Travel Archives

AAA: Nearly 290,000 Idahoans will take a Thanksgiving trip

November 19, 2021 3:32 PM News Team

Thanksgiving travel will bounce back in a big way this year. …

Idaho Falls Airport announces return of Boise flights

October 20, 2021 11:14 AM Rachel Fabbi

The Alaska Air flights will run seven days a week starting June 16,…

Teen drivers are 3 times more likely to be involved in fatal crash

October 19, 2021 10:52 AM News Team

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is reminding parents of the critical role they play in helping their teens develop good driving…

Google Maps will now help travelers find the most eco-friendly route

October 6, 2021 11:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business Driving and flying are huge contributors to carbon emissions and climate change. So Google is helping users make…

Fiji reopening December 1

October 11, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Fiji will reopen to fully vaccinated tourists on December 1, 2021, according to an official statement from the country’s…

100 Deadliest Days fatalities up from last year

September 14, 2021 10:21 AM News Team

Idaho has seen an increase in fatalities during the busy summer months known as the 100 Deadliest Days…

AAA: Labor Day travel and safety tips

September 3, 2021 10:51 AM News Team

Idaho drivers will pay the most to fill up their tank on Labor Day weekend in seven years, but according to AAA, that won’t prevent most people…

Extra DUI patrols continue through Labor Day

September 1, 2021 2:29 PM News Team

Idaho State Police Troopers will continue with extra patrols through the Labor Day weekend as part of a statewide education and enforcement campaign…

East Idaho hotels see record occupancy rates in July

August 27, 2021 5:08 PM Rachel Fabbi

Numbers from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce show July was the busiest month on record for hotel…

Extra DUI patrols out in force

August 20, 2021 2:39 PM News Team

As Idahoans make their end of summer plans, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are…

Road costs are soaring

July 16, 2021 11:21 AM Evan Thomason

While many want to travel to make up for lost time, many of the costs of driving have begun to be even more of a…

AAA: Daily trips dropped 40% at height of pandemic

July 15, 2021 12:14 PM News Team

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders had a profound effect on driving behavior.…

Grand Teton road to close for reconstruction project in 2022

July 3, 2021 1:14 PM Associated Press

Park officials plan to close the road’s southern stretch in the park in the spring of 2022.…

New Idaho 511 website launched

July 1, 2021 6:00 PM News Team

he roads will be busy this 4th of July weekend, so the Idaho Transportation Department is encouraging us to prepare for our travels with their new…

Drivers reminded to drive safely during Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Saturday

June 28, 2021 4:02 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department, in partnership with the Idaho State Police, Idaho Falls Police Department and the City of Idaho Falls Public…

2 hospitalized after 4 vehicle crash

June 16, 2021 12:02 PM News Team

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 118, in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 10:36…

Behind the scenes look at Idaho Falls Airport construction

June 4, 2021 9:58 AM Rachel Fabbi

The airport is adding 38,000 square feet. The upgrades include things like new gates, more area for passengers, and a new restaurant, says IDA…

Jackson Hole Airport adds Allegiant Airline flights

June 3, 2021 2:26 PM News Team

The Jackson Hole Airport is landing some new flights with Allegiant…

TSA, Idaho Falls Airport officials prepare for busy travel season

June 2, 2021 4:49 PM Rachel Fabbi

Rick Cloutier, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport manager, says people are just ready to…

ISP issued 233 seat belt citations during last 2 weeks of May followed by tragic Memorial Day weekend

June 2, 2021 3:09 PM News Team

Idaho State Police Troopers wrote 233 citations to motorists for not wearing seat belts during the last two weeks in…

Idaho ranks 23rd in US for most teen-involved crash deaths per capita

June 1, 2021 11:42 AM News Team

Idaho currently ranks 23rd in the country for most per-capita crash fatalities involving teen…

Expansion of Idaho Canal Trail project begins Tuesday

June 1, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

Construction on the Idaho Canal Trail project starts Tuesday near 25th Street and S Holmes Avenue, progressing along the Idaho Canal north toward…

Park Avenue to be temporarily closed

June 1, 2021 9:48 AM News Team

Park Avenue will be temporarily closed on June 2 and June 3.…

Memorial Day marks start of 100 deadliest days of driving

May 31, 2021 3:15 PM News Team

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer season with BBQ’s, camping trips and family vacations which leads to busier roads and an increase in…

