🌱 Two-For-One Lawsuits + Fresh Produce + Powderhaus Uproar

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. CBS2 news staff report a driver killed in a vehicle crash Friday night has been identified as a missing Montana man. The crash took place south of Lowman when Michael Edward Lopez's pickup left Highway 21 and rolled down an embankment. (Idaho News)
2. The Idaho Supreme Court has decided to consolidate two lawsuits dealing with redistricting into one as reported by the Associated Press in a story on KTVB-TV. The two lawsuits each argue that the map is unconstitutional because it splits up more counties than necessary. (ktvb)
3. Bogus Basin, with the use of man made snow, was able to open, but Tamarack needed to push back their opening as reported by BoiseDev managing editor Gretchen Parsons. (boisedev)
4. The Powderhaus Brewing Company is taking both heat and kind comments after announcing the business is hosting an event to be emceed by Janice McGeachin. LITE-FM's Mateo writes many are saying the Powderhaus will not be a place to grab a cold one in the future because of their support for this event. (liteonline)
5. Seniors are able to grab some fresh produce under a program at the Nampa Winter Wonderland Farmers Market for the first time. KIVI-TV's Evelyn Avitia provides all the information needed for seniors to enroll in the program. (kivi)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Idaho Humane Society: "Do you have leftover aluminum cans from Thanksgiving? We would love them for our recycling program (and all year long!) Last year, we were able to bring over $12,000 into our shelter to help homeless animals." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Valley inversions will develop this weekend into next week, creating stagnant conditions near the surface. This may cause pollutants to build up over time. Visit Dept. of Environmental Quality of Idaho and Oregon for air quality information." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "What’s furry, orange, and striped all over? It’s one of our favorites - the tiger! Save the date! It’s only 3 days until #GivingZOOday. We’ll be raising money to protect these amazing animals from poaching and extinction!" (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "“The difference in thinking between 1994 and today is not for Dems to vote for the gooniest on the primary ticket, but the candidate nearest to being moderate. A sad reality in Idaho anymore is that the craziest will likely win." (Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "A favorite facet of The Nutcracker is being able to share the magic with the amazing people in our community! One way we accomplish this is through our By Special Invitation program which enables us to donate tickets to various nonprofits." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "We are just under a week away from our PNYE Party, which means you have just under a week to bid on some charcuterie and wine by the fire at @ochos_boise. We are still seeking donations for great auction items!" (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Future beats, eclectic samba, forgotten jazz. That's Beijo Brasileiro with K-Schef, every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3pm on Radio Boise." (Instagram)

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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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