Media shield law bill passes Idaho Legislature with unanimous support
A bill designed to protect journalists’ confidential sources has passed the Idaho House and Senate with bipartisan support. The bill’s sponsor, Rep.…
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A bill designed to protect journalists’ confidential sources has passed the Idaho House and Senate with bipartisan support. The bill’s sponsor, Rep.…
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Senate Bill 1101 passed the Idaho Senate and House with wide support on both sides of the aisle. The bill outlines the duties, responsibilities, and…
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An engine and wildland firefighters from the Salmon-Challis National Forest responded to a grass fire over the weekend and declared it out the same…
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The Idaho Sheriffs Association has partnered with several Idaho counties to improve Idaho Sheriff Connect.
The app has been available for about 5…
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An Idaho Senate bill is creating controversy as critics say the legislation unfairly targets the state’s most vulnerable.
The proposed…
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Monday, the Idaho House voted to unanimously pass a bill that would allow death penalty sentences for adults convicted of sexually abusing children…
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Construction started Monday, March 17th to widen Ammon Road on 35th East from Lincoln Road to Highway 26.
Bonneville County Road and Bridge are…
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Governor Brad Little was joined by Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and state lawmakers Monday as he signed Senate Bill 1069…
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Senator Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, joined Local News 8’s Kailey Galaviz Tuesday to discuss the issues affecting people in his home state.
The U.S. Senator…
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Boise State is one of 45 universities across the nation currently under investigation for allegedly engaging in discriminatory practices in the…
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is warning Idahoans about a phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim recipients owe toll…
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“It’s the largest fundraiser that we have,” said Daniel Moore, interim director of annual giving at ISU. “…a lot of people doing a little bit can…
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The Shelley Fire Department said they were called to a shop fire around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, on the 700 block of 1550…
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Fish and Game’s Strategic Plan, also called ‘The Compass’, was last updated in 2015, and sets the standard for Fish and Game strategies and tactics…
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House Bill 234 aims to reduce state regulations for childcare facilities. The most controversial change would allow these centers to establish their…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Idaho that they can still apply…
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“The United States Department of Justice is committed to eliminating the threat posed by Mexican drug cartels and their distribution of narcotics…
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HB-378 requires state legislators to report travel destinations, the purpose of the travel, and what entity paid for them to travel outside the state…
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The Idaho House has passed a bill that will add more seats to train medical doctors.…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little has signed a bill increasing the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person and removing the…
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On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed into law House Bill 37, adopting the firing squad as Idaho’s primary method of execution.
The law will…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 222 measles cases across 12 states as of March 6, and local public health providers are…
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Cafe Zupas announced Wednesday that it will open a restaurant in Ammon. It will be located in Foothills Square, just south of Culver’s restaurant and…
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“If we want to preserve, protect, perpetuate, manage these species for years to come, for future generations, we have to make sure that we’re…
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Longtime viewers of Local News 8 will recognize Doug as a former reporter, weekend anchor, and one of our original morning anchors.  He first…
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Poky Pickleball will host their first tournament this weekend with competitors coming from all over southeast Idaho to play for big prizes.
Sterling…
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By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger plan to argue at trial that the knife sheath recovered from the…
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“I’m honored to continue leading the Idaho Democratic Party at this critical moment. Idahoans are seeing the consequences of Republican leaders…
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A bill that would allow state law enforcement to regulate illegal immigration is heading back to the Idaho House following amendments by the…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said a family fight led to a man being…
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Western Welding Academy, based in Gillette, Wyoming, made a stop at Malad High School on Tuesday to promote trade jobs as part of their ‘2025 Blue…
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A bill that would allow Gem State drivers to carry an electronic copy of their license on their phone is heading to the Senate for further approval.…
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The Bill’s sponsor, Sen. Brian Lenny (R), wrote on Twitter, “We just overwhelmingly passed House Bill 90, my legislation to strip authority from the…
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The boycott’s organizer is calling on people to avoid shopping from Amazon and paying for its services like Prime…
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The American Ladder Institute says you should read the warnings and instructions on your ladder and inspect it before using…
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“Volunteerism is just kind of a thing of the past. Not a lot of folks want to go into public service, whether it’s law enforcement or fire and…
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Recently released transcripts of text messages reveal that on the night four Idaho college students were stabbed to death, two of their surviving…
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene of a semi-truck versus train crash near north of Rexburg.…
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The Idaho Senate passed a projected $253 million tax cut, in addition to exemptions for military pensions and the removal of capital gains on…
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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair…
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By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A recently unsealed defense motion in the capital murder case against Bryan Kohberger offers the most detailed…
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House Bill 231 increases the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person. The bill also removes the increased rate for…
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Rexburg Police are investigating a chaotic scene on US Highway 20 Wednesday…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A bill that would make the firing squad the primary method of execution in Idaho is on its way to Governor Little’s desk. House…
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Wednesday, Catholics and some fellow Christians receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent, or the 40…
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Southeast Idaho college students are receiving a much-needed boost as they enter the final days of mid-term exams. Idaho State University’s Student…
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The chase came to a stop at exit 89 outside of Blackfoot, where the ISP says they were able to spike the driver’s tires in a PIT maneuver. ISP…
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Six pillars of the Idaho agriculture community are being recognized for their extraordinary contributions to agriculture and Eastern Idaho. March 21,…
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The Trump administration is expected to drop a federal lawsuit regarding emergency abortions in Idaho. The move comes after the Biden administration…
