As you wake up Wednesday morning, you might notice slightly damp streets and sidewalks: we’re expecting light, spotty rain showers to move through Eastern Idaho early this morning. This will give way to one final day of warmer temperatures and a sunny afternoon, as the second half of this week brings storm mixes into the
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Early voting is underway in several Eastern Idaho counties today. The counties participating include Ada, Bingham, Bonneville, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Gooding, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, and Oneida. This means that registered voters can visit their county’s election office now to cast their ballots, instead of waiting until Election Day on November
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SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Local artists, spooky season enthusiasts, and community supporters can come together Thursday night for a fundraiser supporting the arts in Shelley. The Shelley Supporters of the Arts is hosting Haunted Fantasy, a wine tasting and art show from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Hospital of the Lost Souls,
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A recent investigation involving alleged controversial social-media messages and death threats connected to Boise’s Timberline High School is raising difficult questions about student safety, accountability, and what happens when harmful behavior moves from a private conversation to a wider audience.
For Eastern Idaho families, the situation also reminds them that conversations about online behavior, respect, and reporting concerns should start before something happens — not after.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A British ultramarathoner running 50 marathons in 50 states in just 24 days stopped in Idaho Falls Monday, using each mile to honor his late mother and raise money for cancer research. Local News 8 reporter Danielle Mullenix laced up her tennis shoes to catch up with the runner and
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With heavy rain still in the forecast and a flood watch in effect for Eastern Idaho through 6 pm on Monday, the City of Idaho Falls is urging residents to monitor storm drains near their homes to help prevent street flooding. Storm drains, typically metal grates along curbs and gutters,
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A change in the weather might stir up your weekend plans, as Hurricane Rachel prepares to make landfall in California this afternoon. While Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming remain far from hurricane-like conditions, we will certainly begin to feel heavy rain and wintry mixes blowing in from the Southwest over the next few days. We
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If you’re looking to make outdoor plans for the rest of the week, today is your best window for nice conditions; we are preparing for a mix of sloppy weather in the days ahead. Thursday will be dry, with temperatures remaining above average; winds are slowly increasing as Hurricane Rachel moves toward the California coast.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In Idaho Falls, waiting at a railroad crossing can sometimes feel like an exercise in patience. But this weekend, local trains are worth getting excited about and perhaps taking a longer stop. The Eagle Rock Railroad Historical Society is bringing its annual Railshow back to Idaho Falls, giving families and
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Portneuf Health invites the community to its 27th annual “Brake for Breakfast” this Wednesday morning for its annual event raising awareness about breast cancer screening. The free drive-thru event begins at 6:15 a.m. and will continue until 10 a.m. or while supplies last. Participants can drive through the Portneuf Medical Center
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Some of the most ordinary and overlooked pieces of infrastructure in downtown Idaho Falls are getting a colorful new purpose this fall. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC), in partnership with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, has revived its Downtown Traffic Cabinet Art Program, turning utility cabinets into public
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – If the cold never bothered you anyway, lace up your skates! The Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena will open for its 2026-27 season Saturday, Oct. 3, and the City of Idaho Falls is celebrating with free ice skating lessons. Skaters ages 4 and older can take part in a free,
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Travelers parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport will pay more beginning Thursday, October 1. The airport is implementing new parking rates for several lots, with the first hour free for all vehicles. Under the new rates: Economy Lot: $8 per day, up from $6 Long-Term Lot: $12 per day,
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — Emergency medical services in parts of Jefferson County are getting an upgrade. Central Fire District is now offering advanced life support, or ALS, ambulance services, adding two fully stocked ALS ambulances to its emergency response system. The new service begins after decades of the Idaho Falls Fire Department being the only
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – An 18-year-old from Rigby is getting a taste of the national spotlight after taking the stage on NBC’s The Voice. For Owen Uffens, stepping onto The Voice stage wasn’t just another performance: It was a moment he had dreamed about long before he ever knew it could become a reality. Owen
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the organization’s latest round of international reviews. The AZA announced Tuesday that 30 facilities earned accreditation during its fall 2026 accreditation process. Three other facilities were denied. For the Idaho Falls Zoo,
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Landscaping is underway at the Teton River Idaho Temple in Rexburg, marking another visible step forward as construction continues on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple. Picture Courtesy of @hanskoepsell / Facebook With trees being planted about two weeks ago, visitors can see the tops of these green
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GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (KIFI) – A potential Major League Baseball game in Grand Teton National Park is drawing attention — and concern — in Jackson Hole after a report that the MLB has approached the Trump administration about building a baseball park inside the national park. The Washington Post first reported Saturday that
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For nearly 44 years, a man known only as the “Unknown Wanderer” has remained one of Idaho’s most enduring unidentified-person cases.
