Trail Creek emergency area, road and trial closure reduced
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has implemented an new Trail Creek Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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Idaho, US average gas prices stable despite Hurricane Ida – for now
So far, the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida has been limited to the Gulf Coast region, with little change in the price of gas since the hurricane…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four (4) new fires since the last fire summary dated August 9,…
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Idaho offers higher pay to get, retain correctional officers
State officials are boosting pay and offering bonuses to try to get and keep correctional…
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District 401 refuses to comply with face covering order issued by mayor
In a letter sent Monday, Teton County School District 401 Superintendent Monte Woolstenhulme informed Mayor Frohlich the District would not comply…
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Water line repairs on E 17th Street Monday night
Motorists should expect traffic delays Monday night as the City of Idaho Falls Water Division repairs two water lines located at E 17th Street.…
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One dead in crash northeast of Ashton
Idaho State Police responded to the call at approximately 4:40 p.m. on State Highway 47, northeast of…
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Local hospitals increasingly burdened due to influx of COVID-19 cases
With COVID-19 cases increasing in Idaho due to the circulation of the highly contagious Delta Variant, hospitals throughout the state are becoming…
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East Idaho hotels see record occupancy rates in July
Numbers from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce show July was the busiest month on record for hotel…
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Study: Idaho students struggled with hybrid, online learning
A new study presented to state officials say students suffered significant academic setbacks during the coronavirus pandemic, especially those in…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 834 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 834 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Fatal motorcycle crash in Soda Springs
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash at 2nd South Street and S Main Street Friday around 10:34 a.m. in Soda Springs.…
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Grid Kid football team honors memory of friend with cancer benefit
It’s time for the fourth annual Team Han Cancer Benefit Saturday, August…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin ordered to release task force records
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has been ordered to turn over public documents regarding her…
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Challis combats MOV in bighorn ram and sheep
There has been a bacteria roaming around in domestic sheep that can be deadly to the bighorn ram population. It is called Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae…
Continue Reading Fatality crash on US 93 just south of Salmon
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on US 93 at milepost 301, just south of Salmon Friday around 1…
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Black Canyon Middle School holds ribbon cutting
A ribbon-cutting was held for the new 130,000 square foot school, which will welcome around 900 students when school returns next…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport to kick off year-long master planning process
he Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will be hosting a kick-off meeting on Tuesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. as they begin a year-long process of…
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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for Bannock, Bingham and Power
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bingham, and…
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COVID-19 forces Idaho hospitals past capacity, toward crisis
Hospital facilities and public health agencies are scrambling to add capacity as the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise statewide.…
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Gov. Little launches COVID-19 antibody treatment centers, directs relief funds to increase hospital capacity
As Idaho hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients, limiting healthcare access for everyone, Governor Brad Little…
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Idaho man arrested for possession of child pornography
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Wendell man on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 992 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 992 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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New era being at Pocatello High School
A new era began at Pocatello High School on…
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Gov. Little declares 2020-2030 The Decade of Ag in Idaho
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring the decade of 2020-2030 as The Decade of Agriculture in Idaho.…
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Lieutenant Governor’s Education Task Force takes comments on critical race theory
A meeting of the Lieutenant Governor’s Education Task Force will be held at 1:00 P.M. on…
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Stage One Fire Restrictions to be lifted in eastern Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the…
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“Our Valley | Our Vision” open houses planned for Sept. and Oct.
The Pocatello Planning and Development Services Department is taking “Our Valley | Our Vision” on tour around the Gate…
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DEQ extends air pollution forecast and caution for Bannock, Bingham and Power
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bingham, and…
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Chad Daybell waives right to speedy trial
Chad Daybell has waived his right to speedy trial, according to court documents posted on Aug.…
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COVID-19 funds fuel major upgrades to Idaho STEM library network
Teachers and other educators in the area now have access to some pretty cool high-tech stem education teaching aids thanks to the Idaho Stem Library…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,019 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,019 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Wolves in Idaho, Montana could get federal oversight
Two conservation groups are asking the Biden administration to immediately reinstate a federal monitoring program to oversee the management of gray…
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ISU Season of Note 2021-22 performances announced
Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2021-22 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and…
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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
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School districts seeing food shortages from vendors ahead of new school year
“There’s not a question. We will feed kids,” Plain said “We just may have to alter our menu a little…
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California man charged with kidnapping Idaho girl
NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office says a California man has been charged with kidnapping after he was found in a hotel with…
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Marshall Public Library seeks yearbook donations for Idaho archives
The Marshall Public Library is hoping you’ll be able to help preserve a piece of Pocatello’s…
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2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series raised $40,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho announced its 2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series held at the Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In raised more…
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Gov. Little, Attorney General Wasden announce intent to join national opioid settlements
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Governor Brad Little have announced their intention to have Idaho join two national opioid settlements, totaling…
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US potato imports increase
Potato imports are continuing to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,032 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,032 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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US Forest Service working to restore Idaho’s state tree
The U.S. Forest Service is trying to bring back Idaho’s state tree to its former prominence.…
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Crash near Malad claims 1
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on Tuesday at approximately 3:19 a.m., on Interstate 15 near…
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Crews recover body of man who fell in Lake Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s office says search crews have recovered the body of a man who disappeared in Lake…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest to terminate Stage 1 fire restrictions
The Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho will end Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at 00:01 hours on August 27, 2021. …
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Coronavirus town hall with Gov. Little Tuesday
The Idaho state office of AARP will host a statewide telephone town hall with guests Idaho Governor Brad Little, Dave Jeppesen, Director of the…