Memorial Day weekend begins the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads

May 28, 2021 9:31 AM News Team

This Memorial Day weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) reminds drivers to take caution during the “100…

Inaugural flight to Portland from Idaho Falls takes off

May 28, 2021 2:24 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Idaho Falls airport fire department sent them off with a traditional water…

Tips to get your vehicle road trip ready

May 28, 2021 10:17 AM News Team

AAA has offered some repair tips and busts a few common maintenance myths to help keep a summer road trip from turning into a…

Travel is back — and so are travel scams

May 26, 2021 2:54 AM CNN Newsource

With more widespread vaccinations and relaxed travel restrictions, many people are making long-awaited vacation plans. But scammers are making plans…

Memorial Day gas prices predicted to be most expensive since 2014

May 25, 2021 10:17 AM News Team

The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is just around the corner, but with surging demand for fuel, rental cars, airfare and hotel…

Idaho crash fatalities down in 2020

May 24, 2021 11:38 AM News Team

The number of fatal crashes on American roads increased in 2020, but AAA says Idaho was not part of the deadly…

Guardrail repairs in Idaho Falls to begin Thursday

May 19, 2021 10:06 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be replacing the guardrail on the S Blvd. overpass on US-20 in Idaho Falls on…

Extra patrols on the road for seat belt enforcement

May 18, 2021 11:58 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Idaho Transportation Department in getting extra patrols on the road for seat belt…

Summer travel 2021: Things are booking up, but you can still plan a getaway

May 17, 2021 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

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…

AAA: Memorial Day travel to top 37 million

May 11, 2021 10:45 AM News Team

202,000 Idahoans will take a trip – 60% more than last year, but 13% less than in…

US ‘Real ID’ deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19

April 27, 2021 3:05 PM Associated Press

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…

Wrong-way crash fatalities on the rise in Idaho

March 24, 2021 11:07 AM Ariel Schroeder

In Idaho, wrong-way deaths are up 50%, climbing from two to three deaths each year.…

Temporary speed reductions in East Idaho as spring breakup approaches

March 10, 2021 3:08 PM News Team

Recent winter storms and fluctuating temperatures have caused potholes to develop along roadways in Eastern…

Star Card deadline approaches

March 3, 2021 10:09 AM News Team

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles continues to raise awareness of the importance of obtaining a Star Card – Idaho’s REAL…

ISP warns to watch for elk north of Pocatello

March 1, 2021 9:41 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are urging motorists to be cautious of elk along Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Fort…

New traffic detour update on US-91 from Shelley to York Road

February 10, 2021 12:47 PM News Team

Crews have begun to detour county road traffic as County Line Rd (1500 North) is temporarily closed in both directions.…

Snowstorm causes road closures and power outages

February 3, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

Blowing and drifting snow has closed 3 state highways in Eastern Idaho.…

Travelers head back to the airports after Thanksgiving holiday

November 30, 2020 10:19 AM Cole Sams

With the Thanksgiving holiday coming to a close, many travelers were out and about this weekend to return home or back to…

Northbound traffic on I-15 near Fort Hall

September 4, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Idaho State Police reports northbound traffic on Interstate 15 between mileposts 73-93 is currently at a standstill.…

Mountain River Ranch closes shop

July 23, 2020 8:48 PM Adrian Luevano

HEISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local landmark business is shutting its doors due in-part to the coronavirus. Mountain River Ranch owner Tran King says…

Multi-vehicle crash blocks I-15

July 16, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports there is a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 at mile marker…

US-95 at slide south of Riggins to remain closed

July 10, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department reports massive boulders came down Thursday night at the U.S. Highway 95 slide south of Riggins (milepost 188).…

Summer travel will have ups and downs

June 25, 2020 12:44 PM News Team

The Idaho AAA auto club projects some busy roads and quiet airports this…

Summer-long repair on US 20 bridges begins this week

June 23, 2020 4:30 PM News Team

Construction is expected to begin this week and continue intermittently throughout the summer on 23 bridges on US 20 between Science Center Drive…

