Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic.
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic.
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A small fire in the deli Tuesday night prompted store managers to evacuate Walmart.
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Along with the canceled departures, 4 flights that were headed to Salt Lake diverted into Idaho Falls, around 150 passengers found themself back at the ticket counter looking for a way out.
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An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed to the governor’s desk on Wednesday.
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A petition drive for a ballot initiative to bring in $170 million for K-12 education by raising Idaho’s corporate tax rate and increasing taxes on those making $250,000 per year or more was called off Wednesday due to the coronavirus.
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Legislation banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education headed to the Idaho governor’s desk on Wednesday.
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating transparency in medical bills sent to former patients and to rein in predatory medical debt collectors.
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Idaho legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a federal court ruling declaring such a law unconstitutional headed to the governor’s desk on Tuesday, bringing the state closer to becoming one of less than a handful of states with such a restriction.
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Heritage Home Health & Hospice, like many care centers around the nation, is proceeding with caution when it comes to high-risk patients.
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The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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Idaho State Parks remain open for day use and most camping – but hands-on activities and large group events are discontinued, and premium cabins and picnic shelters closed.
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To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to appointment-and phone-based services only in some Idaho locations beginning March 18, 2020.
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Idaho is currently reporting seven cases.
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Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for them.
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Two Idaho lawmakers are getting out of the Statehouse due to fears from the new coronavirus, and others said Tuesday that their decision to remain is day-by-day.
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A recall was issued for frozen berries manufactured at a farm near Lynden, Washington amid potential exposure to Norovirus, federal food regulators said.
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More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials said.
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The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response Fund for Idaho.
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The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel coronavirus.
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An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed back to the House on Monday after being amended in the Senate.
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UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme’s letter below.
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For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days even more isolated.
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The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since February.
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Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.
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The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.
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The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance Appropriations Committee has approved the Governor’s request to allocate an additional $1.3 million for essential government services as a result of COVID-19.
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A House panel on Monday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing abortion rights nationwide.
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Idaho. Bonneville District 93 held an emergency board meeting this evening. The coronavirus is hard to escape right now. Some tough decisions need to be made when it comes to
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Update: School District Idaho’s Governor said it will be up to the individual school districts to decide if they will cancel school as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The governor made the announcement on Sunday afternoon following a meeting with superintendents and other state education officials. Sunday morning, the teacher’s union, Idaho
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Bannock County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is on the scene of an avalanche near the Pebble Creek Ski Area.
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The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is calling on the state to close all schools for at least three weeks, including spring break.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional three cases of novel coronavirus infection in Idaho. This brings the total to five in the state.
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The first positive case of COVID-19 found in Eastern Idaho.
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Several Pocatello bars decided to have a brewfest of their own after the annual event was postponed.
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The stage is set for the May 19th primary elections in Idaho
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Idaho’s participation in an international defense exercise in Germany has been canceled as a precautionary measure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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There is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19; however, there are things you can do now to help protect yourself.
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The North Bannock Fire Department announced Friday that firefighters are offering to shop for those who don’t want to leave their homes.
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Governor Brad Little has scheduled a press conference on the coronavirus Friday morning at 10 a.m.
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Legislation allowing Idaho school district employees with an enhanced concealed weapons license to carry a concealed weapon on school property was killed by a Senate committee Friday.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health is making it easier for you to get your questions answered.
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A bill in Idaho that would ban any public money from going to organizations that provide abortions headed to the Senate on Friday.
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Twin, nine-week old bear cubs made their way onto the Local News 8 set Friday morning to help announce the exciting news they’ll be on a brief “tour” before the Yellowstone Bear World gates officially open for the 2020 season.
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Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress said a recent survey showed that more than 80% of district parents, teachers and students were in favor of a four-day week.
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Recently, gyms have been identified as potentially risky areas due to the potential of both direct and indirect transmission of the virus.
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The big debate centered on how to know when to cancel school for the district or move classes to an online platform.
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The Idaho Senate on Thursday approved a measure banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education.
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Gov. Brad Little and leaders in the Idaho House and Senate said Thursday they’ve made contingency plans for a hasty end to the legislative session should someone in the Statehouse get the new coronavirus.
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During crisis mode, some of us feel the need to stock up on the essentials. So much so, stores across the country are being cleaned out.
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The Idaho Senate on Thursday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing abortion rights nationwide.
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Idaho lawmakers moved at lightning speed Thursday to bolster the state’s ability to fight the new coronavirus.
