COVID-19 UPDATES: 943 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 943 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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Idaho Falls City Council drafts new homeless ordinance
In late June… a group of migrants set up camp at Idaho Falls Japanese Friendship gardens – one of the city’s most visited areas along the…
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Ybarra submits fiscal 2024 budget request for Idaho public schools
Restoring remaining pandemic-triggered holdbacks and continuing to improve salaries for teachers and support staff are top priorities in…
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Bryan Nickels to lead new Office of Administrative Hearings
Governor Brad Little appointed Bryan Nickels as Chief Administrative Hearing Officer for the newly created Office of Administrative Hearings…
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BLM and Forest Service re-appoint 3 wild horse and burro advisory board members
The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service have re-appointed three members to the National Wild Horse and Burro…
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Second Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show announced
The Mountain America Center has added a second Mannheim Steamroller Christmas…
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Work begins on Idaho Power’s next long-range energyplan
Work begins this week on Idaho Power’s 2023 Integrated Resource…
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Road construction begins on Sunnyside
Road construction begins Wednesday on a section of Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls.…
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Sawtell Peak Fire 60% contained
The Sawtell Peak Fire is currently 37 acres, with 60% containment and 92 personnel assigned to the…
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Idaho National Laboratory’s new sintering technology
INL welcomes the DCS-800, which can mold together ceramic or metallic particles without fully melting…
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Missing teen found
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies still need your help in finding runaway juvenile Merrick…
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Heat wave has area school monitoring inside temperatures
The recent heat wave is making it harder for kids in schools to concentrate. In District 93 most of the schools do not have an air conditioning unit…
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Pocatello system interchange detour begins Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday, September 6 at 10:00 p.m., the northwest ramp of the system interchange in Pocatello will be closed for construction.…
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Mark Bent appears in court Tuesday
Mark Bent, the 41-year-old charged with shooting and killing 23-year-old Nikolas Bird, appeared in court on…
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Wildfire threatens homes, cabins near Idaho’s Alturas Lake
Roughly 200 people were told to evacuate and sheriff’s deputies were trying to track down campers and other recreationists after a wildfire…
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Idaho part of $438.5 million agreement with Juul Labs
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Tuesday a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving…
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Idaho gas prices continue to drop
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 6.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.51/g Tuesday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Custer and Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Sawtell Peak Fire remains at 34 acres
he fire remains at 34 acres with 40% containment and 127 personnel assigned to the…
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Moose Fire virtual meeting set Wednesday
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 107,523 acres and is 44%…
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Ashton blasting to resume Wednesday
Beginning Wednesday, September 7 the next phase of the US-20 and SH-47 project at Ashton will begin.…
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Bannock County partnering with FCC to test, assess wireless emergency alerts
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the FCC to assess the geographic…
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ISU student wins NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium Internship to research extremophiles in deep ocean
A summer research project by an Idaho State University student may give us some insight into what life might look like across the…
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Family and friends honor 23-year-old who died in shooting
Family and friends are coming together to honor Nikolas Bird, the 23-year-old victim from the shooting that happened on September…
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Baby dies after being left in hot car, police investigating
Police in southwestern Idaho say they are investigating the death of a baby girl who was left in a car as temperatures in the region neared 100…
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Sawtell Peak Fire mapped at 34 acres
The lightning caused Sawtell Peak Fire burning ¼ mile from Sawtell Peak along FS Road 24 on the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District is under the…
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Moose Fire grows another 1,410 acres Sunday
The Moose Fire backed downslope in numerous areas Sunday, consuming another 1,410…
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Fire burns 1,275 acres east of Ft. Hall
A brush fire discovered Sunday afternoon east of the Ft. Hall Indian Reservation has burned over 700…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 2 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had two new lightning fires in the last…
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Idaho Falls Power to conduct routine inspection of power poles on the west side of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power will begin a routine process to test the structural integrity of power poles on the west side of Idaho Falls on Thursday, Sept.…
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Here’s what Idaho hunters should know about chronic wasting disease for 2022
Here’s what Idaho hunters should know about chronic wasting disease for…
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Multiple hospitalizations following crash near Island Park
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Sunday at 8:47 p.m., on US 20 at mile marker 394, north of Island…
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S Capital Avenue road closure beings Tuesday
A section of S Capital Avenue, near Idaho Falls Power and the Idaho Falls Public Library, will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 6 starting at 7 a.m.…
