Thanksgiving dinner will cost you 14% more this year, survey finds
Thanksgiving dinner will cost 14% more this year, according to new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 553 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 553 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths Thursday.
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Public comment period to continue in Ammon annex proposal
The land would hold more than 2,600 single-family detached homes, and 498 townhomes.
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Idaho moves ahead on plan to appraise federal land for taxes
Only one business responded to a plan by lawmakers to hire a technology company to appraise federal land in real-time to find out how much money lawmakers say the federal government should be paying the state in property taxes if the land were privately owned.
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Grand Teton sees second busiest October for visitation
Grand Teton National Park statistics on recreation visits show that October 2021 was the second busiest on record for the month of October.
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Idaho Falls Power invites community to help fill food need for holidays
Idaho Falls Power (IFP) and Idaho Falls Fiber (IFF) are inviting the community help to brighten the holidays for struggling local households during its “Fill the Ambulance” food drive.
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Idaho Falls rolls out improved communication system
Idaho Falls is rolling out a new enhancement to its citizen notification system which will allow the City to reach more residents with both time-sensitive notifications and routine communications via email, text message and voice.
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Idaho’s new redistricting map faces second legal challenge
A second legal challenge has been filed against Idaho’s redistricting commission over a new map redrawing the state’s 35 legislative districts.
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Capitol Christmas Tree to arrive at Capitol Monday
Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite Idahoans to view the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas Tree and Capitol Christmas decorations beginning the week of Nov. 22.
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ISU receives $1.5 million to offer scholarships, increase rural mental health care
A $1.5 million investment from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health will help Idaho State University increase the number of mental health providers in Idaho and improve access to health care in rural communities, through the creation of two new programs.
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Socks and soup donations needed
New Horizon Center is currently running its Socks and Soup Drive.
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Wyoming company to pay $2M in Yellowstone oil pipeline spill
A Wyoming pipeline company has agreed to a $2 million settlement for damages caused by a crude oil spill that fouled a section of the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana.
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Ammon Lightapalooza Parade and Park Lighting set Dec. 4
The City of Ammon is partnering with Connections Credit Union to present the Ammon Lightapalooza Light Parade and McCowin Park Lighting.
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Former US representative challenges Idaho attorney general
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador will challenge incumbent Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden to be the state’s chief legal officer.
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Idaho Legislature adjourns after Senate kills vaccine bills
The Idaho Legislature wrapped up the extended 2021 session after a Senate committee killed three bills having to do with COVID-19 vaccine legislation.
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Field fire brings out firefighters
A small field fire Wednesday night in Bonneville County.
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Cheney and Kinzinger vote with Democrats to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Republican Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger broke ranks on Wednesday to join all Democrats in voting for a resolution that both censured Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and stripped him of his two committee assignments. The vote came after Gosar posted of a photoshopped anime video to his Twitter
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Missing adult found safe
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a missing vulnerable adult.
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Chronic Wasting Disease detected in 2 Idaho mule deer
These are the first confirmed positive tests for Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho.
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Juveniles connected to vandalism at Jefferson County Lake
Jefferson County Sheriff Deputies responded to the Jefferson County Lake for a report of vandalism on Nov. 12.
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Fire marshal concludes investigation into fire at Blair Place Apartments
Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has finished the investigation into the fire at
Blair Place Apartments which occurred Sunday morning.
Little issues statement after Biden administration suspends enforcement of OSHA vaccine mandate
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little commented Wednesday on the news that the Biden Administration, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), announced it has suspended enforcement of the president’s vaccine mandate on private companies with 100 or more employees.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 650 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 650 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths Wednesday.
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Idaho farmers begin applying for permits to grow hemp
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture launched its online application system for would-be hemp growers early last week, and applications are beginning to trickle in.
Continue Reading Walking vs. hiking: Which provides the better workout? Here are the benefits of each
Walking is the most popular aerobic physical activity in the United States, with 111 million people hitting the pavement in 2018 as part of their fitness goals.
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Idaho Senate panel kills three COVID-19 vaccine bills
The Idaho Legislature appeared ready to wrap up the extended 2021 session after a Senate committee killed three bills having to do with COVID-19 vaccine legislation.
