YELLOWSTONE, Wyo (KIFI) – Yellowstone National Park has welcomed nearly 3.5 million recreation visits through August 2026, according to new National Park Service visitation data. This however shows a slight decline in the number of summer tourists traveling through the park compared to 2025. The park recorded approximately 3.49 million recreation visits through August this
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A Rexburg man was arrested and faces multiple felony charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Madison County.
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Idaho State Police are seeking the driver of a red Chevrolet Silverado that fled the scene of a crash leaving two people injured on U.S. Highway 20 in Island Park on Sunday night.
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A Ririe woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Nissan Altima and a Kenworth truck in Idaho Falls on Sept. 15.
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While temperatures are increasing, rain showers and thunderstorms will work their way into our region this Wednesday evening. Expect these to begin very light and isolated in coverage, with the main impact hitting land by Thursday and Friday. A return to mild and seasonal conditions is expected by the weekend. We are starting off Wednesday
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Idaho law enforcement and Latah County authorities are urging the public and media outlets not to publish or distribute alleged unredacted crime scene photos from the University of Idaho murders following a potential leak.
“Providing sensitive unredacted crime scene material for public dissemination is an unwarranted invasion of the victims’ privacy and demonstrates a profound lack of integrity and professionalism,” states the release. ” Those entrusted with access to such material must safeguard it and violating that trust and any professional and ethical duties required by such position of trust, is unconscionable.”
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Two Montana women were arrested in Lemhi County, Idaho, after a traffic stop on Sunday night led to the seizure of various illegal drugs and nearly $300,000 in cash.
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An Idaho Falls motorcyclist, Austin Green, was found deceased following a crash near North Fork, Idaho.
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The Boise School District reached a $34,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving its transgender student restroom policy. The suit, filed by the Idaho Family Policy Center on behalf of a former student, followed allegations that a female student encountered a biological male twice in the girls restroom during the 2024-2025 school year.
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A 66-year-old Pocatello man died Monday night after his vehicle struck an elk on Interstate 15 in Oneida County, according to the Idaho State Police.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane issued a joint proclamation to encourage residents to register for the upcoming November 3 general election.
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Yellowstone National Park’s geology team has removed a record-breaking amount of debris, including over 20,100 pieces of trash and hundreds of hats, from fragile hydrothermal areas during 2026.
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Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Idaho Transportation Department will start repaving U.S. Highway 30 east of McCammon, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction for approximately three weeks.
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The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is scheduled to begin a prescribed fire targeting approximately 2,500 acres near Swan Valley during the week of September 14.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Several downtown Idaho Falls businesses and residents are reporting damage following what appears to be a series of vandalism incidents over the weekend. Photos and reports shared on social media show shattered business windows, destroyed potted plants scattered across sidewalks, and damaged streetlights in different areas of downtown. Some of
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Diesel prices reach a record high in Idaho, with the average diesel price reaching $6.07 in the state, according to AAA.
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One person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a head-on collision between a Ram 1500 truck and a blue convertible on westbound Highway 26 near Palisades on Friday morning.
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A Challis man was arrested Friday on multiple felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor following a coordinated investigation by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security.
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McClatchy Media is laying off 33 percent of its unionized staff at several newspapers in Idaho and Washington, including 10 journalists at the Idaho Statesman whose last day is set for October 11.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Communities across Eastern Idaho are coming together Thursday to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with memorial ceremonies, stair climbs, tributes and opportunities for service. Several events are planned throughout the day to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, as well as the
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“We serve over 200,000 individuals each month throughout the year. This last fiscal year, we delivered enough food for 22 million meals, and that’s 26.5 million pounds of food,” said Idaho Foodbank President and CEO Randy Ford.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Idaho’s summer travel season comes to an end, new data from the Idaho Transportation Department shows a decrease in fatal crashes during this year’s “100 Deadliest Days” period — but thousands of crashes were still reported across the state. An ITD crash summary from District 6 Public Information Officer
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Former Island Park city clerk Reeca Marotz faces charges for allegedly embezzling over $219,500 from city funds following an investigation that uncovered discrepancies and potential forgery.
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University of Idaho President Scott Green announced Wednesday that he will retire on June 30, 2027. He made the announcement while presenting his State of the University address.
