Melaleuca helps the people of Maui
A local company is helping the people of Maui after the devastating wildfires.
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Local teachers receive $10,000 donation and supply kits
New numbers show more than 92% of classrooms have students whose families cannot afford to purchase school supplies.
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Task forces crack down on methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution networks
Two multi-faceted, large-scale Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations have resulted in the federal indictments of 25 defendants on drug trafficking and firearms charges.
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See striking moon photos captured by India’s lunar lander during its approach
India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is swooping toward the moon’s surface ahead of its historic landing attempt, and it’s capturing some stunning visuals on the way.
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Milk tanker crash in Butte County injures juvenile
An injury crash that occurred on Monday at approximately 3:44 p.m., at Grand Ave. and US 20-26, in Arco is under investigation.
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Snake River bridge contractor will close WYO 22 free right on WYO 390 for morning hours
The closure of the free right turn lane will take place Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Students in Madison School District #321 return to school
The first bell of the 2023-2024 school year has rung for students in Madison School District #321. As students return to school, nerves, and excitement are filling the air inside the school buildings.
Continue Reading Neptune’s clouds have disappeared, and scientists think they know why
Astronomers have been puzzling over a mystery on Neptune, and now they think they have unlocked its secret.
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D93 hosts nationwide teacher conference
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is making it easier for its teachers, and those from around the region, to hear from professional education authors because this year, they’re bringing a nationwide teacher conference closer to home.
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Disney On Ice is coming to Idaho Falls
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to Idaho Falls for the first time.
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Snake River bridge work will force overnight lane closure
The work will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Wednesday evening.
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Lookout Point hosts Welcome Back Orange and Black
Classes began on Monday at Idaho State University for the fall semester, and the City of Pocatello wanted to welcome the students back with a special celebration.
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Law enforcement calls off search for body in the Snake River
Law enforcement in Idaho Falls report they did not find a body in the Snake River.
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3 things to know this morning – August 22, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.
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Seeing orange? – Why Idaho Falls is seemingly covered in road construction
It seems as though everywhere you look in Idaho Falls you see orange – Orange cones, orange vests, orange fencing. Construction is clearly in full swing, but why so much all at once? Click the link to find out.
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Madison School District prepares for new school year
For students in Rexburg, the final minutes of summer break are ticking away.
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Idaho Arts Commission appoints new Executive Director
The Idaho Commission on the Arts appointed Laura von Boecklin Curry as the agency’s new executive director.
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Driver of fatal crash on US 20 arrested
Police say the 19-year-old Honda driver from Mattawa, Washington, was arrested for felony vehicular manslaughter.
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Driver assistance systems could save 250,000 lives over 30 years
New AAA Foundation study highlights safety benefits of advanced vehicle technology.
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Water line installation begins Monday in Pocatello
The project is anticipated to take six weeks to complete.
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Mutts Strut their stuff at the Snake River Animal Shelter’s annual fundraiser
In an event that brings together dog lovers of all kinds, the Snake River Animal Shelter held a Mutt Strut, a big dog walking event that also allows people who are interested in adopting a new pet a chance to make a new friend.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – August 21, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.
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Ucon Celebrates 112th Anniversary
The City of Ucon was first established as Ucon in 1911. Starting in 2011, the city has celebrated its Anniversary with a party. A party that was first inaugurated, with a pillar placed in Simmons Park.
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DEQ seeks nominations for Pollution Prevention Champion award
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pollution Prevention Champion award.
Continue Reading Distinguished Under 40 nominations have opened for 2023
Nominations for the awards are currently open.
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U of I research team identifies polar bears using DNA found in paw prints
University of Idaho researchers have found a unique, non-invasive way to identify polar bears in the Arctic by scraping DNA from a bear’s paw print.
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Man driving motorcycle near Swan Valley hospitalized after crash
Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred on August 18, 2023, at 8:42 p.m., eastbound US26 at milepost 371 in Bonneville County, near Swan Valley.
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Sarah Palin visits Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Former vice presidential candidate and governor of Alaska visited Idaho Falls Saturday. She spoke at an event put on by the Idaho Republican party. The main topic she covered dealt with ranked-choice voting, which Palin says she’s strongly against. “It takes away the traditional one man, one vote, winner-take-all, simple,
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American Idol auditions for Idaho residents on Monday
American Idol holding virtual auditions for Idaho residents on Monday.
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Rocky Mountain Power sends notice about Hilary remnants
Rocky Mountain Power is monitoring a storm system resulting from remnants of Hurricane Hilary moving into the service territory on Monday, August 21st.
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Bear activity is picking up, taking precautions at camp and home can help avoid problems
Proper food and garbage storage is especially important to avoid conflicts.
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Idaho authorities join forces for safer roads
According to data gathered by OHS, 39% of all fatal crashes in Idaho are impaired driver related.
