Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have carved out an exemption allowing a northern Idaho lawmaker’s faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to treat teenagers without a state license.
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Like most emergency situations, the COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted no shortage of scams surrounding it.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer questions regarding the coronavirus in Idaho.
Continue Reading Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed legislation that would have set up a process to compensate people convicted of crimes they didn’t commit, but he suggested he would approve future legislation that didn’t put the state in court as a first step.
Continue Reading Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education.
Continue Reading Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday signed into law two anti-transgender bills.
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A surge of newly laid-off workers is overwhelming Idaho’s unemployment phone systems.
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Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced Monday there will be no change in Idaho’s primary election date of May 19.
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Idaho State Police and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a man who they say tried to kill two sheriff’s deputies Sunday.
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Idaho National Laboratory announced Monday it has signed on to Equal by 30.
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Idaho biologists counted 57 mountain goats in the Selkirk Mountain Range this year, the first survey of the animals in the range since 2001.
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Small businesses are experiencing the collateral damage of the coronavirus shut downs.
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US District Courthouses in Pocatello and Coeur d’Alene and the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of the James A. McClure Federal Building will be closed until April 15.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the second positive case of COVID-19 in Bonneville County in a male under the age of 40 who did not require hospitalization and is self-isolating at home during his recovery.
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Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme sent out a letter to update parents of students in the district.
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Here are some tips directly from the CDC to help you kill the coronavirus in your home.
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Missing the food from your favorite restaurant? Pocatello’s Puerto Vallarta has you covered.
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Anyone planning to escape Idaho’s “stay-at-home” orders in Fremont or Lemhi County should make other plans.
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Three 2-person teams have been deployed to Idaho from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District in support of the Idaho Office of Emergency Services.
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Local Interfaith Council asks all to join them in personal fasting and prayer Sunday, March 29, 2020 for relief from the COVID-19 pandemic
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With many people staying at home, the demands on the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission starts to rise. Pitmaster Bar-B-Que Company is stepping up to help out the community with their ’21 days of Bar-B-Que for a cause’. Starting on Friday, anyone who drops off a non-perishable food item donation to
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The Carlson family has spent the last week at home, hanging out and going on horse rides. But before the coronavirus outbreak, they had the trip of a lifetime planned.
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A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is now under quarantine after dozens of sailors tested positive for the coronavirus.
Continue Reading Governor Little’s Statewide Stay-Home Order was put into effect on Thursday to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Continue Reading Local police agencies say they won’t enforce Governor Brad Little’s stay-at-home order.
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There are currently at least 231 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Friday morning from the local health districts.
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Johnson tells us during tough times scammers play on peoples emotions. They know at this time people are vulnerable, frustrated or even scared.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has received a first shipment of medical supplies from the Strategic National Supply.
Continue Reading Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday ordered a 1% cut in state agency spending because of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.
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Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Friday at 12 p.m.
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Legislation sending just under $400,000 to a state board to use to kill problem wolves in Idaho has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
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Visitors to Idaho 18 and over who can legally possess firearms will be allowed to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training within city limits under legislation signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – East Idaho Regional Medical Center has conducted over 50 COVID-19 tests and so far they have all come back negative. That has not stopped the hospital from preparing for a surge in patients. “We’re considering not just a surge in ER volume but a surge in critical care volume or
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People are doing more from home than ever before: working, exercising and even visiting the doctor.
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The Idaho Department of Correction is taking measures to protect inmates from a potential COVID-19 outbreak.
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The Small Business Administration has created an Economic Disaster Relief Program to offer unique SBA loans to small businesses.
Continue Reading Effective immediately, Gov. Brad Little has issued a statewide stay-at-home order as the coronavirus continues to spread.
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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Idaho jumped by more than 50% Thursday morning, less than 24 hours after Gov. Brad Little announced a statewide stay-at-home order.
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The state is working on a comprehensive list of essential and non-essential businesses, but here’s some guidance.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- In difficult times we can always find comfort in Idaho’s best. For, Jefferson Joint School District 251, that relief came in the form of potatoes. Employees lined up this morning to get a bag of potatoes from the district offices. Cars and district staff maintained social distance as they handed them out.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Students will eventually return to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Change is the word of the day at Jefferson Joint School District 251. They are moving to a different method of teaching and learning in a short amount of time. Superintendent Chad Martin tells us when kids start class again they’ll
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The city of Pocatello is closing its playgrounds to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Restaurants are used to competing for diners throughout the year, but due to COVID-19, local restaurants are just trying to stay afloat. “Being in this community and our kids growing up in this community, it’s a difficult deal right now,” Owner of The Firehouse Grill, Kevin La Fleur said. For
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Gov. Brad Little’s state-wide stay-home order doesn’t include essential services like law enforcement, but agencies are still feeling the effects of social distancing.
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The Red Cross is considered an “essential business” by the state, and donations are needed now more than ever, officials say.
