Local News 8 morning team learns to play disc golf
It’s a growing phenomenon: disc golf.…
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Biden Administration announces $1.5 million to modernize Idaho Falls Regional Airport control tower
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $1.5 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan…
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Energy secretary tours INL with focus on clean energy, national security capabilities
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm made her first visit to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Wednesday.…
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First monkeypox case reported in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health announced Wednesday the first reported case of monkeypox in the health district.…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves tentative budget for fiscal year 2023
The Idaho Falls City Council tentatively approved the fiscal 2022/2023 budget last Thursday night during its regularly scheduled City Council…
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War Bonnet Round Up gearing up for weekend rodeo with free event
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is celebrating its 111th year of the rodeo Wednesday night with a free Rodeo Kickoff at Sandy…
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Man killed in canal crash identified
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reported a man from Peru was killed in a crash where a car ended up in canal on July…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves new fire station without use of local tax dollars
Idaho Falls City Council approves new fire station without the use of property tax…
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War Bonnet Round Up Royalty out in the community
The War Bonnet Round Up Royalty is preparing for the big rodeo by meeting and helping the…
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Bonneville County and Idaho Falls negotiating new deal to fund 911 dispatch
Bonneville County and Idaho Falls have partnered to fund the local 911 dispatch center since the 1970s. But, as Bonneville County continues to grow,…
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Teton Pet Grooming Expo makes its home in Idaho Falls
The Teton Pet Grooming Expo made the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls its home during the final weekend of July. The goal was for pet groomers to learn more…
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Idaho Falls holds first annual Mutton Bustin’ pre-qualifier
Eager fans are counting down the days till Idaho fall’s war bonnet rodeo. While the event doesn’t start until Wednesday, August 3rd, some lucky…
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Monday night road closure scheduled for portion of Woodruff Avenue
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, a small section of Woodruff Avenue will be closed completely to vehicle traffic to accommodate construction…
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Blood donors needed now to help prevent a seasonal blood shortage
Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood…
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IFPD invites community to National Night Out and recruitment open house
The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August…
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DEQ seeks comment on proposed wastewater reuse permit modification for Idahoan Foods, LLC
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a proposed wastewater reuse permit modification for Idahoan Foods,…
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How to stay safe in bear country — and protect yourself against an attack
It’s camping and hiking season, which also means, it’s bear season.…
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Idaho Falls City Council looks for solutions to growing homelessness issues
For maybe the first time, Idaho Falls is facing problems with homelessness and growing populations of encampments facing larger cities.…
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Holmes Avenue and 6th Street pedestrian crossing improvements
Construction will begin at the intersection of Holmes Avenue and 6th Street in Idaho Falls the morning of Tuesday, Aug.…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce seeks Distinguished Under 40 nominations
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40 Awards until September 4,…
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2 Idaho Falls high school students represent the state in mock government
The American Legion’s Girls Nation gives 100 high school students the opportunity to take part in the inner workings of the government. And this year…
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Soda Springs man dies from drowning at Palisades Reservoir
A Soda Springs man died from drowning in the Palisades Reservoir Wednesday…
Continue Reading Crash sends car under canal bridge
A car ended up submerged in a water canal under the bridge after it collided at an intersection west of…
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Fire danger increases to high in Eastern Idaho
The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the surrounding mountains and very high for…
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Local church and charity hope to convert parking lot into a “safe park”
The future of homelessness in Idaho Falls may have new avenue for relief soon. A brand new charity named the People In Need Coalition (PINC) is…
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Budweiser Clydesdales here to celebrate Anheuser-Busch barley farmers
Idaho Falls celebrates local barley farmers with Budweiser…
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Sheriff’s office urges preparation before water fun
As the summer heat continues to drive more people to have fun in the water the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office wants to remind us to be safe and…
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To Ukraine with Love – A locally owned non-profit making a difference
As Russia’s war on Ukraine is raging on, one Idaho Falls woman is offering a helping…
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to perform at new Mountain America Center
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is set to be the first event to perform at the new Mountain America Center on December 13.…
Continue Reading Work to begin on streets on west side of Idaho Falls
On July 25, HK Contractors will begin work on several roads on the west side of Idaho…
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Future of event center takes form
The future of the New Mountain America center is on more solid ground today. Contractors spent hours pouring cement to build the main floor on…
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2022 Scenic River Classic finishes strong with donation to Development Workshop Inc.
