North 8th closed in Bear Lake County due to road collapse
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office has closed a section of North 8th due to a partial road collapse. The closure is in effect from the Montpelier…
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FIRST ON 8: “They want answers.” Perez Family attorneys to detail expanded civil rights lawsuit Thursday
Attorneys for the family of Victor Perez, the autistic teen fatally shot by Pocatello Police Officers on April 5th, are set to hold a press…
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Federal Roadless Rule on the road out
The USDA says the action is meant to be in alignment with President Trump’s executive order 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity through…
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Produce truck rollover blocks traffic on Highway 26; No injuries reported
A Semi-truck rollover is blocking traffic along milepost 390 of Highway 26, near the Palisades Reservoir. The accident happened around 1:59 PM on…
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Victim identified in Monday’s fatal shooting near West Snake River Boat Ramp
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting on N. River Road, north of Idaho Falls Monday morning.…
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Detectives stumped on vehicle involved in FLDS children disappearance
Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said the car thought to be involved in taking two children from the Monteview area was not in…
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ISP investigates pedestrian accident on I-15 south of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 15, just south of Idaho…
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Mother of missing teens speaks with Local News 8
Elizabeth Roundy, mother of two kidnapped teens, speaks with Local News 8.…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking Allen Larand Fisher, 13, and Rachael Leray Fischer, 15. They were reported missing on Sunday, June 22,…
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Bancroft structure fires contained; Crews remain on scene
Fire crews in Bancroft are working to battle several structure fires affecting homes and other buildings on Main Street.
Bannock County firefighters…
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Joe’s Gulch Fire grows to 62 acres
Firefighters are still working to contain the Joe’s Gulch fire in Custer County, just north of Stanley. The fire has now grown to about 62 acres…
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The Rock Creek Fire near Inkom is out, cause under investigation
A second fire is burning in Bannock County right now, this one near Inkom. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office tells Local News 8 a fire was…
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Idaho designates June 18th as USS Idaho Day
The Gem State now officially recognizes June 18th as U.S.S. Idaho Day. Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper presented the proclamation on behalf of all…
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Juneteenth events in Idaho Falls and Pocatello
City offices, county offices, libraries and even banks will be closing in remembrance of Juneteenth. Events are planned in the cities of Idaho Falls…
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Senate bill says “public land for sale!”
The text of the budget reconciliation bill of the Natural Resources Committee released on June 11, and updated on June 14th. It contains some…
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Idaho’s youth gender-affirming care ban now fully enforceable after lawsuit dismissed
Idaho’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors, the Vulnerable Child Protection Act, is now fully enforceable following the dismissal of the…
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Idaho taps $300K from emergency fund to transport illegal immigrant criminals to ICE
The Idaho State Board of Examiners has unanimously approved $300,000 in funding to the Idaho State Police (ISP) for transporting convicted criminals…
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Idaho State Police investigates fatal crash near Twin Falls
At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatality crash on westbound I84 at milepost 175, near Twin…
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Potential witness in Bryan Kohberger murder case appears to say she saw him at the scene, police video shows
By Andy Rose, Veronica Miracle, Jack Hannah, CNN (CNN) — Amid a critical hearing in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial, an 8-month-old police…
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ITD crews prepare to install overhead road signs
The closure was planned to last until 11 p.m., but work is planned to continue throughout Wednesday. The signs will be going up between 10 a.m. and 2…
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Controversial proposal in Congress threatens millions of acres of western public lands
Up to 22 million acres of public land in Idaho and nearly 15 million acres in Wyoming could be sold off if a controversial proposal in Congress…
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Idaho Supreme Court orders changes to ballot title and fiscal statement for abortion ballot initiative
On Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court ordered Attorney General Raúl Labrador and the Idaho Division of Financial Management (DFM) to revise the…
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Summer travel at Idaho Falls Regional Airport
With Idaho Falls Regional Airport at capacity, how you can make summer travel easier.…
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Idaho State Board of Education holding meeting on ISU campus
Agenda items for the meeting include a bond request from the University of Idaho to fund student housing projects, consideration of contract…
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“Imagine Excellence” in public education: Idaho Public Education Coalition holds meeting on how to meet student’s needs
The meeting was geared toward brainstorming ideas for the future, with questions about not just how to meet current metrics, but if the current…
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Governor Little visits Power County to celebrate ongoing American Falls Dam rehabilitation project
“We are making great progress as we strengthen the resiliency of our water system, which everybody knows is the lifeblood of the state of Idaho,”…
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Summer allergies: What causes them and how to beat them
Summer allergies are upon us, and forecasts show the tree and grass pollen outlook will be moderate to high this…
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Traffic violations run rampant on 25th and 17th
Commuters at the intersection of 25th street and 17th street are making right turns on red lights — despite the posted signage — nearly every…
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Family responds after former Eastern Idaho health executive found dead
Nicholas Manning, the former Chief Operating Officer of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), was recently found dead in a Baltimore,…
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June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, and doctors around the country are pitching healthier habits to combat men’s health concerns.
