{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Happening in Boise","title":"Happening in Boise: Tax Hikes, Tacos, and Totaled Police Cars","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f87fe50b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":822,"description":"Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Boise as they navigate the growing pains of the Treasure Valley with a healthy dose of skepticism and a side of dry humor. This week, the duo dives into the Idaho Legislature's latest budget maneuvers and their impact on National Guard tuition, alongside a troubling trend of DUI incidents involving patrol cars in Nampa. They break down the February 2026 real estate data--where \"strategic normalization\" still feels like a stretch for the average buyer--and celebrate local success stories like Boise High's own Olympic star, Sammy Smith. From reviewing new dining spots like Pig Latin and Raibu Sushi to previewing BSU's must-win basketball matchup against Wyoming, this episode covers the headlines that matter to locals while bracing for a \"volatile\" late-winter weather pattern. It's an honest, informative look at life in the city, whether you're dodging I-84 traffic or just trying to find a decent taco in Eagle.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zOCZX-wcKhCHn4JARPxma-PEBSQrhwE2lYfX8nKQ-Us/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMTVi/OWQ1MmUyZTdhNzMx/MTUxNDBmMmQ0NWIz/OGE4Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}