The 2022 version of Idaho Falls oldest running race was held July 11 at Snake River Landing, with over 100 runners navigating courses that included…
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Escapee arrested after lengthy pursuit, firing on officers
Early Thursday morning, Idaho Falls Police Officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located Peter Lewis, a known fugitive who recently did…
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3 things to know this morning – July 22, 2022
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Crews respond to fire on I-15
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene with Idaho State Police to an outside fire on Interstate 15 at milepost 122.…
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Police continue to seek public’s help locating escapee
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help locating three inmates who cut their ankle monitor’s off and failed to…
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Idaho Falls to host public meeting on proposed roadway safety improvements
The Idaho Falls Public Works Department is hosting a public meeting regarding proposed roadway safety improvements scheduled for…
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Woman arrested for drug trafficking
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 60-year-old woman Tuesday night after a traffic stop produced multiple illegal drugs in her…
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Idaho Falls walkaway captured
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a walkaway from the Idaho Falls Community Reentry…
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Tickets on sale for War Bonnet Round Up
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is just around the corner and tickets are on…
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Idaho Falls ninth grader recognized for her tsunami preventing invention
Local 9th grade student invents a way to prevent tsunamis for this year’s Invention Convention and wins 2nd…
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4 things to help make sure you’re safe every time you get behind the wheel
Starting now and through the end of July, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies will be participating in an Aggressive Driving Mobilization in…
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Man succumbs to injuries after alcohol-related canal crash
he driver of the vehicle involved, 29-year-old Taylor Starnes of Idaho Falls, succumbed to his injuries at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center…
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Grass fire quickly spreads to garage
At 4:38 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire that initially came in as an outside fire at the 1400…
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Mountain View to use innovative technology for lung cancer diagnosis
Mountain View Hospital recently gained a new innovation that holds promise to fight lung…
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Trailer catches fire behind business
The Idaho Falls Fire Department made sure a trailer fire doesn’t spread into something…
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Zoo seeks vendors for trick or treat booths at Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo will return to the Idaho Falls Zoo on October 20, 21 and 22.…
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Cities where houses sell fastest near Boise
Stacker compiled a list of the cities in the Boise metro area where houses are selling the…
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1 arrested in connection to Pelton homicide
Earlier Friday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies made contact with 58-year-old Randy Michael Larkin in Chubbuck and placed him under arrest…
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IFPD says missing child found safe
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for missing 9-year-old Cylar Pasley.…
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Investigation into burglary at Planet Doom
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Friday morning at Planet Doom on 1st Street.…
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Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant making progress
A nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho designed to treat 900,000 gallons (3.4 million liters) of sodium-bearing, radioactive waste that has…
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D91 to ask voters for $250 million bond
The Idaho Falls School District will go to the voters this November to ask for millions of…
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls has a new grocery…
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Lucky 13 Race fundraiser brings out all the scavengers
The College of Eastern Idaho hosted it’s 13th annual Lucky 13…
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Things to do this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.…
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit looks for possible changes after first month
After being in service for one month, the Greater Idaho Falls is looking to reflect on what it has learned within the past month to provide better…
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BLM conservation easement enhances outdoor recreation, helps protect wildlife habitat and water quality
The Bureau of Land Management has purchased a conservation easement that enhances public access to outdoor recreation opportunities and helps…
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Power outage in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power reports a power outage is impacting around 1,400 customers Wednesday evening.…
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Volunteers needed to help clean Idaho Falls Friendship Garden
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help take care of Idaho Falls Friendship…
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Idaho Fish and Game stocks Gem lake
Idaho Department of Fish and Game began stocking fish in Gem Lake on Wednesday. The department plans to stock Gem lake with 3,000 catchable (10 to…
Continue Reading Water line repair on N Woodruff Avenue begins Thursday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 600 block of N Woodruff Avenue between Garfield Street and Kearney…
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Wreaths Across America makes a stop in Idaho Falls
Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit made their first stop in Idaho. Idaho Falls was their first location and are heading to Pocatello…
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Pancheri Drive gas line to be connected Tuesday
Intermountain Gas will be connecting a gas line along Pancheri Drive, near the S Utah Avenue intersection, beginning…
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Gold Cup qualifiers bring BMX Bikers from all over to Sandy Downs
Sunday Morning just behind the Sandy Downs Rodeo Arena BMX riders from all over the NorthWest United States came to Idaho Falls to race for the next…
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Scooper Bowl serves local charities
Hundreds of people in Idaho Falls joined in a sweet way to help the community. Scooper-bowl, sponsored by Local News 8, returned to Idaho Falls on…