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Eastern Idaho State Fair General Manager Brandon Bird is set to deliver a major announcement regarding the future of the region’s largest annual event this Wednesday.
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An injured dirt-bike rider was rescued and airlifted to a local hospital after crashing in the Packsaddle Lake area near Driggs, Idaho, on Monday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Family YMCA is celebrating a major milestone Wednesday with the completion of new turf at its Indoor Sports Arena in Ammon. The YMCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the facility located at 3500 S. Ammon Road. Community members, families, donors,
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A police response near the Off Ramp Bar and Grill ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon when an armed man took his own life following a confrontation with officers.
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First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a motorhome on US Highway 26 near the Conant boat ramp that sent two people to the hospital Monday.
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Happy Labor Day! Partial sunny skies are expected across Eastern Idaho and and Western Wyoming, with portions of the Central Mountains and Eastern Highlands experiencing small pockets of thunderstorm activity later this Monday evening. The majority of the wet weather we are tracking will be exiting the region entirely, meaning the week ahead should be
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Development Workshop Inc. announced that the 60th annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls will feature a nostalgia theme and is seeking volunteers and sponsors.
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Divers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of Teng Go on Friday, nearly a week after the Arizona man fell into the Snake River.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Labor Day weekend approaches, many families load their cars with mementos to make the most of their last summer adventure. However, this year, many families are rummaging for spare change under their seats just to fill up their gas tanks on the way to enjoy that fleeting taste of
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Rexburg city officials are considering converting the current city hall into a new police station following the failure of two separate bonds intended to fund a dedicated facility.
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The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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Southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Fort Hall will shift to new median lanes this Thursday evening as part of a $200 million expansion project scheduled through 2027.
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For generations, the Playmill Theatre has been a beloved place for families to find sanctuary in the summertime. Now, as the curtain rises on its new theater in Island Park, the most important traditions are coming with it.
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A family from Star, Idaho, shared how country legend Dolly Parton became a lifelong role model and fulfilled a Make-A-Wish dream for their daughter, Faith, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bluegrass festival is about to take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, September 11-13. There will be nine bands from Idaho, Utah and Montana including: Well Beaten Path, Dry Buck, Winterwood, Cold Creek, Dusty Mill, Mountain Strings, Montana Standard, Release the Squirrels, as well as Jack & Rebekah
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Chances of precipitation continue into the Central Mountains this Thursday, with mainly dry conditions throughout the rest of Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. A flash flood watch warning is in effect for the Wapiti Burn Scar and part of the Central Mountains as isolated thunderstorms continue to pass through from the Northwest Pacific. We will
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A Ririe man faces two counts of homicide by vehicle following a fatal Teton Pass crash in July, while safety advocates call for further improvements to address the road’s underlying dangers.
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Idahoans United for Women and Families has asked the Idaho Supreme Court to review the ballot language for Proposition 1, arguing that the proposed “no” statement is biased and misleading.
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The Greater Yellowstone Coalition launched a statewide postcard campaign in Driggs, Idaho, to protect 45 million acres of public lands from potential rollbacks to the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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It will be a breezy midweek day as storms continue to push through the Central Mountains. Expect stronger wind gusts across the upper Snake River Plain and much of the Arco Desert near the INL. Precipitation and storm chances remain about the same as yesterday, with a higher chance toward the Sawtooth Forest, as a
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To promote National Preparedness Month, a Verizon store in Idaho Falls distributed 100 portable chargers to local residents. The goal is to help citizens build digital go-bags to ensure readiness for emergencies like wildfires or flash floods.
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Several Rexburg women are speaking out after a week of receiving unsettling notes and uprooted flowers culminated in the arrest of a man accused of stalking local apartment complexes and exposing himself to the residents.
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A young black bear was captured and released in a remote habitat after it was discovered foraging in a Pocatello neighborhood on Monday morning.
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Keep a rain jacket and umbrella on hand this Tuesday morning as we start September with rain showers across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Early morning showers are already scattered across the region, and we will begin to see afternoon showers and storms settle in later today. With thunderstorm chances increasing in the Central Mountains
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement confirmed a West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool near Swan Lake, although no human cases have been reported.
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Authorities in Teton County, Idaho, are warning residents about multiple black bears causing disturbances in local neighborhoods after accessing food in unsecured garbage.
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Pocatello police are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of Park Avenue.