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Fish and Game is not restricting hunting and fishing access during the stay-at-home order.
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Effective Wednesday at the close of business, the Idaho Lottery will close its Boise Office to the public with all essential employees working from home, in compliance with Governor Brad Little’s Statewide stay-home order.
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In a drive through fashion cars are drove in a line to pick up a box of food that was pre-prepared by small groups at the Idaho Food Bank.
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UPDATE: Snake River Animal Shelter is completely shut down.
Continue Reading Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation setting 16 as the minimum age for a person to get married.
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The Mountain Home Air Force Base is changing some of its equipment to make sure women in the security forces have properly tailored protection.
Continue Reading Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed a transportation funding bill citing his concern that it takes money that might be needed elsewhere at a time of economic uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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For Linda Davies of Pocatello, quarantine is a chance to sew masks for those in need. Davies, 71, is normally involved in estate liquidations and the local flea market, but all of that has taken a backseat.
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The Pocatello Senior Activity Center is used to offering lunch for their members, but not curbside delivery.
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“It’s so important that we change in our mindset and make a distinction between social distancing and physical distancing.”
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The City of Idaho Falls public golf courses are open for use to the public beginning Tuesday with restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Continue Reading We are getting more answers into the statewide response to the growing pandemic.
Continue Reading The deadline Gov. Brad Little has given himself for possibly vetoing two anti-transgender bills sent to him by the Legislature is March 31, his office said Tuesday.
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Internet service providers are trying to make it a little bit easier for customers to deal with the increased demand for data.
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Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Monday to update Idahoans on the proactive measures the State is taking to help citizens.
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The store is giving out free kits to make protective non-surgical masks and gowns at home.
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“We have lots of things to consider as complex owners, financial and other obligations, that we have the students are foremost on our minds”
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small businesses.
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The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school lunch.
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Some stores that are remaining open during the outbreak are offering a little financial relief for those laid off.
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Starting this week at least 5 local markets are taking steps to reduce shoppers over-purchasing.
Continue Reading It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new virus.
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Kayden Ford, 23, is being held on $100,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing on first degree murder charges.
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Fall River Electric Cooperative is restricting access to each of its front offices in Ashton, Driggs, and West Yellowstone in response to state and local Covid-19 recommendations.
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As of Saturday at 5 p.m., Idaho is currently reporting 43 cases.
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Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for essentials during the coronavirus pandemic.
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News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19 assessment in the state.
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Some people in southeast Idaho may feel like we’re watching the coronavirus unfold at a distance. However, one Pocatello physician is sounding the alarm and says we should be taking this much more seriously.
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The county will continue to update the website with new information and updates.
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Businesses are quickly feeling the global impact of the coronavirus, but there could be a glimmer of hope.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen answer questions on the COVID-19 status in the state.
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The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.
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The Idaho House ended the 2020 legislative session on Friday after balancing fears of spreading the coronavirus with potential vetoes of several bills that they will now be powerless to do anything about.
Continue Reading Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Idaho Senate called an end to the 2020 legislative session on Thursday, but the House isn’t quite ready to be done and only adjourned until Friday morning.
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Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first responder.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more people staying at home due to COVID-19, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls continue its advocacy for a safer community. “We provide crisis intervention,” Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center Director Teena McBride said. “We provide shelter for people who are imminent danger. Initially,
Continue Reading South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no out-of-state travel and no identified contact with another person with confirmed COVID-19.
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An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and fewer than half of them are empty and available to take new patients on any given day.
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Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held online next semester as well.
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Legislation banning texting while driving but allowing hands-free uses such as talking or using the navigation function of an electronic mobile device headed to the governor on Thursday.
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The United States Postal Service is looking to fill 80 positions in Utah and Idaho immediately.
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Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has left the Statehouse and returned to Idaho Falls, leaving Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill to preside over the Senate and finish out the legislative session.
Continue Reading Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation is heading to the governor.
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It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 announced its plans to set-up a meal pick-up program for kids. More details will be announced soon by D-91 if a wavier is approved by the state. D-91 also decided to table its school bond due to all the uncertainty right now due to COVID-19.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Three passenger planes, carrying more than 40 passengers, arrived here Wednesday morning after the earthquake hit in parts of northern Utah. The damage was widespread, cracking buildings in downtown Salt Lake City and damaging parts of the airport. Fortunately, the Pocatello Regional Airport was prepared. “We’ve been able to take them
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Legislation that would compensate the wrongly convicted headed to the governor’s desk on Wednesday.
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Legislation sending just under $400,000 to a state board to use to kill problem wolves in Idaho headed to the governor’s desk on Wednesday.
Continue Reading Idaho on Wednesday adopted stricter guidelines for social interaction to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Legislation making abortion a crime in Idaho should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing the procedure is headed to the governor’s desk on Wednesday.
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Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business running.
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Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to conduct business have been disrupted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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