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Idaho Falls School District 91 decided Thursday morning to postpone several large group gatherings planned for the next two weeks due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – 479 million dollars. That’s the amount of money Idaho loses each year due to childcare issues. The reason was identified as the problem in getting a retaining a workforce in our state. Beth Oppenheimer is the Executive Director for Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. She says, “All
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The Bannock County Elections Office was able to release results Tuesday shortly after 10 p.m. – over an hour earlier than originally expected.
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The state lab has enough materials to test between 800 and 1,000 people, and will be requesting more material from the CDC soon.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding millions of dollars to state and local partners to support the COVID-19 response.
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Idaho lawmakers moved quickly Wednesday to bolster the state’s ability to test for the new coronavirus.
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The city of Idaho Falls is reviewing approximately ten proposals from architects.
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A popular Boise, Idaho, music festival has been postponed until September amid growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Idaho Department of Lands has installed Craig Foss as State Forester.
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Idaho motorists will have three additional years before having to replace a vehicle’s physical license plates.
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Police are investigating a possible homicide on Higbee and 17th Street in Idaho Falls.
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Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in Idaho.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Pocatello Tuesday for 1st Choice Urgent Care.
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Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho.
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Environmental groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Trump administration decision to reopen a long-closed road built through grizzly bear habitat in northern Idaho.
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With COVID-19 cases continuing to grow around the world, the Idaho Travel Council is coming up ways to combat its impact.
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Idaho voters on Tuesday will pick Democratic, Republican and Constitutional party candidates to represent them in the November general election.
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“If coming up with a million dollar bond isn’t hard enough, the real challenge is that you need to collateralize it and you have to do that for the full amount of the million dollar bond,”
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The Bonneville County has released a photo of 70-year-old Arthur Pupedis leaving his residential facility on March 1.
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As the temperatures rise, so does the risk for potential floods.
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Many of us with travel plans for spring break may be rethinking your trip.
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The latest announcement in the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre summer concert series is sure to rock some socks off.
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Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation that headed to the Senate on Monday.
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A Senate panel has approved a measure banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education.
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Idaho is moving closer to banning transgender girls and women from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams sponsored by public schools, colleges and universities.
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The popular Blackhawk BBQ Pit food truck is preparing for it’s reopening after an accident shut down business.
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Grace Lutheran High School set aside two hours on both Friday and Saturday to pack 40,000 meals for the Idaho Foodbank.
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A Pocatello group is working to clean the garbage off trails around town.
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The Idaho Falls Bail Bond company Lori’s attorneys are working with told us there are some obstacles in Vallow’s way.
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Goodwill stores have been known to hold hidden gems, even in the Gem State.
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Grace Lutheran High School is working to send 40,000 meals to the Idaho Foodbank.
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The FBI is investigating after hackers stole as much as half a million dollars of Idaho state payments that were intended to go to state contractors.
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A big decision is set to be made in Pocatello and Chubbuck Tuesday.
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In an effort to avoid additional pothole damage, the Idaho Transportation Department is ordering reduced speed limits on several eastern Idaho roads.
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The Joint Finance Appropriations Committee Friday approved Governor Brad Little’s request for a $2 million emergency transfer.
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A police officer shot during a standoff in northern Idaho is in good condition at an area hospital, and investigators are waiting for a report from a coroner to confirm the identity of the suspect, who was found dead.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University students are serving the public for all their health needs. Continuing a 30-year tradition, the ISU health fair has provided education and activities designed to help people live healthier lives. Students and staff from nearly 10 health departments at ISU were on-hand to provide free or reduced-cost health
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Coronavirus cases are on the rise and people around east Idaho are taking steps to prepare.
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Boise State University said Thursday that four students from South Korea participating in a school program are in self-isolation for 14 days in Boise.
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Lori Vallow is back in Idaho after making her final court appearance in Hawaii.
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Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation that headed to the full House on Thursday.
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Two Boise Police Department officers who fatally shot a woman in October 2019 were justified in their actions after officers say she pointed a BB gun at them, an Idaho prosecutor said.
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Gov. Brad Little signed legislation that significantly increases what it will cost nonresidents to hunt deer and elk in Idaho.
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Idaho residents will be able to display their opposition to abortion on their license plates under a bill signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
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Idaho’s presidential primary on Tuesday could give an indication of the political leanings of all the newcomers to the state.
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A wheelchair basketball exhibition game was held at Elwell Gym on Wednesday as a fundraiser for the Franklin County Medical Center’s (FCMC) Developmental Disabilities Agency (DDA).
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Coronavirus fears are forcing a national cancer research fundraiser to take a step back.
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We can find even more defenses against the coronavirus beyond our hospitals and pharmacies.
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