Almost 15 percent of…
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Double the days, double the fun: Preston Farmers Market kicks off second season, July 5
The Preston Farmers Market returns for a second season, promising an even bigger and better experience for Franklin County residents and visitors.…
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Shooting range proposal for Bingham County gets shot down
A shooting range will not be built after 3 to 5 decision by Bingham County commissioners.
The proposed shooting range in Bingham County was up for…
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New courtroom unveiled at Bonneville County Courthouse to meet growing needs
Dozens visited the Bonneville County Courthouse this afternoon for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of its…
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Update on Train Derailment: No immediate timeline for full cleanup, Intersection remains closed
A train derailment near Chester has forced the indefinite closure of the intersection of 2900 E and Highway 20, causing significant travel…
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Idaho archer breaks state record with 67-pound grass carp
An Idaho bow fisherman has shattered the state record for grass carp after catching a fish weighing nearly 68 pounds.
Riley Farden of New Plymouth…
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Secretary Rollins signs Idaho’s waiver to remove “unhealthy foods” from SNAP benefits
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed three new food choice…
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Idaho Democrats launch “All In for Idaho” initiative ahead of 2026 elections
“For too long, Republican politicians have taken this state for granted, and the result is a set of laws that are completely out of touch with…
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Salute the Stars and Stripes: Idaho Falls Elks to host Flag Day event
Get ready to honor Old Glory! The Idaho Falls Elks Lodge is inviting the community to its annual Flag Day Ceremony on Friday, June 14, at 11:00 AM,…
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Idahoans can get out and fish for free on Saturday
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s annual ‘Free Fishing Day’ returns Saturday, June 14, and regional offices are hosting events to make it even…
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Law enforcement starts seatbelt mobilization for 100 deadliest days
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With the start of the 100 deadliest days, Idaho’s Office of Highway Safety is encouraging drivers to buckle up this…
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Lewiston teen dead after being crushed by boulder in Ahsahka
An 18-year-old from Lewiston, Sheldon Medford, died Saturday evening, June 7th, after being crushed by a large boulder.
According to reports, the…
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Art & Ale: Enjoy a beer at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is inviting the public to enjoy Idaho Beer Week in with craft beer, live music, and an exhibit. The event is on…
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Judge has Lori Vallow Daybell removed from courtroom
The Arizona judge presiding over the Lori Vallow. Daybell’s third trial had her removed from the courtroom Friday…
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High water levels stall search for Patrick Shelton’s remains
The water search for the remains of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton is still on hold due to high water levels.
Local News 8 reported in early May…
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Anniversary of Teton Dam collapse 49 Years Later, memories remain vivid
June 5th, 2025, marks the 49th anniversary of the Teton Dam…
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Gov Little announces new partnership between Idaho State Police and ICE
The Idaho State Police (ISP) has entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program, allowing ISP…
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REAL ID Text Scam Targeting Idahoans
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is issuing an urgent statewide warning to Idaho residents regarding a sophisticated scam circulating via…
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits northwest of Stanley
The earthquakes are happening near the Sawtooth Fault, which is south of the focal point of the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that happened in March…
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Youth pick up wild mustangs to train for the Eastern Idaho State Fair
Wednesday was pick up day, and the group will have until August 29th to train the horses, at which point they will participate in a compete in a…
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Jurors selected in Lori Vallow Daybell’s second trial
Sixteen jurors were selected for the murder conspiracy trial of Lori Vallow Daybell on Wednesday.…
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Local Ukrainian refugees left worrying about future after Federal Government suspended program
Vlad Horbachov, Olena Kharkiv, and their daughter are three of nearly 200,000 Ukrainians who escaped war and made their way to the US through the…
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Summer food program kicks off across Idaho
As kids across the Gem State trade their textbooks for sunshine and fresh air, the Idaho Department of Education is reminding families that the…
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Carrie Scheid resigns from College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees
Carrie Scheid served on the CEI board for eight years.…
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Series or swarm? A cluster of earthquakes rumble just outside Stanley
Earthquakes aren’t like lightning. They love to strike the same place twice, three times, in this case, at least twenty, all with magnitudes over…
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Gov. Little appoints Brendon Taylor to Seventh Judicial District
Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Brendon Taylor as District Judge to the Seventh Judicial District.
