Idahoans encouraged to review life insurance needs
The Idaho Department of Insurance encourages Idahoans to discuss their life insurance needs with a trusted insurance agent and assess if they are sufficiently safeguarded.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 373 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 373 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths Friday.
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Save time and money renewing your vehicle registration online
Beginning Oct. 1, 2022, Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customers will save money by renewing vehicle registrations at dmv.idaho.gov.
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Gov. Gordon appoints Secretary of State
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Karl Allred as Secretary of State.
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Moose Fire reaches 75% containment
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,112 acres and is 75% contained.
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Pocatello Creek waterline installation continues through November
Beginning Friday, contracted work crews will be installing a new City waterline on Pocatello Creek Road.
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Boundary Creek Road Bridge construction and closure schedule update
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has implemented an emergency road closure.
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IDOC launches trauma-intervention program for correctional staff and residents
The Idaho Department of Correction has launched a pilot program aimed at helping the department’s staff and residents address the impact of trauma on their mental and physical health.
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Section of Beartooth Highway to close temporarily Friday due to anticipated winter weather
On Friday, Sept. 30 at 8 a.m., the Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close in anticipation of forecasted winter weather conditions.
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Books set in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of books set in Idaho from Goodreads.
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Jessie Leigh back in court
A Chubbuck man accused of shooting his estranged wife and her boyfriend was back in court Thursday.
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US proposal would permit eagle deaths as renewables expand
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new permitting program for wind energy turbines, power lines and other projects that kill eagles, amid growing concern among scientists that the rapid expansion of renewable energy in the U.S. West could harm golden eagle populations now teetering on decline.
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Suction-dredge gold miner working Idaho river fined $150K
A suction-dredge gold miner from California who operated in an Idaho river containing federally protected salmon and steelhead without permits required by the Clean Water Act must pay $150,000, a federal judge has ruled.
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14-year-old’s wish to snorkel with sharks granted
On Sept.15, Make-A-Wish Idaho sent 14-year-old Ryker of Blackfoot to Hawaii to grant his wish to go snorkeling with sharks.
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Idaho Fish and Game cautions hunters against Avian flu
Avian influenza could impact Idaho waterfowl hunters yet again this fall, with the virus now discovered across much of the state. Biologists at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are already seeing an increase in reports of avian mortality, which they believe to be the result of high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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Post Falls educator honored as 2023 Teacher of the Year
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra visited Treaty Rock Elementary Thursday morning to surprise third-grade teacher Karen Lauritzen with a $1,000 check, balloons and the prestigious title of Idaho’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.
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Moose Fire 53% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,112 acres and is 53% contained.
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DEQ extends comment period on draft IPDES permit for the city of Rexburg
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended the public comment period for the proposed city of Rexburg Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Permit (ID0023817).
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Carey named ‘Capital for a Day’
On Thursday, Governor Little and his executive board met in Carey at the Blaine County Fairgrounds.
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Idaho Falls Fire Department fire prevention block party
The block party celebrates the kick-off of the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15). This year marks 100 years of fire prevention education with the theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™, which reinforces the critical importance of developing a home escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it regularly.
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See the former jobs of the governor of Idaho
Stacker investigated the former jobs of the governor in Idaho using information from a variety of news and other sources.
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Chief Hansen retires from Jackson Hole Fire/EMS
Nearly five years to the day he started his career at Teton County as the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Chief, Brady Hansen will begin a new chapter in his life and take on the role of a retiree.
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Awards honor judges, administrator for devotion to public service
Three well-known figures in Idaho’s court system were honored this week for their work benefitting the public.
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Cat and dog die in mobile home fire
Two animals are dead and another one is recovering after a mobile home fire in Idaho Falls.
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School supply donations delivered
The donated school supplies that viewers brought to the Eastern Idaho State Fair were delivered to this elementary school.
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I-15/I-86 detour in Pocatello ends
The northwest ramp from Interstate 15 to Interstate 86 reopened Wednesday morning at the System Interchange in Pocatello.
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Hurricane Ian is stronger than expected according to Florida meteorologists
“This is ridiculous. It was not supposed to be this strong.”
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New remote 5 acre wildfire in northwest corner of Yellowstone
n Tuesday afternoon, individuals in Tom Miner Basin, Montana (an area located just north of Yellowstone National Park’s northwest boundary), reported seeing smoke in Yellowstone.
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ISU alumni center construction update
Construction crews are entering the final stages of construction for Idaho State University’s new alumni center. On Wednesday members of the Pocatello Development Authority had the chance to tour the 26-thousand-square-foot building.
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ISU adds third high processing computer
A new high-performance computing (HPC) system or supercomputer is now online at Idaho State University.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 593 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 593 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths Wednesday.
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Moose Fire meeting set Thursday
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,112 acres and is 51% contained.
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Lightning causes Mesquite Fire
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest reports the Mesquite Fire was caused by lightning about five miles north of State Highway 22 near Mesquite Creek in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.
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Ross Fork Fire mapped at 37,868 acres
The lightning caused Ross Fork Fire has burned 37,868 acres and is 64% contained.
