Crews recover body of man who fell in Lake Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s office says search crews have recovered the body of a man who disappeared in Lake…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest to terminate Stage 1 fire restrictions
The Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho will end Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at 00:01 hours on August 27, 2021. …
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Coronavirus town hall with Gov. Little Tuesday
The Idaho state office of AARP will host a statewide telephone town hall with guests Idaho Governor Brad Little, Dave Jeppesen, Director of the…
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Pediatricians urge mask wearing
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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Parade set for Tuesday to celebrate Idaho Falls Bandits national championship
The back-to-back American Legion World Series champions are ready to celebrate, and so is the city of Idaho…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,071 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,071 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths over the…
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Idaho gas prices held steady this week
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.75/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Idaho Supreme Court says new ballot initiative law violates state constitution
In a unanimous ruling Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court blocked the implementation of a new ballot initiative law that opponents said would have made…
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Pay for Idaho teachers lower than neighboring states, new report finds
During the last several years, Idaho has made efforts to increase the pay for our elementary and high school…
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New Monday night Powerball draw begins Aug. 23
Monday will be the first regular Monday night draw for Idaho’s favorite game, Powerball. …
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Ridge Road #020 closure lifted
The Ridge Road 020 closure #04-13-21-12 is now terminated.…
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BLM wild horse & burro adoptions
4-H trained wild horses will be up for adoption as the program comes to eastern and southeastern…
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Ammon Arts Community Theater needs help for September 11 anniversary event
In addition to the play, they are hoping to turn the lobby of Thunder Ridge auditorium into a museum with artifacts, stories, newspapers, pictures,…
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EXPLAINER: Why it takes months to subdue some wildfires
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — At nearly every community meeting on firefighting efforts in the U.S. West, residents want to…
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ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses.…
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District 93 still has open positions ahead of school start
Students go back to school in Bonneville Joint School District 93 on August 30, but the school district still has more than 75 positions that need to…
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Pocatello City Council to discuss reimplementing face covering ordinance
The Pocatello City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. to discuss the possibility of reimplementing the City’s face…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 612 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 612 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Gov. Little announces State Board of Education appointments
Governor Brad Little announced two new appointments to the State Board of…
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EIPH seeks physicians interested in serving on Board of Health
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is looking to fill the physician representative position on its Board of Health.…
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Extra DUI patrols out in force
As Idahoans make their end of summer plans, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are…
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I-15 bridge maintenance work will begin Monday in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will start Interstate 15 bridge maintenance work between milepost 93 and 94 on the Snake River Bridges…
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Gov. Little make Tax Commission appointment
Governor Brad Little announced Friday his appointment of Nampa CPA Jared Zwygart to the Idaho State Tax…
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate unchanged at 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3% from June to…
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Northern Idaho man charged with murder in girlfriend’s death
ST. MARIES, Idaho (AP) — A northern Idaho man has been charged with murder after investigators found his longtime partner dead of a gunshot wound…
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Funland picnic in the park
Funland is making a comeback this…
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DEQ expands statewide cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin response efforts
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is expanding sampling and monitoring efforts across the state to enhance public preparedness and…
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Ammon couple trying to get colleague out of Afghanistan
An Ammon couple is headed to Washington DC to help a friend and former colleague get out of…
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FTC warns of new COVID-19 scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new COVID-19…
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Gilbert to run for US Senate
A new face has joined the race to represent Idaho in the US…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 795 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Capital for a Day in Rexburg
Capital for a Day was hosted at the Romance theater in Rexburg today. Governor Little, his cabinet, and congress men and women were in attendance as…
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Wind project would double Idaho’s turbine energy output
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed energy project in south-central Idaho would more than double the amount of wind…
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Track your tax rebate
Idahoans who qualify for a one-time tax rebate in 2021 can now track their payment…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 27 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting…
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Humphreys calls on governor to place moratorium on refugee resettlement
A Republican candidate for governor is calling on Governor Brad Little to put a moratorium in place on refugee resettlement until the housing needs…
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D.L. Evans Bank announces Rigby branch promotion
John V. Evans Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank announced the promotion of Danna Beckman to Vice President Branch Manager…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for east Idaho counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
Continue Reading Tautphaus Park Funland restoration underway, kickoff event set Saturday
The City of Idaho Falls is in the process of restoring its historic Funland in Tautphaus Park, and you are invited to a free kickoff…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for southeast Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 22 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,217 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths Wednesday.…
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More tourists create need for more first responders in Island Park
Tourism to the Island Park area has grown exponentially since the coronavirus pandemic. Local authorities say this year has been the biggest year…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Idaho 2021 ISAT scores show small decline
The latest statewide results for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show a small decline in students’ proficiency in English Language Arts and…
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Rain showers bring big changes Wednesday morning
After lots of isolated showers earlier in the week, the main rain event came forth last night. Rain showers blanketed Eastern Idaho overnight and…
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1 dead, 1 injured in south-central Idaho house fire
BUHL, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in south-central Idaho say an 87-year-old man has died in a house fire. The Twin Falls County coroner’s office…
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Sockeye salmon viewable at nature center in Boise
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says 15 live adult sockeye salmon have been released at its nature center in Boise. The…
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Idaho warns of COVID patient surge, hospitals ‘overwhelmed’
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hospitals are reporting record numbers of COVID-19 patients on ventilators and public health…
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PCSD25 recommends masks but leaves the decision optional
School districts across the area are deciding on whether to require masks in…
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Idaho health officials predict ‘grim’ outlooks as COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations surge
State health officials say the biggest tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to increase vaccination rates. That is the message from the Idaho…
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“Take a Stand Now” sends letter to Boise hospitals, state leaders
