Officials: Leave the fireworks to the professionals
The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking you to leave the fireworks to the professionals this…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
Summer is heating up and so is the…
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I-15/US-20 intersection closure
The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing exit 119, I-15 off-ramp onto US-20 and the 118 NB on-ramp.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 660K fully vaccinated, 134 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 134 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
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Boise police shoot man while investigating kidnapping report
The Boise Police Department said officers shot a man on Sunday while investigating a reported kidnapping.…
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Idaho gas prices up nearly 11 cents
Idaho gas prices have risen 10.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.35/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Chemical spill at Boise pool sends 14 to hospital
The Boise Police Department says 28 people were sickened when an unidentified chemical was spilled at a popular Boise public pool on Friday…
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Man arrested for DUI, felony eluding
It all started about 2:20 A.M. when an Idaho Falls Police Officer performed a traffic stop near the intersection of South Holmes Avenue and 4th…
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Shelley man killed at Pearl Harbor receives military burial Saturday
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday Navy Fireman 2nd Class Carl M. Bradley, 19, of Shelley, Idaho, killed during World War…
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Tips for staying cool in the extreme heat
With the joys of summer come the perils of extreme heat. Extreme heat can cause a variety of illnesses and can even be fatal.…
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Idaho Falls Power offers tips to stay safe, save energy in heat
High temperatures during the summer can place a huge strain on electric infrastructure as people turn on air conditioners to combat the high heat. …
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Boaters, paddlers reminded to take extra caution during heatwave
Hot, sunny weather is in the forecast for the next week, and officials urge boaters and paddlers to be extra cautious on the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 81 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department spends day training
Ball Ventures, who owns the property and donated it for training, will then develop…
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High prices, court access challenge Idaho renters
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a…
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BYU-Idaho Education Week to be held online
Brigham Young University-Idaho will hold its annual Education Week conference exclusively online this year.…
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Single-vehicle crash in Camas County injures 1
Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash northbound SH46 at milepost 135, south of Fairfield Thursday around 7:42…
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US seeks ways to recruit, retain wildland firefighters
U.S. wildfire managers are considering shifting from seasonal to full-time firefighting crews to deal with what has become a year-round wildfire…
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Home on Lake Coeur d’Alene listed for sale at $27 million
A home on Lake Coeur d’Alene is for sale for $27 million, making it the most expensive home currently listed in Idaho and an indicator of what the…
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Idaho Supreme Court updates COVID-19 precautions in local courthouses
Idaho’s judicial districts have further control to tailor COVID-19 precautions in their counties to match local conditions under an order issued…
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Eastern Idaho moves to very high fire danger
The fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for the lowlands (desert area) and high for the highlands (higher elevations) in Eastern Idaho.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 89 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 89 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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Residents enjoy ‘spirit lifter’ at rehab clinic
Residents at the Carriage Cove Rehabilitation Clinic in Rexburg are enjoying a new…
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Gov. Little establishes timeline for Idaho National Guard COVID-19 Task Force wrap up
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday the Idaho National Guard’s COVID-19 Task Force will begin wrapping up operations this month as the impacts…
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Cold water released from N. Idaho dam to help salmon
Authorities have started releasing cold water from a northern Idaho dam to keep Snake River water temperatures cool to help migrating salmon and…
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Falling tree kills woman in west-central Idaho campground
West-central Idaho authorities say one woman died and another was injured when a tree fell on their car at a campground during a windstorm.…
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Panel maintains Idaho governor’s housing stipend, for now
The state will continue playing the $4,551-per-month housing stipend for Idaho’s governor for now, a special legislative committee has decided, but…
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Little declares Idaho Department of Lands ready for wildfire season
Right now, 80% of Idaho is in drought, which is nearly five times the drought area recorded at this time last year.…
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Idaho Power asks customers to conserve energy during evening hours
Multiple days of triple-digit heat around the West are straining the regional energy grid as air conditioners and irrigation systems work overtime.…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice
Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and Idaho state flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June…
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Chad Daybell trial set for Nov. 8
Chad Daybell chose not to appear Wednesday before Judge Steven Boyce for a scheduling conference where his trial was set for November…
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Firework safety ahead of stands opening
“As we move into the next few weeks, to next month, the most common burn injury will switch from campfires to sparkler injuries,” Lemon…
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Pocatello recyclables end up in landfills, costing City a quarter million dollars
Time spent sorting your trash may be fruitless and costly, as was uncovered in a Pocatello budget hearing this…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 153 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 153 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths…
