BLM seeks public input regarding 2 grant applications for trail improvements
The BLM Pocatello Field Office is seeking public feedback on two grant applications from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.…
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Agricultural innovation on display at Pocatello Potato School
The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State…
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Poke Fest at Zoo Idaho set Jan. 21
Zoo Idaho is hosting a Poke Fest on Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the…
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Pocatello hosts 55th annual Potato Conference & Ag Expo
The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State…
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Pocatello employees donate $20,000 during United Way Giving Campaign
City of Pocatello employees have pledged $20,122 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho to help community members in need.…
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Idaho State hosts annual MLK celebration
The Idaho State University Diversity Resource Center is hosting an annual celebration on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King,…
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Half-price dog, puppy, cat and kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Start the new year off by adding a furry friend to your family and giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…
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Man shot while allegedly attempting to rob a Pocatello home
Pocatello police are investigating a shooting last night that sent one man to the…
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Simplot Games return after 2 year break
After a two-hiatus due to COVID-19, the 43rd Simplot Games return to Pocatello on February 16-18, 2023, at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena.…
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ISU and Portneuf announce sports medicine partnership
Idaho State University Athletics (ISU) and Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) are proud to announce a new sports medicine partnership.…
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Bannock County Assessor to begin Community Assistance Program to help seniors with “circuit breaker”
Bannock County Assessor-Elect Anita Hymas is starting a Community Assistance Program to improve public outreach from the Assessor’s…
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SIPH encourages residents to reduce the risk of severe respiratory illness
SIPH recommends the following…
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Bannock County swears in new members to public office
New leadership took their oath of office on Monday in Bannock…
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“Ski for Free Day” at Mink Creek Nordic Center Saturday
The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting its annual “Ski for Free” day Jan. 7, 2023.…
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Polio survivor, local author, adventurer featured at local bookstore
Polio survivor, local author, adventurer; not exclusively in that order. Scott Hancock is many things, and his writing highlights the people of…
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Former Ada County Coroner to advise Bannock County in developing Forensic Pathology Center
Bannock County officials recently hired former Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens to advise in the development of the East Idaho Forensic Pathology…
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Applications open for 2023 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”
Class of 2023 high school graduating seniors can now apply for Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral…
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Bannock County adopts pretrial justice improvements, to begin using Public Safety Assessment in 2023
The Bannock County Adult Probation and Pretrial Department is unveiling a new pretrial risk assessment in an effort to safely reduce the number of…
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Free rides home New Years’ Eve
New years eve fast approaches and with it some of the biggest parties of the year. If you plan to head out to a gathering or local bar, two…
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Ornamental Yew: Toxic to wintering wildlife
Japanese yew is an evergreen suitable for much of Idaho’s climate, which makes it attractive for landscaping. Unfortunately, it’s also…
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My Artrepreneur Program comes to Pocatello
Registration is now open for the 2023 course to be held in…
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FDA authorizes, CDC recommends bivalent COVID-19 booster for younger age groups
Last week, the CDC expanded the use of updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months through five years.…
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Bannock Sheriff’s Office still searching for missing person
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of 86-year-old Michael Smith…
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Pebble Creek has early success with start of ski season
The Pebble Creek Ski Area in Inkom is a local fan favorite, and during the offseason, they wanted to maintain what they…
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Idaho State honors graduates at Winter Commencement Ceremony
Idaho State University conferred 737 degrees and certificates at the Winter commencement ceremony on Saturday in Holt…
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Petex donates $2.7 million in software to ISU Department of Geosciences
Geosciences students and faculty at Idaho State University can get their hands on some of the industry’s state-of-the-art software thanks to a…
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ISU professor’s book gains international attention
Arunima Datta says she was always interested in the history of everyday…
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Grant Street closed at Fore Road intersection for transmission line replacement
A segment of Grant Street near the intersection of Fore Road adjacent to Centennial Park will be closed Dec. 16 and Dec.…
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Our fallen heroes to be honored
In the nation’s time honored tradition, the fallen heroes who sacrificed so much for our nation’s freedoms will be honored on…
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Carson Street Bridge closing for reconstruction
Starting Dec. 15, 2022, the entire Carson Street Bridge will be closed for…
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Bannock County seeks public comment on grant to fund portion of “Connecting Communities” trail
Bannock County is seeking public comment on a planned grant application to the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) administered by the Idaho Parks and…
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Pocatello Electric turns 120
Since 1902, Pocatello Electric has been a staple in the Gate…
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Firefighters donate to Portneuf Cancer Center
Each year, Pocatello Fire Fighters Union, IAFF local 187 members join the fight to save the lives of those affected by breast cancer.…