This morning, investigators say they may finally know who he was.
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BREAKING UPDATE: Christie Stone’s preliminary hearing has been continued again, with the judge saying the case will require significantly more court time to work through the evidence. Judge Cousins said the case is “paper heavy” and the parties expect to need about a day and a half — roughly 12 hours — for the preliminary
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Filling up is getting more expensive for Idaho drivers, with the average price of regular gasoline climbing nearly 36 cents per gallon in just the last month. According to GasBuddy, Idaho’s average gas price is now $4.83 per gallon, up 6.7 cents from a week ago and 35.6 cents from
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — Some of the world’s top fly anglers have spent this week casting across the rivers and lakes of Eastern Idaho, Montana and Wyoming as Idaho Falls hosts the 45th FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championship. The international competition runs through Friday, September 18, with five sessions testing anglers across some of
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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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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 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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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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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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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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Grab a light jacket heading out the door this Tuesday morning, with a combined chill from early-morning lows in the 40s and a light breeze across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. We start warming up for the week ahead, however, with high temperatures climbing back up into the mid-to-upper 70s later this afternoon. Very light
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. (KIFI) – Good news for anglers heading into the final holiday weekend of summer. Yellowstone National Park is lifting full fishing closures on the Firehole, Madison and Gibbon rivers beginning Friday, August 28. The National Park Service says anglers can now fish those rivers and their associated tributaries from sunrise until 2 p.m.
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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 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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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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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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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – One color is lighting up homes, yards, and social media across Idaho Falls this week — all in support of 18-year-old Dominic Nuñez as he continues his fight against cancer. Dom’s favorite color is green, and community members are turning that favorite color into a visible show of support. People
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Heads up, Idaho Falls Drivers! There is some new summer road work that you want to know about ahead of your daily commute this week. Drivers across Idaho Falls should expect lane closures, restricted parking, and traffic delays as contractors begin a citywide chip-seal project. HK Contractors began chip-seal work
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Isolated thunderstorms continue to move through, with lingering monsoonal moisture and a trough moving into the top of the week’s forecast. Most of these isolated storms will dodge the Snake River Plain and impact the Central Mountains and Southeastern Idaho, as well as the Southwest Wyoming border. The thunderstorms seen and felt this Monday will
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Monsoonal moisture remains over Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming this Sunday, making isolated and scattered storms likely as we head into the week. Storm activity should increase this afternoon, with brief heavy downpours and gusty winds moving north toward Montana. Currently, weaker storm systems are moving through the region, so the wet weather we’ve experienced
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A good chance of storms still lingers into Saturday and the weekend forecast around Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Local heavy rainfall could be sporadic, as some remaining thunderstorms still sit above the region, leaving a flash flood watch in effect for Saturday. These isolated storms could carry into the first portion of next week,
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The persistent dry weather of the past few days is finally coming to an end, as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some of these storms may feature gusty outflow winds, and localized heavy downpours will likely precede a significantly wetter outlook on Thursday. An abnormally moist airmass
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ROBERTS, Idaho (KIFI) – A cross-country road trip usually involves a car, a suitcase, and plenty of gas. For Roberts’ Riley Mickelsen, his journey involves his Mustang named Dasher — and a much bigger goal. Mickelsen is currently making his way north from his home in Eastern Idaho with plans to reach Canada while riding
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho — A longtime Island Park fly shop is celebrating five decades of helping anglers experience one of Idaho’s most well-known rivers. Henry’s Fork Anglers is marking its 50th anniversary this week with a series of public events celebrating the business’s history, its guides and customers, and the Henry’s Fork itself. The business
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Twin Falls Police released new information Friday about the August 1 mass shooting at the city’s In-N-Out Burger, saying investigators still have no known motive while confirming the suspect acted alone. The investigation remains active with assistance from the FBI, Idaho State Police and the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office.