Taylor is a Magistrate…
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Idaho man charged with distribution and possession of child sexual exploitation material
An eastern Idaho man is in custody facing multiple felony charges related to child sexual exploitation material, Idaho Attorney General Raúl…
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University of Idaho to end talks with University of Phoenix
The University of Idaho announced Tuesday it will end talks with the University of Phoenix.…
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Defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris tossed out on statute technicality
A judge dropped a defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Robert “Bob” Norris due to a technicality involving an Idaho statute.
Pennie…
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UPDATE: Five more tremors reported Tuesday morning near Stanley
CENTRAL IDAHO — Early Tuesday, June 3, seismic activity continued northwest of Stanley as several quakes struck northwest of the town, the latest…
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Housing markets trend better for buyers across the nation, what about Idaho?
It’s a waiting game. If sellers get desperate to sell, they’ll lower prices to get buyers. If buyers get desperate to purchase a home, they’ll pay…
Continue Reading Lori Vallow Daybell’s sickness delays jury selection again
PHOENIX (KIFI) – Jury selection has been delayed again for Lori Vallow Daybell’s second Arizona conspiracy murder trial because she is sick. Lori…
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Cast a line! Free Fishing Day activities across Idaho
On Saturday, June 14, Idaho Fish and Game is reeling in a special invitation for all anglers in celebration of Idaho’s Free Fishing Day. Across the…
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61-year-old Jerome man killed in motorcycle crash
A 61-year-old man from Jerome is dead after an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash.
According to Idaho State Police, just before noon on Sunday,…
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Police: Deadly US 20 crash caused by impaired driver
Idaho State Police revealed the driver of the pickup involved in the US 20 crash near Henrys Lake, which killed seven people, was impaired by…
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Idaho Falls missing teen found safe
Idaho Falls Police said Donna Coleman was found safe.…
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Ammon Chick-fil-A faces racism lawsuit
Chick-fil-a in Ammon is facing several lawsuits after a former employee says he endured racist abuse.…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter starting summer with an excess of dogs
Pocatello Animal Services is nearing capacity for dogs in the shelter, and they are asking for the community’s help in clearing space before they…
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Experience everything Zoo Idaho has to offer for free this weekend
Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union are hosting their annual Free Zoo Day on Saturday, May…
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Peter Pan flies into Rexburg
Ballet Etude is taking flight in its performance of Peter Pan. The ballet is happening at the Romance Theater on Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m. and…
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Traffic light changes will close Utah Avenue temporarily on Sunday, June 1
Drivers in Idaho Falls should avoid S. Utah Ave. this Sunday, June 1, because it will be closed near Pancheri Drive.…
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Family of three-year-old girl struck by car in Costco parking lot share memories, message following child’s death
The family of three-year-old Kamari Alvarez are sharing their memories and a message for families following a tragic accident over Memorial Day…
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Four people injured in Highway 91 accident
Four people were injured in a two-car crash on Tuesday on the Fort Hall reservation.…
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Special Olympics gears up for state games with torch run
In an annual event that’s become a favorite for participants and supporters alike, the Special Olympic torch is on its way across the state ahead of…
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Local News 8 anchor Linda Larsen announces cancer diagnosis
Linda Larsen, a long-time fixture of local news in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, revealed she has been diagnosed with…
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Portneuf River Vision to host Poky Paddle event in June
The Portneuf River Vision group, in partnership with the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and Healthy City, USA, are hosting a day of fun on…
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3-year-old dead in Pocatello after getting hit in parking lot
POCATELLO (KIFI)-A three-year-old girl is now dead after getting hit by a car in the parking lot of the Pocatello Costco. Shortly before 2:30 p.m.,…
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ITD urges drivers to be cautious traveling through Pocatello for Memorial Day Weekend
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking Memorial Day Weekend travelers to be especially cautious driving through the Pocatello area of…
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Federal waivers in Indiana, Iowa could boost Idaho’s chances for SNAP purchase restrictions
“President Trump has given our nation a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the health trajectory for our entire country,” said Secretary…
