COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,484 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 1,484 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Wednesday.
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Ammon looks to slowly move on to a new pool
Their current pool is 55 years old and was built back in 1967.
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Risch, Portman lead bill to combat crisis at the southern border
U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced the Solving the Border Crisis Act Wednesday.
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Rebuild of I-86/I-15 System Interchange in Pocatello begins
Preliminary work on Idaho Transportation Department’s project to rebuild the I-86/I-15 System Interchange is beginning this week.
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Grassy Arena at Teton County Fairgrounds to close for 2 weeks
In preparation for the 66th Annual Teton County Fair, the Teton County Fairgrounds Grassy Arena will be closed for the next two weeks.
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Help prevent wildfires this season
Teton County and the Town of Jackson have experienced significant wildfire seasons over the last quarter century and recent years have proved no exception.
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Counties in Idaho with the most pre-war homes
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most pre-war homes in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Volunteers needed to help clean Idaho Falls Friendship Garden
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help take care of Idaho Falls Friendship Garden.
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Idaho Fish and Game stocks Gem lake
Idaho Department of Fish and Game began stocking fish in Gem Lake on Wednesday. The department plans to stock Gem lake with 3,000 catchable (10 to 12-inch) Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
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Water line repair on N Woodruff Avenue begins Thursday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 600 block of N Woodruff Avenue between Garfield Street and Kearney Street beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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Missing Jefferson County woman found safe
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help locating 40-year-old Genevette Garner of Jefferson County.
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin OKs big pay boost for Idaho GOP official
Lame-duck Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has given a big pay boost to an administrative assistant who is also a top Idaho Republican Party official in a move that could hinder the ability of the next lieutenant governor by significantly depleting the office’s budget before January’s power transition.
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93% of Yellowstone roadways, 88% of backcountry will be open July 13
Yellowstone National Park announced Tuesday the reopening of Slough Creek to overnight backcountry use on July 13
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Little, Risch comment on new dam removal reports
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a draft report Tuesday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advocating for breaching at least one of the Lower Snake River dams to improve salmon populations.
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No injuries reported in Pacific Recycling Fire
A large fire at a recycling plant in Pocatello poured thick black smoke into the air and shut down a highway for a couple of hours.
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Firewood available on Pinedale Ranger District
The Bridger-Teton National Forest’s Pinedale District will be opening the gates for public access to those that have valid firewood permits July 17 and 18, 2022 for firewood collection.
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Idaho Power and GeoBitmine clash over energy rates
In May, the University of Idaho entered into a partnership with the crypto company Geobitmien to study crypto server heating in the University’s Aberdeen greenhouse. But plans for the partnership have halted as the company petitions Idaho Power’s new customer class.
Geobitmine founder and CEO Jay Jorgenson says Idaho Power isn’t considering his company’s several heating and agricultural applications.
Wreaths Across America makes a stop in Idaho Falls
Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit made their first stop in Idaho. Idaho Falls was their first location and are heading to Pocatello tomorrow.
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Idaho has seen a 48.8% increase in gas prices since last year
Routific investigated gas price changes in Idaho during the last year using data from AAA.
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Missing Pocatello man’s family says his body found in Owyhee County
A body was found Sunday night in the vicinity of a missing man’s truck in Owyhee County near Black Canyon, the sheriff’s office confirms.
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Suicide lifeline service expanded to full-time, Wyoming-based coverage
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the state’s suicide lifeline services have been expanded and improved to offer full-time, Wyoming-based coverage 24 hours a day, every day.
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Pancheri Drive gas line to be connected Tuesday
Intermountain Gas will be connecting a gas line along Pancheri Drive, near the S Utah Avenue intersection, beginning Tuesday.
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Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan approved, what’s next?
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved the Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan during a regular meeting on July 5.
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UPDATE: Pocatello Police involved in SWAT standoff, nobody found inside apartment
Pocatello police say no one was inside the apartment involved in a SWAT standoff, late Monday evening.
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IDFG investigates killing, decapitating of geese and goslings near Bloomington
BEAR LAKE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in solving a particularly unusual wildlife case near the small community of Bloomington in Bear Lake County.
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Fatality crash near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 6:10 p.m., southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 84.2, near Fort Hall, in Bingham County.
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Couple thankful for new home after Lavaside Fire
Ron Rauschenbach and his wife Natalie lost their home last April due the Lavaside fire in Firth, and the fire took out everything in its path.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,203 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,203 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
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Applications required for free and reduced price meals for 2022-2023 school year
This summer, families who need assistance paying for school meals will be required to submit an application for free and reduced price school meals for the first time since 2020.
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Idaho gas prices start to slide
After weeks of watching gas prices fall in other parts of the country, Idaho drivers finally saw a little bit of relief when they filled up this week, and more could be on the way.
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Boat capsized on Blackfoot Reservoir
A story that could have ended in seven drownings serves as a strong reminder for boating safety.
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1 arrested after officer-involved shooting
An Oklahoma man is in the Bannock County Jail after allegedly shooting at police officers Saturday night.
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2 hospitalized after crash north of Rigby
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday on U.S. 20 at milepost 325, north of Rigby in Jefferson County.
