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Happening in Boise

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Happening in Boise is your weekly breakdown of what’s actually going on around the city—local news, community events, public safety updates, new restaurants, real estate, weather, schools, and everything Boise residents are talking about. Hosted with humor, honesty, and a very Boise-specific point of view, this isn’t stiff broadcast news—it’s real local info with personality. If you live in Boise or just want to keep a pulse on the Treasure Valley, this is your weekly shortcut.

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Happening in Boise: Enduring Idaho 13.01.2026 18:35

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...

Happening in Boise: New Year, New Laws, Same Old Story 06.01.2026 15:44

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 Boi...

Happening in Boise: New Year's Dread and Downtown Drama 31.12.2025 17:11

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 district...

Happening in Boise: Holiday Hangovers and Power Bill Panic 23.12.2025 16:24

Welcome to Happening in Boise, your essential guide to navigating the news and events of the Treasure Valley. This week, we're bracing for the New Year by breaking down the upcoming Idaho Power rate hike and what it means for your wallet. We also dissect the highs and lows of local sports, from Boise State football's tough LA Bowl loss to a massive 7-1 victory for the Idaho Steelheads. Plus, we'll...

Happening in Boise: School Drama, Market Mania, and Hockey Pucks 17.12.2025 16:07

Tune into 'Happening in Boise' with Mark and Joleen, your essential (and often cynical) guide to the City of Trees. We cut through the noise (and perpetual construction) to deliver the real local scoop, covering everything from concerning Boise School District settlements and shocking employee arrests to Boise State Broncos recruiting wins and the Idaho Steelheads' guaranteed brawls. Get the unfil...

Happening in Boise: Frozen Sentinels and the Gronk Bowl 09.12.2025 16:06

Brace yourself, Boise! Mark and Joleen are back on *Happening in Boise*, kicking off a brutally cold December week (think single digits, freezing toes, and maybe enough snow to 'shut down' the city) with their signature blend of raw takes and biting wit. This episode, they're digging into the controversial West Ada School District 'Campus Sentinels' plan – armed guards and panic buttons in schools...