Fire officials urge extreme caution when burning debris and grass
Although much of Idaho received significant winter snow and spring precipitation, escaped burning operations present a significant wildfire risk this…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s DNA found on evidence
Starting week four in the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial, the prosecution called FBI Senior DNA Analyst Keely Coleman to the…
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‘Nuclear Now’ documentary features the Idaho National Lab
A new Oliver Stone documentary debuting at Edwards Theater May 1 and May 2 is making waves for the Idaho National…
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Idaho Gives campaign kicks off
The Idaho Gives campaign celebrated another year of giving in east Idaho at the Mountain America Center Monday. …
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3 F&G wildlife management areas remain closed in southeastern and eastern Idaho
Tex Creek, Montpelier, and Georgetown Wildlife Management Areas will remain closed to all public entry until May 15,…
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Idaho gas prices on the rise, but slowing down – for now
Gem State ranking jumps from 15th to 11th for most expensive…
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Sawtooth National Forest extends seasonal closures
The Sawtooth National Forest has issued four orders extending seasonal closures into May on all districts and the Sawtooth National Recreation…
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Prescribed fire planned in Lick Creek Drainage of Salmon-Challis National Forest
The North Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest may implement a prescribed fire on the North Fork Ranger District in the Lick Creek drainage…
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IFFD holds training at Mountain America Center Monday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting training in the parking lot of the Mountain America Center on Event Center Drive on Monday.…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to hold kitten baby shower May 3
The Snake River Animal Shelter (SRAS) is holding a special kind of party: its first ever kitten baby…
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Youth Outdoor Skills Day set for May 13
The entire event is free and open to the whole family.…
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May is Wildfire Awareness Month
With fire season quickly approaching, there’s no better time for all Idahoans to learn about protecting their homes, families and property from the…
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Idaho Gives event on May 2
The event will offer hamburgers and fries, a mayoral proclamation presentation and community members are encouraged to stop by and visit with their…
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AAA offers sustainable travel tips
As many Americans prepare for a busy travel season, there’s a greater focus on exploring the world while reducing the potential for negative…
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Come walk or run for Environmental Awareness 5K May 20
his event is free and open to the public.…
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May fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
113,500 trout are headed to fishing waters in the Upper Snake Region this…
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DEQ awards $13,639,750 to American Falls
The funding will be used to construct a new well, install a water meter and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system and improve the water…
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S Boulevard to close Sunday
One block of S Boulevard will be closed again Sunday night beginning at 7 p.m. Motorists should plan alternate…
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May trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go…
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Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” for the Idaho Foodbank is back
It’s time to start seeding our…
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Tammy Daybell’s sister takes the stand: “You don’t get married weeks after you just buried your wife”
Tammy Daybell’s sister, Samantha Gwilliam, returned to the stand in the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial Friday morning.…
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Surviving roommate in Idaho murders agrees to speak to suspect’s attorneys
One of the surviving roommates in a stabbing attack that left four University of Idaho students dead has agreed to speak to defense attorneys for…
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Stripes the bear passes away
Zoo Idaho in Pocatello is morning the loss of one of its long-time…
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Highland High School’s DLP and ERR classrooms resume on ISU campus
Six days after a fire partially destroyed Highland High School, learners from the school’s developmental learning program (DLP) and extended…
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Sugar-Salem School District announces new superintendent
The Sugar-Salem School District announced a new…
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Malad volunteers recognized for community contributions
Two volunteers from Malad were honored for their service as part of the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little…
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BLM seeks input on two land acquisitions proposed in Boise Foothills
nagement (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to acquire two land parcels located in the Boise Foothills from the Treasure Valley Land…
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Registration now open for 2023 Idaho Indian Education Summit
Idaho educators will explore place-based STEM instruction at this year’s summit in…
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Snake River Animal Shelter announces $5,000 matching challenge for Idaho Gives 2023
The Snake River Animal Shelter announced a $5,000 matching donation challenge on behalf of the East Idaho Credit Union (EICU).…
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Idaho gas prices back above national average
In an unpleasant reversal of fortune, Idaho gas prices are now back above the national…
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FBI forensic investigator breaks down Tylee Ryan autopsy
The Lori Vallow-Daybell trial began Thursday with the continued testimony of forensic anthropologist Dr. Angi…
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Jefferson School District 251 receives school safety award
The Jefferson County School District recently won recognition for Excellence in School Safety and Student…
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Car involved in chase with police found in canal
Police had to retrieve a car out of the canal early Thursday morning after a short chase earlier. …
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Plant a tree for Arbor Day
Several Idaho organizations are giving away trees for Arbor…
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D91 announces new superintendent
The Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees announced Thursday Karla LaOrange has accepted an offer to be the district’s next…
