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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The sale of Kratom will be banned in Idaho Falls in a new law set to take effect on July 1, after a unanimous vote was…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The sale of Kratom will be banned in Idaho Falls in a new law set to take effect on July 1, after a unanimous vote was…
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Rising construction costs, a lack of available housing and workforce shortages were among the top concerns identified by Idahoans in a housing survey…
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Five people have died in crashes across Idaho since Memorial Day as law enforcement urges drivers to stay safe during the “100 Deadliest Days of…
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Idaho health officials are investigating an outbreak of illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk that has affected nearly 60 people across the…
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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is backing a proposal that would increase wage requirements for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa…
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Cynthia Wilson is preparing to take on a 40-mile, 7-day trek across the Andes Mountains in Peru to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer,…
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A federal judge has set a September 2027 trial date in a lawsuit filed by the families of four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan…
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The Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a controversial proposal for further development in the Henry’s Lake Flats area, marking a…
Continue ReadingConstruction of Willow Creek Elementary, District 93’s newest elementary school, is on track to open in September…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As the school year comes to an end and students begin summer break, negotiations between Idaho Falls School District 91…
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To reflect on and remember the Teton Dam flood, as well as the unity shown by those who came together in its aftermath, Sugar City will host its…
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Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law…
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As drought conditions and water shortages continue to impact southern Idaho, some farmers are turning to new technology to help stretch every drop of…
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A new report is raising concerns about health insurance coverage for Idaho and Wyoming’s youngest…
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We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require…
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Three fishermen are safe after a boat trip on the Fall River took a dangerous turn last Thursday, May 28.
According to Fremont County Search and…
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Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho…
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State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands…
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Three women were rescued from their car after it went into the Salmon River near Mormon Bend on State Highway 75, and were transported to a hospital…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Many students are celebrating their final day of school and beginning the hunt for a fun summer job: an opportunity to…
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The U.S. Forest Service has issued a draft decision for the proposed Grand Targhee Resort expansion and is now opening a formal objection period for…
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As a fast-moving inferno quickly engulfed 300 acres Tuesday near Mountain Home, one Idaho State University student rolled up his sleeves in a…
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Six law enforcement officers were injured when a wildfire spread quickly and burned several homes on Tuesday night. One officer is still in the…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – While Memorial Day weekend may be over, Idaho’s summer travel season is only beginning — and so are concerns over rising…
Continue Reading129 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has changed pop culture and our education system forever. This book is typically read at a…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of its newest house of worship in Caldwell, Idaho, which will be an…
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is temporarily closing the Upper Mesa Falls area starting August 10th for a renovation project, but the nearby…
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Idaho’s first bat to test positive for rabies this year was located in Bannock County, and public health officials are urging people to avoid all…
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Wildland firefighters in southern Idaho were busy over the Memorial Day holiday as several large-acre fires were reported, including the Dewoff,…
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“Shrapnel tore into him, but he kept crawling. He reached the man and rendered first aid. Cal then exposed himself again to enemy fire, intending to…
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Thunderstorms and severe wind gusts nearing 60 mph in some places have been knocking out power and delaying flights.
Early reports indicate that the…
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As rat sightings continue to spread across the Treasure Valley, one Boise woman is hoping a community-driven map can help neighbors track the growing…
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We will observe this year’s Memorial Day with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s and isolated thunderstorms that will persist through the…
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The Motor Vu Drive-In features the biggest outdoor, drive-in movie screen in America and is open this weekend with two premiere summer…
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The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the Interstate 15 West Inkom interchange beginning May 26 as construction crews continue…
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YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As warmer temperatures arrive earlier than usual across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, wildlife experts say the current…
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The crash of two US Navy jets at an Idaho air show last weekend has raised questions about why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes and…
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A legal challenge against Idaho’s school privacy law has officially come to an end after plaintiffs agreed to dismiss both their district court…
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The installation of a new traffic signal in the Island Park is being delayed until later this year.
Originally planned to be complete by the end of…
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Governor Brad Little is celebrating the success of a recent trade mission to Japan aimed at strengthening Idaho’s role in global innovation and…
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The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open for the 2026 season on May 22, offering free admission and a chance to explore the world’s…
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With the water levels on the American Falls Reservoir rapidly nearing 50 percent capacity, Seagull Bay Yacht Club is offering other summer activities…
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Idaho’s water outlook is looking grim despite some short-term relief in the coming days, water managers warned during the final Idaho Water Supply…
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Idaho’s Office of Highway Safety is promoting the “100 Safest Days of Summer” campaign to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on the state’s…
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Rep. Barbara Ehardt narrowly secured the Republican nomination for Legislative District 33 Seat A by less than 200 votes, defeating newcomer Connor…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Southeast Idaho students took center stage at this year’s Patty Duke Awards, bringing home some of the biggest honors in…
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The May 2026 Primary Election polls have closed, and Local News 8 is providing real-time results and breaking news as the ballots are…
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The Experimental Breeder Reactor-II dome at Idaho National Laboratory has been transformed into the nation’s newest nuclear testing site, providing a…
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Following four water rescues in just over a month, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to make boating safety a top priority…
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Idahoans have completed over 250,000 acts of service in the America250 in Idaho Service Challenge, with the Idaho Falls community contributing nearly…