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Idaho National Guard announces Gowen Thunder 2023 Open House and Air Show
The Idaho National Guard is hosting Gowen Thunder 2023 Open House and Airshow Aug. 26-27, 2023 on Gowen Field.…
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Moose fire near Salmon 44 percent contained
Despite a Red Flag Warning from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, crews on the Moose fire reported that the fire spread was light and fire behavior was moderate.…
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Parade celebrates over 100 years at Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off Saturday morning with their classic…
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Fire Weather Warnings in place for Saturday
We have red flag and fire weather warnings in place across much of central ID, the Snake River Plain, Magic Valley, Swan and Teton valleys, and…
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Former Soda Springs Girls Basketball Coach arrested, charged with statutory rape
Wade Schvaneveldt has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of statutory rape, according to the Soda Springs Police…
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Moose on the move, migrating to Nevada from Idaho, Utah
More and more moose from Idaho and Utah are making their way into Nevada, where they’re finding wilderness to their liking without the kind of help…
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ISU mechanical engineering professor named to editorial board of Frontiers in Thermal Engineering
An Idaho State University professor has been selected for an editor post with Frontiers in Thermal…
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DEQ and OEMR announce Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program award recipients
The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have awarded Electric Vehicle Supply…
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Know before you go
Given high temperatures and dry conditions, most of Idaho faces Very High fire…
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ISU researcher to develop AI for 6G wireless networks
The cutting-edge research to develop the next generation of mobile networks will be happening at Idaho State…
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Portneuf heart and vascular team completes 100th Watchman
Portneuf Medical Center’s heart and vascular team took a moment this week to recognize cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Lynn Otto, MD, for…
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Hunters who use July Creek Road may see increased traffic from a timber harvest
Hunters using July Creek Road may experience increased traffic as a timber harvest gets under way.…
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Idaho Foodbank Back to School campaign runs in September
The Idaho Foodbank is recognizing September as Back to School Month as part of a statewide effort to support kids all over Idaho who are experiencing…
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Police search for runaway juvenile
The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for runaway juvenile Joh Glasby.…
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Fires burning along I-15 in Pocatello and Malad Summit
Multiple fires are burning along I-15 at Pocatello. There is also a fire at Malad Summit on I-15.…
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First case of equine West Nile virus confirmed in Idaho this year
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory confirmed the first case of equine West Nile virus (WNV) in Idaho this…
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Man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl in eastern Idaho
A 46-year-old of Tucson, Arizona was sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Idaho governor signs massive tax cut, education bill
Idaho Gov. Brad Little late Thursday signed a massive tax cut and education spending bill made possible by the state’s projected $2 billion budget…
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Safety first at the Eastern Idaho State Fair
It’s traditionally a busy weekend for the start of the Eastern Idaho State…
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EISF Grand Marshal Karole Honas prepares for parade
When the Eastern Idaho State Fair parade hits the streets Saturday, there will be a someone very familiar taking the…
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Ranchers seek to intervene in Idaho-US water rights fight
Individual ranchers and the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice challenging…
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Fremont County burn ban
Fremont County Emergency Management says a total fire ban is in effect for Fremont County until Thursday, September…
Continue Reading Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Custer and Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2022
Over 161,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked around the state this…
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IFPD promotes 21-year-veteran to Captain
The Idaho Falls Police Department announced Jessica Marley, a 21-year-veteran of the department, has been promoted to Captain.…
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Idaho, the Carolinas lead the country with biggest increase in car loans
To find out where Americans bought the most vehicles over the last five years, Experian looked at the number of auto loans…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 603 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 603 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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Man sentenced for threatening an FBI agent
A federal judge sentenced a Middleton, Idaho man to three years of supervised probation for threatening an FBI Agent, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, of…
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Be extra careful with campfires over Labor Day weekend
Hot weather, tinder-dry conditions and recreationists flocking to the Idaho outdoors in potentially record-breaking numbers means Responsible…
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Idaho Red Cross: Prepare now for tomorrow’s disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross of Idaho urges everyone to take steps now that will help keep their families…
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Sawtell Peak Fire mapped at 45 acres
The Sawtell Peak Fire is still considered 0% contained as of Friday morning with acreage at 45 acres.…
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Moose Fire grows to 101,269 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 101,269 acres and is 44%…
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The health of honey bee colonies in Idaho
Stacker investigated honey bee health in Idaho using data from the U.S. Department of…
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Falling gas prices to fuel Labor Day travel
