🌱 Top Trampolines + Boise Woman Found + No College Exam Needed

Good morning, people of Boise! John Braese here with a fresh issue of the Boise Daily.

The Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily is ready for you. Amazon has plans to continue to grow in the Boise area, and a bit of good news as a Boise woman has been located after reported missing by family members. The legislature will be asked to approve new rules for education, and we take a look at indoor trampoline facilities in Boise during this upcoming winter. Finally, businesses along Highway 95 are in no hurry for the rock slide on Highway 55 to be cleared soon.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 52 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Amazon, the retail giant, looks to continue its growth in the Boise area, according to BoiseDev editor Don Day. Dubbed Project Dove, a large warehouse is planned with the facility part of the Pleasant Valley Business Park project in south Boise. (boisedev.com)
2. CBS2 news staff have good news for one local family. The Boise Police announced a missing 29-year-old woman has been located. The woman was last seen Nov. 7. (Idaho News)
3. The Idaho State Board of Education has approved five pending rule changes. These will now be forwarded to the legislature for consideration, according to KMTV news staff. Included in the changes is the removal of the requirement of a college entrance exam be completed prior to graduation. (KMVT)
4. With the weather taking a turn to cold, recreation opportunities move inside. LITE-FM's Nikki West takes a look at Boise's four trampoline parks. (liteonline.com)
5. While the closure of Highway 55 has proven to be a hindrance to many, businesses on the alternate route, Highway 95, report sales doubling. KTVB-TV's Andrew Baertlein speaks with a few of the businesses impacted for the good by the rock slide closing the north/south connection. (KTVB)

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Boise Fact of the Day

The biggest trampoline in the world is the Flip Out trampoline park in Glasgow, Scotland. It’s a massive playground at just over 63,000 feet.

Today in Boise:

• Birds that winter in the Boise Area but don’t visit feeders. A lot of birding in winter is focused on birds that come to feeders. But there are many species out in the country that don’t come to feeders or even into towns. Terry Rich, our local ornithologist, provides information and tips on birds in the Boise area. (9 a.m.)
• Have you always wanted to research your family history but didn’t know where to start? Accredited genealogist professional, Diana Elder, will share specific steps to aid in your research. She will show you how you can organize and track your efforts to simplify your research, create a timeline of your ancestors’ life, analyze records discovered to this point, and determine the reliability of the information that you have found. (10 a.m.)
• Now is a great time to look into tuition and education benefits at Boise State. An upcoming workshop will provide an overview for benefit-eligible employees and their spouses to learn what opportunities are available, determine what options are right for them, learn more about the process to apply for the tuition waiver, and get their questions answered. (Noon)
• The City of Boise's Arts & History Commission will meet Wednesday. (3:30 p.m.)
• The Public Works Commission for the City of Boise will meet Wednesday. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "What a week of sunrises and sunsets. Here's the sunrise this morning at our office in Boise. How was it where you are? #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "The Idaho Humane Society isn't just here for animals — we’re also here for the people who love them. These vulnerable puppies, while adorable, were an unexpected litter needing round-the-clock bottle feeding." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "As you probably know, our tiger Diana passed away earlier this year. In her honor, this #GivingZOODay we’re raising money to help save tigers from extinction." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: “Hi, I’m Emily with @eWagnerConsulting. I get to help small business owners like you take an extra burden off your plate by creating clean, modern logos and websites with engaging written content for you." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "We have Christmas trees and fresh wreaths in the online store this week only! Read our full newsletter at the link in our bio. #boisefarmersmarket #bfmdrivethru #bfmwintermarket #buylocal #localholidays" (Instagram)

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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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