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Angel Hope Bench unveiled in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello has a new symbol to recognize those lost due to suicide.
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Pocatello couple helps bring Ukraine family to US
A Pocatello couple is trying to bring a family in Ukraine to the United States.
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Kremer of Serve Idaho receives national leadership award
Serve Idaho Commission Vice Chair Charlette (Char) Kremer of Lewiston recently was named the 2022 Outstanding Commissioner of the year by America’s Service Commissions.
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Local first responders remind us to keep an extra eye out when driving during harvest season
After a recent accident involving a combine and automobile in Shelley first responders are reminding us to be extra careful while on the road this time of year. They give us some safety tips we can follow to make sure the farmers and ourselves all make it to our destination safely.
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Museum of Idaho announces ‘Toytopia’ exhibit
The Museum of Idaho is gearing up to open its’ new ‘Toytopia’ exhibit this week.
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Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns
Time’s running out to file your 2021 Idaho income tax return.
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Investigation underway after ammonia released at Simplot Don Plant
Power County dispatch was notified early Tuesday morning by Simplot Don Plant members of an ammonia release and evacuation.
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Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referral
Idaho universities are warning staffers not to refer students to abortion providers or emergency contraception.
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New world record for extreme long range shot set in Wyoming
A group of friends in Wyoming set the world record for the longest rifle shot on Sept. 13.
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Yellowstone National Park reduces fire danger to high
Yellowstone lowered the parkwide fire danger level from very high to high Tuesday.
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Idaho Lottery delivers 556 books, reading furniture to Rexburg third grade classroom
The Idaho Lottery made a special, “Back-to-School” Classroom Wishlist visit to Hibbard Elementary School in Rexburg Tuesday afternoon, delivering 556 new books, reading furniture and book storage to Remi Burton’s third grade classroom.
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Communication lines down on Sunnyside
Multiple customers are without fiber, including some City of Idaho Falls facilities, after a dump truck accidentally hit communication lines earlier Tuesday afternoon.
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More monkeypox cases identified in Wyoming residents
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced additional monkeypox cases have been identified in Wyoming residents within the last few days.
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Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf is under investigation
Montana authorities said Tuesday they were investigating the shooting of a 6-month-old dog by a woman who skinned the animal and posted pictures of herself with the pelt, believing she had killed a young wolf.
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Southeast Idaho announces first case of Monkeypox
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is reporting the first case of Monkeypox virus infection in a southeast Idaho resident.
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The Future Boys & Girls Club of Portneuf Valley holds grand opening
The Future Boys & Girls Club of Portneuf Valley will hold a grand opening and will celebrate with a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. at Syringa Elementary School.
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Stage 1 fire restrictions to be rescinded Thursday
Interagency fire management officials in east-central Idaho will end Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at just after midnight on Thursday.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 3 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had three new fires in the last week.
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Aerial herbicide application virtual open house
The Salmon-Challis National Forest Botany, Invasives and Pollinators Program will resume aerial application of herbicides to treat for noxious weeds in the Tower Creek, Kriley Gulch, and North Fork areas this fall.
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Distinguished Under 40 honorees announced
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 recipients of its annual Distinguished Under 40 awards.
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Moose Fire remains 51% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,110 acres and is 51% contained.
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Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for 2023 to be named during statewide scholarship competition
articipants will compete for $35,000 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for 2023.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 314 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 314 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
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IFFD kicks off fire prevention week with block party on Sept. 29
The community is invited to come enjoy a fun evening with local fire departments for the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on Thursday.
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SIPH to offer free tobacco cessation program
A free four week Fresh Start Tobacco Cessation program will be offered to community members in October 2022.
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New Career Technical Education Center opens in Idaho Falls
The ribbon is cut and the new Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) is open for operation. This new center hopes to help students get ahead upon graduation by helping them learn the skills for certain careers, in the Medical field, Emergency response, such as Law Enforcement, or Fire Fighting. There’s also classes in agriculture, culinary arts, cyber security and welding.
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List for vacant Pocatello Council seats narrowed
The field of potential new City Council members has been narrowed down to 13 candidates.
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Source of Moose Fire found but search remains for who started the fire?
The Moose Fire was caused by an unextinguished and unattended campfire
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New Portneuf Medical Building opening at Northgate
The Portneuf Health Medical Office Building, the first healthcare building in the Portneuf Medical Plaza, is opening its doors to its first patients on Tuesday.
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Mountain America Center final preview to media before opening
The Mountain America Center officially opens in 63 days on November 28 and released more details Monday.
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Idaho State University to conduct annual CarFit event Sept. 30
Are you and your vehicle a good fit?
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours and October events
Beginning in October, fall hours at the Idaho Falls Zoo allow guests even more time to enjoy the zoo as temperatures cool.
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Forest Service seeks local Resource Advisory Committee members for project reviews
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking interested people for the Bridger-Teton Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).
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Sunny and warmer until Thursday
Here we go with sunnshine and dry conditions. Temps are going to be above normal for late September near 80 degrees for the valley, Upper 70’s if you are in the mountains with goats. Our normal high for the Idaho Falls area should be around 72 for late September. Dry into the week and we
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Oscar Meyer WienerMobile makes a stop in Idaho Falls
The WeinerMobile has been driving its buns off all summer and made a stop in Idaho Falls.