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RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) – Firefighters continue making steady progress on the Big Rock Fire, with containment increasing to 54% as crews work to secure fire lines and eliminate remaining hot spots. The lightning-caused wildfire, which started one week ago on July 31, is now mapped at 2,142 acres. Fire officials say the slight decrease in
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Several days after a health alert was issued for Island Park Reservoir, Idaho environmental officials say the harmful cyanobacteria bloom is continuing to grow, with warm summer temperatures creating favorable conditions for the bacteria to spread. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) says recent satellite imagery shows the bloom
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YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. (KIFI) – Anglers visiting Yellowstone National Park will face new fishing restrictions beginning this week as park officials respond to warming water temperatures and low stream flows that can threaten native trout populations. Effective July 29, fishing on nearly all of Yellowstone’s rivers and streams will only be allowed from sunrise until 2
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for lane closures beginning Monday, July 27th as the City of Idaho Falls and the Idaho Transportation Department launch a project to improve street lighting and sidewalks along two of the city’s busiest roadways. The project will span the rest of the summer, starting
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We will see brief isolated to scattered showers and storms this Friday and Saturday afternoon as the monsoonal moisture exits our region. Overall, most residents will experience a dry and very warm next few days ahead. Some elevated fire conditions will occur due to the increased dryness and elevated wind gusts from these isolated storms
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Enjoy a nice break from the rain this Thursday as monsoonal moisture begins to dry up, allowing for warmer temperatures and less sporadic weather heading into the weekend. Highs gradually working back up into the mid 90s this afternoon will accompany more sunshine and breezy winds, making it a good afternoon to get out and
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Expect today to be the wettest period of the week, with scattered and heavy localized rainfall through Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Storms today will be capable of producing gusty winds up to 45 mph, with local heavy rain creating possible flash flood warnings. This Wednesday will be noticeably cooler, with high temperatures only peaking
Continue Reading Storms on this Tuesday will remain scattered and sporadic as we continue to experience monsoonal moisture driving through the area from the South. Local heavy rainfall could be expected this afternoon, with wind gusts climbing up to 25 mph in the late afternoon and slightly cooler temperatures. The storm pattern from this weekend continues to
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Make sure to pack an umbrella today, as we are expecting rain, lightning showers, thunderstorms, and the possibility of hail across the region this Friday. Monsoon moisture will linger through next week, resulting in daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. Today is the most weather-impactful day of the weekend ahead, with thunderstorms likely to be
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ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – As hot, dry weather continues to increase the wildfire threat across eastern Idaho, Fremont County has enacted countywide fire restrictions and moved to the “Ready” stage of its wildfire evacuation system. County officials say the “Ready” level is not an evacuation order, but it indicates a significant wildfire threat and
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IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI) – It will be a hot day, with temperatures expected to reach near 90 degrees this afternoon. With drier conditions, fire danger will increase throughout Thursday and into early next week. The forecast for Thursday also indicates lingering chances of thunderstorms from the Arco area to Idaho Falls, with gusty winds
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ISLAND PARK, ID (KIFI) – Continuing the spirit of America’s 250th birthday festivities, residents of Island Park gathered near Mesa Falls this afternoon to witness the historic dedication of a new obelisk monument for the long and winding city. Island Park has unveiled a new monument: an obelisk with engravings on all four sides depicting
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ALPINE, Wyo (KIFI) – A search and recovery mission continues this morning for a North Carolina man who went missing in the Snake River Canyon over the Fourth of July weekend. A call was made to the Star Valley Search and Rescue team and Alpine Volunteer Fire Department shortly after 7:00pm on Saturday, July 4,
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YELLOWSTONE, WY (KIFI) – With free admission for U.S. residents from July 3 through July 5, Yellowstone expects especially heavy crowds this weekend at entrance stations, popular attractions, road construction zones, and wildlife viewing areas. If you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day in Yellowstone National Park, officials are encouraging visitors to plan ahead as one
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – After years of planning and construction, the curtain is drawn back tonight on a new chapter for one of East Idaho’s most beloved summer traditions. The Playmill Theatre celebrates its brand-new home in Island Park with the official opening of its 2026 season. The opening of the new venue marks
