Idaho Archives

Bill Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament kicks off

July 27, 2021 11:37 AM Linda Larsen

Seven years ago, Bill Parrish, his wife and their two sons died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their sleep. A tragedy that didn’t have to…

Idaho resort region, once COVID-19 hotspot, is vaccine leader

August 6, 2021 4:31 PM Associated Press

A popular Idaho ski destination had one of the highest per-capita rates of coronavirus in the country at the start of the pandemic last year.…

Incident that left three hospitalized remains under investigation

August 6, 2021 2:36 PM News Team

Idaho State Police troopers and Twin Falls Police Department officers are investigating an incident that sent three people to the hospital…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 679 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

August 6, 2021 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 679 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Friday.…

Federal judge halts timber sale over outdated steelhead data

August 6, 2021 3:21 PM Associated Press

A large timber sale in north-central Idaho has been put on hold because a federal judge says the agencies that approved the deal failed to consider…

Weather concerns into day 2 of War Bonnet Round Up

August 6, 2021 2:50 PM Evan Thomason

Some organizers are a little concerned about the weather possibly putting a hold and some delays on the War Bonnet Round Up Friday.…

Ada County Man arrested for possession of child pornography

August 6, 2021 1:05 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Boise man on Thursday…

Mud Lick Fire is 48% contained

August 6, 2021 9:47 AM News Team

The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 20,643 acres and is 48%…

Prosecutors seeking death penalty against Chad Daybell

August 5, 2021 4:25 PM Rachel Fabbi

Prosecutors have filed a motion to seek the death penalty against Chad…

Woman found after getting lost huckleberry hunting

August 5, 2021 1:11 PM News Team

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reports a missing 81-year-old woman has been…

ISU names Dean of College of Health

August 5, 2021 3:53 PM News Team

Teresa Conner was recently named dean of the College of Health within the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences.…

McCall man killed in paragliding crash near Horseshoe Bend

August 5, 2021 3:46 PM Associated Press

The Boise County Sheriff’s Office says a man died in a paragliding crash near Horseshoe Bend.…

War Bonnet rides into day 1

August 5, 2021 2:58 PM Evan Thomason

Today is the first official day of competition for the War Bonnet. The main opening ceremony is tonight at 7pm. Yet, there has been so much…

Idaho health leaders warn of surging COVID-19 virus numbers

August 5, 2021 9:26 AM Associated Press

The leaders of some of Idaho’s largest health care providers warned residents Wednesday coronavirus cases again are again threatening to overwhelm…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 743 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

August 5, 2021 9:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 743 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Thursday.…

Camp Hayden to host annual camp this weekend

August 5, 2021 2:23 PM News Team

Camp Hayden is hosting the families of 12 children with special needs at Aspen Grove Inn and RV Park August 6 through August 8.…

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open first east Idaho location in Ammon

August 5, 2021 11:19 AM News Team

Jersey Mike’s Subs will open its first east Idaho location in Ammon on August…

Watch for changes in water depth downstream of American Falls Dam

August 5, 2021 11:27 AM News Team

There could be possible changes in water depth in the Snake River downstream of American Falls Dam from now until mid-October.…

Crews continue to fight Mud Lick Fire

August 5, 2021 11:23 AM News Team

The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 20,643 acres and is 47%…

Governor Brad Little announces cybersecurity task force

August 5, 2021 4:03 PM Rachel Fabbi

Governor Little directed the task force to examine and propose new ways to ensure Idaho’s election infrastructure remains secure, transparent, and…

Young Idaho boy still missing despite exhaustive search

August 5, 2021 9:52 AM Associated Press

Authorities say a 5-year-old boy who was last seen July 27 is still missing as of Wednesday.…

Mask, COVID-19 guidelines for new school year

August 4, 2021 6:29 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has announced the Delta variant of the coronavirus is now the dominant strain in…

Mud Lick Fire 47% contained

August 4, 2021 4:09 PM News Team

The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire has burned 20,643 acres and is 47%…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 637 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1.4 million total administered doses

August 4, 2021 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 637 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Wednesday.…

Boise woman charged in connection with Jan. 6 insurrection

August 4, 2021 12:32 PM Associated Press

An Idaho woman has been charged with four misdemeanors after prosecutors said she participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by…

Grizzly bear captured, relocated after livestock depredation near Island Park Reservoir

August 4, 2021 12:06 PM News Team

An adult male grizzly was captured and relocated Tuesday after USDA Wildlife Services officials determined the bear had killed a yearling domestic…

EBR-1 museum open this weekend only

August 4, 2021 3:52 PM News Team

The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open to the public Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug.…

Lawmaker who ID’d rape accuser may lose committee assignment

August 3, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

A legislative ethics committee says an Idaho lawmaker who publicized the name of an intern who reported a rape should be stripped of one of her…

