Idaho Archives

Childcare providers urge lawmakers for funding

May 3, 2021 5:45 PM News Team

Dozens of child care centers are urging legislators to allow federal funding for their…

Idaho legislative intern reports rape, is ID’d by lawmaker

May 3, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

The moment a 19-year-old intern reported that she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker became public, the harassment…

Idaho Gives reaches another milestone

May 3, 2021 4:28 PM News Team

Idaho Gives has officially raised $1.5 million as of 7:40 a.m.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 368 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

May 3, 2021 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 368 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths over the…

Eastern Idaho prices hold steady this week

May 3, 2021 3:46 PM News Team

At first glance, Idaho gas prices were stable this week, with the state average increasing by just two cents.…

More Idahoans qualify for property tax deferral in 2021

May 3, 2021 9:34 AM News Team

You might qualify to have your property taxes deferred under a change to state law.…

Bonneville Sheriff’s Office deputy added to East Idaho Workers Memorial

May 2, 2021 10:15 AM Rachel Fabbi

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)-Members of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are making sure one of their own is never forgotten. Deputy Wyatt Maser’s…

Booms in Idaho, Utah buck the curve of slowing US growth

May 1, 2021 11:54 AM Associated Press

Two Western states known for rugged landscapes and wide-open spaces are bucking the trend of sluggish U.S. population growth, which dipped to the…

One dead, two injured in crash north of Shelley

May 1, 2021 10:54 AM News Team

Idaho State Police responded at approximately 6:55 p.m. to a two-vehicle fatality crash at the intersection of E 1500 North and N 800 East, just…

Idaho facing potential government shutdown starting in June

April 30, 2021 2:09 PM News Team

A legal analysis has determined legislation intended to change the effective date of some 200 pieces of previously passed legislation should be…

Distracted, aggressive driving patrols

April 30, 2021 4:00 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office took part in an Aggressive Driving Mobilization throughout April, as part of a collaboration with the Idaho…

Idaho Gives raises $1 million in second day of campaign

April 30, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

During its second day of a week-long campaign, Idaho Gives has raised $1 million for nearly 600 of the registered organizations.…

177 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

April 30, 2021 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 177 new COVID-19 cases and one new death…

Make-A-Wish Idaho grants wish

April 30, 2021 12:27 PM News Team

Seven-year-old Monroe aka “Rosie” used her wish to give back to the St. Luke’s Children’s Cancer Center Thursday during a small…

BLM seeks public comment on proposal for new communication site in Salmon area

April 30, 2021 11:38 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office is reviewing an application for the construction of a new communication site on Ramsey Mountain…

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling

April 29, 2021 9:33 AM Associated Press

A legislative ethics committee on Thursday voted to censure and suspend Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger in connection with allegations that he raped a…

Idaho Gives campaign begins April 29

April 25, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho Gives, the state’s largest campaign of online giving, will kick off its 2021 campaign on April 29.…

Idaho governor signs ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill

April 29, 2021 9:46 AM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation aimed at preventing schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students through teaching…

Bonneville Sheriff’s Office reminding people about ATV safety

April 29, 2021 4:43 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is now reminding drivers and riders about being safe while taking part in the…

210 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 600K have received a vaccine

April 29, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 210 new COVID-19 cases…

6 Idaho students named Presidential Scholar semifinalists

April 29, 2021 12:20 PM News Team

Six members of Idaho’s high school Class of 2021 have been selected as semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars…

May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

April 29, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…

SDE offers Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants to Idaho schools

April 29, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Idaho elementary schools can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of…

DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

April 29, 2021 10:29 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to establish and operate mobile, off-site, walk-in and…

Expanded Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event begins May 6

April 29, 2021 10:03 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Sanitation Division has expanded and improved the Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event.…

Bonneville School District 93 talks about levies

April 28, 2021 5:25 PM Rachel Fabbi

If the supplemental levy fails, that means the district will have to consider pay cuts, layoffs, and other cost-saving measures explained…

255 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

April 28, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 255 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths…

Ex-wildlife managers want veto of Idaho wolf-killing bill

April 28, 2021 4:05 PM Associated Press

Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him to veto a bill…

Idaho moves to ban critical race theory instruction in all public schools, including universities

April 28, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

As some public school districts move toward embracing critical race theory in their curriculums, others — like in Idaho — are doing the…

3 Supreme Court Justice applicants submitted to Governor

April 28, 2021 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho Judicial Council announced Wednesday it has submitted the names of three potential appointees for a position on the Idaho Supreme Court to…

Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth

April 28, 2021 12:51 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday…

K-12 teacher salary budgets set

April 28, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

New state budgets for K-12 teacher salaries and higher education were set Tuesday by the Joint Finance-Appropriations…

“A bad idea altogether:” Pocatello Mayor against bill to change city election years

April 27, 2021 3:51 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is speaking out against Senate Bill 1111, calling it “a bad idea altogether,” that would make city governments a…

Intern must publicly testify on rape claim against lawmaker

April 27, 2021 5:10 PM Associated Press

An Idaho legislative ethics committee will force a 19-year-old intern who says she was raped by a lawmaker to publicly testify about the encounter on…

Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine now available to those from out of state

April 27, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director said people no longer have to prove they live or work in Idaho to get…

Bill allowing more wolves to be killed passes Idaho House

April 27, 2021 4:44 PM News Team

The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 1211 that would allow the hunters to kill 90% of wolves in Idaho.…

Gov. Little signs Fetal Heartbeat Bill

April 27, 2021 3:52 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed the Fetal Heartbeat Bill into law Tuesday.…

Dispute over powers could spark Idaho government shutdown

April 27, 2021 3:42 PM Associated Press

State officials say Idaho government offices and services could start shutting down in June if the part-time Legislature refuses to adjourn and leave…

US ‘Real ID’ deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19

April 27, 2021 3:05 PM Associated Press

Americans will have more time to get the Real ID that they will need to board a flight or enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland…

289 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 27, 2021 5:52 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 289 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths…

Idaho Senate OKs ‘nondiscrimination’ education legislation

April 26, 2021 9:02 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate on Monday approved legislation aimed at preventing public schools, charter schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students…

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior

April 26, 2021 9:03 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern was previously warned against hitting on women who work at the Statehouse after…

542 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

April 26, 2021 5:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 542 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths over the…

F&G seeks information regarding the killing of a female grizzly in Fremont County

April 26, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

An adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed near the Pole Bridge Campground in Island Park between March 15 and March 23 and Idaho Fish and Game…

Idaho bill aims to stop Biden executive actions on gun laws

April 26, 2021 4:50 PM Associated Press

An Idaho House panel has approved legislation intended to head off a half-dozen executive orders from President Joe Biden to combat what he called an…

Idaho bill to prohibit mask mandates dies in state Senate

April 26, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

Legislation approved by Idaho house lawmakers prohibiting mask mandates by government entities won’t get a hearing in the state Senate.…

Census reports Idaho has 2nd highest growth rate

April 26, 2021 4:16 PM News Team

Idaho has the 2nd highest growth rate in the nation according new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Monday.…

Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters

April 24, 2021 10:14 AM Associated Press

The bill is similar to a program in Idaho, where a private group pays its members up to $1,000 for costs incurred while scouting, hunting or trapping…

Egin Lakes Campground opens April 28

April 25, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The Egin Lakes Campground will open for the 2021 season at 8 a.m. on April…

National drug take-back day Saturday

April 23, 2021 2:55 PM Rachel Fabbi

If you have old prescription medicine lying around, you’ll have an opportunity to safely dispose of them…

190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

April 23, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths…

Food vlogger visiting all 50 states comes to Idaho

April 23, 2021 4:20 PM Rachel Fabbi

A food vlogger from Baltimore is racking up views and followers on social media sites, as he travels to all 50 states.…

Lawmakers seek to skirt governor to go back into session

April 23, 2021 11:58 AM Associated Press

Lawmakers on a House panel introduced legislation Friday to allow the Idaho Legislature to go into recess without fully shutting down so that it can…

Red Cross sees increase in Idaho home fires

April 23, 2021 10:48 AM News Team

The American Red Cross is responding to significantly more home fires in Idaho this year than…

Bill to increase killing of Idaho wolves clears House panel

April 22, 2021 6:33 PM Associated Press

Legislation that could lead to killing up to 90% of the wolves in Idaho continued its speedy trip through the Statehouse on…

Idaho Falls Power conducts microgrid test

April 22, 2021 5:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

A special experiment Thursday tested our readiness in case of a regional power…

Idaho House passes ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill

April 22, 2021 5:00 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House on Thursday approved proposed legislation preventing schools and universities from compelling students to adopt belief systems…

234 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

April 22, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 234 new COVID-19 cases…

House passes bill to cut state income taxes

April 22, 2021 3:59 PM News Team

The Idaho House has passed a new bill to cut state income…

State board holds education press conference

April 22, 2021 11:45 AM News Team

Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield and Board Secretary Kurt Liebich will hold a virtual press conference Thursday at 1 p.m.…

Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state

April 21, 2021 6:07 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the wolves roaming…

Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban bill heads to governor

April 21, 2021 4:43 PM Associated Press

Legislation outlawing nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can be detected headed to Republican Gov.…

Preparing your property for fire season

April 21, 2021 6:33 PM Emma Iannacone

With the weather warming up, fire officials are hoping property owners will take steps to make sure they’re ready for fire…

House overrides Idaho governor’s veto on emergency powers

April 21, 2021 12:55 PM Associated Press

The Republican-dominated House on Wednesday voted to override GOP Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a measure seeking to curb a governor’s power to respond…

Local artist helps renew “Oasis Bar” neon sign in Old Town

April 21, 2021 1:09 PM Emma Iannacone

Another historic Old Town Pocatello neon sign is being brought back to life with the help of a local…

Grizzly victim knew risks of living with bears, friends say

April 21, 2021 11:57 AM Associated Press

Grizzly bears are part of life in the gateway communities around Yellowstone National Park, and backcountry snowmobile guide Charles “Carl” Mock knew…

Lucky break: Idaho Powerball lives as global growth stalls

April 21, 2021 10:57 AM Associated Press

Powerball will continue in Idaho for at least another year despite an attempt by lawmakers to end the game in August over fears of foreign…

294 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 21, 2021 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 294 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…

Idaho woman charged after girl’s body found in trash bag

April 21, 2021 9:54 AM Associated Press

A grandmother has been charged after the body of a missing child from Emmett, Idaho, was discovered last week inside a trash bag in a car parked…

Legislation aims to kill 90% of wolves roaming Idaho

April 20, 2021 5:19 PM Associated Press

A Republican-dominated state Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill about 90% of the…

Purse snatchers target grocery store shoppers

April 20, 2021 5:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Falls Police Department says purse snatchers are targeting grocery store…

Senate passes firearms bill

April 20, 2021 5:32 PM News Team

In the Idaho senate Tuesday, lawmakers passed a firearm, firearm accessories and components protection…

238 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, more than 420,000 fully vaccinated

April 20, 2021 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 238 new COVID-19 cases, and 420,540 people are fully vaccinated…

Schwab pleads guilty to girl friend’s murder

November 19, 2019 3:08 PM News Team

Pickett asked him how he pleaded to the charge of first-degree…

Supporters of lawmaker in rape complaint name his accuser

April 20, 2021 3:22 PM Associated Press

When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red Idaho, some rushed to support him – in part by publicly releasing the…

Voters to decide if lawmakers can call special sessions

April 20, 2021 2:19 PM Associated Press

Voters will get the chance to decide whether lawmakers in the part-time Idaho Legislature will be able to call special sessions, a power currently…

New version of Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban advances

April 20, 2021 12:17 PM Associated Press

A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a measure that would outlaw nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can…

Idaho gas prices inch higher

April 20, 2021 12:14 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices are once again on the move, according to…

Ybarra names new deputy superintendent of operations

April 20, 2021 12:03 PM News Team

Dr. Joel Wilson will join the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction’s office beginning July 1.…

Special Olympics Idaho appoints new president and CEO

April 20, 2021 11:26 AM News Team

Special Olympics Idaho announced Kristi Kraft has been named the new President and CEO of the…

“A slap in the face:” Idaho legislature at odds over education spending

April 19, 2021 5:36 PM Emma Iannacone

Multiple education budgets have failed in the House because of concerns over what students are being taught in the…

458 new Idaho COVID-19 cases over the weekend, 5 new deaths

April 19, 2021 5:07 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 458 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…

Senate fails to override governor’s veto on emergency powers

April 19, 2021 2:30 PM Associated Press

The Republican-dominated Senate on Monday failed to override GOP Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a measure seeking to curb a governor’s power to respond…

Police investigating rape allegations against Idaho lawmaker

April 19, 2021 4:53 PM Associated Press

The Boise Police Department is investigating a rape allegation made against an Idaho…

Idaho Gov. signs bill allowing growing, transport of hemp

April 19, 2021 12:03 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a bill legalizing the production and transportation of hemp with up to 0.3% of THC, the cannabis compound…

Gov. Little appoints IDVS Chief Administrator

April 19, 2021 10:06 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Monday he appointed Mark Tschampl as Chief Administrator at the Idaho Division of Veterans…

Gov. Little signs ballot initiative bill

April 19, 2021 12:19 AM News Team, Linda Larsen

The public outcry against Governor Brad Little’s decision to sign senate bill 11-10 is continuing to grow. The controversial bill was signed into law…