Happening in Boise: Taxes, Tunnels, and Teenage Turmoil

The Tax Commission is offering curbside service in Boise this Wednesday for the April 15 deadline. This will allow residents to hand in their tax documents without leaving their vehicles. The Capital City Public Market has also kicked off its season, open every Saturday through December. The market has partnered with non-profits to help with housing insecurity.

Authorities responded to a traffic incident in Meridian involving a motorcycle and a truck at Ustick and Locust Grove. The incident resulted in a road closure.

The Boise School District has multiple students nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Senate Bill 1288 will allocate funds for students with high needs. House Bill 608 is being considered to address school facilities.

Several new restaurants are opening, including Coa Cantina in Barber Valley, Schnitzel Fritz downtown, and The Boise Post.

Boise State's football team is in spring practice, with focus on Maddux Madsen. Softball is at home this weekend against UNLV. The Race to Robie Creek is on Saturday, along with the Oldspeak Anniversary Celebration and the Taste of Caldwell Wine Festival. Behemoth will be at the Knitting Factory on Friday, and 'Les Misérables' starts its run at the Morrison Center next week.

Road construction continues to impact traffic. Chinden West is being widened to four lanes, and Linder Road will see a new roundabout at Floating Feather. Expect delays.

The real estate market shows pending sales are up twenty-five percent year-over-year. The median home value is approximately $499,000, and rents are averaging over $1700.