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The Idaho Transportation Department will begin a series of scrub seal projects on several major highways in eastern Idaho, causing delays for drivers throughout the summer.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Shower and thunderstorm developing this Friday morning in the mountains will continue to grow across the region, heading into a wet weekend. Gusty winds will increase on Friday morning, with a wind advisory taking effect for the afternoon and evening. Cooler temperatures and rain showers will take over, with some
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Expect Thursday’s forecast to be similar to Wednesday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms with little to no rain expected through Friday. Gusty winds will also be felt this week, with overall winds increasing, especially Friday through the weekend. Those conditions, along with low humidity in the Eastern highlands, will create
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – More than three months after an arson fire damaged Island Park City Hall, city leaders are continuing to serve residents from a temporary location while investigators work to determine who set the blaze. Facebook / City of Island Park The fire, which occurred in March, forced city officials to evacuate
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A group of Fremont County residents has requested that county commissioners reconsider their June 8 decision regarding the Sandbox RV Park near the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, alleging factual errors and omissions in the public record.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Drivers across eastern Idaho are continuing to navigate numerous construction zones as road projects remain active throughout the region this month. The latest traffic impact is now underway in Idaho Falls, where a section of Hoopes Avenue will be closed starting this Monday, June 22nd, for utility work associated with
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – A growing Mormon cricket infestation that has already affected thousands of acres in Eastern Idaho is now crawling farther into northern Fremont County, raising concerns among residents and property owners. According to local officials and residents, the large reddish-brown insects have spread north from the St. Anthony Sand Dunes area
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Recent vehicle-related water rescues in Eastern Idaho are serving as an important reminder about the dangers rivers, canals, and other waterways can pose to drivers. Safety advocates from Kids and Car Safety, as well as local law enforcement, say one emergency many people never think about is what to do
Continue Reading REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Drivers in Rexburg should prepare for temporary traffic changes as a major resurfacing project along Main Street – also known as SH-33 Business Spur – begins Monday, June 15. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is starting work to improve and repave Main Street through Rexburg, with crews initially conducting both daytime
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Idahoans and tourists will have a chance to cast a line without purchasing a fishing license this weekend as Idaho Fish and Game celebrates its annual Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 13. The event, held each year on the second Saturday in June, allows residents and visitors to fish
Continue Reading YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As the summer travel season ramps up across the West, two of the region’s most popular national parks are already experiencing signs of increased visitor activity. Recent visitation statistics reveal that Yellowstone National Park received 570,272 recreational visits in May 2026, making it the busiest May on record for the park. The
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – We’ll continue to experience a slight cold front push through the area this Wednesday, as gusty winds bring the possibility of a midweek frost. Pockets of rain will continue to push northward towards the more mountainous region near Island Park, and we’ll begin to see drier and warmer weather reappear
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls School District 91 is once again offering free meals to children this summer through its annual SUN Program, with lunches beginning this week at Kate Curley Park and Compass Academy. Lunch service starts at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday at Kate Curley Park, where meals are served fresh
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As many teenagers across the region and country struggle to find traditional summer employment, some local entrepreneurs say the solution may not be waiting for a job opening… but creating one.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The sale of Kratom will be banned in Idaho Falls in a new law set to take effect on July 1, after a unanimous vote was passed in the Idaho Falls City Council meeting Thursday evening. This comes after local health officials and leaders linked the substance to multiple deaths
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Idaho Falls residents will have an opportunity Thursday night to share their thoughts on a proposed ban of kratom within city limits as city leaders continue debating the controversial substance. The discussion comes after the Idaho Falls City Council heard official comments from local law enforcement and the Bonneville County
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Construction of Willow Creek Elementary, District 93’s newest elementary school, is on track to open in September 2026.
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The Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a controversial proposal for further development in the Henry’s Lake Flats area, marking a major win for residents and conservation advocates who opposed the project.