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ICCU provides jump start to NeighborWorks Pocatello for Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
NeighborWorks Pocatello (NWP) is taking part in the 11th Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge during the month of December.…
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Mountain lion spotted in Pocatello
A mountain lion has been spotted near Elmore St. in Pocatello early Saturday…
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Polish Ambassador will be keynote speaker for 2023 Frank Church Symposium
The International Affairs Council (IAC) at Idaho State University is pleased to announced the keynote speaker for the 52nd Annual Frank Church…
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Micronutrient research at ISU may help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – How the human body can gain the upper hand in its battle with bacteria for micronutrients is the focus of some new…
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Pocatello East Bench Wildfire fuels mitigation project
The City of Pocatello plans to conduct wildfire fuels mitigation on approximately 70 acres of City-owned gullies located east of Satterfield Drive.…
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Salvation Army red kettle donations down this year
This is the season of giving, but the Salvation Army says its donations are down…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer discount pet adoptions this weekend
Add a new dog, puppy, cat or kitten to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Best Friends Animal…
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Pearl Harbor Memorial honors the sailors who lost their lives
The Pearl Harbor Memorial bridge over the Portneuf river was the site of a honored Pocatello tradition. The tradition itself was started by Pearl…
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day commemoration
On Wednesday, we remember Pearl…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens for 2022-2023 season
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2022-2023 season.…
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Pocatello Regional Airport to host Airport Master Plan open house
The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the Airport Master…
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Former Downard Funeral Home director in court Monday
The case against former Downard Funeral Home director Lance Peck was back in a Bannock County court room Monday for another pretrial…
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Shooting in Pocatello, Two in hospital
A male, Jeremiah Cox, was released from the hospital after receiving medical attention for various wounds.…
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Anonymous donor gives $10 million for ISU student scholarships
This scholarship is one of the largest scholarship gifts ever received by Idaho…
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Pebble Creek announces earliest opening date
With the recent onslaught of snow, Pebble Creek Ski Area announced its earliest opening date on…
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16th annual Aid For Friends homeless encampment this weekend
These extremely cold temperatures are hitting our homeless population very…
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Property taxes due Dec. 20, tax bills mailed on Monday
Bannock County property owners can expect to soon find their property tax bills in their…
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Empty Bowls event set Friday
You will have your choice of a variety of handmade artisan bowls to purchase for…
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Campaign to prevent underage drinking during the holiday season kicks off
The next time you make a purchase at an Idaho State Liquor Store, you’ll be part of the statewide campaign to prevent underage…
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SIPH observes World AIDS Day
World Aids Day is on Dec. 1,…
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ISU sees significant increase in student retention
Idaho State University is reporting a significant increase in the number of students remaining at the institution to continue their education, thanks…
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Idaho State Football Head Coach Charlie Ragle stepping down, heading to Arizona State
For the second offseason in a row, the Idaho State Bengals will be searching for a new head coach. ISU announced Monday Charlie Ragle will not return…
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ISU geologists awarded NSF grant to study 2 billion year gap in earth’s history
Two Idaho State University scientists and their students are tackling a research project that will tell us more about the greatest of gaps in our…
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Pocatello hosts annual Christmas Night Lights Parade
The Thanksgiving season may be over, but the Christmas season has just begun and in Pocatello, they kicked things off under the lights with their…
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ISU launches new Health Occupations Simulation Lab
A new health care simulation laboratory is now open for students at Idaho State University’s College of…
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Pocatello sanitation collection to be delayed due to Thanksgiving
Thursday and Friday’s garbage, recycling, yard waste and leaf collections for Pocatello residents will be delayed by one day because of the…
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Idaho State to receive $3 million grant to establish Community Health Worker Collaborative program
Idaho State University is set to receive nearly $3 million over several years to establish a Community Health Worker Collaborative program for the…
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Bannock County, ISU to build Forensic Pathology Center
Idaho State University and Bannock County have signed an agreement to fund and build the East Idaho Forensic Pathology Center on Idaho State…
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food…
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Idaho State student, professor develop new microbial fuel cell system
A new system that aims to get the most out of microbes in terms of electricity generation and wastewater treatment has been developed by two…
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Portneuf Medical Center recertified as Level II Trauma Center
Portneuf Medical Center’s Level II Trauma Center verification has been extended by the Verification Review…
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PCSD 25 graduation venue change and schedule
Due to ongoing construction, Idaho State University’s Holt Arena will not be available to host graduation ceremonies for the Pocatello/Chubbuck…
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Citizens invited to give invocation at Pocatello City Council Meetings
Traditionally, Pocatello City Council meetings are started with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an…
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Pocatello Street Department bracing for winter after November snow
Winter has already left its calling card in November in the Gate City, with the Street Department hitting right…
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3 vehicle collision near Pocatello
Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred at 3:42 AM on Nov. 12, 2022, at eastbound Interstate 86 at milepost 57.1…
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Leading Idaho Grant provides learning equipment to ISU students
The funds from the Leading Idaho Grant will be put to use immediately to benefit currently enrolled students as well as future…
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Crews continue Pocatello Creek oil spill clean-up efforts, Virginia Transformer Corporation claims responsibility
The spill was reported to officials Nov.…
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Pocatello, Chubbuck mayors to sign proclamation in support of nurse practitioners
Idaho State University’s School of Nursing will showcase the role of the nurse practitioner (NP) November 6-12, 2022, as NPs across the country…
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“Give the cops a bird” for the Idaho Foodbank
Pocatello Police are asking you to “give them a bird” for a good…
Continue Reading Significant amount of oil recovered from Pocatello Creek oil spill, minimal impact to Portneuf River
Local, state and federal cleanup crews working to recover mineral oil released into Pocatello Creek have collected approximately 1,800 gallons of…
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Bannock County Elections Office gearing up for busy Election Day
The Bannock County Elections Office is gearing up for a busy day on Tuesday.…
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Bannock County Coroner’s Office gains new equipment to better serve region
Thanks to a generous donation from the Greater Idaho Healthcare Coalition, the Bannock County Coroner’s Office is now the proud owner of a Mobile…
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Nominations open for 2023 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards and Professional Achievement Awards
Each year, the ISU Alumni Association recognizes the incredible contributions made by Idaho State University students and alumni by honoring them…
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ISU College of Business establishes new Commercialization Center to help high-tech entrepreneurs
The award will allow the College of Business to establish the Idaho State College of Business Commercialization…
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“Food for Fines” all month long at the Marshall Public Library
All month long the Marshall Public Library will be accepting a different type of currency for overdue…
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Continuing Education and Workforce Training receives grant for health programs, mental health training
The grant will be split among many different areas within the CEWT Health Programs.…
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Crews work to contain an oil spill in Pocatello Creek
Environmental crews are working to clean up an oil spill spotted in Pocatello Creek, upstream from the Portneuf…
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Holiday gas bumps could affect prices going into 2023
Gas experts at AAA say we may be in for a holiday spike in gas prices.
Due to distribution costs, prices vary across the state. For example in some…
Mink Creek Nordic Center getting new PistenBully snow grooming machine
The City of Pocatello announced the addition of a new PistenBully 100 Series snow grooming machine for the Mink Creek Nordic…
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Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition returns to ISU
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition is returning to Idaho State University Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. in Jensen Grand Concert Hall on the…
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Pocatello seeks feedback for new Sign Code
The City of Pocatello is asking for input to help design a new Sign…
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Billboard supporting State Representative vandalized
State Representative Dustin Manwaring’s billboard supporting is reelection bid was vandalized over the weekend.…
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Pocatello hosts Homeless Stand Down
This past Saturday, The 25th annual Homeless Stand Down was held in Reed Gym on Idaho State University’s…
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Downtown Trick or Treat continues to be a hit
The Halloween spirit filled Historic Downtown Pocatello on…
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How you can help “Stuff the Stocking”
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to Stuff the…
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PBS-TV Host to visit Idaho State and deliver public talk on democracy and politics
A free community event is slated at Idaho State University for the week prior to America’s midterm…
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ISU students return from research experiences at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, South Africa
A pair of paleontology students are back on the Idaho State University campus after their world-class research…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Do you have unused or expired prescription…
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ISU to host Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Education virtual conference Friday
The Idaho State University College of Education will host a free Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Education Virtual Mini-Conference on Friday,…
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3 City of Pocatello departments switch to winter work hours
The City of Pocatello Water Department and Water Pollution Control Department will switch to winter work hours starting Monday, Oct.…
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Highland Media Specialist named Idaho School Librarian of the Year
The Idaho Library Association recently named Highland High School Media Specialist Melissa Nielsen as the Idaho School Librarian of the…
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Idaho resident tuition is sixth lowest in nation
The College Board’s annual Trends in College Pricing ranks Idaho as the sixth least expensive state for average resident tuition and fees at…
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ISU opens reactor control training lab
The next generation of nuclear engineers, reactor operators, and technicians are getting their start at Idaho State University. Idaho State…
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Haunted Science Lab opens to public Oct. 29
A haunted attraction that showcases the not-so-spooky side of science returns this…
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Sheriff’s office recommends families check sex offender registry before Halloween
There are approximately 300 registered sex offenders in Bannock County, and the sheriff’s office wants parents to know which houses their children…
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ISU Institute of Rural Health to offer suicide intervention trainings
The Institute of Rural Health at ISU is hosting suicide intervention trainings in October and…
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Bannock County Veterans Services asks public to share memories of Pearl Harbor attack
Bannock County Veteran Services is asking the public to share their memories of the fateful attacks on Pearl…
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