Yellowstone, Grand Teton set records for park visitation
The previous high was set in 2016 with more than 59,000 people.…
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Idaho’s black bears are out of their winter dens looking for food
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says the key to keeping Idaho bears wild is to never let them have access to human food because a…
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Your selfies at Disney World are about to get a lot more magical
Have you ever wanted to take a photo with Mickey Mouse whenever you want? How about adorning Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle with your family…
Continue Reading Microsoft is finally getting rid of its most-hated product
The end is finally near for Internet Explorer, one of Microsoft’s most-reviled products that refused to die. Microsoft announced this week that…
Continue Reading Pringles is entering the fried chicken sandwich wars with its new flavor
The never ending fast food fried chicken sandwich wars are entering a whole new dimension. Pringles is partnering with Wendy’s for its newest…
Continue Reading ‘Friends’ cast shares what they think their characters would be up to today
The “Friends” reunion made the cast imagine who their characters would be today. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt…
Continue Reading Lipstick sales just jumped more than 80%
Face masks and lockdown orders have kept lips largely out of sight in the pandemic. That, consequently, hurt lipstick sales last year. But makeup…
Continue Reading Panera cafes are getting a whole new look
Panera, the sandwich and bakery chain, is following its peers with a pandemic-induced redesign that doubles down on digital ordering and drive-thrus.…
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Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020
Statewide survival of collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through the end of April.…
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Pocatello residents asked not to trap cats, Community Cat Program temporarily suspended
Pocatello Animal Services is asking citizens not to trap feral cats and bring them to the Pocatello Animal…
Continue Reading Burger King launches new chicken sandwich nationwide
Burger King’s new chicken sandwich is here, and it’s entering a market that’s more crowded than ever. The burger chain first…
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Guardrail repairs in Idaho Falls to begin Thursday
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be replacing the guardrail on the S Blvd. overpass on US-20 in Idaho Falls on…
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Rare split-colored lobster is a ‘one in 50 million’ catch
Click here for updates on this story     BIDDEFORD, Maine (WBZ) — A lucky lobster is avoiding the dinner table because it’s an extremely rare…
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Extra patrols on the road for seat belt enforcement
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Idaho Transportation Department in getting extra patrols on the road for seat belt…
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New Montana laws change response to grizzly bear management
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two bills changing the way Montana responds to how grizzly bears are managed, saying the animal should lose federal…
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Idaho gas prices continue to climb
As Idaho drivers return to the road in droves, gas prices continue to climb across the state. …
Continue Reading Summer travel 2021: Things are booking up, but you can still plan a getaway
The wait-and-see approach to travel right now is prudent from a health perspective. From a booking perspective, maybe not so much. US airfares are on…
Continue Reading Here’s what’s getting more expensive
Used cars, homes, lumber, gas and chicken: What do they all have in common? They’re all getting more expensive. The stimulus-fueled economy is…
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Pickle-flavored hard seltzer is coming this summer after April Fool’s tease
What started as a 2020 April Fool’s joke is becoming reality, giving the hard seltzer hype a controversial twist. Drinkware company BrüMate…
Continue Reading Burger King is bringing back this fan-favorite menu item
Burger King is bringing back crown-shaped chicken nuggets after a 10-year absence, the latest nostalgia play in the fiercely competitive fast-food…
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After reappearing in Montana range, grizzly killed over cows
Wildlife officials in central Montana have killed the first confirmed grizzly bear in modern times in the Big Snowy Mountains south of Lewistown,…
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Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic May 15
You can get your furry friend protected against rabies for just $10 on Saturday, May 15.…
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Scientists urge restoration of federal gray wolf protections
A group of scientists urged the Biden administration Thursday to restore legal protections for gray wolves, saying their removal earlier this year…
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Idaho Falls Zoo unveils new penguin exhibit
The 16 African Blackfooted penguins bring in visitors from all…
Continue Reading Scientists bring to life nearly 100 baby sharks through artificial insemination
Sharks are as fascinating as they are endangered, and scientists have been sounding the alarm on the rate at which shark populations are declining.…
Continue Reading McDonald’s raises wages at company-owned restaurants
McDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly…
Continue Reading Chips are in short supply. Manufacturers are spending big to prevent a repeat
As the world grapples with a shortage of semiconductors, South Korea’s chipmakers are spending huge amounts of money to shore up their…
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WHAT DO WE GOOGLE?
