DEQ seeks nominations for Pollution Prevention Champion award
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pollution Prevention Champion…
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Distinguished Under 40 nominations have opened for 2023
Nominations for the awards are currently…
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U of I research team identifies polar bears using DNA found in paw prints
University of Idaho researchers have found a unique, non-invasive way to identify polar bears in the Arctic by scraping DNA from a bear’s paw…
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American Idol auditions for Idaho residents on Monday
American Idol holding virtual auditions for Idaho residents on…
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Bear activity is picking up, taking precautions at camp and home can help avoid problems
Proper food and garbage storage is especially important to avoid…
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Idaho authorities join forces for safer roads
According to data gathered by OHS, 39% of all fatal crashes in Idaho are impaired driver…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter to hosts Nigel’s Birthday Bash fundraiser
Adults, families and leashed dogs are welcome to attend.…
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Idaho Fish and Game proposes new mountain lion management plan
Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants your input on its proposed mountain lion management…
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Nails spilled onto I-15 causes mayhem for drivers
The Idaho Transpiration Department reports debris is scattered over southbound on Interstate 15 between milepost 99-107 near Shelley.…
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Heavy thunderstorms predicted for Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday
Heavy thunderstorms are predicted for the Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday, August 20, 2023, and are expected to remain in the area…
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Judge sets deadline for Bryan Kohberger’s alibi defense in University of Idaho killings
An Idaho judge on Friday gave Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys three weeks to submit evidence for the accused killer’s alibi if he plans on using that…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to wrap up 2023 season August 20
The 2023 season for the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is almost in the…
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BLM issues plan to balance multiple uses of southwest Idaho public landsÂ
The Bureau of Land Management issued a Record of Decision for the Four Rivers Field Office Resource Management…
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Man pleads guilty to kidnapping ex-girlfriend and transporting her to Idaho
A 41-year-old Lompoc, California man pleaded guilty to kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and transporting her from California to Idaho where she was…
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Gov. Little announces senior level staff changes
Governor Brad Little announced changes to key senior level staff positions in his office…
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate increases to 2.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate experienced a slight increase in July, rising from June’s rate of 2.7% to…
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New trial court administrator selected for Idaho’s Sixth Judicial District
The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed Jason Dye as the new trial court administrator for the Sixth Judicial District.…
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CEI Foundation’s annual Great Race for Education raises $100K
The College of Eastern Idaho raised more than $100,000 in scholarship money during the latest Great Race for Education…
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Federal appeals court upholds block of Idaho transgender athletes law
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a decision blocking Idaho’s first-in-the-nation ban on transgender athletes in girls and women’s…
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2 killed in accident near Arco
Their identities have not been released at this…
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash
The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening…
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BLM issues decision to protect Idaho’s American Falls Archaeological District cultural resources
o protect nationally significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision…
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Idaho school superintendent addresses teacher shortage
Idaho’s new superintendent of public instruction, Debbie Critchfield, made a stop in Madison County ahead of the new school year.…
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Absentee ballot deadline nears for school bond and levy elections
School bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023.…
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Various Idaho Falls construction projects on schedule
Idaho Falls Public Works says most of the various construction projects around town are going well and on schedule, with several roads now…
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Extreme fire dangers warrant checking months old burn piles for smoldering material
Since much of Idaho now faces Extreme or Very High fire danger, Idaho Department of Lands fire managers ask anyone who burned large piles of…
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Extra officers patrolling for impaired drivers
If you see or suspect someone is driving while impaired, call your local law enforcement or *ISP (*477) to report it…
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Idaho Power application to expand optional clean energy offerings approved
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Idaho Power that will allow the utility to expand optional clean energy…
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Alarming discovery on banks of Salmon River
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said calls and emails came pouring in Tuesday reporting a shark washed up on the shores of the Salmon River…
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Man sentenced to 26 years for trafficking methamphetamine and guns in eastern Idaho
A 41-year-old California man was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for importing and distributing methamphetamine in eastern Idaho in exchange…
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Jefferson County Fair continues to grow
Many families in the Rigby area gathering at the fairgrounds this week for the Jefferson County Fair.…
Continue Reading Little appoints Fourth Judicial District judge
