Happening in Boise: Olympic Dreams, DUI Nightmares, and Measles

Boise's culinary scene is gaining national recognition with several local chefs and establishments nominated for the prestigious James Beard Awards. Alex Cardoza from Susina, Cal Elliott from The Avery, and Nathan Whitley from Terroir are in the running for Best Chef in the Mountain region. Ansots has been nominated for Outstanding Hospitality, and Bar Please! is up for Best New Bar.

In sports news, a Boise High graduate is heading to the Olympics as part of the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Ski Team. The athlete also competes in soccer at the collegiate level.

Authorities are investigating a traffic incident in Nampa where a driver allegedly crashed into a police vehicle and fled the scene. The incident occurred late Friday night and involved a repeat offender. The officer involved was not injured.

Two cases of measles have been confirmed in the Vallivue School District. The local health district has sent letters to parents advising them to check their children's vaccination records. The cases are linked to travel out of state.

Road construction on Ustick Road in Meridian is expected to continue through the summer, causing significant traffic delays. The project involves widening the road to five lanes and adding new traffic signals and pathways.

A recent report indicates that the Boise real estate market continues to defy national trends, with home ownership remaining more expensive than renting in Ada and Canyon counties.