Jeff Roper shared this list of the most popular questions we look up in East Idaho. What do you…
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Pay It Forward: Fort Hall Roar
This nonprofit is the voice for lost, missing, or neglected animals of the Fort Hall Reservation and surrounding…
Continue Reading KFC is changing its packaging. Here’s what it looks like
Kentucky Fried Chicken is rolling out new packaging this summer, joining other major fast food companies that are giving themselves a makeover. The…
Continue Reading Chick-fil-A is facing a sauce shortage
The supply chain shortage just got fowl: Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers because of limited stock.…
Continue Reading Chipotle says employees can make $100,000 after just 3 years on the job
Restaurants are struggling to hire workers, so some, including Chipotle, are trying to sweeten the pot with higher pay and bigger career…
Continue Reading One reason there’s a chicken shortage? Disappointing roosters
Chickens are in short supply. Part of the blame goes to Tyson’s roosters. The meat processor, which sells poultry along with beef and pork,…
Continue Reading Gasoline demand spikes in several states after pipeline hack
A growing number of gas stations along the East Coast are without fuel as nervous drivers aggressively fill up their tanks following a ransomware…
Continue Reading Broadway shows ‘Lion King,’ ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Wicked’ set reopening dates
Broadway will be back. Hit musicals “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Lion King” have announced they will return to…
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Boise angler sets rod/reel carp record
Henry Charlier of Boise landed a 34-pound common carp from the Snake River.…
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Feeding big game animals does more harm than good
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says wildlife are not pets, and shouldn’t be treated as such, even with the best…
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AAA: Memorial Day travel to top 37 million
202,000 Idahoans will take a trip – 60% more than last year, but 13% less than in…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is changing its coffee cups to promote the COVID-19 vaccine
McDonald’s is partnering with the White House to promote vaccination information on its coffee cups as hesitancy grows about taking the…
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Minimal impact expected in Idaho after Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
Drivers across the Eastern seaboard are bracing for higher gas prices in the aftermath of a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, but the effects…
Continue Reading Mattel wants you to send back your toys when you’re done with them
Good news for 90s kids who have laundry baskets filled with Barbies in their parents’ basements: Mattel wants to recycle your old toys. The…
Continue Reading What to do if you’re planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
Continue Reading Dream job: This company will pay you to nap
Sleeping on the job is one thing, but getting paid to do it? That’s what eachnight, a company focused on sleep health, is offering: $1,500 for…
Continue Reading Here’s everything you can’t get now
Chicken, lumber, microchips, gas, steel, metals, chlorine and ketchup packets: What do they all have in common? They’re all (nearly) impossible…
Continue Reading Giant ‘river monster’ fish found in Detroit River may be over 100 years old
Scientists were in for a shock when they encountered a “real life river monster” — a giant fish believed to be more than 100 years…
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Officials issue warning as elk calving season begins soon
Yellowstone National Park officials have issued a warning as elk calving season will begin…
Continue Reading Applebee’s shorter menu is here to stay. Here’s what got cut
Last year, when Applebee’s sales took a hit in the pandemic, the chain slimmed down its menu. Now its sales are recovering, but…
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Groundbreaking kicks off construction of Portneuf Medical Plaza
Construction on a new medical plaza in our area is officially…
Continue Reading Facebook Oversight Board upholds Donald Trump’s suspension from the platform
Facebook can keep blocking former President Donald Trump from using its platform, the social network’s court-like Oversight Board said…
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Mo’ Bettahs coming to Ammon
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is bringing the sights, sounds and taste of the islands to eastern…
Continue Reading Anyone can use this powerful facial-recognition tool — and that’s a problem
You probably haven’t seen PimEyes, a mysterious facial-recognition search engine, but it may have spotted you. If you upload a picture of your…
Continue Reading Broadway sticks to fall reopening despite New York lifting restrictions
Theater fans eager for Broadway’s reopening will have to wait a few more months. New York’s theater owners on Tuesday said they are still…
Continue Reading The world’s largest jewelry brand is ditching mined diamonds
Pandora produces more jewelry than any other company in the world. And on Tuesday, it announced a major change: It won’t use any more mined…
Continue Reading May the 4th be with you and other pop culture holidays
Before you get to Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth be with you. It’s that time again when “Star Wars” aficionados (read…
Continue Reading Disney unveils a real-life lightsaber
Ever since “Star Wars” premiered in 1977, kids and adults alike wanted to get their hands on a lightsaber. The “elegant weapon for…
Continue Reading Mysterious, new tarantula-like spider identified in the Florida Everglades
An elusive spider related to the tarantula just joined the ranks of recognized spiders. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider lives in the Florida…
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Farmers Markets open for the season
Saturday was opening day for Farmers Markets across the…
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Eastern Idaho prices hold steady this week
At first glance, Idaho gas prices were stable this week, with the state average increasing by just two cents.…
Continue Reading When to stop drinking caffeine to get a good night’s sleep
Many of us start our days the same way: with a cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine is as much a part of our routine as brushing our teeth or getting…
Continue Reading Disneyland reopens after being closed for more than a year
Disneyland reopened Friday after being closed for more than a year, but many health safety protocols will continue to be enforced. The theme park in…
Continue Reading Peloton is rolling out fans’ most-demanded features
Peloton has found its polish slightly fading this year after a prosperous 2020 that catapulted the fitness company into a new stratosphere of…
Continue Reading Why so many people in China are becoming mermaids
On a normal day, the Ambassador Lagoon inside China’s Atlantis Sanya resort on the island of Hainan is home to about 86,000 marine creatures…
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Bonneville Sheriff’s Office reminding people about ATV safety
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is now reminding drivers and riders about being safe while taking part in the…
