ISU Music Department welcomes new Director of Bands
Idaho State University’s Music Department welcomes Dr. Patrick Young as the new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Low Brass.…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen to resume in-person dining on May 1
e hungry in the Idaho Falls community with to-go lunches, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen is excited to announce a return to in-person service on…
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Little endorses Bedke for Lieutenant Governor
Governor Brad Little is endorsing Scott Bedke to become Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.…
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PCSD 25 announces Chubbuck Elementary, Irving Middle School principals
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Kirk Thomson as the Principal of Chubbuck Elementary School and Stuart…
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East Idaho Period Project holding fundraiser to help end period poverty
The nonprofit has been having students at east Idaho schools fill out forms of what products they need, in an effort to provide a three-month supply…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest offices re-open for visitors
Beginning Monday, Salmon-Challis National Forest offices will re-open to members of the public.…
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Shelley residents clean up East Idaho with Just Serve
The City of Shelley kicked off its second annual Spring into Service clean-up event early Saturday…
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ISU distinguished teacher and researcher honored with legacy endowment
Idaho State University distinguished teacher and researcher Dr. Jim Aho was honored with a legacy endowment in his…
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Boise man sentenced for selling methamphetamine, heroin and stolen firearm
A Boise man was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for selling controlled substances and a stolen…
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Man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution in Magic Valley
A Jerome man was sentenced to federal prison this week for distribution and possession with intent to distribute…
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Wanted man arrested after attempting to elude officers
Idaho Falls Police officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined a wanted person, 39-year-old Nathon Powell, was in the area…
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Fundraiser to help families whose children need organ donations Saturday
After Payton died in August of 2015, the family decided to keep the tradition going and help other families waiting for a…
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Zero COVID-19 in-patients at EIRMC
A big milestone for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area Friday when it comes to the…
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2 Idaho counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack designated Bannock County as a contiguous disaster area due to the recent drought affecting the…
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Water preservation urged ahead of summer
“It’s going to be one of those efforts that’s going to take the collaboration of a lot of different people, cities, to come together to save the…
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Law enforcement concerned with growing fentanyl problem in the area
Local law enforcement is very concerned with the amount of fentanyl coming into the…
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1 hospitalized after crash on Arbon Valley Highway
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle rollover that occurred on Arbon Valley Highway on Thursday.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 195 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 195 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.…
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Teen convicted in Lewiston shooting, father awaiting trial
Jurors in north-central Idaho convicted a 17-year-old boy of first-degree murder after about three hours of deliberation on Thursday.…
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CEI celebrates Earth Day with campus clean up
The College of Eastern Idaho’s science club committed to cleaning up the school this Earth Day. With the help of the campus student senate and…
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IDL seeks experienced wildland firefighters
Idaho Department of Lands area office in Boise needs experienced wildland firefighters who can lead wildland fire engine…
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BLM delivers wildland fire engine to local fire department
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District has delivered a surplus wildland fire engine to the New Plymouth Fire Protection District at no…
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Madison Memorial achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
Madison Memorial has been awarded one of the most prestigious credentials in the healthcare industry: the Pathway to Excellence…
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Boil order issued in Blackfoot
The City of Blackfoot has issued a boil order after E. coli was discovered in the city’s…
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Police search for runaway juvenile
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway…
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Forest rangers remind campers of fire safety as camping season begins
Saturday marks the beginning of an early camping season for several Idaho campsites, including the Egin Lake site in St.…
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FBI warns farmers to be on lookout for potential hackers
The FBI is warning farmers to be on the lookout for potential…
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Bug season is springing soon
The return of spring has bugs crawling out of hibernation to gain food to…
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US military OKs prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.…
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Power and Franklin Counties recognized for zero highway fatalities
At the Transportation Board Meeting held in Pocatello Thursday, the Idaho Transportation Department presented its “Zero Fatality” award to…
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Multi-employer job fair set for April 27 in Boise
Employers from several industries will be looking for workers at a job fair Wednesday, April 27, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Taft Elementary School…
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State Board approves public school funding rule
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a temporary rule Thursday extending an expired temporary rule that bases Idaho public school funding on…
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AARP launches online resource center to help protect veterans against rising fraud
Idaho’s 132,000 military veterans are at risk of being targeted by scammers.…
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Idaho Water Board opens comment period on draft criteria for funding water projects statewide
The Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking public comment on draft criteria for two, new funding programs that the Board is rolling out for financing…
