Idaho Falls leaf collection begins Oct. 18
Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 18.
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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BPA credit adjustment to lower Idaho customer power bills
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Rocky Mountain Power was authorized by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to pass on a federal billing credit to certain residential or farm customers in Idaho.
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Rexburg getting second LDS temple
The Rexburg North Idaho Temple will be the eighth temple in Idaho
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Bikers rally in Rigby against bullying
Organizers say they felt that the Bikers Against Bullies rally would create a great opportunity to hold a community event, where parents and students could gather to give and receive support, access help, and share ideas in person.
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Most popular boy names in the 60s in Idaho
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1960s in Idaho using data from the Social Security Administration.
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Rigby honors Rigby staff members who stopped shooting
The town of Rigby honored the two staff members being hailed as heroes after the shooting at Rigby Middle School in May.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,778 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,778 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths Friday.
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin releases records after judge’s 2nd order
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin released a collection of public documents to journalists Thursday shortly after a judge again ordered her to reveal the records.
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Longtime Chief Deputy will take over as new ITD Director next spring
The Idaho Transportation Board announced Friday Chief Deputy Scott Stokes will serve as the new Director of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) beginning in the spring of 2022.
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81 Idaho mayors to participate in annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge
Idaho mayors are ready to get moving this month and earn money for their community in the Mayor’s Walking Challenge, a program of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health that promotes the importance of being physically active.
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Idaho Falls Power to conduct customer satisfaction survey
If your phone rings this week, it just might be your chance to give some valuable customer input to help Idaho Falls Power (IFP) and Fiber better serve you.
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Boundary Fire grows to 84,756 acres
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 84,756 acres and is 68% contained.
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Police issue endangered missing person alert
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 62-year-old Coeur d’Alene woman.
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Masks now required in Bonneville School District 93
This means students and employees are required to wear face coverings over their mouth and nose “when physical distancing cannot be maintained”
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Best counties to retire to in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to retire in Idaho using data from Niche.
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Call to Idaho poaching hotline leads to heavy sentences for Missourians
A simple call to Idaho’s Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline of reported illegal wildlife crimes in Custer and Blaine counties, resulted in multiple-year hunting, fishing and trapping license revocations, jail time, and thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the state.
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Students in Rigby going viral after backpack ban solutions
Baby strollers, laundry baskets, and garbage cans are among the solutions.
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New cybersecurity building for College of Eastern Idaho is open
Yellowstone Training Center has just opened up on Yellowstone Avenue as a part of the College of Eastern Idaho. The college will house it’s cybersecurity program and Workforce training program.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,905 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 53 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,905 new COVID-19 cases and 53 new deaths Thursday.
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Boundary Fire reaches 64% containment
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 84,535 acres and is 64% contained.
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Idaho’s partial vote recount validates 2020 election tallies
Idaho officials say a partial recount of ballots cast during the last presidential election validates the accuracy of the results despite manipulation claims by Trump ally and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.
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Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns
Time is running out to file your 2020 Idaho income tax return.
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Job fair matches many workers to new jobs
Many jobs and jobseekers gathered together at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls for a job fair.
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US 26 in Idaho officially named POW-MIA Memorial Highway
Idaho legislators, representatives from the National League of POW-MIA Families, community members and the Idaho Transportation Department will officially celebrate the naming of US 26 in Idaho as the “POW-MIA Memorial Highway” on Oct. 6 in Carey.
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Chad Daybell status conference held Thursday
Chad Daybell is scheduled to be in court for a status conference Thursday at 10 a.m.
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Doctors: Pandemic has dire effects on Idaho kids, babies
Idaho health care professionals say the state’s unchecked spread of the highly contagious delta variant is sending more kids and babies to hospitals with complications from COVID-19.
Continue Reading Press club asks judge to hold Lt. Gov. McGeachin in contempt
A coalition of journalists is asking an Idaho judge to hold the state’s lieutenant governor in contempt of court for refusing to turn over public documents despite the judge’s order that she do so.
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State Superintendent Ybarra visits Idaho Falls
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra was in east Idaho Wednesday, visiting both Bonneville and Hillcrest High Schools.
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Misinformation leads to animosity toward health care workers
A constant barrage of misinformation has Idaho health care workers facing increased animosity from some patients and community members.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,684 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,684 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths Wednesday.
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Boundary Fire grows to 84,138 acres, 58% contained
The lightning cause Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 84,138 acres and is 58% contained.
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Idaho Falls releases draft “Imagine IF” plan for public comment
The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) has released the draft version of the city’s new roadmap for future growth, called the Imagine IF plan, for review and public comment.
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Report: Groundwater quality remains poor in southern Idaho
The Idaho Conservation League(ICL) has expressed a great concern for the water quality for the Magic Valley. This area includes over 300,000 citizens that use the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer.
