Happening in Boise: Drones, Droughts, and Deadpan Debates

Happening in Boise: Drones, Droughts, and Deadpan Debates

Tired of the sugar-coated nightly news? Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Boise as they navigate the glorious sagebrush wasteland of Idaho's capital with a healthy dose of reality. This week, we're breaking down the academic "bitch-slaps" over Fort Boise's true history, the polite disappointment of silent Fourth of July drones, and Boise State's official leap into the Pac-12 under new leadership. From the "mathematical trap" of the local real estate market to survival tips for the impending triple-digit heat and new drought ordinances, we provide a balanced look at the headlines with just enough edge to keep it honest. Whether you're looking for the truth about the downtown dining scene at The Lively or essential safety warnings for the Boise River, tune in for the local updates you actually need--and the witty commentary you probably deserve.

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.