Police respond to multiple crashes, slide offs
Idaho State troopers continue to be busy responding to crashes and slide offs all over Eastern Idaho.…
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COVID-19 is here to stay, officials say
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Superintendent Ybarra to fill in as substitute teacher in area schools
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra will be back in the classroom this month, filling in at local schools as part of her…
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Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off
With the irrigation season winding down and efforts to keep fish out of local ditches, irrigators who divert water from area rivers and streams are…
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Amber Alert canceled, child found safe
An Amber Alert has been issued for a…
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28 years since Stephanie Crane’s disappearance
It’s been 28 years since Sandi Crane walked into the Custer County Sheriffs on Oct. 11, 1993, to report she could not find her nine-year-old daughter…
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Saving Idaho’s salmon
arlier this year, Idaho Representative Mike Simpson came up with a plan that aims to save the salmon by removing four dams on the Lower Snake River…
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Officials investigate death of bald eagle
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Fish and Game is investigating the death of a bald eagle in Island…
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Idaho reaches deal to reimburse hunters who kill wolves
Idaho officials will make available up to $200,000 to be divided into payments for hunters and trappers who kill wolves in the state through next…
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Idaho gas prices slightly dip
Idaho gas prices have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.66/g, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…
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Tips to help drivers prepare for fall, winter weather
If your vehicle is long overdue for a tune-up, you’re not…
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2021 Distinguished Under 40 recipients
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced Monday the 2021 recipients of its Distinguished Under 40…
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Reckless Kelly to perform Saturday
Grammy-winning Americana band Reckless Kelly will perform Saturday, Oct. 16 at Idaho State University’s Stephens Performing Arts…
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Press club drops contempt request against Idaho Lt. Gov.
The Idaho Press Club has dropped its request that a judge hold Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin in contempt of court over refusing to turn over public…
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Ex-Idaho lawmaker charged with rape booked into Boise jail
A former Idaho lawmaker charged with rape has been booked into a jail in…
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Judge grants Chad Daybell’s request for change of venue, suggests Ada County
Judge Steven W. Boyce has granted Chad Daybell’s change of venue request in the murder case of his wife and two…
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Information sought on mule deer left to waste
On Friday morning, an adult mule deer doe was shot and left to waste near the Old Leesburg Road, west of Salmon.…
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First significant snow of the year expected on Monday
The weather forecast calls for the first significant snowfall to occur this coming Monday night. Although most areas will see negligible amounts of…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,682 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 53 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,682 new COVID-19 cases and 53 new deaths…
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2 arrested after investigation into August shooting incident
An investigation into an August shooting incident has lead to the arrest of two Idaho Falls…
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Idaho authorities say two suspicious deaths may be linked
Idaho authorities say two recent deaths in neighboring counties may be linked, and both cases are being investigated as homicides.…
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Boundary Fire emergency area, road and trail closure terminated
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Boundary Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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D93 remains in red phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will remain in the “High Risk” or “Red Phase” next week (Oct. 11 to Oct.…
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Idaho hospital says crush of COVID-19 patients getting worse
The Northern Idaho hospital that was the first in the state to institute health care rationing due to surging COVID-19 cases says the situation is…
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Mainstream Republicans seek to ‘rescue’ Idaho – from the GOP
Mainstream Idaho Republicans concerned about a takeover by the surging far-right wing of the party are asking Democrats, Independents or other…
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Idaho officials reported 1,321 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths…
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ITD takes national title at snow & ice event
Competing against the top operators from the region and the country, the four-person team from ITD won the national team title at the 2021 Western…
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Brake for Breakfast promotes breast cancer awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) held its annual Brake for Breakfast event Wednesday…
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$25,000 awarded to 13 Idaho organizations
The Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) has awarded grants, totaling $25,000, to 13 Idaho organizations located throughout the state.…
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Mental health symposium Friday to offer comfort in times of trouble in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County School District are partnering with the Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center to provide a mental health symposium for a day. …
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Boundary Fire grows to 87,778 acres, 80% contained
The Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 87,778 acres and is 80%…
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Idaho Supreme Court adjusts guidelines for in-person hearings
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued clarifications to the types of court proceedings that can be held in person as courts seek to protect public…
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Fatal crash on US 93 north of Salmon
Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle fatal crash on northbound US 93 at milepost 319.5, north of Salmon Tuesday around 7:05…