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Annie McDevitt as District Judge to the Fourth Judicial…
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Teton Geo Center: The starting point for your next Teton Valley Adventure
Located next to the Driggs City Hall on Main Street, the Teton Geo Center can serve as a leading off point for any tourist’s or local’s next…
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DÃa Del Museo making a return to the Museum of Idaho
DÃa Del Museo is coming back to the Museum of Idaho this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
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Idaho gas prices keep climbing
“For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in sight,” AAA of Idaho…
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12-year-old calls 911 to report fireÂ
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but is under investigation by IFFD’s Fire Prevention and Investigation Division.…
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Fall 2023 prescribed fire on South Zone of Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed fire activity is highly weather…
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3 juveniles arrested after pursuit
No names will be released due to the suspects being…
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared – Kunz family lawyer speaking out after former investigator gets involved again
On Tuesday, the father’s lawyer is speaking out about how his client is coping and how they feel about a former investigator getting involved…
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Endangered missing person alert canceled
Police have issued an endangered missing person alert for an 85-year-old man.…
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Idaho Falls man indicted for possession with intent to distribute 70,000 pills containing fentanyl
A jury trial is scheduled for Oct. 10,…
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Henry’s Fork Watershed Council tour the Ashton Dam
The Henry’s Fork Watershed Council was first formed in…
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Bonneville Commons first homes nearing completion
NeighborWorks Pocatello is making significant progress with its Bonneville Commons subdivision at the site of the former Bonneville Elementary…
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Rigby woman killed in crash
Police are also investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that killed a Rigby woman late Monday…
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Most have heard of fire restrictions, but few know how they’re set
Many Idahoans have heard of fire restrictions during the summertime, but how decisions to implement restrictions are made, and who makes those calls,…
Continue Reading Juvenile charged for striking another with wrench
Names of the juveniles involved will not be…
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Lt. Governor Bedke to attend Greater Idaho Falls Chamber luncheon
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber will host Idaho State Lt. Governor Scott Bedke at a special luncheon which will occur on Sept. 12,…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…
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Hayden Fire mapped at 24,498 acres
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,498 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy…
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Idaho DMV adds new features to online customer portal
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has added new features to the online customer…
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. went missing – Now investigator Klein back on the case
After being off the case for many years due to a major falling out, former Investigator Philip Klien has been rehired by a family member to continue…
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Mediation scheduled for case against Downard Funeral Home owner
Bannock County Prosecutor Stephen Herzog announced Monday the state and defense have agreed to enter into mediation in the case against Lance Peck,…
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Hayden Fire 84% contained
been mapped at 24,447 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber…
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Martina McBride coming to Idaho Falls
The Mountain America Center announced Monday legendary country artist Martina McBride is coming to Hero…
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East Idaho Credit Union changes name
A big change is coming to a local credit…
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Idaho gas prices add more pain at the pump
For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in…
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Summer weather may impact your energy use – and your bill
Cooling systems worked overtime to keep homes and businesses comfortable this past…
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Raise the banner! Righteous Slice brings home 2 victories from their competition tour
Fans of Pizza in Rexburg can now say they have champion pizza makers in their…
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U of I offers Idaho’s first robotics certificates with industrial focus
Idaho’s first industrial robotics certificates are now available through the University of Idaho College of…
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Rigby FFA members named as national finalists
The Rigby FFA Chapter had 12 members qualify to compete in the proficiency awards program at the national…
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New pediatric gastroenterology center opens in Idaho Falls
The clinic will be the first full-time pediatric gastroenterology clinic based in Idaho…
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New Idaho Department of Water Resources director named
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Mathew Weaver as the new director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources…
Continue Reading Idaho Power updates status of long-range planning process
Idaho Power experts will discuss preliminary modeling results for its long-range plan at a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Aug.…
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10 local high school students receive scholarships from Idaho Falls Power
Idaho Falls Power sponsored 10 local high school students to attend a six-day leadership conference in…
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National Teacher of the Year to deliver keynote address at CEI fall in-service
The 2023 National Teacher of the Year will be the keynote speaker at the CEI fall semester Faculty and Staff In-service on Monday, August 14.…
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Man hospitalized after crashing into Papa Murphy’s
Alcohol is suspected to be involved in the…
