It’s finally Friday! Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and lead producer Frankie Barnhill are with Emma to dig into the week’s news. They’ve got the rather wishy-washy results of the investigation in the Boise Police Department and an update on an alleged sexual predator performing here tonight. Plus, bad news for book bans and the West Ada School District during this week’s election. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the cit...
May 19, 2023•24 min
The Greenbelt is packed with the weather being so beautiful this week, and it’s a good reminder that there are so many things to love about Boise. Whether you’re new here, or been around awhile and need help remembering why living here is special, we’re revisiting our episode about how to fall in love with our quirky little city. What made you fall in love with Boise? Let us know by sending us a text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise intel? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll ge...
May 18, 2023•30 min
Downtown Boise is a construction mess right now — especially 11th Street — and it feels like the street has been shut down forever. Luckily, producer Frankie Barnhill has the lowdown on what’s being done, how downtown construction is affecting businesses in the area, and when we can expect construction to wind down. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a rundown of the stories you need to know to stay connected. Can’t get enough of us?! We get it. Fol...
May 17, 2023•12 min
Summer travel is almost here and just in time, the Boise airport says that they’re hoping to expand their flight options to some long-awaited routes. Boise-based NPR national desk correspondent Kirk Siegler joins Emma Arnold to talk about the pros and cons of the Boise airport, plus they share their destination wishlists. Check out the Boise Airport's Capital Improvement Plan. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday...
May 16, 2023•19 min
Lori Vallow has been found guilty on all counts, but what happens now? KTVB’s “Inside the Courtroom” host Andrea Dearden is with us today to tell us how Vallow’s sentencing might go, how the families of JJ and Tylee reacted to the verdict and what this means for the future trial of Lori’s husband, Chad Daybell. 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 get it. Follow us on Twitter ...
May 15, 2023•17 min
Happy Friday, Boise! Emma’s joined by lead producer Frankie Barnhill and Boise State public Radio’s James Dawson to sort through the week’s news. They’re talking home price jumps, whether first-time home buyers are getting any help from the state these days, Idaho Republican infighting drama, and some pretty important local elections are happening next Tuesday, May 16! For more on library district candidates in Meridian, Kuna and Ada County, check out this article from the Idaho Statesman. Plus,...
May 12, 2023•26 min
Boise’s a pretty chill place to live but it can be tricky to navigate if you’re new. Luckily, Frankie Barnhill and Minerva Jayne are with host Emma Arnold today to share their 10 essential rules for surviving our quirky city. From license plate tips to the casual dress code, these three Boise old-timers have got you covered. What rules did we forget? Have you made a Boise faux pas that tells you something about our culture? What hard-earned tips would you tell a newcomer to town? Let us know by ...
May 11, 2023•24 min
One of the Treasure Valley’s most popular taco trucks — Birrieria Garnacha Que Apapacha — is moving from Nampa to Boise, and not everyone is thrilled about it. Taco enthusiasts Evelyn Avitia and Rebecca De León join Host Emma Arnold to talk about how Canyon County taco culture compares to Boise and how to find the taco truck that will never fail you. And shoutout to former Idaho Statesman reporter Nicole Foy whose street taco guide gave us plenty of inspiration for this conversation. Do you agre...
May 10, 2023•20 min
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’re stressing because all the brunch reservations are taken — we’re got your back. Marissa Lovell with the From Boise newsletter is chatting with host Emma Arnold about snagging the perfect last-minute local gifts for the moms in your life. What are you doing to celebrate your mom this year? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise content? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the ci...
May 09, 2023•17 min
It’s not just the price of eggs and the total it costs to fill up your tank: inflation is also affecting your utility bills. Water, power and natural gas rates are all edging up in Boise. So how much should you expect to pay? Our Hey Boise Newsletter Editor Blake Hunter has the breakdown for us. For a deep dive into how these rate hikes happen, check out this piece from Angela Palermo from the Idaho Statesman. What are your thoughts on these rate hikes? How will it affect your budget? Let us kno...
