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Collaborative efforts result in restoration of Henrys Lake shoreline

June 15, 2021 5:09 PM News Team

Wildlife, residents and anglers in southeast Idaho will all benefit from collaborative efforts to restore the Henrys Lake shorelines and improve lake…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 89 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

June 15, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 89 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…

Unemployed workers risk benefits if they skip job referrals

June 15, 2021 3:42 PM Associated Press

Unemployed Idaho residents could get kicked out of a state benefits program if they don’t follow new job-seeking requirements that went into effect…

Idaho officials pay $2.6M for wrongful convictions of 2 men

June 15, 2021 2:30 PM Associated Press

Idaho officials have approved payments of $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, to two men who spent decades in prison for crimes they didn’t…

Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1

June 15, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to Idaho residents.…

Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care

June 15, 2021 12:38 PM News Team

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise– and…

Chinook fishing on Little Salmon River to close June 18

June 15, 2021 11:56 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 18, as Chinook salmon…

New voter education website

June 15, 2021 10:36 AM News Team

The Secretary of State’s office has launched a new Voter Education page on Idaho’s election information website.…

Idaho’s ongoing drought halts some irrigation months early

June 14, 2021 5:44 PM Associated Press

Severe drought in southern Idaho forced water managers to halt irrigation from the Magic Reservoir months earlier than normal.…

Search for man missing in Grand Teton National Park continues

June 13, 2021 4:40 PM Rachel Fabbi

UPDATE 6/14/21: Grand Teton rangers received updated information from the tip line monday morning about missing 27-year-old, Cian McLaughlin.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 228 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

June 14, 2021 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 228 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…

Idaho gas prices hold steady

June 14, 2021 11:07 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.21/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…

Driggs to host Gov. Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event

June 14, 2021 2:50 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Driggs on June…

Reward offered for information regarding cattle shooting

June 14, 2021 2:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Cattle Association is looking for information regarding the shooting of two cattle owned by an ICA…

Idaho groups get $2.4 million to help with housing vouchers

June 14, 2021 2:09 PM Associated Press

Four housing organizations in Idaho are getting coronavirus relief funding to help cover the cost emergency housing vouchers.…

1 hospitalized after crash on I-15

June 14, 2021 12:57 PM News Team

A 55-year-old Pocatello resident was hospitalized Monday morning after a crash on Interstate 15 near milepost 57, near…

Power restored in Rexburg, surrounding areas

June 12, 2021 2:02 PM Rachel Fabbi

Crews are investigating to determine the cause. Power is expected to be fully restored by 6:30…

Update: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony

June 11, 2021 2:49 PM News Team

US 20 between St. Anthony and Sugar City is blocked in all directions, as crews respond to a “multiple vehicle” accident south of St.…

1 dead after being hit by truck

June 11, 2021 1:37 PM Rachel Fabbi

Despite life saving measures by the IFPD and EMS personnel, the victim died at the…

Idaho Falls Fire Department asks for help filling the boot this weekend

June 11, 2021 5:28 PM Rachel Fabbi

Jimmie Hitch, with the fire department organizes the event every year, and said it’s great to be holding the event again, after it having to be…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 118 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

June 11, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 118 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…

Volunteers needed for Bunks Across America build event

June 11, 2021 3:22 PM Rachel Fabbi

The annual event is a day for communities nationwide to get together to build beds for children who don’t have beds to sleep in.…

Unique endowment land auction brings in a sale price of $35.2 million

June 11, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

Two adjacent agriculture college endowment parcels amounting to 282 acres adjacent to Caldwell’s Vallivue High School and Middle School sold Friday…

Idaho rural-to-urban population shift continued in 2020

June 11, 2021 3:10 PM News Team

Idaho’s urban areas continue to see significant population growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recently released city population…

Idaho Parks and Recreation releases 2021 Idaho Trail Supporter Sticker

June 11, 2021 2:23 PM News Team

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has released the second edition of its Idaho Trails Supporter…

Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge sworn in to office

June 11, 2021 12:48 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge, Raymond Patricco Jr., has been sworn in during a brief ceremony at the federal courthouse in Boise.…

Elderly woman, 3 police officers taken to hospital after house fire

June 11, 2021 9:42 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a house fire at the 2000 block of Greentree Lane shortly after…

Idaho district begins summer school to address education gap

June 11, 2021 9:48 AM Associated Press

School district officials in Idaho have started offering a full summer school program to catch up all students who may have fallen behind…

Man behind brutal mass stabbing to spend life in prison

June 10, 2021 4:03 PM Associated Press

A man who stabbed nine people at a toddler’s birthday party in Boise three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison plus another 120 years for…

Fire officials talk preparedness ahead of fire season

June 10, 2021 6:19 PM Rachel Fabbi

Chris Burger, with the BLM Idaho Falls district, says the four-month outlook published by the National Interagency Fire Center, shows an increase as…

Hospitals still seeing COVID-19 patients, despite lower numbers

June 10, 2021 11:06 AM Rachel Fabbi

Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center are still seeing COVID patients, as cases continue to…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 102 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

June 10, 2021 5:17 PM Associated Press, Associated Press

Idaho officials reported 102 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…