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Proposed gravel pit in Bannock County has been denied
A proposal for a controversial gravel pit in Bannock County has been…
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Fire officials confident they can control Hayden Fire
The weather has been a big help for officials to greatly control the Hayden…
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Mudslides in Lemhi County are starting to get cleaned up
In the first weekend of August, portions of the Salmon-Challis National Forest received between a half an inch to an inch of…
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VA extends PACT Act deadline to Aug. 14 for backdated benefits after website issues
Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act…
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“My health has been better than it has in 25 years” – Local athlete Rod Hutchins tells story of recovery
Last year when we saw local athlete Rod Hutchins, he was walking with a cane and was on oxygen…
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Hayden Fire closure reduced
The Hayden Fire closure will be reduced…
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Anticipation grows for Funland grand opening
Funland is officially set to re-open at Tautphaus Park on Saturday with an official grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.…
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Man arrested after standoff in Salmon
A man is in the Lemhi County Jail after a stand off in…
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Idaho AG Raúl Labrador ordered to rewrite titles of ranked-choice voting ballot initiative
A disagreement over an Idaho initiative took center stage in front of the Idaho Supreme Court…
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IDL hiring seasonal workers to meet surging demand for wildland firefighting equipment and supplies
The agency is hiring at least 10 seasonal team members to help meet the surging demand for wildfire equipment and…
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Process to extradite Lori Vallow-Daybell to Arizona underway
The process of moving Lori Vallow-Daybell to face charges in Arizona has…
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Man arrested for aggravated assault after road rage incident
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old Wednesday evening on a felony warrant related to a road rage incident in July. …
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Parade of Homes in Pocatello kicks off with ribbon cutting ceremony
The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Idaho Homebuilders Association officially kicked off their Parade off Homes week with a ribbon cutting…
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DEQ seeks letter of interest for receivership of Island Park Water Company Public Water Systems
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting a letter of interest (LOI) from individuals and/or entities interested in being a receiver…
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The Duck Race is ready to go this Saturday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is hosting the 32nd year for the Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck…
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58th Shoshone Bannock Indian festival kicks off Thursday
A cultural celebration made its way through Fort Hall Thursday as the reservation kicked off its annual Shoshone Bannock Indian…
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Hayden Fire remains 83% contained
The fire is 83% contained, and the cause is…
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Fire restrictions within Idaho State Parks
As of Wednesday, most of Idaho’s north region state parks are banning campfires and propane-fueled…
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ITD to begin night work in Idaho Falls this week through September
The project will last through the end of…
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Missing 13-year-old from Idaho Falls found
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports a 13-year-old from Idaho Falls is…
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Pilot hospitalized after plane crash at Rigby Airport
A 66-year-old Ammon man is in the hospital after an airplane crash at the Rigby Airport…
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New Idaho Falls police station on track to open April 2024
Construction crews are in the process of putting the finishing touches on the Idaho Falls police’s new…
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Repaving project on US 20 in Island Park begins August 14
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repaving on US Highway 20 through Island Park on August…
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Hayden Fire 83% contained
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,489 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy…
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Idaho awarded more than $4.3 million in funding for AmeriCorps programs
Serve Idaho recently received a $4,339,065 grant to fund the AmeriCorps programs in Idaho from 2023 to…
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Funland at the Zoo ribbon cutting set Saturday
Nostalgic celebration will come to Tautphaus Park with the grand opening of Funland at the Zoo…
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Red Cross: Donation shortfall may impact blood supply
Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood…
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College professors sue Idaho over a law that they say criminalizes classroom discussions on abortion
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing…
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Man in ICU following stabbing, juvenile in custody
A 37-year-old man is in the ICU and a 16-year-old is in the District VI Juvenile Detention Center following a stabbing…
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New details released in Roberts shooting
Police say the suspects in the shooting that occurred in Roberts on Sunday night have been charged and arraigned in court.…
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Caldwell man sentenced to 11 years for possession of child pornography
A 53-year-old Caldwell man was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for possession child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
Continue Reading Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 2 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected two new fires since the last…
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Idaho man charged with shooting rifle at two hydroelectric power stations
An Idaho man has been charged with two counts of destruction of an energy facility after federal prosecutors said he shot a rifle at two…
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