🌱 Trailhead Burglaries + Medical Cannabis Bill + Boise Mezcal Party

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• Boise's old Greyhound Bus Station has new life during Treefort.
• If camping is in your summer plans, we have some of the best spots for the upcoming season.
• Thieves are continuing to target vehicles of Boise residents looking to take on hike on our famous Foothills trails.

But first, today's weather: Cold with snow showers. High: 40 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The problems with burglaries continue at Boise trailheads. KTVB-TV staff report Boise Police are seeking suspects in three separate burglaries of vehicles at the Polecat Loop trailhead north of Boise. The suspects smashed the windows of the vehicles before taking items out. (KTVB.com)
2. People are once again in Boise's old Greyhound Bus Station. CBS2 staff report the station has been gutted and modified to become of Treefort. In addition to housing an art exhibit, the station will be used as a live dance area and feature movement performances as part of Treefort's stay in Boise. (idahonews)
3. The Idaho Legislature is ticking down, but still found time to introduce a late-session medical cannabis bill. The IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin writes House Health and Welfare Committee Chairman John Vander Woude (R-Nampa), introduced House Bill 370, the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act. Under the new Idaho Medical Cannabis Act, patients with a significant medical condition such as cancer, AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), wasting syndrome, epilepsy, debilitating seizures, Crohn’s Disease or a terminal illness would be eligible for a medical cannabis card. (idahocapitalsun)
4. Fans of "Breaking Bad" can meet actors Aaron Paul and Bryon Cranston in Boise this weekend. The Boise Weekly carries a story originally written by KTVB that the two will be at the bus station (see above story) on Saturday serving their new Mezcal liquor Dos Hombres. The happy hour starts at 4:40 p.m. (boiseweekly)
5. This weekend's weather may not have spurred the urging, but camping season is almost upon us. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides a list of prime camping spots within a half day drive of Boise. Remember, this cold, windy weather cannot stick around forever. (107.9 LITE FM)

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Today in Boise:

• The Cookie Co. in Meridian is holding a grand opening Saturday morning. (10:00 AM)
• The Boise Centre hosts the 26th Annual Boise Flower & Garden Show. (10:00 AM)
• The Idaho Humane Society Adoption Center sponsors PetFort as part of Treefort in downtown Boise Saturday. (11:00 AM)
• The City of Boise Planning and Development Department is also involved in Treefort and invites everyone to learn more about the modern zoning code and what it means for Boise. (Noon)
• The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts presents a performance of "Hairspray," Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "We picked up 0.8 inch of snow overnight at the Boise Airport. That brings our monthly total to 6.2 inches, which ranks as the 10th snowiest March on record in Boise. More snow showers will develop today into the weekend." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Another day for the books! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who came out to celebrate @treefortfest with us yesterday! Check out today’s schedules for Radioland and the airwaves — we have a fabulous Day 3 in store for you!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Have you seen the twin cotton-top tamarins born at Zoo Boise last month yet? Congratulations to parents Eddy and Mimi and big brother Rockford!: Zokeeper Taylor T." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "Did you know BBP merch is now for sale on our website for pick up or shipped? Check it out! https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/merch" (Boise Bicycle Project via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "These photos were taken earlier this week. It may seem impossible, but spring is still springing! There are just a few spots left in the Spring Photo Stroll Class. Join Anni Jack at the Idaho Botanical Garden on April 30." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Join us this Sunday for free guided tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. at the historic Boise Depot! No registration required and all ages are welcome." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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