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Hello Boise! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would a 3,700-acre data center reshape public land south of Boise?
  • Which Boise schools could close as enrollment keeps dropping?
  • How a Boise thrift-store café turns your coffee into community support

Also on today's calendar: John Priddy Quartet @ The Comedy Lounge (September 29th) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Not as warm with sunny spells, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Thousands of acres of public land south of Boise eyed for new data center (localnews8.com) — Federal officials are reviewing a proposal for a massive 3,700-acre data center complex on public land just south of Boise, potentially bringing a 4-million-square-foot facility and 600 megawatts of processing power. Environmental groups and Boise's mayor are already raising concerns about impacts on open space and calling for a statewide framework, and residents will have chances to weigh in during upcoming BLM reviews.
   

2. Boise Schools look ahead at potential closures amid decreasing enrollment (idahopress.com) — Boise School District leaders are warning that declining enrollment and aging buildings will likely force school closures or consolidations within the next two to five years. With enrollment projected to drop by another 3,000 students and maintenance needs nearing $480 million, officials are studying which schools and attendance areas to merge and are asking residents to weigh in through an online survey.
   

3. Vinny's Coffee Corner opens inside Boise thrift store, supporting St. Vincent de Paul's mission (kivitv.com) — A newly remodeled St. Vincent de Paul thrift store on State Street now includes Vinny's Coffee Corner, giving Boise shoppers a spot to grab a drink while supporting local nonprofit programs. With donated equipment, local art, and even 99-cent take-home mugs, the café aims to build community and funnel all proceeds back into St. Vincent de Paul's broader mission.
   

4. New downtown Boise YMCA set to open Dec. 12. Here's a look at the construction progress (ktvb.com) — Boise residents will soon have access to a new $80 million CapEd Downtown Boise YMCA opening Dec. 12, with expanded fitness areas, geothermal-heated pools, and a Kid Zone. The four-story building will replace the aging 1969 facility, add on-site St. Luke's medical space, and eventually be joined by an early education center that doubles the Y's childcare capacity.
   

5. Space Robots: The Search for Life on Mars (boisestatepublicradio.org) — A Mars mission scientist is coming to JUMP in downtown Boise today, Sept. 26, to talk about the Perseverance rover's search for signs of past life. Residents can hear firsthand how rock samples are collected and why they matter, and learn about other robotic missions through Spacepoint's connections and resources.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Boise, ID, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 10 minutes. Message from Finder: "This little guy… (Nextdoor Rockhampton I)
  • 2 donkeys, mom and son, found and captured at Alder Creek on the Garden Valley side, been seen around the summit for quite some time.
    Possibly abandoned. Very skiddish of people and horses. Moms hoofs havent been trimmed in quite some time and she has pretty substantial leg and face… (Nextdoor Rimview Osprey)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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