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

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.

Happening in Boise: Rooftop Rejections and May Snowflakes

This week on Happening in Boise, Mark and Joleen break down the headlines with their trademark mix of grounded reporting and a healthy dose of local skepticism. From the Idaho Statesman journalists walking off the job to the absurdity of a Memorial Day snowstorm that ruined everyone's gardening plans, we explore the reality of living in a Treasure Valley that feels increasingly like an expensive hallucination. We cover the somber news of recent holiday weekend accidents and the Payette River stabbing updates before diving into the "refined" world of Boise's newest rooftop bars and the Boise School District's struggle with declining enrollment. Whether you're interested in the Boise Hawks rebranding as "Battle Beavers," the upcoming Greek Food Festival, or just need a realistic look at the $490,000 median home price, this episode serves as your essential guide to navigating life in Idaho's capital. Join us as we explore the "emerging metro" of Boise--where the rent is high, the weather is bipolar, and the only thing more certain than road construction is a twenty-five dollar Wagyu burger.