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Nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for Property Tax Reduction program in 2023
Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas announced nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program in…
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Public hearing set May 4 on Pocatello Comprehensive Plan 2040, Proposed Future Land Use Map
On Thursday, May 4, you are invited to participate in a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan 2040 and the City’s proposed Future Land Use Map.…
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2023 prescribed fire on south zone of Salmon-Challis National Forest
The South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest may implement prescribed burning projects on the Challis-Yankee Fork and Lost River Ranger…
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1 in custody as police investigation continues
On Wednesday at approximately 3:17 p.m., Chubbuck Police along with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police responded to the…
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Details revealed on autopsy of JJ Vallow & Tylee Ryan’s body
Wednesday began with Steve Daniels, FBI Special Agent and Leader of the Evidence Response Team responsible for digging up and collecting evidence…
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PCSD 25 Board-approved plan for Highland High School involves use of Century High School
In a unanimous vote, the Pocatello /Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a plan to return to in-person instruction for Highland…
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Water curtailment order has east Idaho farmers worried
Local farmers are worried their irrigation pumps could shut down, and members of the Eastern Idaho Water Rights Coalition are looking for…
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Idaho Falls Zoo season officially begins
Despite a long off-season, the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park officially opened today.…
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State Board of Education extends K-12 funding rule until end of fiscal year
The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday extended its temporary rule to continue calculating public school funding on enrollment rather than…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 431 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 431 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths in the last week.…
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BLM to conduct prescribed burns in southwest Idaho to reduce wildfire threat
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting multiple prescribed burns in southwest Idaho beginning in late April through the end of June…
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Fatal crash on SH-75 south of Bellevue
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 3:32 p.m. Sunday on SH-75 near milepost 98 south of Bellevue in Blaine…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho honors wish to have a clubhouse
Make-A-Wish Idaho is celebrating World Wish Day, the anniversary of the first wish, by hosting an online talent show to raise money in honor of…
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Stormy Diamond Vegetation Management Project decision
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has authorized the Stormy Diamond Vegetation Management…
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IEA members recognize 10 outstanding public education advocated with annual awards
Idaho Education Association members recognized 10 public education advocates and fellow IEA members for their extraordinary service to public…
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Malad to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Malad City on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3…
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Endangered missing person found
Idaho Falls Police are looking for a missing endangered…
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State Board of Education approves resolution prohibiting diversity statements in hiring
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved a board resolution Tuesday prohibiting either requesting or requiring written diversity…
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IDOC seeks walkaway from Caldwell worksite
The Idaho Department of Correction is seeking a South Idaho Correctional Institution resident who walked away from his worksite in…
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ne of the surviving roommates in a stabbing attack that left four University of Idaho students dead is being asked by suspect Bryan Kohberger’s…
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Idaho Falls new water tower to start construction May 8
Idaho Falls’ current elevated water tower will be…
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Public workshops set in Montpelier to help water users file claims in Bear River Basin Adjudication
IDWR staff will serve the public on a first-come, first-served basis to answer questions and help people with filing water right…
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Don’t let rabies sneak up on you
Seasonal animal activity is prompting the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to issue a warning regarding the ongoing threat posed by…
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“It’s too painful” – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s sister testifies
Location history was shown from phone associated with Alex Cox, Lori Vallow-Daybell’s brother, Chad Daybell and Lori on Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 9,…
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Court denies request to lift gag order in Idaho killings
The Idaho Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request by 30 news organizations to lift a gag order in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing…
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Block of S Boulevard closed Monday
S Boulevard will be closed from 17th Street north to 16th Street on April 24 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.…
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Victor man faces multiple charges after search warrant served
A Victor man is facing multiple charges after police say drugs were found inside a…
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Biggest exports from Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the largest exports from Idaho in 2022 using data from the Census…
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Idaho gas prices jump 6 cents in a week
Gem State ranking moves from 20th to 15th for most expensive fuel in the…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell trial: Suspicious search history revealed
Monday’s proceedings began with continuing testimony from Detective Stubbs, who was involved in the…
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Highland High School in Pocatello is currently in…
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Highland High School has Prom despite school disaster
In some ways, it was a prom night like you might expect just about anywhere. Students celebrate despite school…
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Registration for Ignite Their Future 2023 STEM Summer Camps open May 1
