Post-election audit selection of Idaho counties, precincts
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has conducted the post-election audit draw for the May 21 Idaho Primary…
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Caldwell’s growing population means more job opportunities
Idaho’s population continues to grow, especially, in the southwestern region of the state.…
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State police troopers return from mission to the U.S.-Mexico border
“The troopers we deploy to Texas come back with better knowledge to stop these perpetrators in our state. As they have done before, our troopers…
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Bannock County warns of new jury duty phone scam
The Bannock County Clerk’s Jury Office has received a number of reports over the past few days of scam callers targeting our area.…
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How compensation compares between Idaho staff and travel nurses
Vivian Health used its proprietary data and BLS statistics to map differences in pay between registered travel and staff nurses in Idaho and across…
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How syringe exchanges in Idaho reduce the spread of disease
Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per capita…
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Coins on veterans’ headstones: What they mean
Each coin signifies a person’s relationship with the…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling firewood permits
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 3,…
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Refrain from cutting firewood in timber sales areas
Forest Service personnel and law enforcement have seen an increase in public firewood cutting on Stormy Peak Road…
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Local law enforcement holds unique show and tell with local elementary students
It was a different kind of show and tell at westside elementary school in Idaho Falls.…
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Moose on the loose caught on camera
A moose on the loose near Russ Freeman park in Idaho Falls. An Idaho Falls man saw the moose wandering through a neighborhood on the outskirts of the…
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Exit 332 on US 20 in Rexburg to fully close May 29 for construction
Exit 332 on U.S. Highway 20 in Rexburg will completely close for one month beginning next Wednesday, May…
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Falling Idaho gas prices fuel start of summer driving
Gem State pump prices have steadily dropped for more than a…
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Man killed in single-vehicle crash west of Arimo identified
Next of kin has been…
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Teton River Idaho Temple groundbreaking set June 1
The public is invited to watch the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River Idaho Temple on Saturday, June 1,…
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Portneuf heart surgeons to host community seminar in Idaho Falls
Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute (PHVI) invites the community to attend a free seminar on the advances in heart and vascular medicine.…
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Chad Daybell Trial: Prosecution ends rebuttal testimony, closing arguments set for Wednesday
Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial. You can watch them here.…
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1,000 American flags honor fallen veterans at annual Field of Honor
Volunteers have posted 1,000 American flags for the Idaho Falls annual Field of Honor flag display every Memorial Day weekend since 2012.…
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Doctors are facing a mental health crisis
Doctors and nurses take care of our physical and mental needs. But what happens when they’re the ones that need…
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Idaho Power to host virtual meetings on wildfire safety and public safety power shutoffs
As Idaho Power prepares for wildfire season, the company is hosting three virtual meetings in early June to discuss measures it is taking to keep…
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POW*MIA Awareness Association 21st annual Idaho Thunder Run
The ride will begin at Century High School and go through Downey, Lava Hot Springs and finish at the Idaho Field of Heroes at Century High…
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Drive safe, the 100 Deadliest Days are upon us
The Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is imploring drivers to be vigilant and drive engaged this Memorial Day weekend and all…
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Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot
Late Friday afternoon, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River…
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Bannock County partners with south county cities to offer Free Dumpster Days throughout summer
Free Dumpster Days are returning to the cities in southern Bannock…
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Idaho Falls veteran fears losing home, asks for compassion
An elderly veteran in danger of losing his house is asking for compassion as Memorial Day…
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Memorial Day weekend marks 20 years of the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial in Pocatello
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is commemorating 20 years of honoring the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on…
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Police urge caution during 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Last year, the Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD) reported 7,430 crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days, resulting in 79…
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67th St. Anthony Fisherman’s Breakfast
In St. Anthony, the Memorial Day weekend also marks the start of the summer fishing season with the annual Fisherman’s Breakfast at Clyde Keefer…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center percolation ponds
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for the Idaho Nuclear Technology and…
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Rexburg Carousel Summer kickoff Friday
In Rexburg, the city is starting off the Memorial Day weekend with its Carousel Summer…
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Idaho Falls Funland at the Zoo opening Saturday
Funland at the Zoo will open for its first full season this weekend since being…
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Pocatello Community Recreation Center closed through June 2 for renovations
From now through June 2, the facility will be closed for cleaning and…
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Biden selected as nominee in Idaho Democratic caucuses
Idaho Democrats have selected Joe Biden as their nominee for the White House, giving the president more delegates after he already clinched his…
Continue Reading Defense rests its case in Chad Daybell trial, rebuttal witnesses follow
