City Cast Boise

It’s finally Friday! Emma’s got our Hey Boise newsletter editor, Blake Hunter, with her today to talk back to school bumps and blues, the Snake River dams, and Boise youths' climate change leadership. Plus, why a hurricane could affect Boise this weekend.  Click here to learn more about the status of SB 1100 in the courts and what it means for trans students in Idaho.  Want some more Boise news? H...

Often voted as one of the top five outdoor rodeos in the nation, the Caldwell Night Rodeo is a big deal! So host Emma Arnold, Evelyn Avitia, and Mia Maldonado grabbed their boots to find out what makes this rodeo so entertaining. And after a couple of buckets of beer on the rowdy side, they share their thoughts on the rodeo’s events, fashion, and food.  Have a rodeo story to share? Let us know by...

Training your dog doesn’t have to be a challenge. As part of our Dog Days of Boise series, we asked listeners to submit dog training questions and struggles. Allison Bittner from Clever Paws Dog Training is here with the answers! Plus, she tells us why trying to dominate your dog into doing what you want, means you’re barking up the wrong tree. We’re working on an episode about Boise veterinarians...

One of Nampa’s most beloved taco trucks is celebrating their new storefront location in Boise this week. But not everyone is happy with the move. We’re revisiting a chat host Emma Arnold had with taco-aficionados Evelyn Avitia and Rebecca De León, who argue Boise has a long way to go in the taco department. Plus, we learn about where to get the best authentic tacos in the Treasure Valley.  Want to...

This time of year, it feels like goatheads are everywhere. In your bike tires, your shoes, even your pet’s paws! Murphy Woodhouse from the Mountain West News Bureau is here to tell us about new research that could help in the battle against this invasive plant. Plus, how to become a “weed warrior” in your own neighborhood.  Want to check out Boise Goathead Fest this Saturday Aug. 19? Pre-register...

Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter is here to break down the stories of the week with lead producer Frankie Barnhill. They’re talking climate change in context, the newest lawsuit around Idaho abortion laws, and why waiting in line at the Boise Soul Food Festival is so worth it. Plus, an exciting dog adoption update!  Let us know your Boise Soul Food tips by sending us a voicemail or text: 2...

The potential merger of Albertsons and Kroger is still making headlines. But there’s another Boise-based grocery giant that has City Cast Boise lead producer Frankie Barnhill reaching for her debit card. We’re re-sharing her chat with WinCo fan and contributor Jimmy Dawson, who has tips on how to save money during your next grocery run. Plus, what not to miss in WinCo’s bulk section.   What’s your...

Younger generations in the Treasure Valley are putting off or choosing not to have kids, and let’s be honest: They have plenty of reasons to wait. In the latest edition of our Dog Days of Boise series, dog moms Frankie Barnhill and Rosie Piper are with host Emma Arnold. They chat about why millennials and Gen Z are perfectly happy raising fur babies instead of human ones. Plus, they share why bein...

Boise has a long history of churning out skateboarding stars, but are our show pony days behind us? Push and Pour’s Lucas Erlebach joins host Emma Arnold to talk about the opening of a new skatepark in west Boise. Plus, he let’s us in on why the Boise scene is special to skaters from around the world. Click here to access the GoFundMe link In Memory of Jadin “Bird” Zurawski. Want some more Boise n...

We’ve been glowing all month about Boise for being the best, most dog-friendly city, but what’s the downside? Boise State Public Radio contributor and dog dad Jimmy Dawson is with Emma today to talk biggest pet peeves, and they’re digging into off-leash dogs, party poopers, and a safety tip that could save you from a serious headache. Let us know what Boise dog owners do that makes you barky by se...

It’s Friday! Host Emma Arnold’s debriefing on the news with Boise State Public Radio host George Prentice. We’re talking August supermoons, yet another city council seat appointment is coming, and why the police union is endorsing Mike Masterson for mayor. Plus, Emma shames George because he still hasn’t watched “Barbie.” Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’l...

In today’s episode of our Dog Days of Boise series, Jennifer Adkins with the West Valley Humane Society is here to talk to us about the challenges of being a no-kill shelter. She shares why they’re running specials on dogs this summer, and how to know if you’re ready to become a pet parent. Plus, she tells host Emma Arnold about a couple of the extra special pups ready for their forever home! Have...

