Juke Joint Mondays from 5-8 p.m. MT! Ev Hadden showcases a variety of blues styles, from old-time to brand new releases. You’ll hear a good amount of piano blues, horn sections, and female artists." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "There’s a controversy brewing in the Idaho Legislature, this time about public schools and the phrase 'in God We Trust.' Our Morning Edition host George Prentice found out more about the controversy and a little history behind it." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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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