Idaho to get $30 million to reduce COVID-19 health disparities

June 10, 2021 2:41 PM Associated Press

Idaho was awarded $30.7 million in federal coronavirus relief funds Wednesday to address health disparities during the coronavirus pandemic.…

Citing grouse, judge halts Montana, Wyoming drilling plans

June 10, 2021 2:38 PM Associated Press

A judge has halted plans for oil and gas drilling on vast areas of Wyoming and Montana, citing concerns about a sagebrush-dwelling bird.…

Reclaim Idaho begins signature collection for education funding initiative

June 10, 2021 3:22 PM News Team

The Idaho Secretary of State has given volunteers the green light to begin collecting signatures for the Quality Education…

D91 to have late start Fridays

June 10, 2021 11:44 AM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 will be moving to late start Fridays in the fall.…

Ed Humpherys discusses his platform for governor

June 10, 2021 11:44 AM Rachel Fabbi

Idaho Gubernatorial Candidate Ed Humpherys is making his way around eastern Idaho to discuss his platform for…

Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend

June 10, 2021 11:00 AM News Team

After the Fill the Boot campaign was canceled last year due to the pandemic, Idaho Falls Fire Department firefighters are asking for help with not…

Dog ejected from vehicle in Idaho crash found herding sheep

June 10, 2021 10:08 AM Associated Press

A dog who vanished for two days after being ejected from a vehicle during a car accident has been found apparently doing the job it was bred to do…

Chad Daybell pleads not guilty, Lori Vallow-Daybell committed

June 9, 2021 9:42 AM News Team

Chad Daybell entered not guilty pleas on all counts in the indictment Wednesday before Judge Steven W.…

Idaho on pace for record $800 million budget surplus

June 9, 2021 4:55 PM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little is boasting about the strength of the state’s…

Fort Hall fireworks stands open for season, expecting big sales

June 9, 2021 4:16 PM Emma Iannacone

Fort Hall has long been a popular place for East Idaho families to buy their fireworks from, due to their large…

COVID-19 UPDATES: Idaho’s COVID-19 numbers drop, vaccination rate remains low, 11 new deaths

June 9, 2021 5:13 PM Associated Press, Associated Press

State health officials say the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Idaho continues to drop and the vast majority of the infections are…

Alive After Five returns to Idaho Falls

June 9, 2021 3:30 PM Rachel Fabbi

Alive after Five is back in downtown Idaho Falls, after not happening last summer due to the…

Idaho Falls Fire Department celebrates new ladder truck

June 9, 2021 3:12 PM Rachel Fabbi

On hand for the event were officials from the city and the fire…

Pay It Forward: 50 Yard Challenge

June 9, 2021 2:45 PM Todd Kunz

A local seventh grade girl wants to mow a lot of lawns this summer, but there’s a reason for…

Free Fishing Day is June 12, and here’s what you need to know for a fun day of fishing

June 9, 2021 12:51 PM News Team

Free Fishing Day in Idaho is June…

ISU students, community partners deliver 12,000 COVID-19 vaccines statewide

June 9, 2021 12:34 PM News Team

In a collaborative effort to mitigate the continuing spread of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho and Meridian areas, a multitude of agencies came together…

Free childhood immunization clinic to be held in Idaho Falls on June 16

June 9, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) will be holding a free (no out-of-pocket cost) childhood immunization clinic on Wednesday, June…

BLM seeks input on proposed St. Anthony Sand Dunes Special Recreation Area Management Plan

June 9, 2021 12:07 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office is seeking public input on the development of a Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP)…

Non-resident fees increase at popular Idaho parks

June 9, 2021 11:32 AM News Team

Camping and entry fees for non-Idaho residents will double at select Idaho State Parks on Thursday to comply with a new state…

Risch, Crapo on final passage of China legislation

June 9, 2021 11:00 AM News Team

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo are releasing statements after the United States Innovation and Competition Act…

D91 Education Foundation awards $25,000 in college scholarships

June 9, 2021 12:11 PM News Team

The D91 Education Foundation announced the recipients of more than $25,000 worth of college…

Simpson announces projects for Idaho included in surface transportation legislation

June 8, 2021 6:10 PM News Team

Congressman Mike Simpson announced projects for Idaho in new transportation…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 127 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

June 8, 2021 5:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 127 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…

US judge rules against Idaho suction-dredge gold miner

June 8, 2021 2:38 PM Associated Press

A suction-dredge gold miner who operated in an Idaho river containing federally protected salmon without required permits is facing what could be…

Unique land auction in Caldwell could generate at least $6 million with competitive bids expected

June 8, 2021 12:52 PM News Team

Two side-by-side endowment land agriculture parcels amounting to 282 acres sit mostly unused adjacent to Caldwell’s Vallivue High School and Middle…

Risch welcomes summer interns to Washington, D.C. office

June 8, 2021 12:45 PM News Team

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) announced Monday the selection of four interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for summer 2021.…

