Seth Randal, Author at Local News 8

“Use Your Teacher Voice”: D91 educators rally amid contract dispute

August 13, 2025 5:40 PM Seth Randal

Teachers lined the sidewalks outside of the Idaho Falls school district office this afternoon to bring attention to the ongoing negotiations over teacher pay. At least 75 teachers and supporters gathered outside the district’s regular school board meeting.

Four Idaho nonprofits to receive $10,000 grants, deadline to enter approaching

July 23, 2025 11:17 AM Seth Randal

Four Idaho nonprofit groups will receive $10,000 grants, as part of the “$200 Million Moment” campaign from the Idaho Community Foundation and Idaho Nonprofit Center. The two organizations are teaming up to celebrate ICF granting its $200 millionth dollar to support Idaho communities. One grant will be given out in each of Idaho’s four regions

Local News 8 anchor Linda Larsen announces cancer diagnosis

May 27, 2025 5:21 PM Seth Randal

Linda Larsen, a long-time fixture of local news in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer.

Doug Long returns to Local News 8 as Evening Anchor

March 12, 2025 2:07 PM Seth Randal

Longtime viewers of Local News 8 will recognize Doug as a former reporter, weekend anchor, and one of our original morning anchors. He first joined the Local News 8 team in 1994 before helping launch our morning newscasts in 1997.
“I’m delighted to hear that Doug Long is returning to Local News 8 as evening anchor,” said Eastern Idaho broadcasting legend Jay Hildebrandt. “I remember when Doug began his career at channel 8 back in the 1990s, how impressed I was with his talent and potential. He and Linda Larsen will make a great co-anchor team, and I look forward to watching them on the news,” Jay said.