Report: Power pole ignited wildfire near Boise
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Department of Lands report say the Valley Fire that started east of Boise on Oct. 4 was caused by a power line. Idaho…
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How to see a rare comet pass by earth this week
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI, AP)—Monday night will be one of the best nights to see a rare comet with the naked eye. Comet C/2023 A3…
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National experts urge parents – Have the driving safety talk now
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This October, national experts are asking parents to talk to teens about the importance of driving safely. National…
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Wildfire smoke and warmer weather could make for harder breathing
Smoke from nearby wildfires is being pulled into Southeastern Idaho and could potentially impact the air quality for sensitive…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Three accidents on US 20 Friday morning, 1 sent to hospital
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported three accidents happened on U.S. 20 this morning. One of the accidents sent a 20-year-old Fruitland woman…
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National Make a Dog’s Day event set for Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are partnering for the sixth annual ‘National Make a Dog’s Day’ event at…
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Dig up dinosaur fun at Fall Fossil Fest
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its fourth annual Fall Fossil Fest on Saturday, October 12. The event offers…
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October is National Apple Month
How about them apples? Dozens of apple varieties have arrived at Fred Meyer this month, stealing the spotlight from Pumpkin Spice, just in time for…
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Man charged with kidnapping and beating a woman committed similar crime before
The man charged with kidnapping a woman last week and beating her has a history of beating another woman back in…
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Lemhi County man found not guilty of shooting
A jury found a Lemhi County veterinarian not guilty of shooting a 13-year-old…
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“It’s their legacy”– local headstone cleaning business is a labor of love
Take it for Granite LLC is a headstone cleaning and restoration business based out of…
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Title IX controversy- Senator Risch honors Barbara Ehardt’s advocacy for Women’s Sports
Idaho senator Jim Risch is recognizing the action of local state representative Barbara Ehardt in her efforts to spearhead a bill protecting…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Red Rock grows to over 62,000 acres
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Former Jefferson County Prosecutor sentenced to federal prison
U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised…
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Wells Fargo volunteers help renovate Pocatello park
NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to…
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Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 1st Street in Ammon to close near Hitt Road beginning Wednesday
A portion of 1st Street in Ammon will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9.
Drivers will need to use Lincoln, 17th, or the new John Adams Parkway…
FIRE WATCH: Updated closures for Red Rock/Black Eagle and Garden Fire
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues after 31 years
Local law enforcement continue to look for Stephanie Crane 31 years after her…
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SHARED: Northern Lights highlight the skies
Several photographers shared their photos from Monday night of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, with Local News 8.…
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Family Services Alliance celebrates new remodel
Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October…
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INL to host Family Nuclear Science Night as part of Nuclear Science Week
INL invites local students and their families to attend Family Nuclear Science Night, a STEM event that introduces visitors to nuclear science,…
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Power County Sheriff’s Office looking for info on reported vandalism
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is looking for any information on a car and people after a vandalism report on Morgan Road, near the Lake…
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East Idaho Aquarium faces animal abuse allegations – Local News 8 Investigates
Fish and game records document that dozens of birds were “stepped on,” “sat on,” or otherwise crushed to death by customers during hands-on…
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East Idaho woman helping with hurricane response in South
Kris Mullen, of Chubbuck, is in Tallahasee, Florida helping the Red Cross distribute food, water, and tools to those affected by hurricane Helene and…
Continue Reading Wildfire burning near Boise grows to an estimated 9,412 acres
A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.…
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Nampa driver airlifted after car hits semi
A Honda Accord rear-ended a semi-truck Friday at the intersection of State Highway 33 and I-15 in Jefferson County. Driver of the Honda was…
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‘Internet for All’ approved in Idaho
“In the year 2024, there is no one in this country that does not deserve to have access to the…
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Pocatello quilting event begins Friday
The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild is hosting ‘Quiltfest’ at the Mountain View Event Center on October…
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15-year-old killed in crash, 2 others injured
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three others injured in an accident Wednesday evening. Three others were…
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Teacher of the Year
School District 91 is excited to announce that Four of its educators were recognized at the Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association (ISATA)…
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Google Fiber internet debuts in Pocatello
Google’s ‘GFiber’ internet is debuting in Pocatello with an event celebrating the first customers to get connected to the…
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New fees take effect for Idaho Falls city services
Idaho Falls’ 2024/2025 fiscal year budget includes some increased costs of city…
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Governor says new water mitigation plan nearing finish line
Water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan according to the Governor and others.…
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Chipotle opens to long lines in Rexburg
Dozens of people line-up for the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill.…
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Forum to talk about pros and cons of open primaries and ranked-choice voting in Idaho
