Boise is No. 1 again, more rain, home sales spike — news you might have missed

From Boise topping a national migration ranking to severe weather bearing down on the Treasure Valley, here are the top stories Idaho Statesman readers are following. The stories span housing, weather, wildlife, politics and Boise State football.

Here are key takeaways:

• Boise has the highest in-to-out move ratio in the country at 1.92 during the first three months of 2026, making it America’s most “magnetic” metro, according to a new moveBuddha analysis. Nine of the top 10 destinations are in the South — Boise is the lone exception. Reporting by Michael Deeds

• Thunderstorms, heavy rain and small hail were expected to hit the Boise area, with an inch or more of rainfall possible in the Treasure Valley and up to 10 inches of snow at higher elevations near Bogus Basin. Reporting by Hali Smith

• Idaho is home to six animal species listed as endangered under federal law, including Kootenai River white sturgeon and southern mountain caribou. Reporting by Hali Smith

• March home sales in Ada County jumped nearly 20% year over year, the biggest leap since September 2020. A total of 810 homes sold for almost $586 million. Reporting by Mark Dee

• A Boise day care and three parents sued over the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, arguing the 2025 law is unconstitutional and interferes with parents’ rights to protect their children from preventable illness. Reporting by Carolyn Komatsoulis

• Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson signed a contract extension through the 2030 season, saying he did so to signal to other programs that he has no intent to leave Boise State. Reporting by Shaun Goodwin

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.