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New restrooms open at Wilson Boat Ramp
New restrooms at the Wilson Boat Ramp are now open and ready for public use.
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter to hosts Nigel’s Birthday Bash fundraiser
Adults, families and leashed dogs are welcome to attend.
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Black bear obtains human food along Grand Teton lakeshore
A black bear at Phelps Lake in Grand Teton National Park found an unattended backpack and consumed human food last Friday
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Idaho Fish and Game proposes new mountain lion management plan
Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants your input on its proposed mountain lion management plan.
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Nails spilled onto I-15 causes mayhem for drivers
The Idaho Transpiration Department reports debris is scattered over southbound on Interstate 15 between milepost 99-107 near Shelley.
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Free Day at Fort Hall Mine Landfill on Saturday
Bannock County residents will have the opportunity on Saturday to use the Fort Hall Mine Landfill for free.
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Heavy thunderstorms predicted for Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday
Heavy thunderstorms are predicted for the Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday, August 20, 2023, and are expected to remain in the area through Monday night.
Continue Reading Judge sets deadline for Bryan Kohberger’s alibi defense in University of Idaho killings
An Idaho judge on Friday gave Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys three weeks to submit evidence for the accused killer’s alibi if he plans on using that as a defense.
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to wrap up 2023 season August 20
The 2023 season for the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is almost in the books.
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BLM issues plan to balance multiple uses of southwest Idaho public lands
The Bureau of Land Management issued a Record of Decision for the Four Rivers Field Office Resource Management Plan Friday.
Continue Reading New study warns against risks of ‘time-traveling pathogens’
By Ava Loomar, CNN (CNN) — As the climate warms, scientists have suggested that “time-traveling pathogens” unleashed by thawing Arctic permafrost may pose a risk to modern ecosystems. Permafrost is a hard layer of frozen ground made of soil, sand and rocks in high-latitude or high-altitude areas such as Greenland, Alaska, Siberia, the Tibetan Plateau and northern Canada.
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Man pleads guilty to kidnapping ex-girlfriend and transporting her to Idaho
A 41-year-old Lompoc, California man pleaded guilty to kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and transporting her from California to Idaho where she was eventually rescued by Nampa police, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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Grizzly bear relocated to reduce conflict potential
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 15.
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Gov. Little announces senior level staff changes
Governor Brad Little announced changes to key senior level staff positions in his office Friday.
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate increases to 2.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate experienced a slight increase in July, rising from June’s rate of 2.7% to 2.8%.
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New trial court administrator selected for Idaho’s Sixth Judicial District
The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed Jason Dye as the new trial court administrator for the Sixth Judicial District.
Continue Reading Blue-light glasses don’t help with eye strain, major study says
Adding a blue-light filter to your eyeglasses may not ease eye strain from computer work, protect the retina or help with sleep at night, according to a new review of existing research.
Continue Reading Incredible images reveal nature’s more obscure side
A photo of a bright orange fungus growing on deadwood, with its striking color resplendent against the darkness, has been crowned winner of this year’s BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition.
Continue Reading How crowded is Yellowstone? Nearly 1 million people visited in July
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been looking for some peace and quiet in the great outdoors, the marquee names in the US National Park Service might not be the place to do it. They’re continuing to pull in mammoth summer crowds, making them sometimes feel more like an urban excursion complete with
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Grand Teton rangers urge visitors to take personal safety seriously
Park rrangers have already conducted 12 search and rescue (SAR) missions in Grand Teton this month.
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CEI Foundation’s annual Great Race for Education raises $100K
The College of Eastern Idaho raised more than $100,000 in scholarship money during the latest Great Race for Education event.
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Federal appeals court upholds block of Idaho transgender athletes law
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a decision blocking Idaho’s first-in-the-nation ban on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports.
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3 things to do this weekend
If you’re looking for some fun events to fill your weekend with, here are three things you can check out this weekend.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – August 18, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Friday.
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2 killed in accident near Arco
Their identities have not been released at this time.
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash
The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Continue Reading Scientists unlock mysteries of magnetars, the most magnetic objects in the universe
Magnetars are among the most bizarre and mysterious objects in the universe, packing in trillions of times more magnetic pull than the Earth or any magnet developed by humans.
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BLM issues decision to protect Idaho’s American Falls Archaeological District cultural resources
o protect nationally significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision Thursday to close the American Falls Archaeological District and a portion of the Lake Channel area to rock climbing and off-highway vehicle use in Power County, Idaho.
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Idaho school superintendent addresses teacher shortage
Idaho’s new superintendent of public instruction, Debbie Critchfield, made a stop in Madison County ahead of the new school year.
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Absentee ballot deadline nears for school bond and levy elections
School bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023.