A group is sending a cease-and-desist letter to the CEOs of St. Al’s, St. Luke’s and Primary Health as well as Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 904 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 904 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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123 Idaho schools to receive fresh fruit and vegetable grants
Students at 123 schools across Idaho will receive free fresh fruit and vegetables during the coming school year thanks to state-administered grants…
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Ammon Bundy campaigns in Idaho Falls
Gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy made a campaign stop in Idaho Falls Monday…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impact, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an…
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1 killed in Madison County crash
A man is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Madison…
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Multiple people hospitalized after 2 crashes on I-15
Idaho State Police report multiple people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on I-15, northbound at milepost 73, in Chubbuck…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,357 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,357 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Museum of Idaho to host fundraising Gala Friday
The Museum of Idaho will give people a chance to dress up and dance this Friday evening, Aug. 20.…
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Free, virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference Tuesday
If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s, it can be challenging to know what help is available to…
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Judge says discrimination lawsuit can proceed against UI
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge says a discrimination lawsuit filed against the University of Idaho by a UI College of Law professor can…
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Idaho gas prices held steady this week
Idaho drivers saw little or no change at the pumps this…
Continue Reading Bridging the gap: Idaho Community Foundation funds educational innovation and needs
The Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) granted more than $350,000 to educational programs throughout Idaho this summer to support preschool programs,…
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2021 Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race winners
9,000 rubber ducks competed in the the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race…
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DEQ extends air pollution forecast and caution for southeast, east Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Judge Winmill takes senior status, replacement not nominated
After 26 years of service to the United States District Court, and a total of 34 years as a judge in both the federal and state court systems, Judge…
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Trespasser electrocuted at Idaho Falls Power plant
Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department were dispatched to Idaho Falls Power for a report of an adult male who was trespassing…
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Crash near Shelley sends two to hospital
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- An accident Friday evening north of Shelley sent two people to the hospital, according to the Idaho State Police. ISP, the…
Continue Reading Madison County saw the most growth in Idaho according to US Census data
For comparison, Ada County saw the second largest growth, seeing an increase of 26% in the same time…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 780 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new death
Idaho officials reported 780 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths Friday.…
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Idaho’s budget surplus swells to $1.4 billion
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s budget surplus is up to $1.4 billion. The state Division of Financial Management on Friday says it based the…
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Where’s the fire? Idaho Department of Lands announces new Idaho Fire Map
There is a new way to find Idaho fire names and locations online and on mobile with the new Idaho Fire…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 5 years for trafficking LSD
A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for trafficking lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Acting U.S. Attorney…
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Crash south of Twin Falls hospitalizes 8
Idaho State Police investigated a crash on US93 near milepost 39, just south of Twin Falls Friday around 3:50…
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EPA declares outdoor burning ban for Fort Hall Reservation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has issued a ban on all outdoor open burning on the Fort Hall Reservation effective 1…
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DEQ issues air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
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Check court status before going in person
If you have business with an Idaho court, check ahead before you…
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Gov. Little urges Idahoans to receive COVID-19 vaccine now, announces millions for COVID-19 tests in schools
Idaho Governor Brad Little will hold a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss the COVID-19 situation in…
Continue Reading Latter-day Saints asked to mask up, get vaccinated
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked its members Thursday to help limit the spread of COVID-19 variants by wearing a mask when…
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Local journalist debuts ‘Ocean to Idaho’ film on salmon migration
An Idaho Falls outdoor journalist is debuting a new film where she follows the migration of salmon from the Pacific coast to the Idaho wilderness.…
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Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti to run for second term
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is looking for a second term in…
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Census: Meridian, Idaho, one of 10 fastest-growing US cities
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — If Idaho is feeling growing pains, newly released data from the 2020 Census illustrates why.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 751 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Thursday.…
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Canal Trail offers a new option for outdoor enthusiasts
The Idaho Falls Canal Trail behind Linden Park Elementary is finished and open for…
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Rigby FFA members named national finalists
Rigby FFA and Rigby Middle FFA have members who qualified as finalists in the National FFA Organization Agriscience Fair, Proficiency and National…
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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board announces funding awards
The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board awarded $10 million in CARES Act funding to 13 broadband projects across…
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Police still seek public’s help locating escapee
UPDATE 8/12/21: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking escapee Elias Daymon Diego-Bradley, who fled from work detail at the jail…
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Simpson defends northwest salmon plan
A powerful voice isn’t backing down on the so-called Salmon…
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Wildfire forces evacuation of small north-central Idaho town
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Residents of Lenore were evacuated as a rapidly growing wildfire pushed toward the small north-central Idaho town late…
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Duck Race kick-off event set Friday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is kicking off the 30th annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race with pre-race activities…
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Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
Anika Tolman, a junior at Salmon High School, recently received this prestigious national fisheries scholarship from the American Fisheries…
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Pints for Paws fundraising event set Saturday
East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition’s 2nd annual Pints for Paws fundraising event is set to be held Saturday, August…
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Retired Chief Deputy Ken Campbell died Saturday
Local law enforcement is remembering the life and service of an Idaho Falls…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 736 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 736 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths Wednesday.…
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STEM Action Center, AWS team up
Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday the Idaho STEM Action Center and Amazon Web
Services (AWS) are teaming…
Boise attorney Terri Pickens Manweiler announces lieutenant governor bid
Another face has joined the race to be Idaho’s Lieutenant…
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Firefighters riding cross country for 9/11 anniversary make pit stop in Idaho Falls
The ride honors the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center on September 11,…
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Firm says appraisal way off after McCall land swap denial
An investment firm says state officials erroneously over-appraised the value of state land in and around McCall in rejecting the company’s…
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Boise anti-mask protester says he’ll sue police over arrest
A Boise man who was arrested on a trespassing charge after entering private businesses and refusing to wear a mask has notified local law enforcement…
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