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Blasting operations to begin July 15 in Ashton
As part of the construction work at the intersection of US-20 and SH-47 in Ashton, the contractor will be blasting rock under the roadway.
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Hot Classic Nights brings entire community out to support Rigby seniors
Rigby City Park was filled with cars ripped from the history books and brought to life, by hot rod owners from all over.
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Gold Cup qualifiers bring BMX Bikers from all over to Sandy Downs
Sunday Morning just behind the Sandy Downs Rodeo Arena BMX riders from all over the NorthWest United States came to Idaho Falls to race for the next major race in the circuit the Gold Cup.
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Idaho Farm Bureau discusses increase in farming costs
For our farmers here in Idaho, the cost to due business is not what it used to be.
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Deadly head-on crash north of Driggs
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) – A man is dead after a head-on crash north of Driggs.
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Rigby Broulim’s raises money to improve local school security
People lined up for classic grilled hot dogs and fried food outside Brolum’s in Rigby on Saturday.
The barbeque raised money for buzzer lock doors and cameras in local schools. All proceeds went to that effort.
Scooper Bowl serves local charities
Hundreds of people in Idaho Falls joined in a sweet way to help the community. Scooper-bowl, sponsored by Local News 8, returned to Idaho Falls on Saturday.
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ISU Occupational Therapy partners with community organization to host Summer Camp for All
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Idaho State University is joining forces with local non-profit Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect to host a summer camp for individuals with disabilities, ages 5 to 105, on July 18-20.
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Moose-Wilson Road construction resumes Monday
The National Park Service will resume construction activities addressing infrastructure needs in the southern portion of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park on Monday, July 11, at 7 a.m.
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Get your heart pumping and give blood to help prevent a summer blood shortage
The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood in July.
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Prehistoric lobster named after Idaho State University paleontologist
A prehistoric crustacean that roamed the seas almost 250 million years ago now bears the name of an Idaho State University paleontologist.
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DEQ seeks grant applications for CAFO Improvement Fund program
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Improvement Fund program.
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Next round of Community Program grants available
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced the next application phase of Community Program grants is now open.
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Permanent fixes from Yellowstone floods could take 3-5 years
It could take three to five years to replace roads damaged by flooding last month in Yellowstone National Park, but temporary fixes are expected to be in place within months, park Superintendent Cam Sholly said Friday.
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Pocatello Animal Shelter recognized as no-kill shelter
Best Friends Animal Society has recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for 2021.
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Be vigilant of scam callers targeting utility customers
The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power are reminding customers to be aware of scam callers and to not give any personal information over the phone.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,763 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,763 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths Friday.
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Construction continues on Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center
Construction on the Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center is on track to be completed in spring 2023.
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‘She needs to eat’ — Parents still grappling with baby formula shortage
For months now, parents have been searching for a basic necessity for their babies — formula.
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Heise Hot Springs has new pool for this summer season
Additional features in addition to the pool include a new splash pad and changing rooms.
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Biden orders flags be flown at half-staff through July 10
At the direction of the President of the United States, flags are to remain at half-staff until July 10 in honor and remembrance of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated Friday.
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Institute of Rural Health to receive grant for suicide prevention
The Idaho State Department of Education has awarded the Institute of Rural Health with a $40,000 one-year grant to address suicide prevention programming at Idaho State University.
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Federal officials visit Yellowstone to survey flooding damage and infrastructure repairs
US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz got a tour of the damage in Yellowstone National Park Friday.
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Officials investigate cause of Rexburg structure fire
The Rexburg Police Department reports fire crews are working a structure fire on S Yellowstone near 5th South St.
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3 things to do this weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Want some ideas to beat the heat this weekend?
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Box Elder County asks public to stop searching area for missing Dylan Rounds
The Box Elder County Sheriff’s Department is giving some insight into the search for Dylan Rounds.
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Officers seek information about 2 mule deer bucks shot and left to waste in Madison County
Conservation Officers with the Idaho Fish and Game are seeking information from the public regarding two mule deer bucks shot and left to waste sometime between June 24 and June 29 in the White Owl Butte Area of Madison County.
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Inmate captured after escaping from Work Detail Crew
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Larry Mathew Robinson II.
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Pocatello police ask for help identifying theft suspects
The Pocatello Police Department said on June 19, two suspects took more than $1,700 worth of perfume.
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Getting a passport might take longer than you hoped
If you are planning to make any international travel plans it may be important to note that there will be delays in receiving your new or renewed passport.
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Bonneville County prosecutor prepares for trials amid attorney shortage
A large number of attorneys are leaving the Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office.
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3 counties added to Yellowstone floods disaster declaration
Federal authorities on Thursday added three more Montana counties to a presidential disaster declaration issued following last month’s destructive floods around Yellowstone National Park.
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Costco raises some prices at its food court
Attention Costco shoppers: you may notice some price hikes at the food court.
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Bannock County Veteran Service outreach event planned for South Bannock County
Filling for veteran benefits can be complicated. The Bannock County Veteran Services Department is here to help.
