Happening in Boise

Happening in Boise: Heat and Soccer Feats

Welcome to Happening in Boise, the Treasure Valley's daily reality check seasoned with just enough sarcasm to help the local news go down easier. Join Mark and Joleen as they navigate the headlines that actually matter--from the massive new St. Luke's tower looming over downtown to the judgmental red pandas moving into Zoo Boise. This episode dives into the "mathematical trap" of the Boise real estate market, the 35-year sentencing of a local credit union robber, and why the Micron expansion is turning the Connector into a permanent parking lot. Whether we're celebrating an AC Boise soccer win, tracking the Boise Hawks' latest victory, or warning you about a triple-digit heatwave that might actually melt your shoes into the sidewalk, we provide a balanced look at the city's growth without the corporate sugar-coating. Subscribe for your daily dose of local updates, community event coverage like Art and Roses, and essential survival tips for the Boise Fourth of July season.

Happening in Boise: Soccer records, Spud Daddy, and the 94-degree sweat-fest

Join Mark and Joleen for a dry, honest, and deeply local look at the Treasure Valley in this episode of Happening in Boise. We kick things off with some rare good news as Athletic Club Boise clinches a record-breaking win, before pivoting to the frustrating reality of the city's vanishing soul as Asana Climbing Gym faces closure due to skyrocketing rents. From the "community classroom" controversy at Owyhee Elementary to the labyrinth of construction detours on the Greenbelt and State Street, we navigate the growing pains of a city that seems to be outgrowing its own pants. Get the latest on the Boise Music Festival lineup, the massive pound-and-a-quarter tubers at Spud Daddy, and a sobering update on the Meridian housing sprawl as we prepare for a triple-digit heatwave. Whether you're here for the Boise Hawks scores or just to hear us judge your vanity license plates, tune in for seventeen minutes of pure Boise reality that's just a little bit edgier than your neighborhood newsletter.

Happening in Boise: Heatwaves, High Taxes, and Highway Hell

Get the unfiltered lowdown on the Treasure Valley with Happening in Boise, where we trade the sugar-coated brochures for an honest look at our fast-growing city. This episode covers everything from the Wassmuth Center's 30th-anniversary celebration of human rights to the "streamlining" of Idaho school funding and the frustrating reality of rising property taxes. Join Mark and Joleen as they navigate the highs of Boise's local culinary wins and the lows of a 96-degree heatwave, alongside some truly questionable driving on Eagle Road. Whether you're tracking Boise State's transition to the Pac-12 or just looking for a reason to love the city despite the relentless road construction and the scent of "onions and ambition," we provide the balanced, semi-cynical perspective you need to survive the week. Subscribe for your mostly reliable guide to everything Idaho, from local sports heartbreaks to the best ways to avoid heatstroke this Juneteenth.

Happening in Boise: Rats, Rulings, and Rooftops

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Boise for a deep dive into the local headlines you actually care about, from the high-stakes federal trials over Idaho's abortion and bathroom laws to the absolute absurdity of a local hoarding case involving freezer-dwelling "street rats." This week, we're dissecting the "mathematical trap" of the Boise real estate market, evaluating the city's $1.5 million move for affordable housing near the mall, and mourning a tragic recovery mission at the Payette River. Whether we're discussing the opening of Spitfire Tacos, the heat-radiating benches at a Boise Hawks game, or the eternal "performance art" of construction on State Street, we provide a balanced yet cynical look at life in the Treasure Valley. Stay informed on the upcoming 94-degree heatwave, the latest dining trends in Eagle and Nampa, and why your neighborhood orange cones are officially winning the war on progress--all while we collectively wait in line for that twenty-dollar taco.

Happening in Boise: River Ramps, Micron Lords, and the Meridian Exodus

Join Joleen and Mark for the June 1, 2026, edition of Happening in Boise, your unfiltered guide to navigating life in the Treasure Valley's beautiful, expensive simulation. This episode tackles a chaotic weekend on Highway 55 where "extreme river retrieval" became an accidental local sport, alongside a deep dive into Micron's massive $50 billion expansion and its "city-sized" impact on Southeast Boise. We provide essential updates on the Nampa gang shooting sentencings and the Boise School District's summer initiatives, while tracking the local restaurant exodus toward Meridian's growing food scene. From Boise State's inaugural Pac-12 kickoff times to the "Micron Effect" driving median home prices over $522,000, we deliver a balanced yet sharp look at the headlines actually shaping Idaho. Stay tuned for a reality check on I-84 construction and a sunny weather forecast, because while the valley is a work in progress, at least the coffee--and our commentary--is worth the price of admission.