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ITD representatives said their three largest area projects moving into spring include the replacement of interstate bridges near Inkom, the expansion…
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Egg prices continue to rise, and experts do not expect them to decrease anytime soon. This situation raises a question: Would it be more…
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“Gasoline prices in the U.S. have edged slightly lower over the past week, even as geopolitical tensions intensify, with the Trump administration…
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“Having events where we’re out there, and letting students know that we exist and that there are things that… they can do to help themselves feel…
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The Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are providing free A1C testing for blood donors to screen for pre-diabetes and diabetes through…
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18-year-old Daz Diaz of Fort Hall has been chosen to represent Team USA at the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA)’s upcoming 2025…
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The Bannock Development Corporation has announced plans for phase one of their upcoming ‘CREST (convention, recreation, entertainment, sports, and…
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Gov. Brad Little signed HB 93 to create the Parental Tax Credit…
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Forest Rangers with the Salmon Challis National Forest are warning travelers to be cautious while traveling along Salmon River Road #030. As…
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“The effectiveness of LAUNCH in boosting Idaho’s go-on rate is unmistakable. More importantly, LAUNCH is creating opportunities for many young…
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Idaho Falls Police are on the lookout for a man who drove his pickup into a cinderblock fence.…
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By Holly Yan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death have nodded…
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Anyone registering to hunt black bears in Idaho must show proof that they have passed a bear identification test. The test is to help hunters…
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“I bring this bill forward not without heartache,” said Green. “Back in July, just two weeks prior to an embryo transfer to grow my family. I woke up…
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Introduced by Representative Bruce D. Skaug, under House Bill 7, anyone 18 and over convicted for the first time of possession of three ounces or…
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The Idaho Department of Labor is offering a workshop to help graduates apply for the LAUNCH career education grants.…
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Over 3,800 were without power Tuesday morning in the Roberts and Menan area.…
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An Idaho CEO has left his position after making offensive Nazi-related-gestures during a company-wide event at the Boise Centre. Engineering…
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Idaho physicians are warning of the potentially devastating impacts of a bill currently in the Idaho House looking to discontinue WWAMI. WWAMI stands…
Continue ReadingLocal law enforcement and Fire crews are responding to a Helicopter crash near the Ririe reservoir, power lines downed by the crash are allegedly on…
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Introduced by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-District 3, House Bill 138 would place 11 additional requirements or policy changes to Medicaid, a federal and…
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“We’ve got so much stuff with science we can be doing that’s hands on, that’s interactive, that schools don’t necessarily have the resources to do,”…
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The Idaho Transportation Department reports a road closure on 511.idaho.gov due to a “multi-vehicle…
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“Kali was a beautiful soul,” cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8. “This was one very, very tragic and unfortunate day in a life that was incredibly…
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The Idaho State Police is proud to announce that Trooper Jason Cagle has been honored with selection to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run…
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In a striking victory for the Prosecution, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler ruled against attorneys for University of Idaho murder suspect, Bryan…
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“This last year and however many months has been a lot to take in and the last few days have been no exception,” Kali’s cousin Meg Fischer told Local…
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The Bill was introduced by Representative Jeff Cornilles (R), in response to complaints he received from members of the public following an LGBTQ…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little is renewing the state of Idaho’s support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, as the…
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MLK Day and President’s Day are some of the busiest ski days of the year, according to Kelly Canyon Ski…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Multiple protests took place across Southeast Idaho on Monday, the demonstrations part of protests from coast to coast…
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INKOM, Idaho (KIFI)– Preparations for a major bridge replacement project through the Inkom corridor will close a portion of Old Highway 91 starting…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho drivers are not feeling the love when they stop to gas up, according to recent data. Today’s average price for a…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – This summer, iconic punk rock bands Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will co-headline for the first time during their U.S.…
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he Idaho Falls animal shelter has the purr-fect Valentine’s Day treat for families, couples, and…
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The Pocatello Street Services Department has worked since the early hours on Wednesday to prepare for Thursday’s winter storm and the possibility of…
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The local chapter of the Red Cross is asking people to get out and donate blood this winter as bad weather, seasonal sickness, and wildfires in…
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UPDATE: FRI Feb 14, 2025, 10:50 AM – The Kali Best family sent Local New 8 a statement regarding Jeremy Best guilty plea. It said: “Yesterday marked…
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YouTube TV announced they have agreed to a short-term extension with Paramount. …
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Major flu outbreaks are sweeping through Idaho Falls, this week a rise in respiratory illnesses like flu or RSV forced the…
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Tomorrow is the big day for love and romance and local restaurants are…
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MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI) – The University of Idaho has become the first and only Idaho university to earn an R1 designation under the 2025 Carnegie…
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In recent years, more families are choosing to send their students to charter and private schools over traditional, public schools–with charter…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) released a limited-edition lip…
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Joann, the fabrics and crafts retailer, is closing more than half of its 800 stores in the coming months as it continues to navigate the bankruptcy…
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Caroline Young, Executive Director at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, is a shining example of how care and compassion are making a…
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Bannock County will start their annual open house tour to spread the word about the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program starting February…
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Jefferson School District 251 announced a new Field House will be built for Rigby High School. Â thanks to a generous donation from the Broulim…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Troy McNett, 58, of Ammon who has been reported missing since Monday.…
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Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for the Upper Snake River Plain due to potentially…
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