Welcome to Happening in Boise, where hosts Mark and Joleen navigate the unique chaos of the Treasure Valley with a mix of grounded reporting and just enough cynicism to survive the morning commute. In this episode, we tackle the North End's "feathered insurgency" as aggressive urban turkeys hold mail carriers hostage, alongside the bizarre fallout of a condo shooting on North Carlsbad Way that left neighbors literally underwater. We shift to more serious ground with an update on the federal lawsuit facing the West Ada School District over inclusive classroom posters, while also checking the pulse of the cooling high-end real estate market and the latest Treefort 2026 festival lineup additions. From Boise State basketball heartbreaks and "luxury" dining at The Lively to the impending Greenbelt construction at Barber Park, we provide a comprehensive, slightly edgy look at the headlines and erratic Idaho weather defining life in the City of Trees.

Stay ahead of the curve with Happening in Boise, your essential source for the news and nonsense defining the Treasure Valley. In this episode, hosts Mark and Joleen tackle the serious E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk in Ada County and break down the Idaho Supreme Court's landmark ruling on the $50 million private school tax credit. Beyond the headlines, we expose a heartless new phone scam targeting local pet owners and celebrate a massive road win for Boise State basketball alongside the Idaho Steelheads' incredible winning streak. From the "sophisticated" wine dinners of the North End to the absurdity of million-dollar homes in Nampa and the inevitable frustration of the Linder Road construction, we provide a balanced look at Boise life, delivered with just enough wit to help you survive the city's notorious mid-February "false spring."

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Boise, your weekly guide to the chaos and charm of the Treasure Valley. This week, we unpack the latest head-scratching bills from the Idaho legislature, from a ban on candy for food stamps to extra penalties for criminals who cover their faces. We also break down the details of a wild weekend shooting and high-speed chase on State Street and the city council's controversial approval of the massive 3,500-home Murio Farms development. Plus, we lament the addition of another roundabout with the $21 million Eckert Road Bridge rebuild and dissect the latest in Boise's soul-crushing real estate market. From an Idaho Steelheads road sweep to the beautiful chaos of SkiJor Boise (a horse pulling a skier, really), and new restaurant openings from Zullee and Tango's, we've got your local updates covered. Tune in for a balanced, slightly cynical take on everything you need to know about Boise, Idaho.

Welcome to Happening in Boise, the only local podcast that knows the inversion layer is at least 10% smugness from all those 'Best Places to Live' lists. Join your hosts, Mark and Joleen, for a weekly deep dive into the city of trees, where we celebrate the good, mock the absurd, and complain about the traffic. This week, we're popping the (moderately-priced) champagne for the Boise food scene's major glow-up with multiple James Beard Award nominations, and we're in absolute awe of the Boise High grad skiing her way into the Olympics. But it's not all gold medals and gourmet meals; we also tackle the special kind of stupid that leads a man to crash into a DUI cop's car, a completely preventable measles outbreak, and the soul-crushing reality of the Boise real estate market. From road construction nightmares on Ustick to what's happening with the Broncos and Steelheads, we've got your essential slice of Boise life. Tune in for the news, culture, and commentary that's more entertaining than staring at orange cones on your commute.

Your weekly dose of essential Boise news, served with a side of realistic despair. This week, we dive into the Idaho Statehouse, where lawmakers are 'sitting heavy' on a budget surplus while simultaneously proposing Medicaid cuts and rolling out a new school voucher program ripe for misuse. We also cover the Boise School District's bureaucratic search for a new superintendent, the shockingly stable housing market, and why Boise's rental prices are suddenly in a freefall. Plus, we review the new, ridiculously expensive El Gaucho steakhouse, lament the I-84 construction nightmare at the Garrity exit, and recap a tough road loss for the Idaho Steelheads. Finally, we explore the paranoid world of the Nextdoor app and deliver a weather forecast that confirms it's another gray week in the Treasure Valley.

Your essential audio guide to Boise, Idaho, even when you can't see the city through the soupy inversion. This week, hosts Mark and Joleen dissect the Idaho Legislature's new session and Governor Little's 'ENDURING IDAHO' budget-tightening plan. We break down the sudden retirement of the Boise School District Superintendent after less than two years and question if dropping mortgage rates can make a dent in a real estate market featuring million-dollar condos. Plus, get a review of the new late-night taco spot Toros Tacos, updates on Boise State basketball and Idaho Steelheads hockey, and a full analysis of the week's dreary weather. From local politics and city news to the high cost of housing, we sift through what's happening so you don't have to.

Welcome to Happening in Boise, your essential guide to navigating life in the City of Trees. We kick off 2026 by breaking down the new Idaho laws that just took effect, from healthcare and taxes to free speech, and look ahead to the state legislature's session and a looming budget fight. We also cover the grim details of a fatal pedestrian collision on State Street, an update in a high-profile Boise School District criminal case, and whether a new Garden City taco spot, Rosa, is worth the hype. Plus, we recap a triple-overtime heartbreaker for Boise State basketball, a chippy weekend for the Idaho Steelheads, the latest on the stagnant Boise housing market, things to do this weekend, and your local weather forecast, featuring the dreaded return of the inversion.

Wrapping up 2025, Joleen and Mark dive into the final dose of Boise news you need to know for the year. This week, we unpack the classic local drama of a developer suing the city over a new Foothills trail and explore a truly bizarre crime story involving a parolee, a gym, and an unexpected organ donation. We also question the hefty superintendent salaries in the Boise and West Ada school districts, review the must-try street tacos at Fiesta Chicken, and get you ready for local sports with updates on Boise State basketball and the Idaho Steelheads. Plus, get the essential guide to the New Year's Eve Idaho Potato Drop, the latest soul-crushing road construction from ACHD, a look at the stubbornly stable Boise real estate market, and a weather forecast that promises a very moist start to 2026. It's your essential, no-nonsense guide to what's happening in the City of Trees.