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Liz Cheney says she will not remain a Republican if Donald Trump is GOP nominee in 2024
Wyoming GOP Rep. Liz Cheney said at The Texas Tribune festival Saturday that if former President Donald Trump becomes the Republican Party’s nominee for president in 2024, she will not remain a Republican.
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Idaho students invited to apply for prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Idaho seniors with outstanding academic achievement set to graduate between January and August of 2023 are encouraged to apply for the 2022 – 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
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Boundary Creek Road Bridge construction and closure schedule
The Boundary Creek Road (#568) will be closed between Sept. 26 and Oct. 15 for a bridge installation.
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PCSD 25 announces Food Service Coordinator
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Heather Canfield as the Food Service Coordinator. She is replacing Tom Wilson, who recently retired after working for PCSD 25 for 24 years and as the Food Service Coordinator for 13 years. Canfield grew up in Logan, Utah, and moved to Pocatello
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Bridger-Teton National Forest hiring for summer 2023
pplications must be submitted between Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 2022.
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AmeriCorps funding available for public health programs
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism is accepting grant applications for Public Health AmeriCorps programs.
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Marshall Public Library’s Garden to Give program continues to accept food for Idaho Foodbank
The Marshall Public Library is looking to take in your excess produce. Whether it’s a little or a lot, every bit helps.
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Firefighter dies battling the Moose Fire
Saturday, a procession took place for Gerardo Rincon, a fallen firefighter who died battling the moose fire. Gerardo succumbed to a medical emergency while fighting the Moose Fire on September 20th.
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Puppy Market in Ammon attracts protesters
About every Saturday, during the warmer weather, in the parking lot between Sportsman’s Warehouse and the theater in Ammon you may see people selling puppies.
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Historic Triangle Neighborhood honors their legacy with a festival
Starting at 11 am, North 3rd and East Lander Street was a home to a festival honoring the legacy and history of the Triangle neighborhood in Historic Downtown Pocatello.
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Idaho State’s Run for Funds raises $40,000 for student scholarships
The second annual Kevin’s Run for Funds hosted by Idaho State University raised $40,000 for student scholarships, exceeding last year’s total.
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Bridger-Teton National Forest welcomes fall visitors
As fall season emerges around us, the Bridger-Teton National Forest offers many opportunities that serve the varied desires of both local and visiting recreationists.
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EIRMC employee honored at national awards ceremony
This is the highest honor HCA Healthcare bestows on employees.
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Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation, volunteer recognized for service to the community
Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation announced the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Intermountain Wyoming has recognized the department and a dedicated volunteer with two distinguished awards.
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Special memorial held for Senator Nye
A special memorial was held this week for State Senator Mark Nye of Pocatello.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 506 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 506 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.
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West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park reopens
West Thumb Geyser Basin, located in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park, is now open.
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Judge bans cameras in Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell cases
Judge Steven Boyce issued a ruling Friday banning all still and video photography from the courtroom in the Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell cases.
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CarFit helps seniors to feel more safe in their vehicles
AAA partnered with the Occupational Therapy program at Idaho State University to help seniors out on the road.
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Wyoming’s 2023 teacher of the year named
A physical science, physics and advanced chemistry teacher at Newcastle High School was named Wyoming’s 2023 Teacher of the Year in a surprise assembly at the school on Thursday.
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China Gulch temporary firewood area
The public will need a valid, hard copy, fuelwood permit.
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Ross Fork Fire 45% contained
The fire has burned 37,811 acres and is 45% contained.
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Phone scammers impersonate law enforcement
Bonneville County Sheriff deputies have seen a wide variety of scams and fraudulent activity on social media, emails, texts and cell phone calls lately.
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Moose Fire holds 51% containment
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,109 acres and is 51% contained.
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Idaho Falls Fire Department awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to hire additional personnel
The Idaho Falls Fire Department will hire more firefighters and open an additional fire station much sooner than anticipated thanks to a $2,947,990 federal grant.
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Hunters asked to help with Chronic Wasting Disease testing in Salmon Region
While detected in Idaho, surveillance of CWD continues and hunters are asked to help.
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Tail end of summer adoption event Sept. 24
Head out to the Pocatello Animal Shelter Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a tail-waggin’ time.
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Idaho asks judge to rethink temporary block on abortion ban
Attorneys for the state of Idaho say a federal judge misinterpreted the law when he blocked part of a strict new abortion ban, and they say another law blocking all abortions after about six weeks’ gestation should also remain in effect.
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Russet Olympics brought out lots of school pride for Shelley
The Russet Olympics is a past time for the high school students here unlike any other.
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Waterline repair on S Woodruff Avenue Thursday night
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline on S Woodruff Avenue, immediately south of its intersection with E 12th Street, beginning at 9 p.m. on Thursday.
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RC Willey plans put on hold
RC Willey, an appliance retailer based in Salt Lake City, has apparently put expansion plans for Idaho Falls on hold.
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