Grand Targhee Resort makes changes for a fun and safe summer

June 17, 2020 5:44 PM Ariel Schroeder

Finding fun outdoors this summer may be a different experience than ever…

I-15 exit 80 maintenance Monday

June 15, 2020 10:31 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department said construction crews will be working on exit 80 off Interstate 15 for most of…

Idaho State Police enforces move over law

May 27, 2020 6:33 PM Ariel Schroeder

With warmer weather and the stay at home order being lifted, more people will be on the roads, but this poses a problem for Idaho State…

Idaho State Police cracking down on drunk driving

May 27, 2020 9:39 AM Ariel Schroeder

Liquor stores are one of the few beneficiaries of the pandemic, but we may be paying a big price for rising alcohol…

Showing and selling cars in a new way

May 8, 2020 8:44 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The COVID-19 pandemic has also hit car dealerships. One in East Idaho is getting creative with how they sell. “You…

Bridge repairs to close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road I-15 overpasses beginning Monday

May 8, 2020 1:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road Interstate 15 overpasses while work is being done to…

Part of I-15 closed due to low visibility, I-86, ID-32, ID-33 now open

May 6, 2020 1:41 PM Adrian Luevano

Idaho State Police reports Interstate 15 is currently being shut down from Idaho Falls to Roberts due to visibility from the dust storm.…

PRT asking for $3.4 million from CARES act

May 4, 2020 3:34 PM Emma Iannacone

With travel limited to essential trips, Pocatello Regional Transit is seeing significant revenue…

Bridge repairs on the I-15 Broadway overpass begin Monday

May 4, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

Work is expected to begin Monday on the Broadway overpass (exit 188) on Interstate 15, according to the Idaho Transportation…

Semi vs tractor crash blocks lanes on US 26

April 29, 2020 11:55 AM News Team

Idaho State Police report the eastbound lanes are currently blocked on US 26 at milepost 351 east of Idaho Falls.…

Dust storm between Chubbuck and American Falls causes road blockage

April 23, 2020 12:47 PM News Team

daho State Police and the Power County Sheriff’s Office investigated four crashes involving a total of five-passenger vehicles and eight commercial…

Construction begins on I-15 between Dubois and Hamer

April 20, 2020 11:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will begin construction on Interstate 15 between Dubois and Hamer starting…

Utah cancels alert system aimed at motorists entering state

April 13, 2020 3:31 PM Associated Press

Utah on Monday canceled a coronavirus emergency alert system launched three days earlier that was supposed to send text messages to drivers entering…

Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus

April 8, 2020 7:50 PM News Team

Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…

Lava Hot Springs hotel offering complimentary night for truckers

April 3, 2020 7:56 PM News Team

During these trying times, everyone could use a helping hand. In Lava Hot Springs, a hotel is welcoming all truckers to “come and stay” for a free…

Coronavirus cancels Carlson family cruise

March 27, 2020 8:27 PM News Team

The Carlson family has spent the last week at home, hanging out and going on horse rides. But before the coronavirus outbreak, they had the trip of a…

Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…

Tips to make getting your Star Card easier

March 4, 2020 2:03 PM Emma Iannacone

If you’re part of the 95 percent of Idahoans who still haven’t gotten their Star Card, here are some tips to make the process…

Pocatello Regional Airport did not get grant for Denver flights

February 25, 2020 11:18 AM Emma Iannacone

After months of anticipation, the Pocatello Regional Airport was not chosen to receive a grant that would fund flights to…

Pothole warnings issued for some roads

February 23, 2020 12:01 AM News Team

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Transportation Department has issued pothole warnings for Highway 20 and Highway 33. Highway 33 has a 45…

Gate City using traffic center to identify roads that need plowing

February 6, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

In recent years, the City of Pocatello has been using traffic cameras to identify which streets they need to send plows to.…

Left lane blocked on I-15 south of Shelley

February 5, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is on scene assisting a semi that is stalled in the left lane on northbound I-15 near milepost 105 and a half, south of Shelley.…

Winter weather advisory for East Idaho: Prepare ahead of time for travel

February 5, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department and the National Weather Service are advising you use caution while traveling beginning Wednesday evening due to…

Blackfoot considering renaming historic Yellowstone Highway

February 4, 2020 4:49 PM Emma Iannacone

The city of Blackfoot is asking people what they think of the idea of renaming the historic Yellowstone…

