Fritzer Fire estimated at 108 acres
he Salmon-Challis National Forest reports the lightning caused Fritzer Fire, reported Tuesday evening, is located approximately 21 miles west of…
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Fremont County prohibits firework use, bans open burning
Fremont County has reached high fire danger, and as a result, a ban on open burning has been…
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Missing mushroom hunter found alive in northern Idaho
A 76-year-old northern Idaho man who went missing for four days after going mushroom hunting has been found alive.…
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Motorcycle driver killed in Idaho Falls accident
One motorcyclist was killed in a Tuesday evening accident, at the Sunnyside overpass with Interstate…
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Western state police unite to slow speedy drivers
Fewer cars on the road during the pandemic may have offered room for drivers to feel at ease speeding. That’s become a safety hazard for western…
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US wildfire officials see increasing demand for firefighters
U.S. wildfire officials expecting increased fire activity and more demand for firefighters have raised the national preparedness to level 4, unusual…
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Rigby implements watering schedule
In an effort to conserve water, the City of Rigby is implementing a watering…
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Idaho Site’s largest building moves closer to closure
With the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s (EM) mission completed in major sections of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL)…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 118 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 118 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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Black Knoll Fire fully contained
UPDATE 3:30 p.m. The Black Knoll Fire has been fully contained at this…
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Fall River Electric re-elects board members
A near record setting number of ballots were cast this year for seven candidates seeking three seats on the Fall River Electric Cooperative’s board…
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Boise mayor’s budget proposal increases police force
The mayor of Boise has proposed a budget that adds 17 police department workers, including 11 officers.…
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Hailey implements firework ban
The proposed Emergency Ordinance Banning Use of Fireworks in Hailey was adopted Monday and is currently in…
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COVID-19 media briefing set Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, June 22.…
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Man arrested for attempted strangulation
A 31-year-old Bonneville County man is facing charges after being arrested by Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies Monday…
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Idaho cities start receiving new round of federal relief funds
Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced Monday Idaho cities with populations below 50,000 will start receiving their share…
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Military tribute truck unveiled
Keep an eye out for a unique work of rolling art on our…
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New owners revive old Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant, rename it “Titan Center”
An iconic piece of Pocatello’s industrial history is getting…
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US selects new cleanup contractor for Idaho nuclear site
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a new $6.4 billion contract to clean up nuclear waste at its site in Idaho that includes a national…
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Fire destroys Boise elementary school set for demolition
Firefighters were working on Monday to protect a new elementary school from spreading flames after an older school, scheduled to be demolished next…
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Idaho gas prices see slight increase
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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17th and Rollandet intersection improvement meeting set Wednesday
You are invited to attend an informational meeting regarding future intersection improvements at W. 17th Street and Rollandet Street.…
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Portion of Shoup Avenue closed for construction
Idaho Falls Public Works will temporarily close one block of Shoup Avenue on Monday morning for construction.…
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WSTSC begins excessive speed enforcement safety campaign
The Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) will initiate a special effort beginning this week to identify and address the dangers of…
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11 Idaho ski areas offer summer mountain biking
Eleven of Idaho’s ski areas offer lift-served mountain biking and are opening their trails for the…
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‘Shiny Side Up’ safety event brings out motorcycle enthusiasts
The “Shiny Side Up” motorcycle rally was put on by the Idaho State Police, and Grand Teton Harley…
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Anti-government activist Bundy issues Idaho campaign videos
Ammon Bundy has come out with his first videos announcing his campaign to become governor of Idaho.…
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Red Cross warns of severe blood shortage in US
“Our biggest concern is when we get to the point of an emergency that comes in, we have maybe depleted our stock at that moment and are needing to…
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IDA celebrates inaugural Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) celebrated the inaugural flight of Alaska Airlines from IDA to Seattle (SEA) with a traditional “water…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 243 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 243 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths over the…
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IF firefighters raise record-breaking funds for MDA
Last weekend, Idaho Falls Fire Department/IAFF Local 1565 firefighters hit the streets and shattered fundraising records for the Muscular Dystrophy…
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Gov. Little declares support for border security
Some of our law enforcement may be showing up at the United States-Mexico…
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Idaho’s May unemployment rate drops to 3%
Idaho’s unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percent to 3% from April to May as the coronavirus pandemic fades.…
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Idaho Falls celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day