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Local man honored for years of weather data collection
A local man is awarded, again, for his dedication to serving his community and keeping them safe from…
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Health official talks about COVID-19 vaccine myths
“Call us here, Eastern Idaho Public Health and talk to one of our nurses and let us answer those questions or talk to a provider, you know, and talk…
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Owl rescued from Interstate 84
An Idaho State Police trooper came to the aid of a great-horned…
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Idaho governor repeals political rival’s executive order
The Idaho governor has issued an executive order repealing his political rival’s executive order from the previous day involving COVID-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,367 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 47 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,367 new COVID-19 cases and 47 new deaths…
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Gov. Little joins other governors to visit U.S.-Mexico border
Governor Brad Little joined other governors for a visit to the United States-Mexico border in…
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Lewiston police investigate after body found in burned truck
Police in Lewiston say an autopsy failed to reveal the cause of death for a person whose body was found in a burning pickup truck last week.…
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Idaho Falls Rotary Club donates $700,000 for Heritage Park
he Idaho Falls Rotary Club, a local service organization, presented the City of Idaho Falls with a $700,000 check Wednesday to assist with the…
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INL ranks #13 in nation among best places to work for women, diverse managers
Diversity MBA, a national leadership organization that integrates diversity and inclusion with talent management, ranked Idaho National Laboratory…
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STEM Action Center gives Idaho schools free access to online career toolbox
The Idaho STEM Action Center, with support from the Governor’s Office, is offering the online career-awareness platform Learning Blade to public…
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Idaho governor, lieutenant spar over COVID-19 vaccine
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he will rescind an executive order involving COVID-19 vaccines by Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin.…
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Reminder to hunters: 10 common violations that can easily be avoided
With many of Idaho’s hunting seasons underway or about to begin, the Idaho Fish and Game staff reminds hunters they can avoid running afoul with…
Continue Reading Boundary Fire emergency area, road and trail closure reduced
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has reduced the Boundary Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, new Order Number:…
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Big Hole BBQ burns in early morning blaze
A popular restaurant in victor suffered some major fire…
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Idaho National Guard boss shuns lt. governor border request
The commanding general of the Idaho National Guard has told Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin that she can’t activate troops to send to the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,835 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,835 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths…
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Longtime clerk, former justice honored for court service
Two people with nearly a century in combined court experience have received the two most prestigious awards in Idaho’s state court…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Hands-on construction training with free Commercial Driver’s License offered next spring
While “help wanted” signs are everywhere and the skills of the workforce are waning, Idaho’s critical infrastructure will always require…
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Apples picked up in Eastern Idaho to avoid attracting bears
Conservation officers and biologists from Idaho Fish and Game teamed up with a group of volunteers recently to pick and gather apples around the…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Drivers License Division now taking appointments
The Drivers License Division of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office now has the ability to schedule appointments for most Drivers License…
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Fire retardant could be ‘game-changer’ in fighting wildfires
U.S. officials have approved a long-lasting fire retardant that could significantly aid in fighting increasingly destructive…
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Boundary Fire grows to 87,314 acres
The Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has grown to 87,314 acres and is 72%…
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Idaho Farm Bureau reports drop in production
The drought and other weather conditions significantly impacted this year’s grain…
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Vaccine mandate bill attempts to reconvene Idaho Legislature
recommended legislation that could lead to reconvening the Idaho Legislature if the proposed bill aimed at thwarting President Joe Biden’s vaccine…
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EIPH urges everyone to help slow the spread of COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health reports September was a rough month for the…
Continue Reading Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin’s contempt hearing set for Oct. 13
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin will face a hearing next week on whether she should be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with a…
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More trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in October
With summer winding down, sometimes we don’t think of this as being a great time of year to go fishing, but it…
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Wyoming man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of Idaho child
A Wyoming man pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor…
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1 arrested on felony drug charges
An ongoing drug investigation in Bonneville County has landed a suspected drug trafficker in…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,359 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 51 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,359 new COVID-19 cases and 51 new deaths over the…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 1 new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected one new fire since September…
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Campers and hunters urged to be careful
Fire managers would remind forest visitors fire danger is high on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, and wildfires can still occur. …