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A driver faces multiple charges after a high-speed police chase in Rexburg ended with a vehicle crash and a brief foot pursuit on Saturday night.
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Idaho Falls School District 91 cancelled classes at Fox Hollow Elementary on Monday after a mechanical issue caused smoke to fill the building’s hallways.
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IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI): Bryan Kohberger is asking an Idaho judge to let him take back the guilty plea that resulted in four life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Now, the court has laid out the next steps in that challenge, but Kohberger has not been granted a new trial.
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Two men died Friday morning after a jet boat overturned in the Snake River near the Palisades Dam. While a woman in the party reached the bank safely, both men succumbed to their injuries at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center despite efforts from rescuers and bystanders.
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A 22-year-old motorcyclist from North Ogden, Utah, lost his life Friday after colliding head-on with a Jeep in Bear Lake County.
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Governor Brad Little announced the death of Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning, a former Idaho adjutant general and long-serving public official, and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.
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Firefighters are battling the 3,000-acre Coldwater Fire in eastern Cassia County, Idaho, which was reported Thursday evening near Malta.
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A 51-year-old Ammon man died Thursday morning after his semi-truck rolled on U.S. Highway 93 east of Challis, Idaho.
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Lemhi County Emergency Management issued evacuation orders for the Fourth of July drainage and Kriley Gulch due to the 40-acre Cherry Fire near Salmon, Idaho.
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A 71-year-old man from Ovid died following an ATV crash in Bear Lake County, Idaho, after swerving to avoid a van on North Road.
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Authorities in Eastern Idaho are investigating after rifles were reported missing from a property near Henry’s Lake in Island Park this week. This comes days after reports of another gun theft incident in Southeastern Idaho at a hardware and outdoor store. According to the Island Park homeowner, the rifles had been
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The first week of school at ISU is always filled with daily events for students. Some are geared towards incoming freshman to help them meet fellow students and explore campus opportunities. Today’s agenda included both the part-time job fair and the Back to Business fair.
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Dixie’s Diner promises food, fun and the ’50s. But at this Idaho Falls location, the Van Orden family says it offers connection, love and belonging.
For Max, that connection has become an important pillar of his week. Max is 27, autistic and mostly nonverbal. His cousin, Logan, is his caregiver.
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The Wildhorse Fire has burned an estimated 74,316 acres and triggered various evacuation statuses for residents near Carey and Richfield, Idaho.
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Valley Mission is hosting a raffle for a donated 2019 Cub Cadet MX 750 EPS UTV to raise funds for its new $2.6 million multi-service rescue mission facility in Pocatello, Idaho.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Grammy award winner, actor and rock musician Rick Springfield spoke with our Local News 8 morning crew to discuss his recent show at the Mountain America Center and to share some insights on what having such a long career has been like. Achieving hit status with his single “Jessie’s Girl”,
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Idaho is set to receive between $89.2 million and $127.7 million as part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta to resolve claims regarding addictive platform designs that harmed young users’ mental health.
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Delta Air Lines is scheduled to restore an early morning departure from Pocatello Regional Airport starting October 2 to provide travelers with more connection options through Salt Lake City.
Continue Reading The Wildhorse Fire in Lincoln County, Idaho, has expanded to 45,000 acres and prompted local officials to advise residents to prepare for potential evacuations.
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Bryan Kohberger is scheduled for two court hearings in 2027 as he pursues a petition to withdraw his guilty plea regarding the University of Idaho student murders.
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The U.S. Forest Service is developing a plan to reduce wildfire risk across roughly 25,000 acres of National Forest land near Island Park — but the proposal is still in its early stages.
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According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the intersection will be restricted to right-in and right-out turns only starting Monday, Aug. 31. Left turns and crossing the highway will no longer be permitted.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – A man accused of diverting $40,000 intended for a Reno youth basketball nonprofit has been arrested in Idaho. Jared Winslow Deveraux, 51, was booked into the Bannock County Jail on Aug. 14 on charges listed as fugitive from justice and warrant arrest, according to Bannock County booking records. Courtesty of Bannock
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An 11-year-old Meridian girl remains hospitalized in Salt Lake City following critical injuries sustained in an August 17 crash on Teton Pass.