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Duck Donuts opens Ammon location
Now we can stock up on Duck Donuts in…
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US agency to look at bringing back bison on Montana refuge
U.S. officials say they will consider in coming years whether to reintroduce wild bison to a million-acre federal wildlife refuge in central Montana.…
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May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…
Continue Reading The world doesn’t have enough computer chips. That’s bad news for you
In the market for a new car, smartphone or washing machine this year? A global shortage of computer chips could mean you have to wait a while and pay…
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SDE offers Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants to Idaho schools
Idaho elementary schools can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of…
Continue Reading $40,000 reward offered after illegal shooting of mother grizzly bear
Five conservation organizations are offering rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the illegal…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer half-price dog licenses in May
You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half the cost starting next…
Continue Reading Microsoft is retiring its default font, and it wants your help choosing a new one
Microsoft is changing its default font for the first time in nearly 15 years, and it wants your help selecting the new one. And no, you can’t…
Continue Reading Microsoft president: This is what technology will be like in 2030
Microsoft had another blowout quarter, a massive acquisition and a noteworthy investment in Georgia, which just passed a controversial bill that…
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Summer helmet safety for riding motorcycles and ATVs
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you to be safe when enjoying the nice…
Continue Reading Ugly no more: Crocs sales surge
There’s no end in sight for the ongoing love affair between Crocs, the maker of the often-mocked foam clog, and comfort-seeking consumers. On…
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Bill allowing more wolves to be killed passes Idaho House
The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 1211 that would allow the hunters to kill 90% of wolves in Idaho.…
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US ‘Real ID’ deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19
Americans will have more time to get the Real ID that they will need to board a flight or enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland…
Continue Reading Paris like you’ve probably never seen it before
Looking at things from the air is nothing new for Jeffrey Milstein. He took his first aerial photographs from a Cessna 150 in 1961 when he was 17,…
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Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters
The bill is similar to a program in Idaho, where a private group pays its members up to $1,000 for costs incurred while scouting, hunting or trapping…
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Snake River Animal Shelter receives grant from Petco Love
Snake River Animal Shelter announced a $6,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in…
Continue Reading Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Friday allowing the use of private funds to reimburse wolf hunters or trappers for their expenses -…
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Food vlogger visiting all 50 states comes to Idaho
A food vlogger from Baltimore is racking up views and followers on social media sites, as he travels to all 50 states.…
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Report: Washington wolf population continued to grow in 2020
A new report from state officials says the wolf population in Washington state increased by an estimated 33 animals in 2020.…
Continue Reading No, the new iMac isn’t ugly. The design and colors are a breath of fresh air
When Apple unveiled its colorful new iMac line at a virtual product launch earlier this week, reactions were divided: They’re beautiful.…
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In Case You Missed It
Sometimes you just have to make a run for it! This Logan, Utah track meet was interrupted by a spirited runner who knew exactly how to get to the…
Continue Reading Honda promises to make only emissions-free vehicles in the future
Honda became the latest automaker to promise an emissions-free future. In his first press conference as CEO of the Japanese automaker, Toshihiro Mibe…
Continue Reading What everyone gets wrong about cholesterol in food
Many people worry about cholesterol, and with good reason. More than a third of Americans have high cholesterol, putting them at greater risk of…
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Sloth to make debut at East Idaho Aquarium
We are quickly approaching the debut of a new resident at the East Idaho…
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Portneuf Medical announces expansion
Portneuf Medical Center announced Wednesday it is expanding outpatient medical care offerings in the region.…
Continue Reading Apple’s iOS 14.5 update lands next week — including new emojis, big privacy changes
Apple unveiled a slew of new products at its annual Spring launch on Tuesday, but waited until after the event to announce big changes coming to…
Continue Reading Apple made a big mistake with its new iMacs
Apple’s new iMac is awesome: a technical marvel that culminates Apple’s stunning engineering achievements over the past several years.…
Continue Reading Legislation aims to kill 90% of wolves roaming Idaho
A Republican-dominated state Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill about 90% of the…
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Governor drops bison plan, says he’s protecting ranchers
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has ended a bison management plan that would have allowed the animals to be restored in more areas of the state.…
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Here’s an inventive way to protect yourself and be enviro-friendly. Local News 8 This Morning showed you a Belgian man who is getting a lot of…
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Cattle in Oregon again found dead amid strange circumstances
Cattle in central Oregon are again showing up dead under strange circumstances.…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices inch higher
Idaho gas prices are once again on the move, according to…
Continue Reading Taco Bell will start reusing hot sauce packets
Taco Bell’s plastic sauce packets have a short life. After all, what else are you supposed to do with them after they’re squeezed to…
Continue Reading McDonald’s new BTS meal is coming, featuring flavors you weren’t able to get in the US
McDonald’s is partnering with BTS, the massively popular Korean pop band, for its next celebrity meal — and this time it’s going…
Continue Reading Earth Day programs come in many shades of green, but this year some seek rays of hope
There’s no one way for documentary fare to acknowledge Earth Day, but the programs generally fall into one or more of four distinct buckets in…
Continue Reading Apple will let Parler back on the App Store
Apple has approved Parler’s return to the iOS app store following improvements the social media company made to better detect and moderate hate…
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