Portneuf heart and vascular team completes 100th Watchman
Portneuf Medical Center’s heart and vascular team took a moment this week to recognize cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Lynn Otto, MD, for…
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Hunters who use July Creek Road may see increased traffic from a timber harvest
Hunters using July Creek Road may experience increased traffic as a timber harvest gets under way.…
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Idaho Foodbank Back to School campaign runs in September
The Idaho Foodbank is recognizing September as Back to School Month as part of a statewide effort to support kids all over Idaho who are experiencing…
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Police search for runaway juvenile
The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for runaway juvenile Joh Glasby.…
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Fires burning along I-15 in Pocatello and Malad Summit
Multiple fires are burning along I-15 at Pocatello. There is also a fire at Malad Summit on I-15.…
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First case of equine West Nile virus confirmed in Idaho this year
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory confirmed the first case of equine West Nile virus (WNV) in Idaho this…
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Man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl in eastern Idaho
A 46-year-old of Tucson, Arizona was sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Idaho governor signs massive tax cut, education bill
Idaho Gov. Brad Little late Thursday signed a massive tax cut and education spending bill made possible by the state’s projected $2 billion budget…
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Safety first at the Eastern Idaho State Fair
It’s traditionally a busy weekend for the start of the Eastern Idaho State…
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EISF Grand Marshal Karole Honas prepares for parade
When the Eastern Idaho State Fair parade hits the streets Saturday, there will be a someone very familiar taking the…
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Ranchers seek to intervene in Idaho-US water rights fight
Individual ranchers and the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice challenging…
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Fremont County burn ban
Fremont County Emergency Management says a total fire ban is in effect for Fremont County until Thursday, September…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Custer and Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2022
Over 161,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked around the state this…
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IFPD promotes 21-year-veteran to Captain
The Idaho Falls Police Department announced Jessica Marley, a 21-year-veteran of the department, has been promoted to Captain.…
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Idaho, the Carolinas lead the country with biggest increase in car loans
To find out where Americans bought the most vehicles over the last five years, Experian looked at the number of auto loans…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 603 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 603 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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Man sentenced for threatening an FBI agent
A federal judge sentenced a Middleton, Idaho man to three years of supervised probation for threatening an FBI Agent, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, of…
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Be extra careful with campfires over Labor Day weekend
Hot weather, tinder-dry conditions and recreationists flocking to the Idaho outdoors in potentially record-breaking numbers means Responsible…
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Idaho Red Cross: Prepare now for tomorrow’s disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross of Idaho urges everyone to take steps now that will help keep their families…
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Sawtell Peak Fire mapped at 45 acres
The Sawtell Peak Fire is still considered 0% contained as of Friday morning with acreage at 45 acres.…
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Moose Fire grows to 101,269 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 101,269 acres and is 44%…
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The health of honey bee colonies in Idaho
Stacker investigated honey bee health in Idaho using data from the U.S. Department of…
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Falling gas prices to fuel Labor Day travel
Travelers can expect busy roads and crowded airports for Labor Day weekend.…
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Prosecutor recommends no charges against Boise police chief
A county prosecutor has recommended against charging the Boise Police chief with a crime after he was accused of seriously injuring a high-ranking…
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Governor appoints new Pocatello City Council member
Idaho Governor Brad Little announced his selection of Retired Pocatello Police Chief Scott Marchand to be appointed to fill Pocatello City Council…
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Massive Idaho tax cut, education bill heads to governor
A massive tax cut and education spending bill made possible by the state’s $2 billion budget surplus made a speedy trip through the Idaho…
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Man sentenced to 20 years for distribution of child pornography
27-year-old Gregory Boris of Ontario, Oregon, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Idaho Falls Zoo hosting series of events in September
The Idaho Falls Zoo is hosting a series of events during…
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Reinhart Park Splash Pad closing for the season after Labor Day weekend
After a summer of fun, the City of Idaho Falls and the Parks and Recreation Department will close the Reinhart Park Splash Pad on Tuesday, Sept. 6,…
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Sensory room and 2 mothers’ lounges available at EISF
In addition to the two Mothers’ Lounges at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, Bingham Healthcare will be working with the Bingham Friends of Autism in…
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Moose Fire passes 100,000 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 100,029 acres and is 44%…
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Bannock County approves FY23 budget, estimates reduction to levy rate
Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the proposed budget for the fiscal year…
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Alaska Airlines upgrades aircraft used at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Beginning Sept. 7, Alaska Airlines will transition to a regional jet on its route between the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Seattle,…
