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COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

May 7, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

Idaho May 2021 Water Supply Outlook Report

May 7, 2021 3:02 PM News Team

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the May Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2021 water…

DEQ seeks source water protection grant applications

May 9, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting source water protection grant applications for the 2021-2022 funding…

Lawsuit challenges Idaho’s new ballot initiative process

May 7, 2021 12:22 PM News Team

A lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new law making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots has been filed with the Idaho Supreme…

Burn permits required in Idaho May 10 to October 20

May 7, 2021 12:17 PM News Team

Burn permits are required in Idaho from May 10 to October 20 each…

Idaho finalists for highest STEM teaching honor

May 7, 2021 12:29 PM News Team

Six outstanding Idaho math and science teachers have been named as the 2021 state finalists for the national Presidential Award for Excellence in…

Time’s running out to apply for property tax relief

May 8, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Monday, May 17 is the last day for eligible homeowners and disabled veterans to apply for relief from their 2021 property taxes.…

Idaho sets June execution date for Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr.

May 7, 2021 9:23 AM Associated Press

Idaho death row inmate Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr. has been scheduled for execution on June…

Liz Cheney, Donald Trump feud gets mixed reviews in Wyoming

May 7, 2021 9:27 AM Associated Press

As Republicans in Washington turn up the heat on Rep. Liz Cheney, the defiant third-term congresswoman faces mixed reviews at…

IDWR to change water administration of water rights in the Portneuf Basin

May 7, 2021 12:24 PM News Team

Seven irrigation districts and canal companies representing the Snake River Surface Water Coalition (SWC) sent a letter on April 23 to the Director…

Idaho Gives raised $3.8 million

May 7, 2021 9:11 AM News Team

Idaho Gives raised $3,805,019 for Idaho in just one week.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 166 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

May 6, 2021 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 166 new COVID-19 cases and one new death…

Waiting game begins for potential vetoes from Idaho governor

May 6, 2021 3:23 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are in a waiting game to see whether Republican Gov. Brad Little vetoes any of the more than 30 bills that remained unsigned when the…

Challenger hits Liz Cheney, says GOP must work with Trump

May 6, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is stating her case for replacing Rep. Liz Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican leader.…

Feud breaks out among GOP lawmakers over Snake River dams

May 6, 2021 11:07 AM Associated Press

Some Republican members of Congress from the Northwest are accusing a GOP Idaho lawmaker of conducting secret negotiations with the Democratic…

A Day of Awareness: Matthew Broncho still missing

May 5, 2021 4:53 PM Emma Iannacone

More than two years later, Fort Hall man Matthew Broncho is still missing. He’s one of countless missing Native Americans that have vanished without…

Senate OKs legislation to limit governor’s emergency powers

May 5, 2021 5:34 PM Associated Press

The Senate on Wednesday approved three pieces of legislation intended to curb the authority of an Idaho governor during declared emergencies and sent…

Idaho property tax relief bill heads to governor

May 5, 2021 5:14 PM Associated Press

An Idaho property tax relief bill described as not enough by opponents and as at least something by backers passed the Senate on Wednesday and is…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 202 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

May 5, 2021 5:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 202 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…

Legislation would prohibit marijuana advertising in Idaho

May 5, 2021 1:53 PM Associated Press

A Senate panel on Wednesday approved legislation to prohibit commercial advertising for marijuana in Idaho that could potentially be used to stymie…

Senate panel OKs bill to trim governor’s emergency powers

May 5, 2021 1:26 PM Associated Press

Senate lawmakers unable to overcome two vetoes by Republican Gov. Brad Little of legislation to curb his authority during emergencies such as the…

Idaho health officials try new ways to get people vaccinated

May 5, 2021 11:59 AM Associated Press

Health officials in Idaho are trying new methods to encourage people to get vaccinated as interest in COVID-19 shots starts to…

Gov. Little to hold town hall Wednesday

May 5, 2021 10:16 AM News Team

The Idaho state office of AARP will host a telephone town hall with guests Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Director of Health and Welfare Dave…

Idaho lawmakers want say in spending future US relief money

May 4, 2021 5:57 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers concerned they could be left out again in spending what could be another billion dollars in federal coronavirus rescue money…

COVID-19 UPDATES: More than 500K vaccinated, 209 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

May 4, 2021 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 504,388 people are fully vaccinated Tuesday. 209 new COVID-19 cases were also…

Idaho Gives reaches $2 million

May 4, 2021 2:51 PM News Team

As of May 4, Idaho Gives has raised more than $2 million for the week-long campaign.…

Gov. Little awards grants supporting community development

May 4, 2021 2:45 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced 22 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) awards will be…