Mayor Rebecca Casper issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day…
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F&G Commission amends wolf hunting, trapping seasons to align with new state law
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners amended current wolf trapping and hunting seasons in response to recent legislative direction.…
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Southwestern Idaho couple win second large lottery prize
A southwestern Idaho couple who won $50,000 playing the Idaho Lottery last spring defied the odds by winning an additional $200,000 this month.…
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Idaho congressman diagnosed with cancer
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher announced on his professional Facebook page he was diagnosed with cancer.…
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Utah woman killed in ATV accident
A Utah woman was killed in an ATV accident late Thursday afternoon.…
Continue Reading Idaho observes Juneteenth as new legal public holiday
Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing June 19 – known as “Juneteenth” – as a new legal public holiday observed by…
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Idaho state courts to remain open June 18
Idaho state courts will be open Friday, June 18, ahead of the first observance of Juneteenth as a federal…
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Doctor talks traumatic injury prevention
“Helmet compliance, whether you’re on a motorcycle, ATV, 4 wheeler, helps prevent traumatic brain injury. We can fix a lot of things, but we can’t…
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Northwestern Band of Shoshone sues Idaho over hunting rights
The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is suing Idaho Gov. Brad Little and state wildlife officials in federal court, contending the state has…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 87 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Idaho Department of Lands firefighters stop 90% of fires at 10 acres or less
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) firefighters have already responded to 99 wildfires that burned 433 acres on state and private lands protected by the…
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Nonstop flights from Boise to Moscow
Alaska Airlines is going to offering non-stop flights between Boise and the Pullman-Moscow Regional…
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Boise officials set goal of being carbon neutral by 2050
Officials have approved a plan for Boise government to be carbon neutral by 2035 and the entire city by 2050 to fight climate change.…
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Floating bridge installed in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls is busy making improvements to the Highway 20 bridge over the Snake…
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Ada County man arrested for alleged possession of child pornography
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Boise man on Monday…
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2 conflicts with deer and dogs reported in Pocatello’s Johnny Creek
For the second time in a week, a deer-dog altercation in the Johnny Creek area has been reported to the Idaho Fish and Game office in…
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Dry spring could mean lost crops for East Idaho farmers
A dryer than normal spring for East Idaho could mean trouble for area farmers, especially potato…
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Idaho camper shoots family dog, mistaking it for wolf
A family has said their pet dog is recovering after she was shot twice last weekend by a camper in Idaho who mistook her for a wolf.…
Continue Reading Idaho officials brace for tough wildfire season amid drought
Idaho officials are bracing for what could be a challenging wildfire season.…
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State Board approves changes to college admissions, access, affordability policies
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved changes to its policy on minimum college admissions requirements and a second policy intended…
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85 abandoned dogs found in Idaho home after tenant evicted
Police in northern Idaho say 85 dogs were found abandoned in a home where a tenant had recently been evicted.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 87 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Child immunization clinic held Wednesday
The free immunization clinic is open to all children ages 18 years and younger who need immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination for those 12…
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Risch on Biden-Putin meeting
U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement after President Biden’s summit with Russian President…
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27 Idaho postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020
In Idaho, 27 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020.…
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Twin Falls County caregivers sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a man and woman from Twin Falls were sentenced Friday, June 11, for provider…
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Dairy West earns award for Curds + Kindness pandemic response
Dairy West is among seven organizations the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy honored Monday with its 10th annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards.…
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Idaho partners with Western Governors University to expand options for Idaho workforce
Governor Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday with Western Governors University (WGU) to expand access to affordable degree…
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Moccasin Ridge temporarily open for firewood collection
The Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District has opened the Moccasin Ridge Road (Forest Service road #60244) beyond the closed gate through to the end of the…
Continue Reading Construction update at the I-15/US-20 intersection
The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing the eastbound Grandview Dr. right-lane onto US 20.…
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Collaborative efforts result in restoration of Henrys Lake shoreline
Wildlife, residents and anglers in southeast Idaho will all benefit from collaborative efforts to restore the Henrys Lake shorelines and improve lake…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 89 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 89 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Unemployed workers risk benefits if they skip job referrals
Unemployed Idaho residents could get kicked out of a state benefits program if they don’t follow new job-seeking requirements that went into effect…
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Idaho officials pay $2.6M for wrongful convictions of 2 men