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Egin Lakes Campground to open April 23
The Egin Lakes Campground will open on Saturday for the 2022 season.…
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Idaho Power seeks public input on customer generation study
Idaho Power is currently developing a study related to the costs and benefits of customer-owned generation sources, such as rooftop solar, and is set…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office to provide wellness app
To address mental health challenges among its staff, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has launched a customized, confidential wellness app…
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Ammon man arrested for aggravated assault
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division were called to an apartment complex in the 1400 S. block of Curlew to a report of…
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Law professor talks about next steps in Vallow, Daybell trials
A jury trial for Vallow is scheduled to begin in Ada County on October 11 with a finish date of December 16, according to paperwork…
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Idaho lawmakers intervene in lawsuit against abortion ban
The Idaho Supreme Court is allowing state lawmakers to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law they passed earlier this…
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State Board approves resident student fee increase, tuition remains flat
The Idaho State Board of Education approved student fee increases at Idaho’s 4-year institutions on…
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$14 million donated to ISU College of Pharmacy for renovation
Idaho State University received a large gift to help renovate an 80-year-old building on the Pocatello…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls man on…
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Idaho attorney general faces challengers in lively debate
Idaho’s Republican attorney general candidates sparred over the validity of public health restrictions, the merits of lawsuits challenging federal…
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Idaho Falls man killed in Jefferson County crash
Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatal crash at 111-130 Bassett Rd. in Jefferson County Wednesday around 9…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 183 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 183 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Wednesday.…
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Wanted man arrested for possession of methamphetamine
A Bonneville County deputy encountered a wanted man who was found to be in possession of methamphetamine…
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Forest urges visitors to use caution and prevent resource damage as they venture out this spring
With snow melting at lower elevations, the urge to get out on the forest creates the need for everyone to respect our natural resources through…
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Ed Foundation offers scholarships to D91 students
The D91 Education Foundation offers the William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation scholarship, the Odd Fellows scholarships, the Go Tigers!…
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ISU welcomes new Civic Symphony conductor
After a season of programming that featured guests and faculty conductors, Idaho State University welcomes Nell Flanders to serve as Artistic…
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ISU to offer new social media emphasis for communication degree
In an effort to meet the growing employment demands of social media positions, Idaho State University will offer a new option to students starting…
Continue Reading Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths
We may see a major step forward in the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial this…
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26 Governors announce creation of American Governors’ Border Strike Force
Governor Brad Little and 25 other governors announced the creation of the American Governors’ Border Strike…
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Bedke gets NRA endorsement for Idaho lieutenant governor
Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke is being endorsed by the National Rifle Association for lieutenant governor ahead of the May 17 Idaho primary.…
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How to track your tax rebate
Idahoans who qualify for the 2022 tax rebate can track their payment online at tax.idaho.gov/rebate.…
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Powerball celebrates 30th anniversary in Idaho
Powerball celebrated its 30th Anniversary Tuesday during a public event at the luckiest Powerball store in…
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Tobacco companies pay Idaho $22 million
ompanies as part of the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.…
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Apartment fire leaves two people injured in Idaho Falls
Residents at an apartment complex in Idaho Falls woke up to fire engines this morning. (April 19th) …
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Idaho governor gets NRA endorsement ahead of primary
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is being endorsed by the National Rifle Association ahead of the Republican Primary.…
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Woman in critical condition after falling into garbage pit
An adult woman fell into the garbage pit at the Bonneville County Transfer Station on…
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Rare overhaul of powerful US nuclear test reactor completed
Scientists in Idaho have completed a rare overhaul of one of the world’s most powerful nuclear test reactors.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 127 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 127 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death over the…
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Ashton men sentenced for unlawful killing of grizzly bear
Jared and Rex Baum of Ashton were sentenced this April for the unlawful killing of a grizzly bear on March 16, 2021 in Fremont County, Idaho.…
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Patrols dedicated to enforce Idaho’s hands-free law
The Bonneville County Sheriffs Office is joining other law enforcement agencies across the state to keep our community safe by educating the public…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport urges planning ahead as parking reaches capacity
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is experiencing high volumes of passengers leading to packed parking…
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Idaho gas prices dip slightly
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.37/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Philbin/Chubbuck Road intersection closes for roundabout installation
A problem intersection in Chubbuck will be getting a new solution this…
Continue ReadingThis boy’s lemonade stand raised nearly $2,000 for Idaho Humane Society
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A 9-year-old boy’s love of cats inspired him to raise almost $2,000 for the Idaho Humane Society. Ben Miller has operated a…
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Need an extension to file your Idaho income tax return?