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Various Idaho Falls construction projects on schedule
Idaho Falls Public Works says most of the various construction projects around town are going well and on schedule, with several roads now reopened.
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Gordon frustrated with BLM’s long-awaited draft Rock Springs Resource Management Plan revision
The BLM released its Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) Thursday.
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Extreme fire dangers warrant checking months old burn piles for smoldering material
Since much of Idaho now faces Extreme or Very High fire danger, Idaho Department of Lands fire managers ask anyone who burned large piles of materials this spring or last fall to confirm their piles are out cold.
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Extra officers patrolling for impaired drivers
If you see or suspect someone is driving while impaired, call your local law enforcement or *ISP (*477) to report it immediately
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Idaho Power application to expand optional clean energy offerings approved
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Idaho Power that will allow the utility to expand optional clean energy offerings to customers.
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Alarming discovery on banks of Salmon River
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said calls and emails came pouring in Tuesday reporting a shark washed up on the shores of the Salmon River near Riggins.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – August 17, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Thursday.
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Man sentenced to 26 years for trafficking methamphetamine and guns in eastern Idaho
A 41-year-old California man was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for importing and distributing methamphetamine in eastern Idaho in exchange for firearms.
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Jefferson County Fair continues to grow
Many families in the Rigby area gathering at the fairgrounds this week for the Jefferson County Fair.
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10th Circuit upholds Wyoming’s Regional Haze plan, rejects EPA proposal
Wyoming had a key court victory this week.
Continue Reading Little appoints Fourth Judicial District judge
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Annie McDevitt as District Judge to the Fourth Judicial District.
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Teton Geo Center: The starting point for your next Teton Valley Adventure
Located next to the Driggs City Hall on Main Street, the Teton Geo Center can serve as a leading off point for any tourist’s or local’s next adventure.
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Día Del Museo making a return to the Museum of Idaho
Día Del Museo is coming back to the Museum of Idaho this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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July 2023 Yellowstone visitation
Yellowstone National Park hosted 969,692 recreation visits in July 2023.
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Idaho gas prices keep climbing
“For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in sight,” AAA of Idaho says.
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12-year-old calls 911 to report fire
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but is under investigation by IFFD’s Fire Prevention and Investigation Division.
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Plan ahead for upcoming Grand Teton construction closures
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan ahead for construction closures during installation of new restroom facilities throughout the park.
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Fall 2023 prescribed fire on South Zone of Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed fire activity is highly weather dependent.
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3 juveniles arrested after pursuit
No names will be released due to the suspects being juveniles.
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared – Kunz family lawyer speaking out after former investigator gets involved again
On Tuesday, the father’s lawyer is speaking out about how his client is coping and how they feel about a former investigator getting involved again.
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Endangered missing person alert canceled
Police have issued an endangered missing person alert for an 85-year-old man.
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Idaho Falls man indicted for possession with intent to distribute 70,000 pills containing fentanyl
A jury trial is scheduled for Oct. 10, 2023.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – August 16, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.
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District 25’s Bond Option “A” moves forward in plans to renovate Highland High School after fire
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will be asking voters to approve an estimated 42-million dollar bond to renovate Highland High School and add an improved gym facility at Century High School.
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Henry’s Fork Watershed Council tour the Ashton Dam
The Henry’s Fork Watershed Council was first formed in 1993.
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Bonneville Commons first homes nearing completion
NeighborWorks Pocatello is making significant progress with its Bonneville Commons subdivision at the site of the former Bonneville Elementary School.
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Rigby woman killed in crash
Police are also investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that killed a Rigby woman late Monday night.
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Driver inattention being investigated as possible cause of fatal crash
On Monday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 131 on Interstate 25 northbound, south of Douglas, Wyoming.
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Most have heard of fire restrictions, but few know how they’re set
Many Idahoans have heard of fire restrictions during the summertime, but how decisions to implement restrictions are made, and who makes those calls, has always been a little mysterious.
Continue Reading Juvenile charged for striking another with wrench
Names of the juveniles involved will not be released.
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Lt. Governor Bedke to attend Greater Idaho Falls Chamber luncheon
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber will host Idaho State Lt. Governor Scott Bedke at a special luncheon which will occur on Sept. 12, 2023.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last summary.
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Hayden Fire mapped at 24,498 acres
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,498 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber component.
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Idaho DMV adds new features to online customer portal
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has added new features to the online customer portal.
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. went missing – Now investigator Klein back on the case
After being off the case for many years due to a major falling out, former Investigator Philip Klien has been rehired by a family member to continue investigating what happened to baby DeOrr.
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Mediation scheduled for case against Downard Funeral Home owner
Bannock County Prosecutor Stephen Herzog announced Monday the state and defense have agreed to enter into mediation in the case against Lance Peck, former owner of the Downard Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Hayden Fire 84% contained
been mapped at 24,447 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber component.
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