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We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require a jacket, we can expect a gradual warm-up throughout the week with minimal impacts anticipated. Monday morning is expected to start off cool, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to the low
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Many students are celebrating their final day of school and beginning the hunt for a fun summer job: an opportunity to receive a first paycheck, learn responsibility, and gain a preview of independence while building a resume. However, the 2026 statistics show that this generational rite of passage might become
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – While Memorial Day weekend may be over, Idaho’s summer travel season is only beginning — and so are concerns over rising gas prices and deadly crashes on the road. The holiday weekend marked the start of both an increase in gas prices and Idaho’s “100 Deadliest Days”—the period between Memorial
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We will observe this year’s Memorial Day with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s and isolated thunderstorms that will persist through the entirety of this week’s forecast. While most of these thunderstorms will be dry, a slight possibility of precipitation will sit in the air for most of this final week of May. We start
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YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As warmer temperatures arrive earlier than usual across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, wildlife experts say the current spring conditions are creating a dangerous rise in human-bear encounters heading into the busy summer tourism season. Photo courtesy of Tim O’Leary Bears emerged from hibernation early this spring after a mild winter with below-average
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Southeast Idaho students took center stage at this year’s Patty Duke Awards, bringing home some of the biggest honors in Idaho high school theatre. Two of these honors include Southeast Idaho Students advancing to the Jimmy Awards Finals in New York City, considered the Tony Awards of High School Theatre.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – It is officially Primary Election Day in Idaho, and voters have a few things to keep in mind as they head to the poll booths today. This election includes several races voters across eastern Idaho have been closely watching: from local county leadership positions to legislative races that could impact
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Spring-like conditions will continue through Friday, with the sunny and breezy weather from yesterday carrying into today’s forecast. High temperatures are expected to reach the upper 60s and lower 70s, which are normal for mid-May. However, we will begin to see a slight cooldown over the weekend as cold air from the north moves into
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The record-breaking high temperatures from earlier this week will take a brief pause as we cool down due to the First Alert Weather on Wednesday. We can expect temperatures to return to the 60s and 70s for the remainder of the workweek, accompanied by calmer winds and drier conditions, wrapping up this unpredictable week in
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AMMON, ID (KIFI) – A heads-up to drivers in Ammon this Tuesday: plan for delays today as crews repair damage left by an earlier water main break. Starting this morning at 7 AM, crews will reduce traffic down to one lane in each direction between San Carlos and Rawson Street while permanent repairs are made.
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Installation of the area’s first traffic signal is underway at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Yale-Kilgore Road in Island Park, Idaho, to improve safety and keep traffic moving.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Gas prices in Idaho have increased by 13 cents over the past week, bringing the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline to $4.46, as reported by AAA. The national average also stands at approximately $4.46 per gallon, marking a 35-cent rise from the previous week. Idaho is currently
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Two hikers were injured Monday afternoon, May 4, following an encounter with one or more bears near the Mystic Falls Trail. The incident marks the first incident of a bear injuring a person within the park for the 2026 season.
National Park Service emergency personnel responded immediately to the scene. While the victims’ current conditions and the details of the incident have not been released, the NPS has launched a full investigation.
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Idaho (KIFI) – As wildfire season approaches amid an abnormally dry, warm spring, Idaho is rolling out a new standardized evacuation system designed to make emergency alerts clearer and easier to follow. State officials have officially adopted the “Ready, Set, Go” wildfire evacuation program as the statewide standard, aiming to eliminate confusion caused by inconsistent
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – May 1st is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, dedicated to raising awareness of a danger that can be deadly in just a few minutes. As warmer weather approaches our region, Kids and Car Safety has provided Local News 8 with the latest tips and safety reminders that could save the lives
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Rigby, Idaho (KIFI) – The spirit of the Old West is alive and well in eastern Idaho—but today, it’s being assisted in the reign by a group of women riders redefining the sport. The Gem State Gunslingers, a mounted cowboy shooting group, is gearing up for its next competition this Saturday, May 2, at Wind
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – A friendly competition between Air Idaho Rescue, EIRMC, and American Red Cross has now made its way right into the Local News 8 Newsroom. Megan Lavin and Danielle Mullenix spoke with representatives at the North Idaho Falls ER about the latest updates on the “Battle of the Badges” and joined
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