Idaho Archives

Snake River Animal Shelter shuts down

March 25, 2020 4:18 PM Ariel Schroeder

UPDATE: Snake River Animal Shelter is completely shut…

Governor signs bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits

March 25, 2020 11:50 AM News Team

Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation signed into law by Gov. Brad…

Idaho governor signs bill setting minimum marriage age at 16

March 25, 2020 11:32 AM News Team

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation setting 16 as the minimum age for a person to get…

Mountain Home Air Force base gets tactical gear for women

March 25, 2020 11:18 AM Associated Press

The Mountain Home Air Force Base is changing some of its equipment to make sure women in the security forces have properly tailored…

Little vetoes roads funding bill due to coronavirus concerns

March 25, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed a transportation funding bill citing his concern that it takes money that might be needed elsewhere at a time of…

‘I’m making masks in avoidance’: Pocatello woman sewing for those in need

March 24, 2020 8:30 PM News Team

For Linda Davies of Pocatello, quarantine is a chance to sew masks for those in need. Davies, 71, is normally involved in estate liquidations and the…

Curbside meals for seniors draws a crowd

March 24, 2020 6:58 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Senior Activity Center is used to offering lunch for their members, but not curbside…

Experts say to practice ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’

March 24, 2020 5:56 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s so important that we change in our mindset and make a distinction between social distancing and physical…

Idaho Falls golf courses open with COVID-19 restrictions

March 24, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls public golf courses are open for use to the public beginning Tuesday with restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of…

Gov. Little talks strategies during statewide teleconference

March 24, 2020 4:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

We are getting more answers into the statewide response to the growing…

Idaho governor’s deadline to veto any bills is March 31

March 24, 2020 1:51 PM Associated Press

The deadline Gov. Brad Little has given himself for possibly vetoing two anti-transgender bills sent to him by the Legislature is March 31, his…

Internet providers help ease the financial burden

March 23, 2020 5:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

Internet service providers are trying to make it a little bit easier for customers to deal with the increased demand for data.…

Gov. Little: “Stay home if you are sick”

March 23, 2020 11:46 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Monday to update Idahoans on the proactive measures the State is taking to help citizens.…

JOANN stores offer a community project to support hospitals

March 23, 2020 5:25 PM Ariel Schroeder

The store is giving out free kits to make protective non-surgical masks and gowns at…

BYU-Idaho cancels on-campus classes and students want their housing contract terminated. Here’s what the housing association is considering

March 23, 2020 4:54 PM Jilliana Colina

“We have lots of things to consider as complex owners, financial and other obligations, that we have the students are foremost on our minds”…

SBA offers new loans and deferments on old ones

March 23, 2020 2:12 PM News Team

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small businesses. …

Bronco Bus Bites supply Blackfoot students with lunch

March 23, 2020 2:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school…

Grocery stores hanging “help wanted” signs to meet COVID-19 demand

March 22, 2020 3:24 PM Ariel Schroeder

Some stores that are remaining open during the outbreak are offering a little financial relief for those laid…

Local grocery stores take a stance on shoppers over-purchasing

March 22, 2020 3:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

Starting this week at least 5 local markets are taking steps to reduce shoppers…

Tips to help reduce coronavirus anxiety

March 22, 2020 3:48 PM Emma Iannacone

It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new…

Bingham County man investigated for murder of his father

March 19, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

Kayden Ford, 23, is being held on $100,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing on first degree murder…

Fall River to close front offices

March 22, 2020 3:40 AM News Team

Fall River Electric Cooperative is restricting access to each of its front offices in Ashton, Driggs, and West Yellowstone in response to state and…

Idaho is currently reporting 43 cases

March 21, 2020 5:04 PM News Team

As of Saturday at 5 p.m., Idaho is currently reporting 43…

Stores designate shopping hours for senior citizens

March 19, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for…

Governor Little and state health director address COVID-19 concerns

March 20, 2020 10:56 PM Todd Kunz

News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19…

Lemhi County man donates $2.5 Million to build school gym

March 20, 2020 10:32 PM Karole Honas

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‘I thought it was all hype’ Pocatello doctor says we need to act now

March 20, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

Some people in southeast Idaho may feel like we’re watching the coronavirus unfold at a distance. However, one Pocatello physician is sounding the…

Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19

March 20, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

The county will continue to update the website with new information and…

3 steps to staying in business during COVID-19 outbreak

March 20, 2020 5:37 PM Ariel Schroeder

Businesses are quickly feeling the global impact of the coronavirus, but there could be a glimmer of…

