State Department of Education awards grants
The State Department of Education has announced grant awards under the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
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Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments
Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.
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Two popular radio hosts no longer on the air
Long-time morning news radio hosts, Neal Larson and Julie Mason, are no longer on the airwaves as of Monday.
Continue Reading With schools closed, more Idaho students start farm jobs
With students completing school work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, officials say more youths are filling their days by doing farm labor and other agricultural jobs.
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State Board of Education special meeting scheduled Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a virtual special Board meeting on Monday to continue discussions on impacts to Idaho’s public education system caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Small business emergency money runs out, new grant opens today
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Save Small Business Initiative, which starts accepting applications at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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Children may be more vulnerable to abuse during quarantine
Children stuck at home without access to care and support systems is putting them in a vulnerable spot, experts say.
Continue Reading Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020
A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique stickers.
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First responders and healthcare workers get hydration donation from local distributor
Watkins Distributing makes a donation to first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of COVID-19 defense.
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Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If you are a senior and need a mask or help with your errands, help is only an email or phone call away. Senior Solutions is trying to lighten the burden of those who are most vulnerable. The Consulting agency says it has received more than 200 masks from volunteers.
Continue Reading Doing it right: Tips for home health and wellness
In these unprecedented times, people are doing things at home they may never have expected to.
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City of Hailey allows isolation order to expire
The Hailey City Council voted to allow Hailey’s Isolation Order to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020.
Continue Reading Hundreds defy Idaho’s stay-at-home order at Capitol protest
More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide stay-at-home order.
Continue Reading Greenacres Elementary School hosts ‘I-Spy’ parking lot parade
Kids at one Pocatello elementary school aren’t taking the coronavirus quietly.
Continue Reading Virus: Idaho school district furloughs 145 employees
A school district in Idaho has furloughed more than half of its employees due to the extended coronavirus closure.
Continue Reading Small business struggles as loan program dries up
Some small businesses in Eastern Idaho are being dealt a blow in terms of assistance.
Continue Reading Community Foundation announces new round of grants
Several east Idaho groups have received new grant awards.
Continue Reading Regional charity awards grants
Programs in Pocatello and Blackfoot were among Idaho projects awarded $1.2 million in grants by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.
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Suspect arrested after 1 killed, 1 injured in Coeur d’Alene
Idaho State Police have arrested a homicide suspect who police say fatally shot at least one man in Coeur d’Alene.
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Amber Alert canceled for Rupert teen
A 14-year-old was abducted this morning in Rupert and police issued an Amber Alert to locate her.
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Distributing food to those in need
The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep up.
Continue Reading IACP asking for state’s help to serve those with disabilities
The Idaho Association of Community Providers, a group serving those in Idaho with disabilities, is asking for assistance from the state government.
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New unemployment claims down from week ago levels
The number of new unemployment insurance claims in Idaho over the past week were down 40% from the week before.
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Some primary ballots are missing their return postage stamp, here’s what to do
The Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced Thursday a partnership with Idaho Grocers to provide a stamp for your primary ballot, if the return postage is missing.
Continue Reading Commercial COVID-19 testing-labs could be here sooner than you think
Southeast Idaho has reported 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday afternoon. While that number seems low, the health district says it could be misleading because of a lack of tests. Now, the district is now working to change that.
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Idaho’s transgender birth certificate ban goes back to court
The group whose lawsuit successfully forced the state of Idaho to allow transgender people to change the genders on their birth certificates has returned to court on Thursday, asking a judge to affirm that her 2018 ruling that the state could not ban the changes still stands.
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D93 updates on school closures, graduation and meals for students
Bonneville School District 93 has updated its school closure until the end of the year along with competency-based learning for students, changes to grading practices, meals for students, and graduation.
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Idaho meat plant employee death under investigation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into the accidental work death of an Idaho meat-rendering plant employee.
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Diaper donation arrives at the food bank
A large donation arrived Thursday morning at the Idaho Community Food Basket warehouse.
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Key points of Governor Little’s stay‐home order extension
Governor Little’s statewide stay‐home order was updated and extended through April 30 on Wednesday.
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Idaho Power Company filing could mean rate hike
A rate adjustment request could cost Idaho Power customers over $4 per month.
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Scientific model being used to guide Idaho policy
A new model being used by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare helps guide policy decisions.
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Using your new money wisely
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – You may be checking your bank app waiting for the government to send you a direct deposit. Many Americans are starting to get their stimulus checks from the federal government this week. Financial experts say you need to use that money sparingly. “Everybody’s situation is going to certainly vary in
Continue Reading Tough times at Tough Guy Lanes
Many businesses are facing hard times due to social distancing protocols, especially ones that rely on customer participation. For example – bowling.