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Work kicks up on project north of Hoback Junction
Work is underway again on the second half of the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Jackson South reconstruction project, just north of Hoback Junction.
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Make your home wildfire defensible
As the temperatures warm up and everything gets drier, there is a danger that keeps growing all around us.
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Early reading test shows statewide gains from previous spring and fall
tatewide results from the spring Idaho Reading Indicator show more than two-thirds of all Idaho students in kindergarten through third grade were reading at grade level by the end of the school year.
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Half-off cat and kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
You can add a cat or kitten to your family for half-price July 8 through July 23, thanks to The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
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Reclaim Idaho submits signatures for K-12 funding initiative
Organizers of an education funding initiative turned in more than 100,000 petition signatures to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday in hopes of getting the Quality Education Act on the November ballot.
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2 INL researchers selected as Women of the Year
The Idaho Business Review has selected Idaho National Laboratory researchers Johanna Oxstrand and Jagoda “Jaga” Urban-Klaehn as 2022 Women of the Year.
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Gale Lim Construction awarded contract for Fort Hall Mine Landfill cell expansion liner
annock County is expanding its capacity for household and commercial waste at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill.
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President Henry B. Eyring to speak at BYU-Idaho Spring Commencement
President Henry B. Eyring, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address 2,841 graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2022 Spring Semester Commencement on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
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Gov. Little announces staff changes
Governor Brad Little announced two changes to his senior staff and the recent addition of a new press secretary.
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Highest-earning counties in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the highest earning counties in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Yellowstone floods reveal forecasting flaws as world warms
The Yellowstone National Park area’s weather forecast the morning of June 12 seemed fairly tame: warmer temperatures and rain showers would accelerate mountain snow melt and could produce “minor flooding.”
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First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho
Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health are announcing the first probable case of monkeypox in an Idaho resident.
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Playground equipment can be dangerous this summer
It is hot outside. For the next week, we expect temperatures in the 90’s. So it’s time to take precautions.
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Rexburg looks ahead to its future updating comprehensive plan
Rexburg is rapidly growing, causing the Planning and Zoning team in the city to come together to create much needed updates to the Comprehensive Plan or Plan Rexburg. As a part of the process they are reaching out to the members of the Rexburg community and asking them for help.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,913 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,913 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths Wednesday.
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Chubbuck Movies in the Park kicks off Friday
The City of Chubbuck’s Movies in the Park kicks off on Friday, July 8 with Sing 2.
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Imagine Idaho Foundation working to increase internet speeds across the state
Imagine Idaho Foundation needs Idaho residents to complete speed-tests across the state to prove to government more funding is needed for broadband infrastructure. This funding and infrastructure should provide more residents with high-speed access.
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New Blackfoot fire chief sworn in
Bryon Howell has been unanimously approved to be the new fire chief for Blackfoot.
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Great Salt Lake is ‘in trouble’ as level falls to lowest on record for second year in a row
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The Great Salt Lake in Utah has dropped to its lowest level on record for the second time in less than a year as a climate change-fueled megadrought tightens its grip in the West. The lake’s surface water elevation fell to 4,190 feet on Sunday, according to data from the US
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Governor Little appoints commissioners to Serve Idaho
Gov. Brad Little appointed two new commissioners to Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.
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Passport processing delays continue
Teton County residents who are planning international travel and need a passport or renewal are strongly encouraged to start planning sooner rather than later.
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ICCU donates $100k for Portneuf Greenway Trail
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) as a major sponsor of the upcoming new trail being built in conjunction with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Wye Interchange Project.
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Rollover crash on Hiline Road
The Pocatello Police Department is currently investigating an injury accident on Hiline Road.
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Pocatello police seek witnesses to a disturbance
Pocatello Police Department officers are seeking witnesses to a physical disturbance that occurred at 420 North Main Street during Revive on June 29.
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Intoxicated man arrested after fleeing fiery crash
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to a vehicle accident last Friday evening just before 7 p.m. on N. 5th W. near 97th N.
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Court ruling limits how Idaho Falls can respond to homeless
For weeks, a homeless camp has sheltered under the gazebo of the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Many residents of Idaho Falls have called for the city to remove the individuals. But because of a 2018 court ruling, representatives for the city say there’s not much they can do.
Chubbuck man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Chubbuck man on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a child.
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Businesses in Island Park still healing from Yellowstone Flooding
Though Yellowstone National Park is once again open to the public but businesses in the gateway communities to the park are still seeing some struggles in recovery from the flooding in the park and its full closure. Though many in the area remain optimistic for the future.
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Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo hosting Mutton Bustin Qualifier
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up’s Mutton Bustin’ Qualifier event is set for on July 30.
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Idaho gas prices average $5.24
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.24/g Tuesday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Walton Levee to temporarily close
A popular recreation spot along the Snake River will be closed to the public for approximately two weeks.
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Officers on the lookout for drunk drivers
As Idahoans hit the road this summer, the Pocatello Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Idaho to keep roads free from impaired driving.
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Flags to be flown at half-staff through July 9
At the direction of the President Joe Biden, United States are to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Highland Park, IL.
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