Boise renters can’t seem to get a break, but change could be coming. The Idaho Statesman’s Ian Max Stevenson is here to tell us about proposals that could improve things for those of us who aren’t homeowners. But do the protections go far enough and how do landlords feel about it?  Do you think these proposals could help renters in Boise? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485...

We love the vendors and volunteers at the Boise Farmers Market, but how’s the vibe? Contributor and ag-kid Jocelyn Robertson is here to tell us what not to miss at the market right now, plus she shares how NOT to act while you’re shopping.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Can’t get enough of us?! We g...

Here in the Treasure Valley, we love our dogs, but do we love them a little too much? Today, we’re starting our new Dog Days of Boise series with some social science. Dog parent and host Emma Arnold is chatting with Shelly Volsche, a Boise State University anthropologist who specializes in pet-human relationships. Volsche tells us why babying your dog might not be a bad thing. Plus, she shares why...

Host Emma Arnold’s rounding out the news with lead producer Frankie Barnhill and Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice. They’re talking Idaho women’s soccer being repped at the Women’s World Cup, how heat kills, and Planned Parenthood’s bold new billboard campaign.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter, where you’ll get a cheat sheet to the city every weekday morni...

Do you have a go-bag ready in case of emergency? With climate change and an ever-extending wildfire season, it’s best to plan for the worst — and remember your neighbors, too. Idaho has long been a place known for individualism and “preppers,” but where does community fit in this conversation? Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter is here with a helpful guide to disaster preparedness, and they...

Boise’s Basque community is vibrant and thriving, but how’s the food? We sent City Cast Boise producer and self-professed “not very adventurous eater” Evelyn Avitia out to try some Basque Block favorites for the first time. She finds out why the Basque say “to know how to eat and to drink is to know enough.” Heading to the San Inazio festival this weekend? What are you excited about? Let us know b...

Summer is primetime for live performance in Boise, but are we a little too eager to show our love? We’re revisiting a chat we had with Story Story Night’s Jodi Eichelberger about how Boise gives everything — and we mean everything — a standing ovation, and how that impacts our arts communities. Have a concert or a play you can’t wait to clap for this summer? Let us know by sending us a voicemail o...

It’s rattlesnake season again and chances are, you’re going to come across one eventually around Boise. Luckily, snake wrangler and expert Kristina Parker is here to warm us up to this cold-blooded desert dweller. We’re talking snake urban legends, how to keep your pets safe. Plus, we learn what to do (and what not to do) if you get bitten by a rattlesnake. Want some more Boise news? Head over to...

Idaho’s unofficial #1 news dad Justin Corr from KTVB is here to sift through the week’s headlines with lead producer Frankie Barnhill. We’re talking shakeups at city council, some encouraging mental health data, and a record breaking start to both our heat, and our river floating season. Plus, big hair and a big anniversary.  For more mental health resources, check out NAMI and be sure to share th...

Summer heat is officially here. To add to your keep-cool toolkit, we’re ranking the best ice cream joints in Boise. From classic parlors to trendy twists on chilled desserts, contributor Jimmy Dawson and lead producer Frankie Barnhill we have you covered. Plus, we share our hot takes on some overrated cones.  What Boise ice cream spot did we miss? Disagree with our hot/cold takes? Let us know by s...

Boise is feeling the summer heat as we hit triple-digit temperatures, so Graham McBribe joins host Emma Arnold to help us dive into Boise’s most refreshing public pools. They talk best places to cool off, where to take the kids and why Boise needs a bunch more pools.  What’s your favorite place to cool off in the summer heat? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some m...

Chef Cal Elliott grew up here, but moved to New York City to learn how to cook. Thirty years and a Michelin Star later, he’s back in town with a big dream. Along with his wife Ashley, he’s restored the historic downtown building that most recently housed the Blues Bouquet, replacing it with a restaurant aimed at elevating Boise’s taste buds. The Avery restaurant and Tiner’s Bar is open, with the 3...

If you missed the northern lights over Idaho last week, have no fear. Our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter is here to tell us about what’s coming up in the night sky and all the best places to stargaze in Boise. Plus, we find out, is Boise a good spot for stargazers? What’s your favorite spot to stargaze? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise ins...