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Quizzes circulating on Facebook could help hackers compromise your accounts
Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.
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Truckers get a sweet surprise thank you
Volunteers handed out 600 chocolate chip cookies, beverages and thank-you notes to unsuspecting truckers at the Port of Entry.
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Tax day is not today in Idaho
This April 15 is like few others before.
Continue Reading Construction pushes on through stay-at-home order
The essential construction season in Bannock County is not stopping during this pandemic.
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ISU plans for budget cuts because of coronavirus
All state universities are crafting plans to deal with loss of revenue. In ISU’s case, that could mean slicing the 2021 budget by six percent.
Continue Reading Governor Little extends stay-at-home order through April 30 with exceptions
Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding the stay-home order on Wednesday at 11 a.m. You can watch that press conference on our website.
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Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho’s transgender sports ban
Two civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a new Idaho law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports, the first such law in the nation.
Continue Reading COVID-19 changing real estate practices
Coronavirus-related safety precautions may make real estate traditions, like open houses and agents driving potential buyers from house to house, things of the past.
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IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19
“Our officers are all wearing masks. They’ll have an N-95 mask if they’re interacting with people out in the field, then we just have the regular cloth masks for just being in public, so they’re all wearing masks and protective equipment,” said Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson.
Continue Reading Idaho’s coronavirus protective gear will last about 2 weeks
Idaho has enough gowns, face shields, gloves and other medical supplies to last for two weeks in dealing with the coronavirus and that more supplies are on the way, officials said Tuesday.
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Governor Little addresses statewide progress to fight COVID-19
Billions of dollars in financial relief is coming our way from the federal government.
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Dedication for Gold Star Family Monument delayed
The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument originally planned to host a dedication ceremony on May 2.
Continue Reading CARES Act funding for higher education and how dual credit will be awarded
Idaho’s public higher education institutions are expected to receive more than $36 million in federal relief funding as a result of the CARES Act approved by Congress and the President.
Continue Reading Idaho Attorney General to investigate Fremont County death
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and Fremont County Prosecutor Marcia Murdoch have jointly signed an agreement that will allow the state to assist Fremont County in a potential murder investigation.
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Locally owned funeral home creates viewing window
The Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello is constructing a public viewing window and calling it a “Farewell Parade.”
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Idaho woman dies from injuries suffered in Boise house fire
Fire officials in Idaho say an 80-year-old woman died from injuries suffered during a house fire.
Continue Reading Idaho taking steps to address unemployment claims
The Idaho Department of Labor is taking steps it hopes will allow it to better serve unemployed Idahoans.
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Collapsed hay stack kills 16 elk
Sixteen elk were killed when a hay stack collapsed on them at the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) this winter.
Continue Reading Sign business hosts drive-by Easter egg hunt
When it became evident that a traditional Easter celebration wasn’t going to be possible this year, a Pocatello sign business had an idea.
Continue Reading Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19
MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for travelers to buy lottery tickets just 10 miles into Idaho. Oneida county leaders fear travelers crossing the state line could bring COVID-19 into town. Malad has only one hospital and one
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Day drinking is up around Bonneville County
Day drinking seems to be the new fallout from the stay-at-home order.
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Crushing the Curve in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking for them. They got some help from a neighboring state. “Early on with our friends in Utah they told us don’t go through traditional channels,” BVA Development CEO,
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Suicide related calls on the rise
It’s been three weeks since Governor Brad Little issued the stay-at-home order.
Continue Reading ISU instructor helping students get hands-on experience from home
An Idaho State University automotive instructor is working to give his students the hands-on learning experience they need to learn from home.
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A lawyers take on BYU-I student’s Spring housing contracts
“They have a legal right to cancel the contract that the landlord, quite frankly, doesn’t really have a say in it, they don’t get to say ‘no you have to pay your rent’,”
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Staying safe in the back-country
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – As the weather warms up, the amount of activity in the back-country and outdoor recreational areas goes up. Despite being spring, avalanche danger is still high and the water is starting to rise on the Snake River. “So one of the issues right now is that we’re in that time
Continue Reading Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure
Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action going on at area theaters.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- What’s old is new again at two Eastern Idaho dairy farms. At Reed’s Dairy, the classic milkman is appearing on more doorsteps. Alan Reed the dairy’s president says demand for their drive thru and delivery service has grown. Reed says, “This has become very popular over the last month with all of
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District uses donations to purchase personal mobile hotspots
Bonneville School District #93 purchased mobile hotspots with donations from the Internet Connectivity Fund for students in need.
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Local sandwich shop converts into a bulk food store during the pandemic
A popular sandwich shop in Rexburg is taking different orders during this pandemic.