National farm industry leaders to visit Idaho, learn about dams

June 8, 2021 12:35 PM News Team

National farm industry leaders are planning to visit Idaho to learn more about…

IEA names executive director

June 8, 2021 12:29 PM News Team

The Idaho Education Association has hired Paul Stark as executive…

Gov. Little pushes back on Biden for undoing Trump’s progress on environmental regulations

June 8, 2021 12:14 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little issued the following statement Tuesday in response to an announcement by the Biden Administration…

IDOC walkaway back in custody

June 6, 2021 11:38 AM News Team

The Treasure Valley Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from his job Saturday is back in…

Fatal crash south of Twin Falls

June 8, 2021 11:20 AM News Team

A 24-year-old Twin Falls man succumbed to his injuries after a crash…

Deep-red Idaho sees growing clash between GOP and far right

June 8, 2021 10:59 AM Associated Press

Mainstream and far-right Republicans are battling for control of the party and the state in deeply conservative Idaho.…

First rabid bats of the season found in Bonneville, Payette counties

June 7, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Idaho public health officials are reporting two bats have tested positive for rabies in Bonneville and Payette counties.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 235 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

June 7, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 235 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…

New Emergency Broadband Benefit program to assist nearly one-third of Idahoans

June 7, 2021 4:20 PM News Team

Nearly one-third of Idahoans may be eligible to receive discounted broadband internet service through a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…

EIRMC named a “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital” for second year in a row

June 7, 2021 4:28 PM News Team

For the second year in a row, IBM Watson Health named Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center a “50 Top Cardiovascular…

INL microreactor project out for comment

June 7, 2021 4:43 PM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Monday the start of a 31-day public review period on a Final Environmental Assessment for a proposal to…

Idaho gas prices continue to increase

June 7, 2021 12:08 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.20/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…

Arson suspected in Idaho theme park roller coaster fire

June 7, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

Authorities suspect an arsonist set a wooden roller coaster on fire in an overnight blaze at a northern Idaho theme park.…

Man sent to hospital after motorcycle accident

June 6, 2021 6:12 PM Rachel Fabbi

The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet and was injured in the crash. Kerry Hammon with the Idaho Falls Fire Department says the 40-year-old…

Wildland firefighters finish training

June 5, 2021 12:19 PM Rachel Fabbi

On Friday, they got hands-on experience by participating in a wildland fire simulation. The students practiced digging fireline at Ryder Park, which…

AAA warns about dangers of hot cars

June 5, 2021 10:59 AM News Team

In 2019, 53 children died in vehicular heatstroke deaths. From 1998-2020, a total of 882 children…

BYU-Idaho to fully reopen for fall 2021 semester

June 5, 2021 9:48 AM News Team

Current health and safety measures, such as physical distancing, campus-wide sanitation, and mask requirements will still be in place at the…

NRCS Idaho: This spring has been one of the driest on record

June 4, 2021 4:52 PM News Team

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho says this spring has been one of the driest on record, leading to earlier and higher irrigation…

Little orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice

June 4, 2021 2:22 PM News Team

overnor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and Idaho state flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 26, to honor former…

State Board postpones action on state ESSER plan

June 4, 2021 4:25 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education voted Friday to postpone approval of its plan to use more than $146 million in federal Elementary and Secondary…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 165 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

June 4, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 165 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…

Idaho GOP takes stance against Ammon Bundy

June 4, 2021 2:30 PM News Team

The Idaho Republican Party is taking a stance against a possible candidate for Idaho governor after Ammon Bundy announced he may run for the job as a…

Idaho Power requests 2 rate adjustments

June 4, 2021 11:05 AM News Team

Idaho Power has requested two rate adjustments with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission…

Behind the scenes look at Idaho Falls Airport construction

June 4, 2021 9:58 AM Rachel Fabbi

The airport is adding 38,000 square feet. The upgrades include things like new gates, more area for passengers, and a new restaurant, says IDA…

Mule deer rescued from mud pit

June 4, 2021 10:22 AM News Team

A yearling mule deer doe got more than she bargained for when she tried walking through a “mud puddle” in a field off of Marsh Creek Road just…

Sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse hunters required to have new permits and tags for 2021

June 4, 2021 9:49 AM News Team

Upland bird hunters in Idaho need to be aware of changes to sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse requirements for the 2021 hunting…

Officials: Bald eagles kill 54 sheep at farm in Idaho

June 4, 2021 9:12 AM Associated Press

A farmer in Idaho has said he lost about $7,500 in revenue from 54 lambs killed by nearby bald eagles.…

Idaho Supreme Court schedules hearing for Reclaim Idaho initiative rights case

June 3, 2021 5:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court announced Thursday morning it will hear Reclaim Idaho’s case
against the new anti-initiatives…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 600K fully vaccinated

June 3, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported Thursday 600,070 people are fully vaccinated.…

AAA warns about hot car dangers

June 3, 2021 3:59 PM News Team

Temperatures are rising across the Gem State, and AAA reminds parents to bring their children with them into air-conditioned buildings to prevent the…

New vehicle registrations now available online

June 3, 2021 12:47 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicles is adding another option to its online DMV services.…

Salmon-Challis National Forest moves to high fire danger

June 3, 2021 9:45 AM News Team

The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved to High Fire Danger due to weather and fuel conditions.…