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Get your heart pumping and give blood to help prevent a summer blood shortage
The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood in July.…
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Be vigilant of scam callers targeting utility customers
The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power are reminding customers to be aware of scam callers and to not give any personal information over the…
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‘She needs to eat’ — Parents still grappling with baby formula shortage
For months now, parents have been searching for a basic necessity for their babies — formula.…
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3 things to do this weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Want some ideas to beat the heat this…
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Inmate captured after escaping from Work Detail Crew
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Larry Mathew Robinson…
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Bonneville County prosecutor prepares for trials amid attorney shortage
A large number of attorneys are leaving the Bonneville County Prosecutor’s…
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Costco raises some prices at its food court
Attention Costco shoppers: you may notice some price hikes at the food…
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2 INL researchers selected as Women of the Year
The Idaho Business Review has selected Idaho National Laboratory researchers Johanna Oxstrand and Jagoda “Jaga” Urban-Klaehn as 2022 Women of the…
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Playground equipment can be dangerous this summer
It is hot outside. For the next week, we expect temperatures in the 90’s. So it’s time to take precautions.…
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Court ruling limits how Idaho Falls can respond to homeless
For weeks, a homeless camp has sheltered under the gazebo of the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Many residents of Idaho Falls have called for the city…
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo hosting Mutton Bustin Qualifier
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up’s Mutton Bustin’ Qualifier event is set for on July…
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Tips and reminders to protect your vehicle from theft
A vehicle is stolen every 39 seconds, with passenger vehicles making up 74% of all stolen…
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Thousands line streets of Idaho Falls for 4th of July parade
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thousands of people lined the route of the Idaho Falls Independence Day parade this morning to celebrate the holiday.…
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The City of Idaho Falls would like to remind community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day…
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Rules for reserving or staking off areas for Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations
Estimates indicate Idaho Falls more than doubles in size as we celebrate Independence Day with parades, food, fun, music, games and the Melaleuca…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day events road closures, public safety information
With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures,…
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Lightning blamed for sparking house fire in Bonneville County
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office…
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2022 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2022 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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One man taken into custody after crashing vehicle on a bridge
(IDAHO FALLS-KIFI) An SUV caught fire after a driver crashed into the side of a bridge, just north of Idaho Falls, Friday evening The accident…
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Missing vulnerable adult located safely
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports Wright has been located safely and is no longer considered missing.…
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Police locate juvenile
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Rashell Lindsey. …
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CEI Board of Trustees fill Zone 1 Trustee vacancy
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Amy Gardels to fill the Zone 1 Trustee vacancy during their regular…
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Ammon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced Thursday investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Ammon…
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Homeless camp near Japanese Friendship Garden
For several days, a group of people has camped under the gazebo at the Japanese friendship garden on the Greenbelt. The floor is dotted with towels,…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration promises to be biggest yet
The 29th annual Melaleuca Fireworks show is still getting prepared, for perhaps their largest show yet. With a plan to launch over 18 thousand…
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Firework prices skyrocketing
The rush has started to get fireworks for independence day! But as the Fourth of July gets closer, we could be seeing more empty shelves.…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter offering $10 microchips ahead of July 4
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services.…
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Search continues for 19-year-old Dylan Rounds
Family is in search of their missing teen, Dylan Rounds, from Idaho Falls. He went missing from his farm in Lucin, Utah around Memorial Day…
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Fireworks complaint results in multiple drug arrests
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three individuals over the weekend for multiple drug charges after observing the use of illegal…
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Improvements to storm drains and water lines along Westhill Avenue in Idaho Falls began Monday Construction will extend north to Brenthaven…
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Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo looking for singers of the national anthem
Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…
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Amateur Radio Enthusiasts prepare themselves for the event of a disaster
A fun weekend for Amateur Radio enthusiasts started at noon Saturday June 25th 2022 and ended at noon Sunday June 26th 2022. The goal of the 24 hour…
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Smoke filled the Air Sunday morning in Upper Snake River Landing, but it wasn’t what you think
Smoke filled the area around the Snake River landing Sunday Morning. But it wasn’t what you may think. The city was doing a controlled burn in a…
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Idaho Fall’s tenth annual Pride festival
The streets of Idaho Falls became more vibrant with color on Saturday, as a colorful and meaningful parade marched through downtown.
Members of the…