Special license plate + Idaho birthday quiz + pizzeria closes

Hello Wednesday. Gretchen Parsons here to inform you.

Good morning. A southeast Boise pizza place is closing again. Plus, it’s Idaho’s birthday. Can you ace this Idaho quiz?

• Today: 86°☀️ Clear skies with gusts of wind in the afternoon.

First today

You asked: When will the “Don’t Tread On Me” license plates be available?

We clear up some confusion about Idaho’s new “Don’t Tread On Me” license plate.

We told our readers earlier this week that the new license plate is available thanks to the recently passed Senate Bill 1317. Although the law went into effect on Monday, July 1, the bill’s sponsor, Senator Tammy Nichols (R-Middleton), told BoiseDev that it won’t be available to order until January 2025.

“It takes time to finalize the design and manufacturing of the license plate and to inform the public and DMVs, but none of this can be done until the law actually goes into effect,” Nichols said by email.

Nichols says the “Don’t Tread On Me” sign in Idaho will be similar to Virginia’s. It will be yellow and have the state name at the top, the coiled snake in the middle and the slogan at the bottom.

The slogan dates back to 1775, when the Gadsden Flag was created. There have been various interpretations of the flag that have changed over time, but today it typically represents libertarian views or opposition to perceived government overreach to those who fly it.

Once Idaho’s new license plate is available, the fees collected will benefit an existing gun safety education program.

LuLu’s closes again

A pizzeria in East Boise that was struggling to survive is now closed for good.

LuLu’s Fine Pizza & Sushi on Apple Street is no longer there.

As BoiseDev previously reported, LuLu’s reopened under new ownership last October after closing earlier this summer because the location was attracting little customer traffic. The owner announced the closure on social media earlier this week.

“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our loyal customers who have supported us,” LuLu wrote. “Your support has meant the world to us.”

The flagship location on Bogus Basin Road is still open.

Happy 134th birthday, Idaho. Can you pass our quiz?

On July 3, Idaho celebrates its 134th anniversary.

We love Idaho trivia, so we’ve delved into an updated ten-question quiz. See how many questions you can answer correctly (some questions have a higher point value). Take the quiz!

(Photo: Courtesy of Jeff Heath)

Knowing

• Slow floating: If you plan to float on the Boise River, water managers advise you to plan for a longer, slower trip for the rest of the season. Flos fell to 783 cubic feet per second.
• 🎆Fireworks Nampa: The city of Nampa is hosting its fireworks display tonight instead of tomorrow. It will begin around 10 p.m. near the Ford Idaho Center.
• Accommodation: The City of Boise and its Department of Arts & History invite emerging and established artists, scholars, and professionals to apply for residencies at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho. Details.
• Drive carefully: ITD is urging Idaho residents to drive with extra caution this holiday weekend, as there have been 105 fatal crashes so far this year.

BoiseDev Original Reporting

Meat, sandwiches and wine: Butcher shop and market come to Boise’s North End

A new butcher shop that also offers homemade sandwiches, beer and wine is opening in Boise’s Northend. Read more about it on BoiseDev.

No more beer garden in the backyard: Franklin House sold, new use planned

The Franklin House bed and breakfast and beer garden in Boise’s Northend is being transformed into something very special. Find out what.

Idea for Barber Town Center progresses: “Closer to people”

Changes have been proposed to a plan to create a town center in Boise’s Barber Valley neighborhood. Don Day has details on the updated plans.

Proposal for a residential area in the near future: Highway 16 doubles in size

A planned neighborhood near the future Highway 16 with cottages and duplexes that just expanded from 205 to 425 homes. Sydney Kidd has the updated plans for Rockwell Greens.

Mark Cuban, Meridian and others are investing millions in Boise-based Keurig for makeup.

Anna Daly reports that a Boise-based company that invented a custom-made foundation shading machine has received additional funding and will now begin shipping the first 10,000 units.

Linkworthy

• Library protests: Democrats in Idaho are planning statewide rallies to protest Idaho’s new library law. Read this story and get details about the rally at Idaho Education News.
• Drowning in the Snake River: Twin Falls County Sheriff’s officials recovered the body of a man who drowned in the Snake River Monday afternoon. Here are a few more details from KMVT.
• Child pornography sentence: A 33-year-old Ada County man has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for possession and production of child pornography. Read more.
• Another hit-and-run: CBS2 reported that a second hit-and-run accident occurred in the Treasure Valley last weekend, this time leaving two people in critical condition and a young man arrested.

Things to do

• Corbin Maxey: Corbin Maxey is in the Village tonight from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a free animal show.
• Free Meridian Concert: Enjoy a free open-air concert in Kleiner Park on Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Yoga on the mountain: Enjoy a free outdoor yoga class at Bogus Basin on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring a mat and water.
• Speed ​​dating: Watson’s Mystery Cafer is hosting a speed dating event on Saturday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Zamzow’s Pet of the Day

Meet Goose!

Owner Carol Lofsvold says Goose likes to nap almost anywhere, but the patio is his favorite place to snooze.

Submit your pet’s photo here and we can feature it every weekday! Plus, our friends at Zamzows will send the winning pet (owner) a prize!