May 08, 2023•14 min
A ‘mass eviction’ leads to a lawsuit, Boise State University grads get ready take on the world, and is a political revolution in elections brewing? Our Hey Boise Newsletter Editor Blake Hunter is here to break down the local stories you need to know. What’s your take on the news of the week? What stories should get more attention? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city...
May 05, 2023•26 min
Whether you just moved here or have been here your whole life, Boise isn’t always the easiest to make new friends. Lucky for us, contributor and friend-making expert Jocelyn Robertson is here to tell us the best places around town to meet new people and what we can do to turn acquaintances into lifelong pals. How have you made friends as an adult in Boise? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. For more ways to meet friends on the town, subscribe to our Hey Boise newsletter...
May 04, 2023•20 min
We love brunch all year, but it’s definitely better now that it’s finally warm enough to lounge the day away on your favorite patio. Awhile back, The Latino Card’s JJ Saldaña and Antonio Hernandez broke down brunch etiquette and shared the best spots to eat, drink and catch up with friends. Have a favorite Bloody Mary or omelet spot we missed? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise food and drink content? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’...
May 03, 2023•18 min
Loving a city deeply means you’re allowed to dislike some things about it, so we’re back with a Mother’s Day edition of our Hater’s Guide to Boise. Our pal and contributor Graham McBride tells us where he would take his beloved mother-in-law, even though those places are definitely not his vibe. What’s something lots of people love in Boise but you’re anti? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Be sure to check out our first edition of our hater’s guide here. Want some mor...
May 02, 2023•18 min
There’s an elementary school in North Idaho where kids wear coats in class because the heat doesn’t work well. Teachers struggle to teach on a campus with broken technology, and administrators battle a faulty plumbing system. Idaho Statesman reporter Becca Savransky’s new investigative piece with ProPublica on the worst funded public school system in the country is jaw-dropping. Host Emma Arnold learns more about how our state’s school funding model is harming rural students, and why an Idaho Su...
May 01, 2023•15 min
Before you soak up the sun this weekend, catch up on the local stories of the week! Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice is sifting through the headlines you might have missed with host Emma Arnold. They dig into the recent violation of the Idaho Open Meeting Law by the Ada County Library Board, new flight destination possibilities at the Boise airport, plus George fills us in on some must watch TV that has ties to our very own Idaho Anne Frank Memorial. Want some more Boise news? Head ove...
Apr 28, 2023•29 min
With over 45,000 Instagram followers, Natalie Plummer from Hello Meridian has a lot of influence, but she’s not super stoked about the label “influencer.” She’s telling Emma about her favorite local hangouts, and her take on the cultural differences between Boise and Meridian. Plus, Natalie tells us why sometimes she wishes she could throw her phone right out the window! Want more of Natalie? Be sure to check out the Boise Bubble podcast, which Natalie co-hosts with her husband Shane. What’s you...
Apr 27, 2023•24 min
It wasn’t that long ago that Kuna was a quiet one street farm town. But these days, it’s one of the fastest growing places in the country. KTVB’s Justin Corr is here to tell us how the Boise suburb is dealing with the perks and pains of exponential growth. What’s your experience with growth in Kuna? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise metro news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a rundown of the things you need to know each morn...
Apr 26, 2023•18 min
Boiseans love to hike the foothills with our dogs this time of year. But with some recent stories about pets being attacked by coyotes, it’s a good reminder that we’re sharing space with some intelligent but wild creatures. Our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter has tips on the dos —and really bigs don’ts — of coyote safety. Do you have a coyote story to share? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter wher...
Apr 25, 2023•14 min
Boise’s vibe could change significantly if the city’s new zoning code proposal goes through. Some say it will bring more affordable housing and lively neighborhood cafes, and could reduce the need for folks to drive as much. But others are worried Boise won’t be recognizable anymore, and could actually take away from existing affordable housing. Idaho Statesman reporter Ian Max Stevenson is breaking down the once-in-a-generation changes that could be coming. Want to participate in the next steps...