Travelers can expect busy roads and crowded airports for Labor Day weekend.…
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Prosecutor recommends no charges against Boise police chief
A county prosecutor has recommended against charging the Boise Police chief with a crime after he was accused of seriously injuring a high-ranking…
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Governor appoints new Pocatello City Council member
Idaho Governor Brad Little announced his selection of Retired Pocatello Police Chief Scott Marchand to be appointed to fill Pocatello City Council…
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Massive Idaho tax cut, education bill heads to governor
A massive tax cut and education spending bill made possible by the state’s $2 billion budget surplus made a speedy trip through the Idaho…
Continue Reading Man sentenced to 20 years for distribution of child pornography
27-year-old Gregory Boris of Ontario, Oregon, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Idaho Falls Zoo hosting series of events in September
The Idaho Falls Zoo is hosting a series of events during…
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Reinhart Park Splash Pad closing for the season after Labor Day weekend
After a summer of fun, the City of Idaho Falls and the Parks and Recreation Department will close the Reinhart Park Splash Pad on Tuesday, Sept. 6,…
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Sensory room and 2 mothers’ lounges available at EISF
In addition to the two Mothers’ Lounges at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, Bingham Healthcare will be working with the Bingham Friends of Autism in…
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Moose Fire passes 100,000 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 100,029 acres and is 44%…
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Bannock County approves FY23 budget, estimates reduction to levy rate
Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the proposed budget for the fiscal year…
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Alaska Airlines upgrades aircraft used at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Beginning Sept. 7, Alaska Airlines will transition to a regional jet on its route between the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Seattle,…
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Sawtell Peak Fire caused by lightning
The Sawtell Peak Fire is still considered 0% contained as of Thursday morning, though firefighters were able to make good progress on slowing the…
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Blackfoot girl’s wish gets granted
Bethany has proven resilient and easygoing in the face of leukemia.…
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Dubois District Ranger selected
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest announce the selection of Blake Dory as the incoming Dubois District Ranger.…
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Downard Funeral Home director makes first court appearance
Downard Funeral Home owner and director Lance Peck made his first court appearance…
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Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape
A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the…
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Twin Falls man sentenced to 11 years for possession of child pornography
28-year-old Domingo Zapata of Twins Falls was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 861 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 861 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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PCSD 25 levy reductions approved
In a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a series of reductions to the district’s…
Continue Reading No criminal charges filed after assault investigation involving Boise Police Chief concludes
The Clearwater County Prosecutor’s Office will not file criminal charges against Boise Chief Police Ryan Lee after reviewing the investigation…
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School levy helps Madison School District and Madison Cares Program
Madison County voters elected to pass the renewal of the Madison school District levy of nearly $2 million Tuesday.…
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Idaho tax, education bill has support, but cracks possible
Idaho lawmakers are scheduled to meet Thursday at the Statehouse to consider using the state’s projected $2 billion budget surplus for a $500…
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Madison County voters renew school levy
Madison County voters are renewing a school…
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Staying cool at the East Idaho State Fair
The fairgrounds in Blackfoot are taking shape as residents of Idaho wait in anticipation of the return of the East Idaho State…
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Overdose Awareness Day brings many for training
Eastern Idaho Public Health hosted a training for drug overdose today to commemorate Drug Overdose Awareness…
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Counties with the most seniors in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the oldest homes in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing during September
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV, and Syphilis testing to individuals throughout the month of September…
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Chad Daybell in court Wednesday
Chad Daybell is set to appear before Judge Steven W. Boyce Wednesday…
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Initial charges in Downard Funeral Home investigation
The Bannock County Prosecutors Office has filed initial charges in the Downard Funeral Home…
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National Cinema Day: Watch movies for just $3 this Saturday
Local theaters participating in National Cinema Day, where all movies are only…
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Bonneville County man arrested for lewd conduct
In May of this year, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office received reports from Child Protective Services (CPS) of possible sexual abuse of a…
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Jefferson School District starts school prepared with new safety program
Jefferson School District started school Tuesday and Teachers, staff and students are ecstatic about being back in school. Jefferson School Districts…
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ISU College of Education awards 621 students $500K in scholarships
In the Fall 2022 semester, the Idaho State University College of Education awarded every undergraduate and graduate student a scholarship to defray…
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Gov. Little to speak at overdose awareness event on Capitol steps
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol front steps to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.…
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