The defense rested its case in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial Thursday morning.…
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How EIRMC responded to trauma patients after pickup crashes into passenger van
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is one of only a handful of hospitals in the state equipped to handle trauma situations with multiple injuries.…
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Idaho teachers pay comparison
Teacher salaries in Idaho Falls average at $56,555 between…
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Annual Veterans Memorial Celebration and Breakfast Friday
The event is free to all veterans, their families and the…
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Getting Answers: 18-year-old accepts settlement after eviction mishap
An Idaho Falls woman who found her apartment being emptied by a maintenance crew has now reached a settlement with the property owner who allegedly…
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Biden is poised to pick up more delegates in Idaho’s Democratic caucuses
Idaho Democrats are caucusing across the state to select their nominee for the White House, giving President Joe Biden more delegates after he…
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Water experts optimistic to control water levels from flooding
Most of our local reservoirs are either completely full or are close to that…
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North Fork man safe after missing for several days on Salmon River
A North Fork man is waking up in a warm bed Thursday morning after he went missing for several days on the Salmon…
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Idaho Falls man hospitalized after crash in Pocatello
A 58-year-old Idaho Falls man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday at 10:31 p.m. on southbound I-15 near milepost 71 in…
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D93 Summer Food Service Program begins June 3
Bonneville School District 93 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.…
Continue Reading Data expert: No device data links Chad Daybell to Tylee’s burial site
Testimony continues in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Election outcome – The balance of power in the state GOP
This election cycle, in-fighting among Republicans has reached a fever pitch, as candidates attack each other over who is more conservative or too…
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2 plead guilty to federal methamphetamine trafficking offenses in North Idaho
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced guilty pleas in two methamphetamine trafficking cases in North Idaho…
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Person fatally shot by Washington state trooper during altercation on I-5 identified as Idaho man
The person fatally shot by a Washington state trooper during an altercation on Interstate 5 last week has been identified as an Idaho…
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33rd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race kicks off
Wednesday was the kickoff for this summer’s Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race in Idaho…
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How hydropower makes Idaho’s electricity rates below the national average
“[Idaho is] the fifth highest share of renewable electricity for any…
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Idaho Democratic Party Presidential Caucus set Thursday
The early election cycle is not over just yet in…
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Gas prices falling in time for Memorial Day
262,000 Idahoans among the 43.8 million Americans taking a trip this…
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Lawyer fined for wasting the court’s time in Chad Daybell triple murder trial
A Mountain Home attorney who tried to stop the Chad Daybell trial just two days before it was scheduled to begin has been ordered to pay for his…
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How many people are receiving substance use treatment in Idaho
Ophelia analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita in Idaho and across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey…
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Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for US House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District
Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Secretary of State explains 2024 primary election technical issues
Secretary of State Phil McGrane said there may have been a delay in pulling some of the results, but now all the results are…
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Tentative agreement reached between D91 and Idaho Falls Education Association
A tentative agreement has been reached between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education…
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1 arrested after big police response in Pocatello
A big police response in Pocatello happened Tuesday…
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Search warrant results in drug arrests
A stand-off happened in Idaho…
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A tale of 2 counties this primary election day
It’s a tale of two counties this primary election day; one with brisk voter turnout, and one with a slower voter pace.…
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Caught on camera – alleged “sign snatcher” arrested
“Sign snatchers” are a common complaint to local law enforcement every election cycle.…
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I-15 and US-20 interchange update
“We look at air quality, water quality, noise, visual concerns, demographic concerns and many…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to open for 2024 season May 25
One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this weekend.…
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87% of Idahoans wear their seat belt
According to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety’s (OHS) 2023 observational seatbelt survey, 87% of Idahoans wear their seat belt.…
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Testimony will continue in the Chad Daybell Trial on Tuesday…
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Republican Infighting reaches a fever pitch – Idaho GOP Primary a battle over ideology
Tomorrow republican voters head to the polls in what’s been dubbed “the battle for the soul of Idaho’s GOP”. Primary elections decide what…
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Crews stop gas leak in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department has responded to a gas leak on the 100 block of Haven Lane in Idaho…
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6 crash victims identified after pickup crashes into passenger van
US 20 is closed near the I-15 interchange because of a serious accident that sent 9 people to the hospital.…
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Idaho gas prices down 5 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.12/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.19/g, a difference of…
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Bingham County Sheriff’s Office releases name of drowning victim