Idaho officials have approved payments of $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, to two men who spent decades in prison for crimes they didn’t…
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Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to Idaho residents.…
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Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise– and…
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Chinook fishing on Little Salmon River to close June 18
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 18, as Chinook salmon…
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New voter education website
The Secretary of State’s office has launched a new Voter Education page on Idaho’s election information website.…
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Idaho’s ongoing drought halts some irrigation months early
Severe drought in southern Idaho forced water managers to halt irrigation from the Magic Reservoir months earlier than normal.…
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Search for man missing in Grand Teton National Park continues
UPDATE 6/14/21: Grand Teton rangers received updated information from the tip line monday morning about missing 27-year-old, Cian McLaughlin.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 228 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 228 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices hold steady
Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.21/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…
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Driggs to host Gov. Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Driggs on June…
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Reward offered for information regarding cattle shooting
The Idaho Cattle Association is looking for information regarding the shooting of two cattle owned by an ICA…
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Idaho groups get $2.4 million to help with housing vouchers
Four housing organizations in Idaho are getting coronavirus relief funding to help cover the cost emergency housing vouchers.…
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1 hospitalized after crash on I-15
A 55-year-old Pocatello resident was hospitalized Monday morning after a crash on Interstate 15 near milepost 57, near…
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Power restored in Rexburg, surrounding areas
Crews are investigating to determine the cause. Power is expected to be fully restored by 6:30…
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Update: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
US 20 between St. Anthony and Sugar City is blocked in all directions, as crews respond to a “multiple vehicle” accident south of St.…
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1 dead after being hit by truck
Despite life saving measures by the IFPD and EMS personnel, the victim died at the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department asks for help filling the boot this weekend
Jimmie Hitch, with the fire department organizes the event every year, and said it’s great to be holding the event again, after it having to be…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 118 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 118 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Volunteers needed for Bunks Across America build event
The annual event is a day for communities nationwide to get together to build beds for children who don’t have beds to sleep in.…
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Unique endowment land auction brings in a sale price of $35.2 million
Two adjacent agriculture college endowment parcels amounting to 282 acres adjacent to Caldwell’s Vallivue High School and Middle School sold Friday…
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Idaho rural-to-urban population shift continued in 2020
Idaho’s urban areas continue to see significant population growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recently released city population…
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Idaho Parks and Recreation releases 2021 Idaho Trail Supporter Sticker
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has released the second edition of its Idaho Trails Supporter…
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Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge sworn in to office
Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge, Raymond Patricco Jr., has been sworn in during a brief ceremony at the federal courthouse in Boise.…
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Elderly woman, 3 police officers taken to hospital after house fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a house fire at the 2000 block of Greentree Lane shortly after…
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Idaho district begins summer school to address education gap
School district officials in Idaho have started offering a full summer school program to catch up all students who may have fallen behind…
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Man behind brutal mass stabbing to spend life in prison
A man who stabbed nine people at a toddler’s birthday party in Boise three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison plus another 120 years for…
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Fire officials talk preparedness ahead of fire season
Chris Burger, with the BLM Idaho Falls district, says the four-month outlook published by the National Interagency Fire Center, shows an increase as…
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Hospitals still seeing COVID-19 patients, despite lower numbers
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center are still seeing COVID patients, as cases continue to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 102 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 102 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Idaho to get $30 million to reduce COVID-19 health disparities
Idaho was awarded $30.7 million in federal coronavirus relief funds Wednesday to address health disparities during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Citing grouse, judge halts Montana, Wyoming drilling plans
A judge has halted plans for oil and gas drilling on vast areas of Wyoming and Montana, citing concerns about a sagebrush-dwelling bird.…
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Reclaim Idaho begins signature collection for education funding initiative
The Idaho Secretary of State has given volunteers the green light to begin collecting signatures for the Quality Education…
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D91 to have late start Fridays
Idaho Falls School District 91 will be moving to late start Fridays in the fall.…
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Ed Humpherys discusses his platform for governor
Idaho Gubernatorial Candidate Ed Humpherys is making his way around eastern Idaho to discuss his platform for…
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