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View the number of registered voters by county in Idaho and Wyoming
September 28 is National Voter Registration Day, a day organizers describe as a “nonpartisan civic holiday” that has been held on the fourth Tuesday of every September since 2012.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,355 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths Tuesday.
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Boundary Fire grows to 84,138 acres
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 84,138 acres and is 58% contained.
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2 arrested on multiple drug charges after report of brandishing handgun on I-15
Idaho State Police troopers arrested two people after a report of a man brandishing a handgun at a passing vehicle.
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COVID-19 cases in children on the rise
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday.
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Town hall with Gov. Little Tuesday at 12 p.m.
The Idaho office of AARP will host a statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen Tuesday.
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Ex Idaho lawmaker charged with rape is arrested in Georgia
A former Idaho state lawmaker charged with rape earlier this month has been arrested in Georgia.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,638 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 37 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,638 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths over the weekend.
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Labor expands its service delivery to Challis, Wieppe
Challis and Wieppe are the two newest communities to be added to the Idaho Department of Labor’s roster of remote service delivery locations, effective Oct. 4.
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Boundary Fire grows to 80,818 acres
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 80,818 acres and is 58% contained.
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Graves of 19th century migrants found on trail in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Cadaver dogs have found what are probably seven graves of mid-1880s migrants who died in south-central Idaho on the California Trail while crossing what is now the City of Rocks National Reserve. Experts with the Oregon-California Historic Trails and City of Rocks National Reserve identified two possible graves. The Post
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.70/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross supplies drop to lowest post-summer levels since 2015
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 2 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected two (2) new fires since the last fire summary dated September 20, 2021.
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Fatality bicycle vs. vehicle crash near Victor
Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash on 8000 S between 1000 W and 2000 W, just outside of Victor Sunday around 2:33 p.m.
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2 wanted men arrested after pursuit in Bonneville County
24 year old Augustus W. Gokey and 33 year old Kasey C. Wornek were in a pickup truck driven by Gokey when a Deputy located them on Wright Rd. just North of Idaho Falls around 1:45 am.
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Idaho Falls man arrested for drug trafficking after police chase
During the investigation, the Trooper also found the motorcyclist was driving without privileges, his eyes were bloodshot and watery, and other evidence consistent with being under the influence of marijuana.
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Rock scaling to begin next week along US-93 in Eastern Idaho
On Monday, a specialized crew will begin scaling operations along US-93 between Salmon and Challis.
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Monoclonal Antibody Treatment saves most from severe COVID-19 illness
Monoclonal Antibodies are a source of help for for those at high covid risk.
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Parents raise concerns over Jefferson backpack ban
We did reach out to the school district for clarification, and to discuss the policy, and were told superintendent Chad Martin spent the day talking with the middle and high schools about the policy.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,646 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 34 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,646 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths Friday.
Continue Reading 3 individuals sentenced in southeast Idaho methamphetamine distribution case
Three individuals were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Friday.
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for drug trafficking
A 43-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Friday.
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Civil rights complaint targets Idaho health care rationing
An advocacy group for older adults has filed a civil rights complaint against Idaho over state crisis standards of care guidelines for hospitals overwhelmed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boundary Fire 57% contained
The Salmon-Challis National Forest Boundary Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure Order #04-13-21-015 has been reduced in size to exclude the southwest portion of the Wilderness.
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Fastest-growing counties in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the fastest growing counties in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Student hit by car
A 16-year-old foreign exchange student is recovering after being hit by a car.
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Hunters shoot charging sow grizzly in Island Park
A sow grizzly with cubs charged two hunters in the Stamp Meadows area Thursday.
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Modified backpack ban at D251 middle schools, high schools
Jefferson School District Superintendent Chad Martin said effective immediately, backpacks will no longer be allowed at Rigby Middle School, Farnsworth Middle School, and both Rigby and Jefferson High Schools.
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Idaho lawmakers look for ways to nullify vaccine mandates
An attorney says Idaho should adopt a health policy making vaccine status a private medical record that employees could refuse to make available to employers as a way to thwart President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,345 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,345 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new deaths Thursday.
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“Palisades Pete” bones identified
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Teton County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming and Othram Inc. have worked together to identify human remains found in the Palisades Reservoir lake bed in 2002.
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2022 Idaho Teacher of the Year
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra visited Crossroads Middle School Thursday afternoon to surprise science teacher Todd Knight with a $1,000 check, balloons and the title of Idaho’s 2022 Teacher of the Year.
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DEQ releases mobile app providing real-time air quality information to the public
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is introducing a new mobile app, AIR Idaho, to provide forecasted and current air quality information to help protect your health during poor air quality episodes.