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Idaho Falls leaf collection begins Oct. 18
Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 18.…
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…
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BPA credit adjustment to lower Idaho customer power bills
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Rocky Mountain Power was authorized by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to pass on a federal billing credit to certain…
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Rexburg getting second LDS temple
The Rexburg North Idaho Temple will be the eighth temple in…
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Bikers rally in Rigby against bullying
Organizers say they felt that the Bikers Against Bullies rally would create a great opportunity to hold a community event, where parents and students…
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Most popular boy names in the 60s in Idaho
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1960s in Idaho using data from the Social Security…
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Rigby honors Rigby staff members who stopped shooting
The town of Rigby honored the two staff members being hailed as heroes after the shooting at Rigby Middle School in…
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Idaho officials reported 1,778 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths…
Continue Reading Lt. Gov. McGeachin releases records after judge’s 2nd order
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin released a collection of public documents to journalists Thursday shortly after a judge again ordered her to reveal…
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Longtime Chief Deputy will take over as new ITD Director next spring
The Idaho Transportation Board announced Friday Chief Deputy Scott Stokes will serve as the new Director of the Idaho Transportation Department…
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81 Idaho mayors to participate in annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge
Idaho mayors are ready to get moving this month and earn money for their community in the Mayor’s Walking Challenge, a program of the Blue Cross of…
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Idaho Falls Power to conduct customer satisfaction survey
If your phone rings this week, it just might be your chance to give some valuable customer input to help Idaho Falls Power (IFP) and Fiber better…
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Boundary Fire grows to 84,756 acres
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 84,756 acres and is 68%…
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Police issue endangered missing person alert
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 62-year-old Coeur d’Alene woman.…
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Masks now required in Bonneville School District 93
This means students and employees are required to wear face coverings over their mouth and nose “when physical distancing cannot be…
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Best counties to retire to in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to retire in Idaho using data from…
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Call to Idaho poaching hotline leads to heavy sentences for Missourians
A simple call to Idaho’s Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline of reported illegal wildlife crimes in Custer and Blaine counties, resulted in…
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Students in Rigby going viral after backpack ban solutions
Baby strollers, laundry baskets, and garbage cans are among the…
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New cybersecurity building for College of Eastern Idaho is open
Yellowstone Training Center has just opened up on Yellowstone Avenue as a part of the College of Eastern Idaho. The college will house it’s…
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Idaho officials reported 1,905 new COVID-19 cases and 53 new deaths…
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Boundary Fire reaches 64% containment
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 84,535 acres and is 64%…
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Idaho’s partial vote recount validates 2020 election tallies
Idaho officials say a partial recount of ballots cast during the last presidential election validates the accuracy of the results despite…
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Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns
Time is running out to file your 2020 Idaho income tax return.…
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Job fair matches many workers to new jobs
Many jobs and jobseekers gathered together at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls for a job fair.…
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US 26 in Idaho officially named POW-MIA Memorial Highway
Idaho legislators, representatives from the National League of POW-MIA Families, community members and the Idaho Transportation Department will…
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Chad Daybell status conference held Thursday
Chad Daybell is scheduled to be in court for a status conference Thursday at 10…
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Doctors: Pandemic has dire effects on Idaho kids, babies
Idaho health care professionals say the state’s unchecked spread of the highly contagious delta variant is sending more kids and babies to hospitals…
Continue Reading Press club asks judge to hold Lt. Gov. McGeachin in contempt
A coalition of journalists is asking an Idaho judge to hold the state’s lieutenant governor in contempt of court for refusing to turn over public…
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State Superintendent Ybarra visits Idaho Falls
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra was in east Idaho Wednesday, visiting both Bonneville and Hillcrest High…
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Misinformation leads to animosity toward health care workers
A constant barrage of misinformation has Idaho health care workers facing increased animosity from some patients and community members.…
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Idaho officials reported 1,684 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths…
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Boundary Fire grows to 84,138 acres, 58% contained
The lightning cause Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 84,138 acres and is 58%…
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Idaho Falls releases draft “Imagine IF” plan for public comment
The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) has released the draft version of the city’s new roadmap for future growth,…
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Report: Groundwater quality remains poor in southern Idaho
The Idaho Conservation League(ICL) has expressed a great concern for the water quality for the Magic Valley. This area includes over 300,000…
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