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Police investigate shooting on Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Police Department received a report at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday for a shooting of an individual off Eagle Road on Fort Hall Reservation.…
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Just over half of Idaho adults have received COVID-19 vaccine
Just over half of Idaho adults have now received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine — about two months after the 50% mark was reached…
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2 local mayors to lead the Association of Idaho Cities
Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England as president for 2021-2022 at the June 17 banquet during the…
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Fritzer Fire estimated at 108 acres
he Salmon-Challis National Forest reports the lightning caused Fritzer Fire, reported Tuesday evening, is located approximately 21 miles west of…
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Fremont County prohibits firework use, bans open burning
Fremont County has reached high fire danger, and as a result, a ban on open burning has been…
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Missing mushroom hunter found alive in northern Idaho
A 76-year-old northern Idaho man who went missing for four days after going mushroom hunting has been found alive.…
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Motorcycle driver killed in Idaho Falls accident
One motorcyclist was killed in a Tuesday evening accident, at the Sunnyside overpass with Interstate…
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Western state police unite to slow speedy drivers
Fewer cars on the road during the pandemic may have offered room for drivers to feel at ease speeding. That’s become a safety hazard for western…
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US wildfire officials see increasing demand for firefighters
U.S. wildfire officials expecting increased fire activity and more demand for firefighters have raised the national preparedness to level 4, unusual…
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Rigby implements watering schedule
In an effort to conserve water, the City of Rigby is implementing a watering…
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Idaho Site’s largest building moves closer to closure
With the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s (EM) mission completed in major sections of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL)…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 118 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 118 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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Black Knoll Fire fully contained
UPDATE 3:30 p.m. The Black Knoll Fire has been fully contained at this…
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Fall River Electric re-elects board members
A near record setting number of ballots were cast this year for seven candidates seeking three seats on the Fall River Electric Cooperative’s board…
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Boise mayor’s budget proposal increases police force
The mayor of Boise has proposed a budget that adds 17 police department workers, including 11 officers.…
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Hailey implements firework ban
The proposed Emergency Ordinance Banning Use of Fireworks in Hailey was adopted Monday and is currently in…
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COVID-19 media briefing set Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, June 22.…
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Man arrested for attempted strangulation
A 31-year-old Bonneville County man is facing charges after being arrested by Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies Monday…
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Idaho cities start receiving new round of federal relief funds
Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced Monday Idaho cities with populations below 50,000 will start receiving their share…
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Military tribute truck unveiled
Keep an eye out for a unique work of rolling art on our…
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New owners revive old Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant, rename it “Titan Center”
An iconic piece of Pocatello’s industrial history is getting…
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US selects new cleanup contractor for Idaho nuclear site
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a new $6.4 billion contract to clean up nuclear waste at its site in Idaho that includes a national…
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Fire destroys Boise elementary school set for demolition
Firefighters were working on Monday to protect a new elementary school from spreading flames after an older school, scheduled to be demolished next…
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Idaho gas prices see slight increase
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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17th and Rollandet intersection improvement meeting set Wednesday
You are invited to attend an informational meeting regarding future intersection improvements at W. 17th Street and Rollandet Street.…
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Portion of Shoup Avenue closed for construction
Idaho Falls Public Works will temporarily close one block of Shoup Avenue on Monday morning for construction.…
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WSTSC begins excessive speed enforcement safety campaign
The Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) will initiate a special effort beginning this week to identify and address the dangers of…
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11 Idaho ski areas offer summer mountain biking
Eleven of Idaho’s ski areas offer lift-served mountain biking and are opening their trails for the…
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‘Shiny Side Up’ safety event brings out motorcycle enthusiasts
The “Shiny Side Up” motorcycle rally was put on by the Idaho State Police, and Grand Teton Harley…
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Anti-government activist Bundy issues Idaho campaign videos
Ammon Bundy has come out with his first videos announcing his campaign to become governor of Idaho.…
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Red Cross warns of severe blood shortage in US
“Our biggest concern is when we get to the point of an emergency that comes in, we have maybe depleted our stock at that moment and are needing to…
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IDA celebrates inaugural Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) celebrated the inaugural flight of Alaska Airlines from IDA to Seattle (SEA) with a traditional “water…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 243 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 243 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths over the…