Ducks arrive for Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race

July 31, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The ducks have arrived for the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race to be held on Saturday August 14. …

Gov. Little warns of school interruptions if more don’t get COVID-19 vaccine

August 3, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 680 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

August 3, 2021 5:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 680 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Tuesday.…

War Bonnet Round Up to be inducted into Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame

August 3, 2021 12:55 PM News Team

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is adding a new distinction to its storied…

IFPD invites community to National Night Out on Aug. 3

July 30, 2021 9:31 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police is inviting the community to a Night…

The latest on the Mud Lick, Iron and Haynes fires

August 3, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Great Basin Incident Management Team 7 assumed command of the Mud Lick Fire at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday. Team 7 will continue to focus on firefighter and…

Wanted man arrested for trying to cash fake checks

August 2, 2021 2:18 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located a wanted man Friday while investigating a fraudulent check case.…

IFPD officer indicted for manslaughter in backyard shooting

August 2, 2021 10:45 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls Police officer is facing charges for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Joseph…

Anti-vaccine mandate rally at Idaho Capitol

August 2, 2021 5:32 PM News Team

A group of Idaho lawmakers held a rally on the steps of the Idaho Capitol building…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 868 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

August 2, 2021 5:07 PM News Team

daho officials reported 868 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the weekend.…

Haynes Fire emergency road closure terminated

August 2, 2021 2:52 PM News Team

The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Haynes Fire Emergency Road Closure, Order Number:…

Jack Chinook salmon stocked in Hayden Pond

August 2, 2021 2:26 PM News Team

Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery released 75 jack Chinook salmon in Hayden Pond on…

Bannock County Commissioners appoint Torey Danner as new Coroner

August 2, 2021 2:55 PM Emma Iannacone

Bannock County Commissioners announced Monday they appointed Torey Danner to fill the open Coroner position in the…

Lawmaker who named rape accuser says she did nothing wrong

August 2, 2021 11:30 AM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker accused of violating ethics rules by publicizing the name of an alleged rape victim in disparaging social media posts — and then…

Park Service adds public land to City of Rocks reserve

August 2, 2021 11:59 AM Associated Press

The National Park Service has added some additional public land to a national reserve site in Idaho known for its rock climbing opportunities.…

Idaho gas prices continue to rise

August 2, 2021 11:11 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.71/g, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…

Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 6 new fires

August 2, 2021 11:07 AM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected six (6) new fires since July 26,…

Mud Lick, Iron and Haynes Fire updates

August 1, 2021 12:27 PM News Team

In total, 427 personnel, 5 crews, 6 engines, 11 water tenders, 5 helicopters, 3 heavy equipment task forces, 4 dozers and 3
masticators are…

Latest on Mud Lick, Iron and Haynes Fires

July 31, 2021 11:57 AM Rachel Fabbi

On Saturday, crews announced that both the Haynes and Iron Fires are 95% contained, and have burned 472 and 133 acres…

Police search for wanted man

July 30, 2021 12:38 PM News Team

Power County deputies are currently searching for a 45-year-old…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 529 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, total statewide cases reach 200K

July 30, 2021 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 529 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…

Idahoans to start receiving tax relief next week

July 30, 2021 3:45 PM News Team

Many of us could soon see some extra money in our…

EXPLAINER: High prices, court access challenge Idaho renters

July 30, 2021 3:24 PM Associated Press

A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire Saturday, after the Biden administration extended the original date by a…

DEQ lifts pollution forecast and caution for Lemhi County

July 30, 2021 3:10 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of improved…

Boise police remove ‘Proud Boys’ flags from Idaho interstate

July 30, 2021 3:22 PM Associated Press

The Boise Police Department says officers removed flags emblazoned with the emblem of the neo-fascist Proud Boys organization after someone hung them…

5-year-old boy missing in Idaho; police seek witnesses

July 30, 2021 1:06 PM Associated Press

As crews look for a 5-year-old Idaho boy missing since Tuesday, the Fruitland Police Department is asking for any potential witnesses to come forward…

D93 school board chairman resigns

July 30, 2021 1:01 PM News Team

A local school district will need to find a new school board…

Animal shelter is lacking volunteers, adoptions

July 30, 2021 12:34 PM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is dealing with a decrease in the number of volunteers and has seen an increase in the number of people turning in…

Help wanted sign at Westwood Discount in Pocatello, ID

Help wanted despite gains in employment

July 30, 2021 11:31 AM Cole Sams

Employment is still needed despite positive growth in the job market.…

Haynes, Iron Fires reach 95% containment

July 30, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

The Haynes and Iron Fires have both reached 95% containment, and the Mud Lick Fire has reached 70%…