Group asks US to cut funding to Idaho over wolf-killing bill

May 4, 2021 2:30 PM Associated Press

A conservation group is asking the U.S. government to cut off millions of dollars to Idaho that is used to improve wildlife habitat and outdoor…

Idaho House tries again to limit governor’s emergency powers

May 4, 2021 2:29 PM Associated Press

Three pieces of legislation intended to curb the authority of an Idaho governor during declared emergencies passed the House on…

Police say 3 dead, several injured in 7-car crash in Idaho

May 4, 2021 2:27 PM Associated Press

Three people have died and several people were injured in a seven-car crash on a highway in Idaho over the weekend, authorities…

Senate fails again to override governor’s veto on powers

May 4, 2021 12:19 PM Associated Press

The Republican-dominated Senate on Tuesday for the second time failed to override GOP Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a measure seeking to curb a…

Shoshone Falls to be illuminated after dark in May

May 4, 2021 5:48 PM News Team

Shoshone Falls was recently rated by Forbes as the top bucket list destination for Idaho.…

Walmart, Sam’s Club now offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines across Idaho

May 4, 2021 11:04 AM News Team

Walmart and Sam’s Club announced Tuesday walk-up COVID-19 immunizations are now available at all 27 pharmacies in Idaho.…

Gov. Little signs bill directing $45 million to new broadband investments

May 4, 2021 11:57 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little recently signed Senate Bill 1199 into…

Idaho transgender sports ban heard in District Court

May 3, 2021 5:17 PM Emma Iannacone

Idaho’s trailblazing and controversial ban on transgender women in collegiate sports was heard in District Court…

Idaho Supreme Court extends filing deadline after e-filing outage

May 3, 2021 6:05 PM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court Monday issued an order extending certain statewide filing deadlines for court documents after an outage of Idaho’s…

Panel kills bill to give Idaho veto power over US decisions

May 3, 2021 12:29 PM Associated Press

An Idaho Senate panel on Monday rejected legislation intended to give Idaho lawmakers veto power over decisions by the federal government and courts,…

Childcare providers urge lawmakers for funding

May 3, 2021 5:45 PM News Team

Dozens of child care centers are urging legislators to allow federal funding for their…

Idaho legislative intern reports rape, is ID’d by lawmaker

May 3, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

The moment a 19-year-old intern reported that she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker became public, the harassment…

Idaho Gives reaches another milestone

May 3, 2021 4:28 PM News Team

Idaho Gives has officially raised $1.5 million as of 7:40 a.m.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 368 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

May 3, 2021 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 368 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths over the…

Eastern Idaho prices hold steady this week

May 3, 2021 3:46 PM News Team

At first glance, Idaho gas prices were stable this week, with the state average increasing by just two cents.…

More Idahoans qualify for property tax deferral in 2021

May 3, 2021 9:34 AM News Team

You might qualify to have your property taxes deferred under a change to state law.…

Bonneville Sheriff’s Office deputy added to East Idaho Workers Memorial

May 2, 2021 10:15 AM Rachel Fabbi

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)-Members of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are making sure one of their own is never forgotten. Deputy Wyatt Maser’s…

Booms in Idaho, Utah buck the curve of slowing US growth

May 1, 2021 11:54 AM Associated Press

Two Western states known for rugged landscapes and wide-open spaces are bucking the trend of sluggish U.S. population growth, which dipped to the…

One dead, two injured in crash north of Shelley

May 1, 2021 10:54 AM News Team

Idaho State Police responded at approximately 6:55 p.m. to a two-vehicle fatality crash at the intersection of E 1500 North and N 800 East, just…

Idaho facing potential government shutdown starting in June

April 30, 2021 2:09 PM News Team

A legal analysis has determined legislation intended to change the effective date of some 200 pieces of previously passed legislation should be…

Distracted, aggressive driving patrols

April 30, 2021 4:00 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office took part in an Aggressive Driving Mobilization throughout April, as part of a collaboration with the Idaho…

Idaho Gives raises $1 million in second day of campaign

April 30, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

During its second day of a week-long campaign, Idaho Gives has raised $1 million for nearly 600 of the registered organizations.…

177 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

April 30, 2021 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 177 new COVID-19 cases and one new death…

Make-A-Wish Idaho grants wish

April 30, 2021 12:27 PM News Team

Seven-year-old Monroe aka “Rosie” used her wish to give back to the St. Luke’s Children’s Cancer Center Thursday during a small…

BLM seeks public comment on proposal for new communication site in Salmon area

April 30, 2021 11:38 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office is reviewing an application for the construction of a new communication site on Ramsey Mountain…

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling

April 29, 2021 9:33 AM Associated Press

A legislative ethics committee on Thursday voted to censure and suspend Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger in connection with allegations that he raped a…