The forum on Proposition 1 starts at 7pm at the Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho.…
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ITD starts “Name a Snowplow” contest
Starting October 1, eighth grade students across Idaho are invited to participate with their classrooms to submit a…
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Idaho cities counting their lead pipes
Cities around Idaho are working on their lead service line inventories ahead of the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) October 16…
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Apples being removed in Ashton to avoid attracting bears
Apples are serious bear attractants in the fall and can make bears come into areas they normally…
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Woman killed in train collision in Idaho Falls
A woman was killed Wednesday in a train collision near Idaho…
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Firearm found on Highland High School campus, Authorities say there is no threat to students
A firearm was found unattended on the Highland High School campus Thursday morning. There is no active threat to…
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20 charged in large-scale drug investigation
20 people were charged with drug trafficking charges in the Magic…
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Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is issuing a health advisory for the west side of Henry’s Lake near Island Park, urging caution when…
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Armed robbery leads to officer-involved shooting in Boise
An armed robbery led to an officer-involved shooting in Boise on Tuesday night.…
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Fremont Deputies investigate human remains found in desert
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said human remains were located northwest of St. Anthony on Sunday in a remote area of the desert.…
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Small number of quagga mussels detected in Snake River near Twin Falls
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced that another small number of quagga mussels were detected in the Twin Falls area in the…
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Pocatello asking for public comment on housing grant application
The City of Pocatello wants residents to review and comment on their grant application to fund housing projects across the…
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Island Park area seeing more bear attacks this year
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest experienced a significant increase in bear activity throughout the summer in the…
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Bookmobile brings the library to rural Idaho areas
The South Bannock Library District uses its Bookmobile to bring books to readers in rural Idaho areas without access to a brick-and-mortar…
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Survey names Idaho Falls Community Hospital as a top patient-recommended hospital
Idaho Falls Community Hospital was named a top patient-recommended hospital, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. Only five Idaho hospitals made…
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Rexburg police investigate possible explosive devices at 2nd West and Main Street
Rexburg Police discovered what they described as potential “explosive devices” inside a truck during a routine traffic stop. Based on the latest…
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Idaho State University received millions in donations in fiscal year 2024
Idaho State University received $18 million in donations for their 2024 fiscal year–$4 million more than last…
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Bannock County Emergency Management urging residents to download early alert system app
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management wants residents to get the ‘myAlerts’ emergency warning system app–which gives updates on…
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Idaho Falls Power negotiating agreement with Aalo Atomics – Small Modular Reactors coming to Idaho Falls
A new form of power is coming to Idaho Falls power customers. The city of Idaho Falls is partnering with the nuclear engineering company Aalo…
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Craters of the Moon gets new interpretive waysides
“It’s important for us that…the peoples who still have a connection to our homelands are recognized, and that their knowledge and their history…
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Tips for getting your yard tools ready for winter
Winter is on the way, and getting your lawnmowers, weedwackers, and leaf blowers safely stored will have you ready to get back to work quicker in the…
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Local oral surgeons offering free ‘smile makeover’
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho are having their fifth annual Second Chance Program where a resident of Pocatello, Blackfoot, or Preston can…
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Idaho Food Bank needs donations before the holidays
The Idaho Food Bank needs donations of money, food products, and volunteer time as they make their way through the school year into the holiday…
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Homecoming bonfire Wednesday night at ISU
Idaho State University will hold their annual homecoming bonfire Wednesday night at the ICCU…
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 Investing in our Aquifer – Opening of the South-Fork Aquifer Recharge Basin
Idaho water users are taking another step toward a healthy Snake River…
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National Voter Registration Day on September 17
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 17,…
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City of Pocatello seeking public input for trail grant application
The City of Pocatello wants residents to weight-in on a new grant application proposal that would fund improvements to the Upper City Creek…
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Friends of Minidoka and Museum of Idaho present new exhibit
The Museum of Idaho and Friends of Minidoka have partnered to present a new local exhibit, Nisei Trials: 80 Years – Remembering the Minidoka Draft…
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Thousands of students move-in to Rexburg this weekend
“It was kind of crazy. I thought we were going to, you know, beat the morning rush, but we definitely were just right in it,” one BYU-Idaho student…
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U Pick Red Barn provides a fun day for those with special needs
U Pick Red Barn in Idaho Falls will open this Saturday to the general public. But on Friday, those with special needs and their parents enjoyed…
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Idaho ranked 4th nationally in family income growth
Idaho experienced statistically significant changes in its median family income from 2022, rising by 2.7%. The state ranked 4th in growth nationally,…
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2-car crash diverted traffic on US 20 near Rexburg
A two-car accident backed up traffic on US Highway 20 near Rexburg Friday morning.…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho breaks record number of wishes granted again