Continue Reading Local business distributes 1,200 loaves of bread
A big donation in Pocatello will ensure a better meal for dozens of families in the community.
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Easter at the Pocatello Veterans Home
The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello is bringing holiday traditions to their guests.
Continue Reading Photos of Idaho Highway 21 cleanup after earthquake
Idaho Department of Transportation crews have finished cleaning up tons of rock, dirt and snow on Idaho Highway 21 between Lowman and Stanley a week after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the area.
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Coronavirus forces new approaches to fighting wildfires
They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated.
Continue Reading U.S military wants to build mobile microreactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense wants to build a prototype advanced mobile nuclear microreactor at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho, saying they are needed to ensure the military’s energy supply.
Continue Reading UPDATE: Fish and Game amends suspension of out-of-state permits
Idaho Fish and Game is suspending nonresident fishing and hunting license, tags and permits.
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People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus
People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t one).
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The need for blood is constant
Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home order.
Continue Reading Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus
Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the brakes.
Continue Reading A much needed diaper donation expected next week
The parent company of Huggies is expected to donate around 275,000 diapers next week.
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How to make rent during the pandemic
They say home is where the heart is but that can be a big issue for renters.
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Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products
The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency declaration.
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Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert
On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.
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Congressmen urge DOE to start processing spent nuclear fuel
Idaho’s congressional delegation is urging the Department of Energy to take additional action to remove spent nuclear fuel from the Idaho National Laboratory.
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Community Food Basket receives tremendous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food insecurity.
Continue Reading Tips on how to work better from home
With more and more people working from home, some may find it hard to set up a functional work-space outside the office.
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Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher
Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning activities.
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Blackfoot School District will move to 4-day week
School districts statewide are deciding what to do with the remainder of the academic year. In Blackfoot, no decision has been made yet, but the district has already made a change for next year.
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Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’
“We too are frustrated with the situation we find ourselves in right now with not having enough testing to be able to offer to everyone that wants to.”
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Gov. Little signs executive order forming Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order Tuesday, forming his new Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee to oversee the approximately $1.25 billion in federal funds that Idaho will receive to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fall River Electric encourages members to comment in favor of DEIS preferred alternative
Fall river electric is encouraging their members to comment in favor of the preferred alternative, which focuses on modifying fish-passage structures.
Continue Reading American Falls reservoir access open, but rules still in effect
Outdoor facilities at American Falls remain open, but rules still apply.
Continue Reading Participate in Tuesday’s statewide telephone town hall
Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer questions regarding the coronavirus in Idaho.
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How to make an easy cloth face covering
Many patients with COVID-19 lack symptoms and even those who eventually do develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before they even show symptoms themselves, according to recent studies done by the CDC.
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Statewide effort launched to get computers and internet to Idaho students
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) is announcing a statewide initiative called the Community Activation Project to help students continue their learning while the school buildings across Idaho are closed.
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How you can stay healthy during COVID-19
All around town going to the gym is no longer an option.
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Body of avalanche victim recovered
Bonneville County deputies, Search and Rescue, and Air Idaho Rescue teams recovered the body of Robert Kincaid, 46, of Victor Saturday morning.
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Chubbuck woman gets kidney transplant after waiting years
In the midst of a pandemic, one Chubbuck woman got the best news of her life.
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Chinese Community working to donate masks to those in need
In Idaho Falls, the Chinese community (IFCC) has been hard at work, looking at ways they can help the community.
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Ehardt aims to protect girls and women in sports
After hearing Team USA and Nike athlete Chris Mosier’s side of the new transgender law, Representative Barbara Ehardt responded to what she believes the bill she sponsored means.
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Local distillery starts producing hand sanitizer to combat shortage
“There was this tremendous need for hand sanitizer because of the COVID-19 and we are happy to do our part to help out where we can,”
Continue Reading Lava Hot Springs hotel offering complimentary night for truckers
During these trying times, everyone could use a helping hand. In Lava Hot Springs, a hotel is welcoming all truckers to “come and stay” for a free night of lodging.
Continue Reading Assistance programs may take weeks
The Idaho Department of Labor warns it may take several weeks to bring the programs contained in the CARES Act to the people.
Continue Reading Church food pantry seeking volunteers for increasing need
Among the many partners of the Idaho Food Bank, Gate City Christian Church in Chubbuck is working to keep up with the growing demand of its food pantry.
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation reaches out
The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has committed $311,500 to provide immediate support to critical community-service organizations in Wyoming and Idaho.
Continue Reading App uses AI to identify COVID-19
How would you feel if you could get coronavirus test results on your phone in a matter of seconds? Well, you might be able to soon.
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