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IF firefighters raise record-breaking funds for MDA
Last weekend, Idaho Falls Fire Department/IAFF Local 1565 firefighters hit the streets and shattered fundraising records for the Muscular Dystrophy…
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Gov. Little declares support for border security
Some of our law enforcement may be showing up at the United States-Mexico…
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Idaho’s May unemployment rate drops to 3%
Idaho’s unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percent to 3% from April to May as the coronavirus pandemic fades.…
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Idaho Falls celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day
Mayor Rebecca Casper issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day…
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F&G Commission amends wolf hunting, trapping seasons to align with new state law
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners amended current wolf trapping and hunting seasons in response to recent legislative direction.…
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Southwestern Idaho couple win second large lottery prize
A southwestern Idaho couple who won $50,000 playing the Idaho Lottery last spring defied the odds by winning an additional $200,000 this month.…
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Idaho congressman diagnosed with cancer
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher announced on his professional Facebook page he was diagnosed with cancer.…
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Utah woman killed in ATV accident
A Utah woman was killed in an ATV accident late Thursday afternoon.…
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Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing June 19 – known as “Juneteenth” – as a new legal public holiday observed by…
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Idaho state courts to remain open June 18
Idaho state courts will be open Friday, June 18, ahead of the first observance of Juneteenth as a federal…
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Doctor talks traumatic injury prevention
“Helmet compliance, whether you’re on a motorcycle, ATV, 4 wheeler, helps prevent traumatic brain injury. We can fix a lot of things, but we can’t…
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Northwestern Band of Shoshone sues Idaho over hunting rights
The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is suing Idaho Gov. Brad Little and state wildlife officials in federal court, contending the state has…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 87 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Idaho Department of Lands firefighters stop 90% of fires at 10 acres or less
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) firefighters have already responded to 99 wildfires that burned 433 acres on state and private lands protected by the…
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Nonstop flights from Boise to Moscow
Alaska Airlines is going to offering non-stop flights between Boise and the Pullman-Moscow Regional…
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Boise officials set goal of being carbon neutral by 2050
Officials have approved a plan for Boise government to be carbon neutral by 2035 and the entire city by 2050 to fight climate change.…
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Floating bridge installed in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls is busy making improvements to the Highway 20 bridge over the Snake…
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Ada County man arrested for alleged possession of child pornography
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Boise man on Monday…
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2 conflicts with deer and dogs reported in Pocatello’s Johnny Creek
For the second time in a week, a deer-dog altercation in the Johnny Creek area has been reported to the Idaho Fish and Game office in…
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Dry spring could mean lost crops for East Idaho farmers
A dryer than normal spring for East Idaho could mean trouble for area farmers, especially potato…
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Idaho camper shoots family dog, mistaking it for wolf
A family has said their pet dog is recovering after she was shot twice last weekend by a camper in Idaho who mistook her for a wolf.…
Continue Reading Idaho officials brace for tough wildfire season amid drought
Idaho officials are bracing for what could be a challenging wildfire season.…
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State Board approves changes to college admissions, access, affordability policies
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved changes to its policy on minimum college admissions requirements and a second policy intended…
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85 abandoned dogs found in Idaho home after tenant evicted
Police in northern Idaho say 85 dogs were found abandoned in a home where a tenant had recently been evicted.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 87 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Child immunization clinic held Wednesday
The free immunization clinic is open to all children ages 18 years and younger who need immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination for those 12…
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Risch on Biden-Putin meeting
U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement after President Biden’s summit with Russian President…
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27 Idaho postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020
In Idaho, 27 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020.…
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Twin Falls County caregivers sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a man and woman from Twin Falls were sentenced Friday, June 11, for provider…
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Dairy West earns award for Curds + Kindness pandemic response
Dairy West is among seven organizations the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy honored Monday with its 10th annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards.…
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Idaho partners with Western Governors University to expand options for Idaho workforce
Governor Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday with Western Governors University (WGU) to expand access to affordable degree…
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Moccasin Ridge temporarily open for firewood collection
The Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District has opened the Moccasin Ridge Road (Forest Service road #60244) beyond the closed gate through to the end of the…
Continue Reading Construction update at the I-15/US-20 intersection
The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing the eastbound Grandview Dr. right-lane onto US 20.…
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