Registration will open on May 1 for Ignite Their Future STEM Summer…
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Salmon River Road corridor recreation site maintenance
Starting April 24, one campground and two day-use sites will have their interior driveways and parking areas improved with sourced crushed aggregate…
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Third annual Freezin for a Reason set May 13
The City of Ammon will hold the third annual Freezin’ for a Reason Swimming Pool Fundraiser on Saturday, May 13 at 3:00…
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CEI to hold Construction Combine events in Idaho Falls and Salmon
Inspired by the NFL draft, Construction Combines allow participants to learn and demonstrate construction skills, as well as potentially land a…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces 5th Annual Car Show and Concert
It’s time to crank up the volume and hit the gas as we bring together the most impressive collection of cars and the hottest lineup of performers for…
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Sewer Plant gets money for much needed expansion
The Oxbow Sewer Plant located just to the west of Shelley has received it’s funds to be able to expand in the next few…
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D91 narrows search for new superintendent
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The search for a new Idaho Falls school district superintendent takes another step forward. The school board has narrowed…
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Hillcrest High School breaks ground on new Westmark Stadium
Friday afternoon, a years-long vision finally came to life for Hillcrest High School and the Ammon community, as Hillcrest broke ground on Westmark…
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Robust mountain snowpack creates banner season for whitewater rafting, jet boating on Idaho rivers
A long, cold winter with above-average mountain snowpack is expected to create an ideal whitewater rafting and jet boating season on Idaho’s…
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Idaho Falls Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup begins May 4
The City of Idaho Falls will help residents with spring cleanup efforts during the annual Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup, beginning May 4.…
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2 southern Idaho men sentenced for federal drug crimes
Two men from southern Idaho were sentenced to federal prison in separate drug trafficking cases, announced U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Idaho Falls Power receives nationwide recognition
Idaho Falls Power received nationwide recognition as one of the most reliable public power…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set April 22
On Saturday, April 22 the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.…
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Arizona detective continues testimony in Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
In Thursday’s court proceedings, Detective Nathan Moffat of the Chandler Arizona Police Department took the…
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Bears expected to be hungrier this spring
Bears are expected to be out more in force coming into the next few months for…
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Tickets now on sale for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo
The wait is over, and tickets are now on sale for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…
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Google Fiber service coming to Pocatello
The City of Pocatello announced Thursday Google Fiber has chosen Pocatello as the first city in Idaho for its high-speed broadband internet…
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Meridian man sentenced for tax fraud
A Meridian man must pay $3,470 in restitution to the Idaho State Tax Commission and complete 72 hours of community service in place of jail time…
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Juvenile charged with hate crime
A boy is being charged with a hate crime from an incident that happened at the beginning of this…
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Counties with the worst droughts in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst droughts in Idaho using data from U.S. Drought…
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Reports showing money started to be transferred from Tylee’s account into Lori’s account before children’s…
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Idaho Falls to hold public meeting regarding Water Facility Plan
The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend a public meeting and submit public comment regarding the 2023 Water Facility…
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Helping kestrels with their search for homes
Kestrels or sparrow hawks are integral to a farm having a successful growing season.…
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Idaho officials reported 396 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths in the last week.…
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Heritage Park receives donation from Rotary Club of Idaho Falls
Opening of the much-anticipated Heritage Park is closer to the finish line, thanks to another generous donation from the Rotary Club of Idaho…
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F&G begins rainbow trout suppression on South Fork Snake River to benefit native Yellowstone cutthroat trout
As part of an ongoing effort to protect the genetic integrity of the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the South Fork Snake River and reduce…
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City of Pocatello flag ranks 11th in US
The City of Pocatello flag, which was once ranked the “worst city flag in North America,” is now ranked at the top, coming in at 11th in the…
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Garage fire under investigation
Firefighters raced to put out a garage fire in…
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The trial for Lori Vallow-Daybell continued on Tuesday after a day off due to a family death on the prosecution…
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Students preparing dog treats for local animal shelter
Students in the culinary class in Idaho Falls School District 91 prepared treats for our animal friends at the Snake River Animal Shelter. The…
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Budding students grow in education and harvest the vegetables in a grow tower donated by HappyVille Farms
A classroom at Dora Erickson has been growing vegetables in an indoor garden growing tower. The tower was donated by Happyville Farms and placed in…
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USDA Forest Service invests more than $228 million to support schools, roads, other services
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KIFI) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it is issuing more than $228 million to support public…
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Permits available for mushroom harvesting
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is expecting morel mushrooms this year in the Moose Fire…
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