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Wyatt Widdison has been charged with eight counts of possessing child sexually exploitative material (child pornography) in a Fremont County court…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – It is officially Primary Election Day in Idaho, and voters have a few things to keep in mind as they head to the poll booths…
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Governor Brad Little’s office says more dangerous illegal alien criminals have been transported out of the country under his Operation No Return,…
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For the second election in a row, Kelly Golden is challenging incumbent Stephanie Mickelsen in the contest for Legislative District 32 Seat…
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Contract negotiations between Portneuf Health and Regence BlueShield of Idaho have stalled, and if no agreement is reached by June 15, patients with…
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The City of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, and the City of Ammon are hosting a regional Street Summit on May 18 to provide drivers with information…
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Idahoans are paying tribute to former Governor, U.S. Senator, and Boise Mayor Dirk Kempthorne, who passed away last month at the age of 74, with a…
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Teton County Fire and Rescue is urging residents to exercise extreme caution this wildfire season after a group of juveniles lighting fireworks…
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Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is reminding people to trust that mother animals will return to their young and to not interfere with nature by taking…
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The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to buckle up after a rollover crash injured two people, one of whom was ejected from the…
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The Idaho Transportation Department will begin construction of the new Riverton Road Bridge near Blackfoot on May 11, with demolition of the old…
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With Tuesday’s primary election fast approaching, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is aiming to remind and educate voters of the importance of…
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The record-breaking high temperatures from earlier this week will take a brief pause as we cool down due to the First Alert Weather on Wednesday. We…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thousands of East Idahoans are without power due to Wednesday’s severe thunderstorm. Rocky Mountain Power says…
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North Gem School in Caribou County, Idaho was evacuated and students were dismissed due to an unconfirmed threat, and local law enforcement is…
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The Gunfighter Skies Air Show returns to Mountain Home Air Force Base this weekend after eight years, with safety and maintenance crews working hard…
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The City of Pocatello is holding a public hearing to address a proposal to build a $2.26 billion AI data center at the site of the former Hoku…
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A small green farm stand in Jerome County is giving neighbors a taste of modern homestead life — and it runs entirely on the honor system.
Lydia…
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AMMON, ID (KIFI) – A heads-up to drivers in Ammon this Tuesday: plan for delays today as crews repair damage left by an earlier water main break.…
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A Saturday evening house fire in Rexburg, Idaho, which sent one resident to the hospital, is being investigated as a potential arson. The Madison…
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Kacey Franklin James has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, LSD, and Psilocybin mushrooms, as well as…
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Five Idaho men, including four from eastern Idaho, were sentenced to a combined total of decades in prison for individual child exploitation charges,…
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A hiker was rescued and airlifted to a hospital after being caught in an avalanche near Mount Borah on Sunday, May 10th. In the wake of the incident,…
Continue ReadingInstallation of the area’s first traffic signal is underway at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Yale-Kilgore Road in Island Park, Idaho, to improve…
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Scott Robbins, a student at Idaho State University, tragically lost his life in a kayaking accident on Marsh Creek earlier this month, despite the…
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Kaylee Jade Dahlia Day, held at Franz Witte, highlighted a newly bred flower created in Goncalves’ memory while raising funds and awareness for the…
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An early morning crash has stalled traffic on I-84 Westbound north of Hagerman. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the crash happened…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Upper Valley SAFE Initiative aims to protect families on the internet. They recently held a free workshop with the…
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Get ready for a little extra wild (and a whole lot of cute). Zoo Idaho has welcomed a new cougar kitten, and now the community is invited to help…
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Fall River Electric is alerting Teton County residents of a planned power outage this Sunday, May 10, from 10:00 p.m. for essential maintenance at…
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Governor Brad Little announced that Idaho residents will have free access to state parks this Independence Day to celebrate the 250th anniversary of…
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The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2026 Click It or…
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Portneuf Air Rescue has unveiled its new Airbus H-130 helicopter, named Rio, which is equipped with advanced medical technology to quickly transport…
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has reduced the closure area surrounding the tunnel fire in Bear Gulch after crews made progress containing the…
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A kayaker lost their life in Marsh Creek, Custer County, after becoming trapped under logs while rafting. The incident triggered a multi-day search…
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Investigators in Yellowstone National Park believe a mother grizzly bear is responsible for mauling two hikers on Monday, May 4, 2026.…
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The City of McCammon has issued an immediate boil water order following a loss of pressure in the municipal water system earlier today.
According to…
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Christopher Brunt, a former Idaho Falls City Council candidate, is being held on a $1 million bond following his arrest by the Idaho Internet Crimes…
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The clock is ticking for Idahoans to get involved in the state’s largest annual donation drive. Today, Thursday, May 7, marks the final day of Idaho…
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On the nearly four-hour drive from a southeast Idaho prison, Kristine Scott was optimistic. One of 15 women transferred on April 3 to a minimum…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Gas prices in Idaho have increased by 13 cents over the past week, bringing the average cost of a gallon of regular…
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The Idaho Falls Farmers Market is facing a leadership crisis after the manager resigned following public outcry over a 2019 plea agreement where he…
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Fall River Electric is responding to a large-scale power outage in Island Park and West Yellowstone. The outage is expected to last up to 2…
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Time is running out if you want to vote absentee in the primary elections. Idaho voters have until Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. to pre-register to…
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Starting May 10th, Idaho residents living outside city limits will need to obtain a free burn permit for most outdoor burning activities, which will…
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The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho has submitted over 150,000 signatures to qualify the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act for the November 2026 ballot,…
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Grab your tackle box, eastern Idaho! Idaho Fish and Game is restocking local fishing spots across Southeast Idaho with more than 13,000 hatchery…
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Rexburg Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy, named Samuel, who was reported missing in the Millhollow community. Samuel was last seen around…
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Camping in the Challis area is about to get a little pricier. Monday, the Bureau of Land Management announced it would raise fees at four campgrounds…
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It was a ruff day on the hillside for one fluffy Samoyed named Nash. The 70-pound pup misstepped and tumbled down a steep embankment Monday…
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