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…
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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…
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$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.…
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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.…
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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…
Continue Reading Reese’s wants to give you a peanut butter glow up
Reese’s is launching its own makeup line — and no, it’s not edible. The candy brand is teaming up with makeup company HipDot for a…
Continue Reading The world wants more emoji diversity, new Adobe study finds
An overwhelming majority of people around the globe want emojis to be more inclusive and culturally distinct so they can show how they feel,…
Continue Reading MIT scientists translated spider webs into music. It could help us talk to them
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned spider webs into music — creating an eerie soundtrack that could help them…
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Wendy’s north Rexburg location to close, new location to open in fall
Wendy’s is closing its north Rexburg location this…
Continue Reading Instagram is testing a feature that lets users choose if they want to see likes
Instagram is testing a feature that would let users decide if they want to hide likes on their own posts or posts from people they follow. The option…
Continue Reading Eat like an astronaut (or a TikTok star) with these tortilla hacks
For astronauts aboard the International Space Station, sourdough is off-limits and whole wheat is out of bounds. It’s not because anyone is on…
Continue Reading Children’s healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias
School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day. Researchers analyzed the diets of…
Continue Reading Apple will launch new products on April 20
Apple is set to host its first product launch of the year where an updated iPad Pro and AirPods are expected. The company sent out press invitations…
Continue Reading Siri may have just revealed when Apple is holding its next product launch
Siri may have just let slip when Apple is planning its next big product launch. When asked on Tuesday about when it’s holding another press…
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You can put your bird feeders up but keep them clean, officials say
If you want to set up your bird feeders for spring, Idaho Fish and Game says go for it—just keep these tips in mind to help protect your…
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Nike wants to resell your (lightly) worn shoes in some stores
Nike is now reselling returned sneakers at a discount in select stores in an effort to reduce waste. Nike on Monday announced an initiative where it…
Continue Reading Cyberattacks are the number-one threat to the global financial system, Fed chair says
Cyberattacks are now the foremost risk to the global financial system, even more so than the lending and liquidity risks that led to the 2008…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices hold steady
According to AAA, the Gem State’s average price for regular held steady at $3.06 per gallon this week, while the national average decreased by a…
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Idaho Falls Zoo is now open
Families got to reunite with their favorite zoo animals this weekend as the Idaho Falls Zoo opened for the 2021…
Continue Reading A website is offering $1,000 for someone to binge-watch home improvement shows
If you feel like watching home improvement shows causes you to spend more money on your remodeling, here’s your chance to earn some cash while…
Continue Reading Will a US/UK travel corridor be a reality this summer?
Maybe it’s falling asleep on the red-eye flight, dreaming of gleaming skyscrapers before waking up to views of Long Island, ready to live out…
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Pocatello Animal Services accepting applications for volunteers
Pocatello Animal Services is looking for folks to lend a hand to the shelter’s furry…
Continue Reading Facebook will not notify the 533 million users exposed in online database
Facebook does not plan to notify its customers who may be among the half a billion users whose personal information was exposed after being posted to…
Continue Reading So long, leggings. Jeans are having a resurgence, Levi’s CEO says
With many people still working from home, every day is casual Friday. That’s great news for jeans maker Levi Strauss. The iconic denim company…
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Steelhead stocked in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond
Idaho Fish and Game’s Pahsimeroi Hatchery personnel released 100 steelhead in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond…
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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99.…
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Officials: Yellowstone-area grizzly bear deaths up from 2019
A Montana state report made public this week showed that grizzly bear deaths in parts of Yellowstone National Park increased last year and were…
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LOCAL LINKS: Royal Theaters
While movie theaters across the U.S. are reopening more than a year after cinemas went completely dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some local…
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Idaho Falls Zoo Amur tiger passes away
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced Thursday the passing of its 18-year-old Amur tiger, Basha.…
Continue Reading America is facing a ketchup shortage
When the doors open at the Blake Street Tavern every day, owner Chris Fuselier is looking for customers and looking for ketchup.…
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BBB warns us of signs promising money
Signs promising money for unused diabetes test strips are showing up around Eastern…
Continue Reading Rare original Superman comic sells for record $3.25 million
An “exceedingly rare” copy of a comic book that introduced Superman for the first time has sold for a record-breaking price. The issue of…
Continue Reading Harry and Meghan set their first series at Netflix
Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have announced their first Netflix project after signing a production deal last year. “Heart of…
Continue Reading How some people can end up living at airports for months — even years — at a time
In January, local authorities arrested a 36-year-old man named Aditya Singh after he had spent three months living at Chicago’s O’Hare…
Continue Reading So you’re one of 533 million in the Facebook leak. What now?
If you were a Facebook user in 2019, it’s possible that your information is among the millions of records posted on a website used by hackers.…
Continue Reading A new program can animate old photos. But there’s nothing human about artificial intelligence
It’s hard to explain the mix of emotions that spark upon seeing a photo of Frederick Douglass come alive with the click of a button. And yet,…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices slow down
After months of soaring gas prices, Idaho saw the smallest weekly jump since January this…
Continue Reading April the Giraffe, who became a worldwide sensation for giving birth in 2017, has died
April the Giraffe, who became an internet celebrity by giving birth on a YouTube livestream in 2017, has died at the age of 20. The beloved animal…
Continue Reading Was my Facebook data leaked? Here’s how to tell
Over the weekend, cybersecurity experts revealed that about half a billion Facebook users’ personal information was breached — a treasure…
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Comments wanted on wild horse relocation
The federal agency seeks to allow between 1,500 and 2,165 wild horses in areas of the Red Desert outside Rock Springs.…
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2021 Easter celebration events
The following is a list with links to Easter egg hunts and other Easter events around east and southeast…
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