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Sawtell Peak Fire caused by lightning
The Sawtell Peak Fire is still considered 0% contained as of Thursday morning, though firefighters were able to make good progress on slowing the…
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Blackfoot girl’s wish gets granted
Bethany has proven resilient and easygoing in the face of leukemia.…
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Dubois District Ranger selected
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest announce the selection of Blake Dory as the incoming Dubois District Ranger.…
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Downard Funeral Home director makes first court appearance
Downard Funeral Home owner and director Lance Peck made his first court appearance…
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Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape
A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the…
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Twin Falls man sentenced to 11 years for possession of child pornography
28-year-old Domingo Zapata of Twins Falls was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Idaho officials reported 861 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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PCSD 25 levy reductions approved
In a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a series of reductions to the district’s…
Continue Reading No criminal charges filed after assault investigation involving Boise Police Chief concludes
The Clearwater County Prosecutor’s Office will not file criminal charges against Boise Chief Police Ryan Lee after reviewing the investigation…
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School levy helps Madison School District and Madison Cares Program
Madison County voters elected to pass the renewal of the Madison school District levy of nearly $2 million Tuesday.…
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Idaho tax, education bill has support, but cracks possible
Idaho lawmakers are scheduled to meet Thursday at the Statehouse to consider using the state’s projected $2 billion budget surplus for a $500…
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Madison County voters renew school levy
Madison County voters are renewing a school…
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Staying cool at the East Idaho State Fair
The fairgrounds in Blackfoot are taking shape as residents of Idaho wait in anticipation of the return of the East Idaho State…
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Overdose Awareness Day brings many for training
Eastern Idaho Public Health hosted a training for drug overdose today to commemorate Drug Overdose Awareness…
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Counties with the most seniors in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the oldest homes in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing during September
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV, and Syphilis testing to individuals throughout the month of September…
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Chad Daybell in court Wednesday
Chad Daybell is set to appear before Judge Steven W. Boyce Wednesday…
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Initial charges in Downard Funeral Home investigation
The Bannock County Prosecutors Office has filed initial charges in the Downard Funeral Home…
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National Cinema Day: Watch movies for just $3 this Saturday
Local theaters participating in National Cinema Day, where all movies are only…
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Bonneville County man arrested for lewd conduct
In May of this year, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office received reports from Child Protective Services (CPS) of possible sexual abuse of a…
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Jefferson School District starts school prepared with new safety program
Jefferson School District started school Tuesday and Teachers, staff and students are ecstatic about being back in school. Jefferson School Districts…
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ISU College of Education awards 621 students $500K in scholarships
In the Fall 2022 semester, the Idaho State University College of Education awarded every undergraduate and graduate student a scholarship to defray…
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Gov. Little to speak at overdose awareness event on Capitol steps
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol front steps to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.…
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United Way awarded $20K for American Falls preschool scholarships
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received $20,000 from Idaho Future Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation for preschool scholarships for…
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School closures for February 23, 2022
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The following school districts will be closed today (Wednesday 02/23/2022) due to extreme cold weather: Bingham Academy…
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Moose Fire 44% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 98,677 acres and is 44%…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 5 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had five new lightning fires in the last…
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Highest and lowest paying education jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying education jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Southwest Idaho woman gets jail, fines for Medicaid fraud
A southwestern Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to defrauding the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Medicaid program by falsely claiming…
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Pocatello mayor seeks applications for vacant council seats
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is officially starting his search to fill two empty seats on the City…
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Fort Hall man sentenced to 38 months for assault
A Fort Hall man was sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily…
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Coroner identifies Pocatello man in fatal crash
Police report the vehicle was occupied by a 25-year-old man from Pocatello, Idaho who was pronounced deceased on…
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Madison voters to vote on school levy renewal Tuesday
As the month of June came to an end, the current school levy in the Madison School district for nearly 2 million dollars came to an end. A levy that…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 472 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 472 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the…