Can’t file your 2021 Idaho income tax return by the April 18 deadline? Pay enough of your total tax due by April 18, and you can get an…
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Planned Parenthood moving into Oregon-Idaho border town
Planned Parenthood is renting medical office space in the town of Ontario on the Oregon-Idaho border.…
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Water outage forces school closures
Students may email teachers for help and…
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DEQ seeks applicants for nonpoint source management grant program
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applicants for the 2023 nonpoint source management §319 funding…
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital earns higher trauma designation
Idaho Falls Community Hospital announce dit is now a designated Level III Trauma Center.…
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U.S. Attorney’s Office for District of Idaho commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every April, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho join survivors, advocates, and communities…
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Honoring police and fire dispatch team for answering the call
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – All this week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW). The event is observed every second week in April…
Continue Reading Court finds suspect in Randall Fife’s death lacks capacity
The investigation of Randall Fife’s death revealed only one potential suspect, and a judge on Thursday determined this person lacks capacity to…
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TSA detects firearm in traveler’s carry-on luggage at Idaho Falls Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport detected a 9 mm Glock 43X pistol loaded with 10 rounds of…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Idaho
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of multiple cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in two…
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Idaho drought continues despite recent snow
Last week’s late-season snowfall will not help meet upcoming summer drought…
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Idaho governor declines debates ahead of Republican primary
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he won’t participate in debates heading into next month’s Republican primary.…
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Pocatello police to hold Drug Take Back Day Saturday
The Pocatello Police Department is holding a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until 2…
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Jefferson School District highlights safety improvements in the year after shooting
Jefferson School DIstrict 251 is talking about the safety measures and improvements they’ve made in the past year since the May 6th shooting at Rigby…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 33 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Rigby FFA excels at State Leadership Convention
The Rigby FFA chapter participated in the 91st Annual State FFA Leadership Conference earlier this…
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April hiring fair a success for Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The hiring fair for the City of Pocatello was a success with 16 applications leading up to the fair and 61 applications…
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Idaho lieutenant governor debate set for Monday is canceled
A planned debate among Republican candidates aiming to be Idaho’s next lieutenant governor has been canceled.…
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Idaho’s March unemployment rate falls to historic low of 2.7%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.7% in March – down from February’s rate of 2.8%. This marks a new record low since the…
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Kootenai County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of minor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Hayden man on…
Continue Reading Caldwell Police Lieutenant indicted on federal civil rights charges for using excessive force during arrest
federal grand jury in Boise returned a superseding indictment on April 13, 2022, charging Joseph Alan Hoadley, 42, a Lieutenant with the Caldwell…
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program brings healthy variety to Idaho students
daho elementary schools looking to expand their fruit and vegetable offerings can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable…
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Deadline nears to apply for grants to expand arts in rural public schools
Idaho rural school districts and rural charter schools have just a few days left to submit applications for grants to support fine arts, performing…
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3 named 2022 Idaho State Distinguished Faculty
Three Idaho State University faculty have been honored as 2022 Distinguished…
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Investigation results in several felony counts for 2 McCammon residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office deputies served a search warrant on a home in…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell back at Madison County Jail
Lori Vallow-Daybell is back at the Madison County Jail with a new mug shot.…
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Downard Funeral home investigation continues in Pocatello
Downard Funeral Home has been locked up and shut down since Sept. 3, 2021 when investigators discovered 12 rotting corpses along with the remains of…
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Police investigate early morning drive-by shooting
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a report of gunshots in the area of 400 W 20th Street that occurred early Thursday morning.…
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Man found deceased inside apartment where fire started
Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a structure fire at the Courtyard Apartment complex located at 1881…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 100 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 100 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Lawsuit over Idaho transgender athlete ban likely to proceed
A lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports will likely move forward after both sides agreed the woman who sued…
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More than $823,000 raised in ISU’s giving campaign
Idaho State University raised $823,635 for student scholarships and support during its inaugural 32-hour Bengal Giving Day campaign.…
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