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Fatal crash on I-84 east of Boise
Idaho State Police investigated a crash eastbound on I-84 at milepost 66, east of Boise Wednesday around 11:47 p.m.
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Boundary Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail closure reduced
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 79,856 acres and is 48% contained.
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No signs of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend after days of searching
Search teams were back out at a Florida nature park to look for the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the young woman who authorities say was killed while on a cross-country trip with him.
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Courts adopt renewed COVID-19 measures to protect health and safety
The Idaho Supreme Court Wednesday ordered a number of COVID-19 precautions in courtrooms across the state, citing the current surge in cases and the harm it has done to Idaho’s health care system.
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Counselors on campus after Tiebreaker Elementary teacher passes away
A tragic loss for the Tiebreaker Elementary community.
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Teacher shortage shuts down Idaho school district
A south-central Idaho school district with about 1,600 students is temporarily closing its schools due to not having enough teachers or substitute teachers.
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Domestic violence center talks about signs, how to get help
The Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie case has put the topic of domestic abuse into the spotlight, and according to Teena McBride, the executive director at the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls, it can look like a lot of things.
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Public invited to share input on ways to improve US 26 and 25th East in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites members of the public to attend a meeting for the US 26 and 25th East project in Idaho Falls.
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Child Passenger Safety Week reminds drivers to keep kids safe, offers free car seat checks
This week, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety reminds families that keeping children safe on the road means putting them in the right car seat.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,354 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,354 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths Wednesday.
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Construction begins on Northgate Mile railroad underpass
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has contracted with Depatco to complete work on Northgate Mile/Hwy 26 railroad underpass between E Street and South Boulevard.
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Federal jury convicts Rigby man of attempted sexual exploitation of a child, possession of child pornography
After a five-day jury trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found a 39-year-old Rigby man guilty of sixteen counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Wednesday.
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Infrared flight provides updated Boundary Fire footprint
An infrared flight has provided an updated footprint for the Boundary, which grew by approximately 6,000 acres.
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Ada County caregiver sentenced for forgery
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced an Ada County woman was sentenced Tuesday for forgery.
Continue Reading Former lawmaker not yet arrested 2 weeks after rape charge
A former Idaho state lawmaker has not yet turned himself in to face a rape charge despite a warrant being issued nearly two weeks ago.
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Risch, Crapo on extension of land border restrictions with Canada
U.S. Senators for Idaho Jim Risch and Mike Crapo are responding to the Biden Administration’s decision Monday to extend border restrictions with Canada.
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Remains recovered of bow hunter who went missing in 1968
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office recovered the remains of a bow hunter who went missing in 1968.
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Idaho’s COVID-19 outlook is dire as cases continue to climb
Health care workers are exhausted and angry.
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City of Driggs declares state of emergency, issues mask mandate
After the City of Victor declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19, the City of Driggs is now doing the same.
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INL to require COVID-19 vaccination
The Idaho National Laboratory has announced all of its staff members and many of its subcontractors have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 19.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,830 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,830 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths Tuesday.
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1 hospitalized after crash near Burley
On Tuesday at approximately 5:00 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash on I-84 near milepost 220, east of Burley.
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ISP Forensic Labs accreditation now includes breath alcohol instrumentation, THC quantitation
All three Idaho State Police forensic service laboratories were recently reaccredited for another 4-year cycle by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).
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COVID-19 cases continue to climb
The COVID-19 pandemic is making its resurgence in eastern idaho.
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours October events
The Idaho Falls Zoo will begin fall hours in October that will allow you even more time to enjoy the zoo as the temperatures cool down.
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Boundary Fire burns 73,620 acres
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 73,620 acres and is 48% contained.
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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, Sept. 21.
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Gov. Little, 25 other governors request meeting with Biden on border crisis
More than half the nation’s governors are calling on President Joe Biden to address the border crisis immediately.
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Idaho directs more aid to hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday Idaho will direct an additional $10 million in relief dollars to address the growing needs in Idaho hospitals, primary and urgent care clinics and skilled nursing facilities due to the recent surge in COVID-19 patients needing care.
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Drowning victim identified
A person drowned Saturday afternoon in Fremont County, after a group of people floating in a drift boat hit a rock and threw out everyone inside.
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Autopsy will be conducted this week on remains found in Gabby Petito case
The case of missing Gabby Petito took a tragic turn Sunday when police found human remains during their search for her — and officials are working to determine whether the discovery could answer questions regarding what happened to the 22-year-old.
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Lawmakers to discuss vaccine mandate with eye on reconvening
Lawmakers on a committee that considers state sovereignty issues have bumped up their planned meeting next week to Wednesday to consider President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate.
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