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A father and son from Burley, Idaho, received exclusive recognition for their bravery during a mass shooting at a Twin Falls In-N-Out. While assisting an off-duty state trooper, Paul Cannon took a bullet to the abdomen while shielding his son and helping other victims escape. Despite his injuries, the pair remained at the scene to ensure everyone was safe before seeking medical attention.
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Michael Inman recently celebrated his 5,000th guided float on the Snake River with Barker-Ewing in Grand Teton National Park. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Inman has traveled approximately 50,000 miles on the river, the equivalent of going around the Earth about twice.
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Lunches are packed, and the outfits are perfect; now time to pose for that iconic back-to-school picture. But before you snap that photo for social media, be aware of some of the hidden risks of sharing too much information on social media.
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office warns a child’s image can be spread far beyond the intended audience. Even if you’re just sharing to a small group of people, you have no control over where others can share your information.
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Back-to-school means buses running their routes each morning and midday across the area. Police are prepping their patrol for extra caution to protect school children as they walk or ride the buses on weekdays, and urge caution amongst drivers in the new school year.
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Former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland has passed away at the age of 67 following a brief illness after surgery on August 22nd, according to his online obituary.
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U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced the “John Doe”—whose real identity remains unknown—to 61 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. Judge Nye also ordered the defendant to pay $283,977.40 in restitution.
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The Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls is scheduled to hold a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to reveal a major sports announcement featuring a special guest coach.
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Fire crews in the Twin Falls district are responding to three lightning-caused fires in Lincoln County, including the Wildhorse, Tuana Gulch, and West Windmill fires.
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“Reshoring that refining capacity and that supply chain here in the United States will make opportunities for economic mining come back to America,” U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson told Local News 8 on Monday.
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A 22-year-old man named Tristin John Chase was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge Monday and set for a $750,000 bond following a fatal shooting in Rigby, Idaho.
Continue Reading The Custer County Sheriff’s Office is actively responding to an alleged bomb threat at Challis High School.
In a post on social media, the Sheriff’s Office stressed that while the threat is likely a hoax, all precautions are being taken.
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Gas prices in Idaho reached an average of $4.49 per gallon this week, marking a significant increase over last year. While the state remains among the nation’s most expensive for fuel, its national ranking recently slipped from seventh to eighth place. Experts suggest that while high crude oil prices maintain upward pressure, a seasonal decline in travel demand could eventually offer some relief to consumers.
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We will start the final week of August with warm, humid air as the storm patterns from this weekend move out of Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Expect rain and wind gusts to pick up into the afternoon, with highs climbing into the upper 80s. This Monday will look a lot like yesterday, with scattered
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A $20.8 million project featuring three new wildlife underpasses along U.S. Highway 30 near Montpelier, Idaho, is nearing completion and is expected to finish this fall.
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Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed during a child custody exchange in Rigby.
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Seven-year-old Izabella Bond was located safely after being abducted by Amber Farson in Payette, Idaho, on Saturday evening.
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Drivers in Idaho Falls should expect temporary lane closures beginning Sunday, Aug. 23, as crews begin microsurfacing work on several roads throughout the city.
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello has received its accreditation from the American Alliance for Museums (AAM). This award is the highest national recognition for museums, and places the IMNH as one of only five accredited museums in the state.
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Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased between June and July, from 3.7% to 3.6%.
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The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $100 million to Salmon-based Formation Holdings US, Inc., also known as Jervois, to build a commercial cobalt refinery as part of a national initiative to secure domestic critical mineral supply chains.
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Forest Road 195 in the Dubois Ranger District from August 25 through September 4 for culvert replacement.
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Bonneville Joint School District 93 is celebrating the opening of Willow Creek Elementary, a new school built in one of the district’s fastest-growing areas.
District leaders are holding a grand-opening ceremony Thursday evening, with several speakers scheduled before the ribbon cutting later in the event.
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Bonneville County leaders declared September 12th as 2026’s missing persons day to raise awareness for active cases like that of Amber Hoopes, who went missing 25 years ago.
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Micron Technology announced plans to invest $10 billion over the next decade to establish a new memory research lab in Boise, Idaho, which is scheduled to break ground in 2027.
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Canyon County’s misdemeanor probation department has been coordinating with ICE to share a list of foreign-born probationers, raising concerns among legal advocates regarding the potential detention of U.S. citizens and legal residents.
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