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.57/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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New North Fork District Ranger announced
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has recently selected Chris Waverek as the new North Fork District…
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Police remain at Compass Academy after precautionary lockout
The order for the lockout was made in consultation with the Idaho Falls Police Department after a few students at school received a threat from…
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Moose Fire mapped at 98,403 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 98,403 acres and is 44%…
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S Utah Avenue road closure begins Tuesday
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes for a couple of days this week as construction crews temporarily close a section of S Utah Avenue to…
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Imagine Idaho partners with state education boards and associations to improve online education
Imagine Idaho partners with school boards and associations to improve online education by enhancing broadband…
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Snake River BMX hosts BMX state championships hopes to bring it home next year
After a bright and successful year the Snake River BMX Club plays host to the Idaho BMX state championship races. The races kicked off with the…
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Tin Cup Challenge raises $20.8 million in 15 years
This year’s total funds raised reflects a 13% increase over last…
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ISU Rocket Club competes in Spaceport America Cup for first time
For the first time in school history, Idaho State University students competed in one of the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering…
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Fire weather warnings in place across central and eastern ID
There are multiple fire weather and red flag warnings in place across much of central ID, the Snake River Plain, and Magic…
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Salmon-Challis resumes aerial herbicide application this fall
The Salmon-Challis National Forest Botany, Invasives and Pollinators Program will resume aerial application of herbicides to treat for noxious weeds…
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ISU physical education students gain hands-on experience at 2022 SHAPE Conference
In August, six students within Idaho State University’s Human Performance and Sport Studies Department (HPSS) received a special grant from the…
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New robotics center to connect statewide training facilities, fill labor gap
The labs are expected to be fully usable in all courses by Spring…
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Judge won’t block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations
Trappers can continue pursuing wolves under Idaho’s current regulations after a federal judge rejected a request by conservation groups to…
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Local 6-generation family farm earns state-wide recognition
Life on the family farm has nearly disappeared across some parts of…
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PCSD 25 reinstates driver education program with fall sessions
After a brief hiatus, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is once again offering Driver Education, and registration is currently open for the…
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3 vehicle crash north of Wendell
The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred Friday at approximately 10:35 a.m., on SH46 at milepost…
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Idaho officials reported 738 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Upcoming wild horse adoption events to be held in Blackfoot and Boise
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting wild horse adoption events in Boise and Blackfoot in August and September.…
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Townhall Idaho Public Meeting Portal releases new enhancements
Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced new enhancements to Townhall.Idaho.Gov, the new public meeting…
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Moose Fire nears 97,000 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 96,681 acres and is 41%…
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East Idaho reacts to abortion trigger law
Portion’s of Idaho’s abortion trigger law took effect on Thursday.
The ban will make performing an abortion in any “clinically diagnosable…
Officers seeking information about dead moose calf near Kelly Canyon
The moose may have been legally dispatched after a vehicle…
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US seeks to invalidate Idaho water rights forfeiture laws
U.S. officials are seeking to invalidate Idaho laws passed over the last five years that create a path through the Idaho Department of Water…
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Idaho Foodbank party this weekend
A big party is happening in Pocatello this weekend, and everyone…
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Idaho Falls High School holds groundbreaking for new athletic complex
Idaho Falls High School is making their first step into expanding their athletic…
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Stoddard Bridge construction closure
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is temporarily closing a portion of the Ebenezer Bar Recreation site, the entire Stoddard Trailhead and an area…
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Idaho can’t enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies
A federal judge has barred Idaho from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies, clearing the way for hospitals to continue treating…
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Madison School District taking steps to prevent bullying in schools
It may only be the second day of school for students in the Madison School District, but that isn’t stopping members of law enforcement, school…
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Emergency Idaho Falls Fiber maintenance outage scheduled Thursday
Idaho Falls Fiber will be conducting emergency maintenance on the network during the early morning hours of…
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Motor Vu Drive-In to celebrate 75th anniversary with free community movie Saturday
The Motor Vu Drive-In is celebrating its 75th Anniversary by offering a free screening of Grease on Saturday, August 27.…
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State Board of Education approves legislative proposals including enrollment-based funding
The Idaho State Board of Education approved draft legislation for more than a dozen proposals including permanently shifting to enrollment, rather…
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