Exactly half of the wishes granted during the 2023-24 fiscal year were to visit a Disney theme…
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Explosion at an Idaho gas station leaves two critically injured and others presumed dead
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire…
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Bryan Kohberger’s trial to move to Ada County, new judge assigned
The Idaho Supreme Court announced they have reassigned Bryan Kohbergers murder case to a new judge in Ada County.…
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Idaho State University to compete in Esports for the first time
The ISU Esports teams will be holding their first competitive video gaming competitions this…
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Fish salvage order issued for the Jensen Grove Pond
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct.…
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Lightning sparks wildfire on Fort Hall Reservation
A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10,…
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Bonneville School District 93 breaks ground on Willow Creek Elementary
Today, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 P.M., the Bonneville School District 93 will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Willow Creek Elementary…
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen at ICCU Arena
Idaho State University will be hosting the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb where community members and first responders will climb 110 stairs in honor of…
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9/11 commemorative flag-raising ceremony to be held at Bannock County courthouse
A flag-raising ceremony and public reading of ‘The Events as they Unfolded’, a chronological account of the morning of September 11th, will be held…
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Local News 8, Eastern Idaho State Fair donate school supplies to Henry’s Fork Elementary
Henry’s Fork Elementary School in St. Anthony received a much-needed boost in school supplies thanks to the generosity of people attending the…
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Bannock County Democrats gather to watch presidential debate
Bannock County Democrats gathered at the Pocatello Elks Lodge to cheer on democratic candidate…
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Island Park named America’s ‘Best Small Mountain Town’
Travel Plus Leisure Magazine says Island Park is the best small mountain town in…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 scores among highest in the state on ISAT
The results of the 2024 Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) show that Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is one of the highest scoring large…
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Kohberger case likely won’t move to eastern Idaho
After a Latah County Judge approved a change of venue for Bryan Kohberger’s case, questions are swirling as to where he will be…
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Custer County Sheriff evacuates people around the Frog Fire
Evacuations are underway for those in the East Fork of the Salmon River off of Highway 75 between Challis and Clayton.…
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Portneuf District Library offering free online tutoring for library card holders
The Portneuf District Library has partnered with Tutor.com to offer free online tutoring services–and all you need is a library…
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Judge grants Kohberger’s murder trial to be moved to new venue
Bryan Kohberger’s trial will be moved from Moscow. Judge John Judge released his decision on Monday granting the change of venue motion.…
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Wapiti Fire Update: Small portion of Highway 21 opens for residents
The Custer County Sheriff’s office has shortened the closure of State Highway 21 near Stanley, allowing some residents to return home without a pass.…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department to dedicate new 9-11 Memorial, Tunnel of Towers exhibit to set up at The Waterfront
People are invited to join the Idaho Falls Fire Department when they hold a solemn dedication ceremony for the city’s new 9/11…
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White Owl Books offers rare finds in Historic Downtown Pocatello
White Owl Books & Import hosted the grand opening of its physical location in Old Town Pocatello…
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Sunnyside Elementary in Idaho Falls closed due to air conditioner malfunction
Idaho Falls School District 91 Superintendent Karla LaOrange says school is canceled for Sunnyside Elementary Friday due to smoke from an air…
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Idaho Fish and Game wants wings
Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to donate wing samples from harvested birds into ‘wing…
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Ribbon cutting held for expanded Pocatello Community Rec Center
The Pocatello Community Recreation Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its recently expanded facility on Thursday, September…
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Train, farm truck collide near Aberdeen
A train collided with a farm truck in rural Bingham County on…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Residents allowed to return home near Stanley
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has moved Zone 1’s evacuation status back to the SET. The other Zones which include Zone 2, 3, 4, 5 and Casino…
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Delta to provide a larger jet for flights between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport announced Thursday Delta Airlines will soon be using a larger aircraft to fly between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake…
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What ‘unhealthy’ air quality could mean for Pocatello residents
Wildfire smoke from the west is blowing into the Portneuf Valley, making Wednesday’s air quality “unhealthy for sensitive…
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Bannock County offices open for business despite construction
Bannock County offices want to remind residents that they are open for services despite renovation construction that has closed a section of 6th…
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FIRE WATCH: Wapiti Fire grows to 110,425
Wapiti Fire grew to 110,425 acres on Tuesday with 4% containment.
Fire managers said all firelines are holding even though they saw an increase in…
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Dozens attend candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Dozens of people attended a candlelight vigil at Lookout Point Tuesday evening as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness…
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FIRE WATCH: Evacuations continue for people near Hailey
The Blaine County Sheriff’s office have evacuated homes near the Glendale Fire is burning 5 miles southwest of Bellevue.…
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Fort Hall Fire Department breaks ground on new fire station
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Fort Hall Fire Department, and Representative Mike Simpson gathered on Tuesday morning to break ground on the new…
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