Cancer comeback, viral tip, $25m pledge — catch up on the latest news
A Boise pizza delivery driver’s small act of kindness earned him a nearly $170,000 tip — and now a nationwide Domino’s promotion.
Meanwhile, a major homebuilder made a multimillion-dollar charitable promise eyeing Idaho’s new housing law and a Timberline High senior’s cancer comeback inspired his team.
Here are some recent top stories from the Idaho Statesman:
• Dan the Pizza Man goes national: Domino’s and Coca-Cola are launching a nationwide coupon code “DANTHEMAN” from April 30 through May 3 for a free drink, honoring 68-year-old Boise driver Dan Simpson. His GoFundMe has raised nearly $170,000 after he bought sodas for visually impaired customers. Reported by Rose Evans
• Cancer comeback: Timberline senior Eli Parker had his right knee replaced after an osteosarcoma diagnosis at 16. He returned to baseball this spring and leads the Wolves in batting average (.364) and on-base percentage (.488). Reported by Michael Lycklama
• $25M housing pledge: Hayden Homes pledged $25 million over five years to counties where it builds, donating $300 at each closing. The company called a new Idaho law decreasing minimum lot sizes a potential “game changer” for housing affordability. Reported by Mark Dee
• Boise man at Mexico pyramid shooting: Greg Magadini of Boise was about 40 feet from a gunman who opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 others. “Everyone was a target,” Magadini told the AP. Reported by Shannon Tyler
• Star keeps booming: Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle and developer Tommy Ahlquist announced Moyle Junction, a 16-acre commercial park on State Street in Star. The town has grown from roughly 5,700 people in 2010 to more than 20,000 today. Reported by Noah Daly
• Garden City wine room closing: Coiled Wines will shutter its tasting room on Chinden Boulevard, though its online shop will remain open. Reported by Michael Deeds
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