Idaho Gives campaign begins April 29

April 25, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho Gives, the state’s largest campaign of online giving, will kick off its 2021 campaign on April 29.…

Idaho governor signs ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill

April 29, 2021 9:46 AM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation aimed at preventing schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students through teaching…

Bonneville Sheriff’s Office reminding people about ATV safety

April 29, 2021 4:43 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is now reminding drivers and riders about being safe while taking part in the…

210 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 600K have received a vaccine

April 29, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 210 new COVID-19 cases…

6 Idaho students named Presidential Scholar semifinalists

April 29, 2021 12:20 PM News Team

Six members of Idaho’s high school Class of 2021 have been selected as semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars…

May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

April 29, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…

SDE offers Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants to Idaho schools

April 29, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Idaho elementary schools can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of…

DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

April 29, 2021 10:29 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to establish and operate mobile, off-site, walk-in and…

Expanded Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event begins May 6

April 29, 2021 10:03 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Sanitation Division has expanded and improved the Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event.…

Bonneville School District 93 talks about levies

April 28, 2021 5:25 PM Rachel Fabbi

If the supplemental levy fails, that means the district will have to consider pay cuts, layoffs, and other cost-saving measures explained…

255 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

April 28, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 255 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths…

Ex-wildlife managers want veto of Idaho wolf-killing bill

April 28, 2021 4:05 PM Associated Press

Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him to veto a bill…

Idaho moves to ban critical race theory instruction in all public schools, including universities

April 28, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

As some public school districts move toward embracing critical race theory in their curriculums, others — like in Idaho — are doing the…

3 Supreme Court Justice applicants submitted to Governor

April 28, 2021 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho Judicial Council announced Wednesday it has submitted the names of three potential appointees for a position on the Idaho Supreme Court to…

Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth

April 28, 2021 12:51 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday…

K-12 teacher salary budgets set

April 28, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

New state budgets for K-12 teacher salaries and higher education were set Tuesday by the Joint Finance-Appropriations…

“A bad idea altogether:” Pocatello Mayor against bill to change city election years

April 27, 2021 3:51 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is speaking out against Senate Bill 1111, calling it “a bad idea altogether,” that would make city governments a…

Intern must publicly testify on rape claim against lawmaker

April 27, 2021 5:10 PM Associated Press

An Idaho legislative ethics committee will force a 19-year-old intern who says she was raped by a lawmaker to publicly testify about the encounter on…

Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine now available to those from out of state

April 27, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director said people no longer have to prove they live or work in Idaho to get…

Bill allowing more wolves to be killed passes Idaho House

April 27, 2021 4:44 PM News Team

The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 1211 that would allow the hunters to kill 90% of wolves in Idaho.…

Gov. Little signs Fetal Heartbeat Bill

April 27, 2021 3:52 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed the Fetal Heartbeat Bill into law Tuesday.…

Dispute over powers could spark Idaho government shutdown

April 27, 2021 3:42 PM Associated Press

State officials say Idaho government offices and services could start shutting down in June if the part-time Legislature refuses to adjourn and leave…

US ‘Real ID’ deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19

April 27, 2021 3:05 PM Associated Press

Americans will have more time to get the Real ID that they will need to board a flight or enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland…

289 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 27, 2021 5:52 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 289 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths…

Idaho Senate OKs ‘nondiscrimination’ education legislation

April 26, 2021 9:02 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate on Monday approved legislation aimed at preventing public schools, charter schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students…

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior

April 26, 2021 9:03 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern was previously warned against hitting on women who work at the Statehouse after…

542 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

April 26, 2021 5:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 542 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths over the…

F&G seeks information regarding the killing of a female grizzly in Fremont County

April 26, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

An adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed near the Pole Bridge Campground in Island Park between March 15 and March 23 and Idaho Fish and Game…

Idaho bill aims to stop Biden executive actions on gun laws

April 26, 2021 4:50 PM Associated Press

An Idaho House panel has approved legislation intended to head off a half-dozen executive orders from President Joe Biden to combat what he called an…

Idaho bill to prohibit mask mandates dies in state Senate

April 26, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

Legislation approved by Idaho house lawmakers prohibiting mask mandates by government entities won’t get a hearing in the state Senate.…

Census reports Idaho has 2nd highest growth rate

April 26, 2021 4:16 PM News Team

Idaho has the 2nd highest growth rate in the nation according new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Monday.…

Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters

April 24, 2021 10:14 AM Associated Press

The bill is similar to a program in Idaho, where a private group pays its members up to $1,000 for costs incurred while scouting, hunting or trapping…