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Pediatricians urge mask wearing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Parade set for Tuesday to celebrate Idaho Falls Bandits national championship
The back-to-back American Legion World Series champions are ready to celebrate, and so is the city of Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,071 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,071 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths over the…
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Idaho gas prices held steady this week
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.75/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Idaho Supreme Court says new ballot initiative law violates state constitution
In a unanimous ruling Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court blocked the implementation of a new ballot initiative law that opponents said would have made…
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Pay for Idaho teachers lower than neighboring states, new report finds
During the last several years, Idaho has made efforts to increase the pay for our elementary and high school…
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New Monday night Powerball draw begins Aug. 23
Monday will be the first regular Monday night draw for Idaho’s favorite game, Powerball. …
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Ridge Road #020 closure lifted
The Ridge Road 020 closure #04-13-21-12 is now terminated.…
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BLM wild horse & burro adoptions
4-H trained wild horses will be up for adoption as the program comes to eastern and southeastern…
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Ammon Arts Community Theater needs help for September 11 anniversary event
In addition to the play, they are hoping to turn the lobby of Thunder Ridge auditorium into a museum with artifacts, stories, newspapers, pictures,…
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EXPLAINER: Why it takes months to subdue some wildfires
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — At nearly every community meeting on firefighting efforts in the U.S. West, residents want to…
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ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses.…
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District 93 still has open positions ahead of school start
Students go back to school in Bonneville Joint School District 93 on August 30, but the school district still has more than 75 positions that need to…
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Pocatello City Council to discuss reimplementing face covering ordinance
The Pocatello City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. to discuss the possibility of reimplementing the City’s face…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 612 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 612 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Gov. Little announces State Board of Education appointments
Governor Brad Little announced two new appointments to the State Board of…
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EIPH seeks physicians interested in serving on Board of Health
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is looking to fill the physician representative position on its Board of Health.…
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Extra DUI patrols out in force
As Idahoans make their end of summer plans, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are…
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I-15 bridge maintenance work will begin Monday in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will start Interstate 15 bridge maintenance work between milepost 93 and 94 on the Snake River Bridges…
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Gov. Little make Tax Commission appointment
Governor Brad Little announced Friday his appointment of Nampa CPA Jared Zwygart to the Idaho State Tax…
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate unchanged at 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3% from June to…
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Northern Idaho man charged with murder in girlfriend’s death
ST. MARIES, Idaho (AP) — A northern Idaho man has been charged with murder after investigators found his longtime partner dead of a gunshot wound…
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Funland picnic in the park
Funland is making a comeback this…
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DEQ expands statewide cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin response efforts
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is expanding sampling and monitoring efforts across the state to enhance public preparedness and…
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Ammon couple trying to get colleague out of Afghanistan
An Ammon couple is headed to Washington DC to help a friend and former colleague get out of…
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FTC warns of new COVID-19 scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new COVID-19…
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Gilbert to run for US Senate
A new face has joined the race to represent Idaho in the US…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 795 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Capital for a Day in Rexburg
Capital for a Day was hosted at the Romance theater in Rexburg today. Governor Little, his cabinet, and congress men and women were in attendance as…
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Wind project would double Idaho’s turbine energy output
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed energy project in south-central Idaho would more than double the amount of wind…
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Track your tax rebate
Idahoans who qualify for a one-time tax rebate in 2021 can now track their payment…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 27 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting…
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Humphreys calls on governor to place moratorium on refugee resettlement
A Republican candidate for governor is calling on Governor Brad Little to put a moratorium in place on refugee resettlement until the housing needs…
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D.L. Evans Bank announces Rigby branch promotion
John V. Evans Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank announced the promotion of Danna Beckman to Vice President Branch Manager…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for east Idaho counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
Continue Reading Tautphaus Park Funland restoration underway, kickoff event set Saturday
The City of Idaho Falls is in the process of restoring its historic Funland in Tautphaus Park, and you are invited to a free kickoff…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for southeast Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 22 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,217 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths Wednesday.…
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More tourists create need for more first responders in Island Park
Tourism to the Island Park area has grown exponentially since the coronavirus pandemic. Local authorities say this year has been the biggest year…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Idaho 2021 ISAT scores show small decline
The latest statewide results for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show a small decline in students’ proficiency in English Language Arts and…
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Rain showers bring big changes Wednesday morning
After lots of isolated showers earlier in the week, the main rain event came forth last night. Rain showers blanketed Eastern Idaho overnight and…
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1 dead, 1 injured in south-central Idaho house fire
BUHL, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in south-central Idaho say an 87-year-old man has died in a house fire. The Twin Falls County coroner’s office…
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Sockeye salmon viewable at nature center in Boise
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says 15 live adult sockeye salmon have been released at its nature center in Boise. The…
Continue Reading Idaho warns of COVID patient surge, hospitals ‘overwhelmed’
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hospitals are reporting record numbers of COVID-19 patients on ventilators and public health…
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PCSD25 recommends masks but leaves the decision optional
School districts across the area are deciding on whether to require masks in…
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Idaho health officials predict ‘grim’ outlooks as COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations surge
State health officials say the biggest tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to increase vaccination rates. That is the message from the Idaho…
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“Take a Stand Now” sends letter to Boise hospitals, state leaders
A group is sending a cease-and-desist letter to the CEOs of St. Al’s, St. Luke’s and Primary Health as well as Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 904 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 904 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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123 Idaho schools to receive fresh fruit and vegetable grants
Students at 123 schools across Idaho will receive free fresh fruit and vegetables during the coming school year thanks to state-administered grants…
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Ammon Bundy campaigns in Idaho Falls
Gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy made a campaign stop in Idaho Falls Monday…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impact, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an…
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