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Victor Perez Shooting Timeline
The shocking and controversial Pocatello police shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez on April 5, 2025, ignited public outrage and propelled the city…
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Former funeral home owner Lance Peck agrees to plea deal with prosecutors
The former owner of Downard Funeral Home, where bodies were found decomposing inside, has signed a plea deal with the Bannock County Prosecuting…
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Truck Fire on I-15: Driver Unharmed, truck a total loss
A driver is safe after his truck, pulling a camper trailer, caught fire on the I-15 on-ramp in Roberts this morning. The incident happened around…
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Bingham County coroner identifies pedestrian killed in minivan crash
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said a pedestrian died from injuries after he was hit by a minivan.…
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A single vote secured a $200,000 budget boost for American Falls rural fire district
A close victory in Power County elections last night will bring a budget boost to the American Falls rural fire district.
The fire district had a…
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Kohberger defense team demands trial delay after case details leak
The defense team of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, is pushing to delay the fastly approaching…
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Jefferson County voters approve new ambulance district
If a new ambulance district is created, full-time emergency responders will be on-hand in the Rigby area. That will mean less stress on volunteer…
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Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Bingham County
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian happened tonight near 100 west and mitchell road in Bingham County. Around 6:45 pm, a 47-year-old man…
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Bond to build new Shelley High School fails
Voters in the Shelley School District said no to building a new high school.…
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DOJ sues North Idaho City, citing descrimination against Christian Nationalist-Aligned Church
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the City of Troy, Idaho, alleging that the city violated the Religious Land Use and…
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New laws bring changes to DMV services in 2025
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is preparing to implement several statutory and rule changes passed during the 2025 Legislative Session.…
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Salmon teacher selected for prestigious National STEM Scholar Program
A dedicated teacher from Salmon has earned a coveted spot in the National STEM Scholar Program. Renae Lewis, of Salmon Junior-Senior High School, is…
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Following Nebraska’s soda ban, Idaho could be closer to restricting junk food purchases with SNAP benefits
Following a significant move in Nebraska, Idaho is on track to potentially enact restrictions on what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition…
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“A new face has arrived at the zoo:” Welcome Gankhuyag
Workers at the Idaho Falls Zoo arrived Friday morning to find a new…
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Idaho voters head to polls May 20th
Idahoans are heading to the polls tomorrow for the May 20th election, with polls open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Several key local measures are on the…
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Last-Minute Opportunity: Skyline students to share education ideas with Senator Lent
In a surprise opportunity for young voices to be heard, the members of Skyline High School’s student government are set to meet with the chair of…
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Federal government cuts nearly $50 million in grants to Idaho Health and Welfare
The federal government has ended nearly $50 million in grants to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare following President…
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“Walks on the Moon:” Special guided hikes at Craters of the Moon this May & June
The National Park Service (NPS) invites members of the public to participate in three special “walks on the Moon” that will be held in May…
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Idaho Attorney General warns of sextortion ring targeting young Idaho children online
Idaho’s Attorney General, Raúl Labrador, is issuing a serious warning for parents of young children about a dangerous online sextortion scheme.…
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Take It Down Act heads to the president’s desk
The Take It Down Act will make it illegal to publish non-consensual sexual images or videos, including material that’s been edited or AI-generated…
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Peace Officer Memorial — Idaho Falls remembers fallen law enforcement officers
As National Police Week came to a close, local law enforcement agencies gathered together to show their respect for the fallen peace officers of…
Continue Reading Idaho seeks Federal approval to restrict junk food purchases with SNAP benefits
On Friday, Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare submitted a formal request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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