Weston woman named Ultimate Extreme Huntress

January 29, 2020 9:27 PM News Team

Lindsay Christensen had already held the title of Extreme Huntress when she was named Ultimate Extreme Huntress earlier this month.…

Winter weather conditions in East Idaho creates driving hazards

January 28, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Recent winter storms coupled with fluctuating temperatures have caused potholes to develop along the roadway in eastern Idaho.…

Winter weather has little impact on emergency services

January 14, 2020 8:07 PM News Team

Winter weather advisories are still in effect for much of eastern Idaho, but even with difficult driving conditions, emergency services are always…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Upper Valley highways begin to close again

January 13, 2020 10:44 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has temporarily closed numerous roads because of the snowy and icy…

Avalanche traps delivery truck, closes Teton Pass

January 9, 2020 12:57 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports Teton Pass has been closed in both directions due to an…

Idaho State Police issue warning to drivers

December 29, 2019 12:34 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Idaho state police have issued a warning to drivers about Interstate 15. They say slick road conditions exist between…

$10K check presented for ‘trip of a lifetime’

December 19, 2019 5:51 PM News Team

After spending hundreds of man-hours making toffee, The ELF Project presented the Carlson family a $10,000 check for their “trip of a lifetime” on…

I-15 lanes reopened near Malad

December 18, 2019 3:19 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a single-vehicle crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 26, near…

Law enforcement cracking down on impaired driving this holiday season

December 13, 2019 11:12 AM News Team

With the holidays and the new year just a few weeks away, local and state law enforcement are urging drivers to drink…

Jackknifed semi-trailer blocks US 26 lane

December 12, 2019 10:43 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Transportation reports US 26 eastbound is blocked near Palisades Reservoir due to a jackknifed…

Teton Pass to close Friday morning

December 12, 2019 10:07 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Wyoming 22, Teton Pass for Friday, Dec. 13 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche…

Multiple crashes on I-15 between Pocatello and Blackfoot

December 11, 2019 11:32 AM News Team

UPDATE: Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash southbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 88, south of Blackfoot around 10:50 a.m.…

Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition

December 5, 2019 3:29 PM News Team

For over 30 years, Denny’s Wrecker Service has been offering drivers in the Pocatello-Chubbuck area a safe way to get home during the holidays.…

Pocatello family on bittersweet journey to fund cruise with mom battling cancer

December 4, 2019 4:05 PM News Team

It’s been said that timing is everything and that couldn’t be truer for one Pocatello family. For the Carlsons, John, Cally, and their four children,…

Recent storms slow travelers, help skiers

November 30, 2019 3:42 PM News Team

Recent winter storms have made travel treacherous in some parts of the Gem State, but they’ve also been a difference-maker for skiers and…

Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms

November 28, 2019 1:29 PM News Team

It’s all hands on deck for the Pocatello street department Wednesday. Street crews were out all morning plowing roads and spraying salt brine on…

Weather may cause holiday travel trouble

November 26, 2019 8:22 PM News Team

The weeks around Thanksgiving are always among the busiest for the travel. In fact, a record 31.6 million Americans are expected to take flight over…

Electric crews install traffic lights at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads

Stoplight install begins overnight at busy intersection

November 25, 2019 11:40 PM Todd Kunz

AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Power crews were braving the cold temperatures Monday night to begin installing the traffic light system at the…

ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm

November 25, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…

How to make sure your holiday package is delivered on time and skip the line at the post office

November 25, 2019 3:13 PM Jilliana Colina

At the USPS Idaho Falls location, you can visit a self-service kiosk that runs 24 hours a day, even when the post office is closed.…

Thanksgiving travel tips

November 25, 2019 3:11 PM Jilliana Colina

AAA says about 296,000 Idahoans will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year.…

Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel

November 21, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…

Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP

November 20, 2019 6:49 PM News Team

On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…

Former Extreme Huntress looks to go Ultimate

November 15, 2019 5:57 PM News Team

Lindsay Christensen is no stranger to a bow and arrow — she’s been shooting since she was four and competing in international competitions since…

Trucks travel on I-15 near active construction.

The commute of east Idaho’s future

November 14, 2019 4:57 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It’s no secret that Idaho is growing. In fact, the Gem State has seen nearly a 12 percent population increase over the…