Operation Underground Railroad holding march Friday night

July 30, 2021 10:55 AM Rachel Fabbi

Operation Underground Railroad is holding its annual Rise Up march Friday night at the greenbelt in Idaho…

Ammon Days is back

July 30, 2021 10:28 AM News Team

The City of Ammon announced Ammon Days is back this year with food, fun and…

President Biden to meet with 7 governors Friday to discuss devastating wildfires

July 30, 2021 10:12 AM News Team

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with seven governors on Friday to talk about how states are responding to a…

Wasden issues consumer alert over online pet scams

July 30, 2021 10:04 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans to avoid buying pets over the internet.…

Coalition seeks relisting of gray wolves in US West

July 30, 2021 9:33 AM Associated Press

Wildlife advocates have sent a formal petition to relist gray wolves as an endangered species throughout the U.S. West.…

Governor’s office looking for intern

July 30, 2021 9:32 AM News Team

The Office of the Governor is now accepting applications for an intern for the fall…

Idaho man sues Boy Scouts over alleged childhood sex abuse

July 29, 2021 6:15 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man is suing the Boy Scouts of America for failing to warn children that took part in the youth program that they could be exposed to sex…

Mud Lick emergency area, road and trail closure

July 29, 2021 3:05 PM News Team

The Salmon‐Challis National Forest implemented the Mud Lick Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…

Officials concerned about rise in new COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated

July 29, 2021 5:38 PM News Team

Idaho health officials and the heads of multiple healthcare providers in the state are becoming very concerned about the rise in new COVID-19 cases…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 439 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

July 29, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 439 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…

ART therapy training held for therapists and social workers

July 29, 2021 4:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

Therapists and social workers have a new way to help clients, after completing a training…

Idaho governor signs onto major abortion-rights challenge

July 29, 2021 3:18 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed onto an amicus brief in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could overturn the court’s landmark 1973 ruling…

Air Pollution Forecast and Caution extended for Lemhi County

July 26, 2021 9:53 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of degraded…

RV supply is low

July 29, 2021 3:13 PM Evan Thomason

RV shopping might be very difficult during this…

Senators introduce legislation to mitigate dangers posed by tree spiking

July 29, 2021 12:45 PM News Team

Idaho and Wyoming senators are introducing legislation to mitigate the dangers of tree…

Drought worsens around Idaho

July 29, 2021 11:27 AM News Team

There has been a noticeable change to Idaho’s Drought Map. …

Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fire updates

July 29, 2021 10:50 AM News Team

Crews continue to fight the Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron…

Iron Fire closure terminated

July 29, 2021 10:39 AM News Team

The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Iron Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…

Australian jet airtanker arrives to fight US wildfires

July 29, 2021 9:46 AM Associated Press

Australia has sent a jet airtanker to the United States to help fight wildfires.…

Hospitals prepared for possible increase in COVID-19 patients

July 28, 2021 3:48 PM Rachel Fabbi

Obviously, those who aren’t vaccinated are going to be at risk,” Jackman said “Even those who aren’t vaccinated can become sick, but what we’re…

Man killed in UTV crash

July 28, 2021 2:15 PM News Team

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a 26-year-old Ohio man was killed in a UTV crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes…

Black Hawk helicopters to be painted pink

July 28, 2021 6:22 PM News Team

Two Idaho National Guard Black Hawk helicopters are going pink to help in the fire fight in…

High Desert Milk expanding products

July 28, 2021 6:18 PM News Team

An Idaho dairy processor is…

Risch on inflation

July 28, 2021 5:41 PM News Team

US Senator Jim Risch of Idaho is joining some other republican colleagues in introducing a rule change in the…

Second trial for Martin Edmo Ish underway

July 28, 2021 5:43 PM News Team

A second trial is underway in the case against Martin Edmo Ish, and COVID-19 precautions are changing things…

Idaho redistricting commission has 5 of 6 members

July 28, 2021 5:14 PM Associated Press

Five of the six appointments are in for a commission that will redraw Idaho’s 35 legislative districts from which voters select the state’s 105…

Car repairs are way behind

July 28, 2021 6:17 PM Evan Thomason

Auto repair shops are trying to hurry up and keep up with their…

Idaho Falls drug trafficker pleads guilty in federal court

July 28, 2021 4:19 PM News Team

A 54-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 358 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

July 28, 2021 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 358 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…

Search continues for missing 5-year-old Fruitland boy

July 28, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

Police in a rural western Idaho town continued to search Wednesday for a 5-year-old boy who has been missing since Tuesday evening.…

Family voiced suspicions about Lori Vallow-Daybell accused in 4 killings

July 28, 2021 11:41 AM Associated Press

Relatives of a woman whose estranged husband was fatally shot two years ago in Arizona voiced their suspicions to investigators about whether she was…