Governor Brad Little, Dept. of Health Director Answer Covid-19 Questions

March 20, 2020 2:36 PM Kaitlin Miklos

Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen answer questions on the COVID-19 status in the state.…

Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration

March 20, 2020 11:25 AM Jilliana Colina

The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…

Idaho House adjourns, ending 2020 legislative session

March 20, 2020 10:01 AM Associated Press

The Idaho House ended the 2020 legislative session on Friday after balancing fears of spreading the coronavirus with potential vetoes of several…

Superintendent talks about district changes due to COVID-19

March 20, 2020 1:18 AM Todd Kunz

Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19…

Idaho Senate calls it quits, but House says not so fast

March 20, 2020 9:26 AM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate called an end to the 2020 legislative session on Thursday, but the House isn’t quite ready to be done and only adjourned until…

Pocatello Police procedural changes in response to COVID-19

March 19, 2020 4:45 PM News Team

Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first…

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center looks to help those in need

March 19, 2020 9:11 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more people staying at home due to COVID-19, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls…

Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case

March 19, 2020 2:33 PM News Team

South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no…

Idaho could have 9-plus patients for every bed in outbreak

March 19, 2020 4:11 PM Associated Press

An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and…

Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students

March 19, 2020 5:50 PM Jilliana Colina

Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…

Bill banning texting while driving heads to Idaho governor

March 19, 2020 12:36 PM Associated Press

Legislation banning texting while driving but allowing hands-free uses such as talking or using the navigation function of an electronic mobile…

USPS to fill 80 positions in Idaho and Utah

March 19, 2020 12:35 PM News Team

The United States Postal Service is looking to fill 80 positions in Utah and Idaho…

Idaho lieutenant governor leaves Statehouse to return home

March 19, 2020 11:42 AM Associated Press

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has left the Statehouse and returned to Idaho Falls, leaving Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill to preside over the Senate…

Bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits heads to governor

March 19, 2020 9:32 AM Associated Press

Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation is heading to the governor.…

Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…

District 91 board plans for meal pick-up, and tables bond

March 18, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 announced its plans to set-up a meal pick-up program for kids. More details will be…

Flights diverted to Pocatello amid Utah’s earthquake

March 18, 2020 6:35 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Three passenger planes, carrying more than 40 passengers, arrived here Wednesday morning after the earthquake hit in…

Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Idaho governor

March 18, 2020 6:30 PM Associated Press

Legislation that would compensate the wrongly convicted headed to the governor’s desk on…

Idaho board gets $400,000 to kill problem wolves

March 18, 2020 6:06 PM Associated Press

Legislation sending just under $400,000 to a state board to use to kill problem wolves in Idaho headed to the governor’s desk on…

Idaho adopts stricter guidelines to limit coronavirus spread

March 18, 2020 10:37 AM Associated Press

Idaho on Wednesday adopted stricter guidelines for social interaction to slow the spread of the new…

Bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed goes to governor

March 18, 2020 5:28 PM Associated Press

Legislation making abortion a crime in Idaho should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing the procedure is headed to…

Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes

March 18, 2020 5:05 PM Emma Iannacone

Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…

Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by COVID-19

March 18, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to…

Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho

March 17, 2020 7:14 PM Todd Kunz

U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the…

A small fire prompts evacuation from Ammon Walmart

March 17, 2020 7:42 PM Todd Kunz

A small fire in the deli Tuesday night prompted store managers to evacuate…

Earthquake cancels flights to Salt Lake Airport

March 18, 2020 4:56 PM Jilliana Colina

Along with the canceled departures, 4 flights that were headed to Salt Lake diverted into Idaho Falls, around 150 passengers found themself back at…

Idaho transgender women sports ban bill heads to governor

March 18, 2020 12:20 PM Associated Press

An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed to the…

Petition drive for Idaho ballot initiative called off

March 18, 2020 2:47 PM Associated Press

A petition drive for a ballot initiative to bring in $170 million for K-12 education by raising Idaho’s corporate tax rate and increasing taxes on…

Affirmative action ban heads to Idaho governor’s desk

March 18, 2020 9:42 AM Associated Press

Legislation banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education headed to the Idaho governor’s desk on…

Little OKs bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors

March 18, 2020 9:41 AM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating transparency in medical bills sent to former patients and to rein in predatory…

Idaho bill targets transgender birth certificate changes

March 17, 2020 9:33 PM Associated Press

Idaho legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a federal court ruling declaring such a…

Health centers take measures to protect high-risk patients

March 17, 2020 8:13 PM News Team

Heritage Home Health & Hospice, like many care centers around the nation, is proceeding with caution when it comes to high-risk patients.…

Habitat for Humanity Restore worries it may not survive outbreak without community help