With permission from the family, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has now released the name of the drowning victim from last…
Continue Reading DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Idaho Supreme Potatoes
The facility is seeking to renew the current reuse permit for five years.…
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ISU welcomes historic NASA DC-8 aircraft to enhance aircraft maintenance education
The world’s first and largest flying science laboratory will now have a home at Idaho State…
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Chad Daybell trial: Full recap of prosecution’s case
Daybell’s trial is set to continue, Monday May 20th. The Prosecution rested their case on…
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Severe winds cancel Idaho Falls circus
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour forced the Cirque Ma’Ceo equestrian circus to cancel Friday’s Idaho Falls…
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Idaho sees uptick in physical gold and precious metal scams
Idahoans are encouraged to be vigilant and to look for the following red flags pertaining to these…
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Body of missing Utah woman found inside car submerged in Idaho reservoir
Police believe they found the remains of a missing Utah woman who disappeared in…
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Construction continues on I-15 at Inkom
The Idaho Transportation Department is continuing work on the Interstate roadway and bridges from the south Inkom interchange to the Portneuf…
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Power County Jail walkaway turns herself in
A walkaway is back in custody after turning herself…
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Input needed for Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan update
Pocatello residents are invited to participate in an online survey to update the City’s Historic Preservation Plan.…
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Early voting ends May 17, absentee ballots must be returned by May 21
Election Day polling locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.…
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BLM fuelwood permits for southwest Idaho available online
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has begun selling this year’s personal use fuelwood cutting permits both online and in-person.…
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Fatal crash east of Heyburn on I-84
Police are investigating a fatality crash that occurred at 12:22 p.m. on Thursday on westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 213, east of…
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Idaho’s April unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in April, unchanged since September…
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Gov. Little presents $42 million check to Idaho Falls School District
Governor Brad Little visited several schools across East Idaho Thursday to present funds for school facility improvements.…
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Authorities search for man in river
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said several units, Search and Rescue and Air Rescue are actively looking for an adult man.…
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Reed’s Dairy historic family milk barn demolished after fire
It has been almost four months since the Reed’s Dairy production facility on the west side of Idaho Falls caught fire. Crews spent Thursday morning…
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Blackfoot breaks ground on new animal shelter
Directors of the animal shelter and rescue say they need the community’s help in order to finish the…
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Jury finds man guilty of lewd conduct with child under 16
A Bonneville County jury found a 44-year old man guilty of lewd conduct with a child under…
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Dylan Rounds murder suspect pleads guilty
The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dylan Rounds two years ago pleaded guilty in a Utah…
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Skylar Meade pleads guilty to escape charges
Skylar Meade, the man who planned and executed a violent prison break while getting treatment at a Boise hospital in March, was in court…
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Autopsy results released after Bonneville County Jail inmate found dead
Autopsy results have been released after deputies found a Bonneville County Jail inmate dead on Feb.…
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Ground breaks for upcoming Idaho Falls adolescent mental health center
“Having a facility like this where there it can be closer to their family and participate in the treatment process is a really important…
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Dutch Bros to host annual ALS fundraiser Friday
Dutch Bros is holding its annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser Friday, May 17 to support the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral…
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New details released after police standoff in Custer County
New details have been released about the suspect who caused a police standoff in Custer County over the…
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Teton County Sheriff’s deputy charged with indecent exposure changes his plea to guilty and is sentenced
Troy Lester Dameron pleaded “guilty” and was sentenced today at the Jefferson County…
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Multiple agencies conduct aviation accident training at Ririe Reservoir
Wildfire season is upon us, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is getting ready for any incident that may befall them during the event of a…
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What is a Precinct Committee Officer? We find out
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This election cycle, one obscure community-based position is getting more attention than ever before. You’ve probably…
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NASA donates DC-8 jet to Idaho State University
ISU’s Aircraft Maintenance students will soon have a major learning tool land right in their backyard.…
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Be ‘Bear Aware’ when you head to the backcountry
Here in Idaho we are no strangers to bears. As Eastern Idaho is home to both Grizzly Bears and Black bears. With that in mind multiple wildlife…
Continue Reading Bannock County Commissioner candidates for District 3 answer questions for Local News 8
Local News 8 sat down to talk to the candidates running for Bannock County commissioner. Ken Bullock and John Crowder are running for the Republican…
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Looking out for bad tires, ITD to install semi-truck tire screening systems across the state
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)—The Idaho Transportation Department will soon install a system to check truck tires at Port of Entry around the state. ITD says…
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