Eye-Catching Elections, Meridian’s Housing Crisis, and a Win for Salmon
Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter takes a break from electoral politics to break down a couple stories you might’ve missed this week with two of their favorite reporters, Idaho Statesman’s Rachel Spacek and Idaho Capital Sun’s Mia Maldonado. They’re talking where Meridian stands on affordable housing and a recent win for tribes in restoring salmon. Plus, how Mia and Rachel are preparing to hit the slopes!
Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.
Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE.
Want to know what's happening in Boise? Sign up for our free newsletter, Hey Boise. Packed with local news, curated event recs, local life hacks, and more, it's your daily toolkit for getting the most out of the city you love.
Latest Episodes
Mayor McLean’s Visit to Dubai, Boise’s New Zoning Codes, and Our December Movie Picks
City officials keep warning us that while Boise’s new zoning code is exciting, we won’t see its full impacts for at least a year. But Boise ...
Your Boise Holiday Gift Guide
With Christmas around the corner, producer Evelyn Avitia and local wine expert Sonnay Alvarez are here to give you plenty of awesome and loc...
Republicans Moving to Idaho, Affordable Housing Initiatives, and BPD Lawsuits
Californians have been flocking to the Gem State for years, but does anyone still believe that they’re making Idaho more liberal? Idaho Stat...
Your Guide to December in Boise
It’s nearly December and we want to help you find all the coolest things to do and places to go in and around Boise. That’s why our show tea...
Are Boise Artists Being Priced Out of Town?
Have you seen the mural on the side of the Oliver Russel building in Downtown Boise? It’s of a strong man, topless, flexing, and underneath ...
Why Boise Is the Perfect City for Millennials
Boise has grown a lot over the past years, but has that growth made us a more youthful city? In a battle between Gen Z and millennials, prod...
Bundy’s Latest Charges, a Somber Anniversary in Moscow and Thanksgiving Menus
Monday marked one year since the killing of four University of Idaho students. Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter checks in with Boise...
Cozy Tips To Get You Through the Winter
Even though it’s dark before 6 p.m. and you need to defrost your car in the morning, this time of year can still be enjoyable! But if you’re...
What Boise’s Election Could Mean for 2024, and Picks for Movie Season
In our final send off to this week’s election, Morning Edition’s George Prentice joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to shed ligh...
Boise’s Most Surprising Election Results
Lauren McLean fended off challenger Mike Masterson to win her second term in office as Boise’s mayor. But what did voting for city council m...