🌱 Vallow Update + Rental Prices Falling + Boise TSA Confiscated Items

Hey, Boise! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today we'll cover...

• A domestic incident in Caldwell ends with two dead.
• See what you fellow passengers planned on taking onto a plane in Boise.
• A married couple wants to see each other before their upcoming murder trial.

But first, today's weather:

A passing shower. High: 42 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. As typical, Boise Patch brings you the week's updates in the Chad Daybell/Lori Vallow Daybell cases. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Eaton forwards a number of updates this week. In a number of motions, lawyers for Vallow Daybell says her children died in her brother's apartment. She also is asking to meet with her husband for "strategy sessions". Finally, Vallow Daybell does not qualify for the death penalty according to a motion. The two are charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan – two of Lori’s children – along with Chad’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell. Chad Daybell's attorney is asking the court to reschedule the upcoming trial to April 2024. (eastidahonews)
2. A domestic disturbance in Caldwell ended in the death of two men at the home. KTVB-TV staff report officers arrived at the home Friday morning to find two men, both with multiple stab wounds. One man was declared dead at the scene and the other died at a local hospital. Law enforcement is calling the incident domestic violence related. (KTVB)
3. A new week means Boise Patch introducing five new properties in Boise looking for new owners. (Boise Patch)
4. If you are looking to rent an apartment in Boise, prices are falling some. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes the average apartment rent price in Boise rose just five percent last year and actually slid the last five months of the year. Looking at the average price in Boise, ApartmentList.com states December saw $1,342 per month. In June of 2022, the average stood at $1,437. Remember the days of February of 2020 when the average stood at $975 per month. (boisedev)
5. A nail gun. A bowling pin. A knife in a necklace. According to KIDO-AM's Kevin Miller, these and other assorted items are what your fellow passengers have attempted to board a plane with at the Boise Airport. The TSA has released the 10 Most Unusual Items found at our local airport. (KIDO)

Today in Boise:

• The Capital City Market is open and ready with vendors waiting for you. (9: 30 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site is open Monday at Meridian Republic Services. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "This January has been mild so far. Quick stats for Boise: 7th warmest January 1st-14th. So far we're averaging about 6 degrees warmer than normal for the full month of January no snow so far, just rain past 3 days." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Magic mirror on the wall, who's the fairest one of all? How would you #CaptionThis photo of our ring-tailed lemurs enjoying a mirror enrichment?: Zookeeper Taylor T" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "This week's featured guest is Tawanda Mulalu, whose debut poetry collection, Please make me pretty, I don't want to die, is out now from Princeton University Press. Tune in to Radio Boise via the FM airwaves." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Capital Manor: "Intermountain Gas Anybody get their gas bill recently? - I just love the price increases. Now $160 a month" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilderness Ranch: "Does Anybody have a office Chair they don't use anymore.. - thanks ahead of time.." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southwest Ada County Alliance - Mideast: "Want to give a Shout Out to Diggs Pizza 4646 S Cole Road just south of Amity. - We've been there or had take-out several times, the food is fresh, tasty, and really satisfying. Small local business, we're just Happy Customers." (Nextdoor)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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