Apr 24, 2023•16 min
April snow wasn’t the only news of the week, so host Emma Arnold and lead producer Frankie Barnhill are digging into the stories behind the headlines. They’re talking updates in the Vallow trial and juror mental health, ground-breaking for the new Interfaith Sanctuary, plus we’ve got the best practices and places to hunt morel mushrooms this season. What’s your take on the news of the week? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our H...
Apr 21, 2023•20 min
Cannabis dispensaries in Ontario, Ore. generated more than $100 million sales last year, and it’s no secret that most of that cash came from Boise. In today’s 420-inspired conversation, Frankie and Emma caught up with a local stoner about what it’s like to make the hour-long commute to Oregon for legal weed, and why he and other cannabis users think it’s well worth the risk. What do you think — should Idaho legalize recreational marijuana? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9...
Apr 20, 2023•21 min
In the second episode of our “weed week” coverage, Host Emma Arnold is chatting with Alicia Miller, the co-owner of The Honey Pot CBD. The Boise shop might seem like a risky small business investment given Idaho’s strong anti-weed laws, but that’s the point. Alicia is on a quest to end the stigma around marijuana in Idaho, one customer at a time. Have you tried CBD? How do you use it? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise stories? Head over to our Hey ...
Apr 19, 2023•15 min
Diners Drive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri has been giving Boise some major love in his latest Food Network season. But although our empanadas are to die for and our burgers are delish…there’s one thing we’re missing: late night diners. Recently, I spoke with local reporter and busy grad student Margaret Carmel about why our diner scene leaves her craving more. What do you think about Boise late night food scene? What do you love, and what do you wish we had? Let us know by sending us a voicemail...
Apr 18, 2023•16 min
Idaho has the strictest anti-weed laws in the country, and is one of just twelve states where medical marijuana is illegal. Joe Evans from Kind Idaho wants to change that. Host Emma Arnold is chatting with him about the push to get medical marijuana on the 2024 ballot, and Joe shares how his libertarian politics influence his activism. Are you among the 68% of Idahoans who want to see medical marijuana legalized? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise n...
Apr 17, 2023•15 min
Our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter is with host Emma Arnold digging into the week’s news. They’re talking “righteous rage” tweets, grown-up apologies, and a new lawsuit from a former city council member. Plus, City Cast Boise’s having a party to celebrate Emma’s new comedy album coming out April 28, and you’re invited! 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 get it. Fol...
Apr 14, 2023•22 min
The Boise Farmers Market just started back up and if you’re like us, you’ve been craving a nice sunny Saturday morning shop, but what to get? What’s in season and what should we make? Lucky for us, Jocelyn Robertson is here to share some of her favorite farmer’s market finds, including garlic the size of your head. For info on all the markets around the Treasure Valley, our pals at From Boise have your covered. What are you making with market ingredients these days? Let us know by sending us a v...
Apr 13, 2023•17 min
Boise plant mom LalasJungle has created a thriving community around her love for indoor plants with over 20,000 followers on Instagram. Lala tells Host Emma Arnold how her new obsession has led her to own over 200 plants and shares which plants you should get if you’ve loved them to death in the past. Let us know your favorite plant shop by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city ever...
Apr 12, 2023•17 min
Michael Devitt is pretty cynical about Idaho these days. He’s the father of a transgender teen in Boise who’s stood up to the legislature’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. After Gov. Brad Little signed the bill into law, Michael and his family aren’t sure they can stay in the state they love and have lived in for years. As a medical provider himself, he’s reflecting with host Emma Arnold on the future of medicine in the state — and how he and other folks are fighting back. Want some mor...
Apr 11, 2023•18 min
Today’s the first day after jury selection in the case of Lori Vallow. She’s charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and grand theft in connection with the death of her two children JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. This is a super complicated and often disturbing story that’s been in national headlines since 2019, with lots of twists and turns. KTVB’s “Inside the Courtroom” host Andrea Dearden is here to help us make sense of what could be the most complex and publicized case Boise has ever seen....
Apr 10, 2023•21 min