March 17, 2020 7:49 PM News Team

The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.…

BYU-Idaho student is first confirmed COVID-19 case in Madison County, Idaho cases up to 8

March 17, 2020 2:58 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County at 5:00 p.m.…

Idaho parks open, some programs and lodging closed

March 17, 2020 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho State Parks remain open for day use and most camping – but hands-on activities and large group events are discontinued, and premium cabins…

To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only

March 17, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to…

Idaho now has 7 coronavirus cases

March 17, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Idaho is currently reporting seven…

What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off

March 17, 2020 5:14 PM Jilliana Colina

Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…

Some Idaho lawmakers opting out amid coronavirus fears

March 17, 2020 3:58 PM Associated Press

Two Idaho lawmakers are getting out of the Statehouse due to fears from the new coronavirus, and others said Tuesday that their decision to remain is…

Washington-grown berries recalled for Norovirus concern

March 17, 2020 3:26 PM Associated Press

A recall was issued for frozen berries manufactured at a farm near Lynden, Washington amid potential exposure to Norovirus, federal food regulators…

Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone

March 17, 2020 12:57 PM Associated Press

More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials…

COVID-19 response fund created

March 17, 2020 8:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response…

Portneuf Library to close temporarily

March 16, 2020 10:58 PM Todd Kunz

The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel…

Idaho bill bans transgender women, girls from competition

March 16, 2020 8:04 PM Associated Press

An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed back to the…

D93 schools to be open Tuesday, closed Wednesday

March 15, 2020 6:34 PM News Team

UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent…

Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe

March 16, 2020 6:27 PM Jilliana Colina

For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…

Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies

March 16, 2020 5:40 PM Jilliana Colina

The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…

Different doctors make different calls on coronavirus tests

March 16, 2020 3:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.…

INL encourages work from home

March 16, 2020 3:08 PM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.…

$1.3 million approved to assist state workforce

March 16, 2020 2:05 PM News Team

The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance Appropriations Committee has approved the Governor’s request to allocate an additional $1.3 million for…

Idaho bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed advances

March 16, 2020 10:33 AM Associated Press

A House panel on Monday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing…

School districts struggle with decisions amid outbreak

March 15, 2020 10:55 PM News Team

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of…

Idaho Gov: It’s up to individual school districts to close school

March 15, 2020 2:52 PM Curtis Jackson

Update: School District Idaho’s Governor said it will be up to the individual school districts to decide if they will cancel school as a precaution…

American Falls man killed in avalanche at Pebble Creek

March 15, 2020 2:45 PM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is on the scene of an avalanche near the Pebble Creek Ski Area.…

IEA calls for immediate closure of all schools

March 15, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is calling on the state to close all schools for at least three weeks, including spring break. …

5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho as of Saturday

March 14, 2020 2:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional three cases…

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Eastern Idaho

March 14, 2020 8:56 PM Todd Kunz

The first positive case of COVID-19 found in Eastern…

Bars react after Gate City Brewfest postponement

March 14, 2020 3:52 PM News Team

Several Pocatello bars decided to have a brewfest of their own after the annual event was postponed.…

Statewide primary ballots set

March 14, 2020 5:11 AM News Team

The stage is set for the May 19th primary elections in…

Idaho Guard deployment to Germany is canceled

March 14, 2020 4:06 AM News Team

Idaho’s participation in an international defense exercise in Germany has been canceled as a precautionary measure in the wake of the COVID-19…

Healthy lifestyle is your best defense against COVID-19

March 13, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

There is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19; however, there are things you can do now to help protect yourself.…

North Bannock firefighters offer to shop for the elderly

March 13, 2020 8:39 PM News Team

The North Bannock Fire Department announced Friday that firefighters are offering to shop for those who don’t want to leave their homes. …

First case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Idaho

March 13, 2020 9:35 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little has scheduled a press conference on the coronavirus Friday morning at 10…

Senate committee kills bill involving guns in schools

March 13, 2020 3:50 PM Associated Press

Legislation allowing Idaho school district employees with an enhanced concealed weapons license to carry a concealed weapon on school property was…

SIPH COVID-19 Call Center now active

March 13, 2020 12:57 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is making it easier for you to get your questions…

Idaho bill aimed at abortion funding heads to full Senate

March 13, 2020 9:49 AM Associated Press

A bill in Idaho that would ban any public money from going to organizations that provide abortions headed to the Senate on…

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes new cubs

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes 11 new cubs

March 13, 2020 9:27 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Twin, nine-week old bear cubs made their way onto the Local News 8 set Friday morning to help announce the exciting news they’ll be on a brief “tour”…