Continue Reading Fasting 2 days a week helps obese people keep off the weight, study finds
The 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting, is no more effective than traditional approaches to weight loss, according to what researchers said was the first study of the regimen in a “real-life setting.”
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Idaho volunteers recognized with Governor Andrus Volunteer of the Year award
Three volunteers were recognized for their contributions to Idaho during the annual Idaho Philanthropy Day Awards.
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Bannock County to host public certification of ballot tabulation machines ahead of mayor runoff election
Bannock County is inviting the public to watch the re-certification of its ballot counting machines with the Pocatello Mayoral runoff election coming later this mon
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Beware of online holiday scams
A new report shows trending holiday scams to look out for online.
Continue Reading 2021 Youth Philanthropy grant awards announced at Teton High School
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with two Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, announced this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at an awards assembly at Teton High School.
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Annual seasonal closures for Westside Ranger District go into effect this week
The following roads on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Westside Ranger District are closed to wheeled motorized vehicles.
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Idaho Courts mark Nov. 20 National Adoption Day
Idahoans are invited to celebrate connecting children with their forever homes this week as state courts recognize National Adoption Day, Nov. 20.
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No injuries sustained after pursuit ends with shots fired
On Monday at approximately 11:11 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol State Trooper attempted to stop a silver Cadillac passenger car for a speeding violation near milepost 10 on Interstate 25 in Laramie County.
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Fifth annual ‘Passport Sunday’ event set Dec. 5
The Teton County Clerk of District Court is encouraging travelers to submit passport applications well in advance of potential 2022 travel and is hosting an event to help accommodate applicants and families who have busy weekday schedules.
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Idaho Falls Employment Health Clinic holds ribbon cutting ceremony
A new opportunity for the lower middle range wage earners of the non costal west has arrived. Dr. Boren the director of the clinic has opened a small clinic in Idaho Falls to aid those who would struggle with having health insurance.
Continue Reading Some ‘frustrated’ states don’t wait for FDA, expand COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility to all adults
Some states are not waiting.
Continue Reading Coronavirus spreads in deer and other animals. Scientists worry about what that means for people
Scientists have found SARS-CoV-2 spreads like, well, a virus among white-tailed deer and other wild animals in the United States.
Continue Reading The definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ is changing to 3 COVID-19 doses
You may need up to three COVID-19 vaccine doses to be considered fully vaccinated.
Continue Reading Drug overdose deaths top 100,000 annually for the first time, driven by fentanyl, CDC data show
America’s drug epidemic is the deadliest it has ever been, new federal data suggests.
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Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) began issuing Christmas tree permits Wednesday.
Continue Reading Young man who was accidentally invited to ‘grandma’s’ Thanksgiving as a teen keeps tradition going
After an accidental Thanksgiving invite in 2016 introduced Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, they are still going strong.
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Amber Alert canceled, 4-year-old found in Nevada
The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a missing or kidnapped child Tuesday.
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Idaho ICAC Task Force receives 2021 Victim Services Award
Idaho’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Victim Services Award from the Idaho Victim Witness Association.
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Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand return to Rexburg
Nearly two years after COVID-19 shut down performing arts around the world, Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand will return to Rexburg to kick-off its Christmas concert series.
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Idaho lawmakers advance vaccine worker comp legislation
Proposed legislation making it easier for Idaho employees to get worker compensation if they become ill after taking an employee-mandated vaccine has cleared a House panel.
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Job fair in Idaho Falls Wednesday
Looking for a new job or thinking about changing careers?
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Key decisions on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults could come this week
Key decisions on whether all adults will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster could come soon.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 664 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 33 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 664 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths Tuesday.
Continue Reading How to watch the Leonid meteor shower this week
Get your binoculars ready because meteors will paint the sky with their fleeting light Wednesday morning.
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Wildfire, winds force evacuations in Wyoming, Montana
Wildfires pushed by strong winds have forced evacuations of rural homes in northern Wyoming and southern Montana.
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COVID-19 press conference Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.
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Feds recommend body cameras for Portland, Oregon, police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is recommending that all uniformed officers in Portland, Oregon, wear body cameras if they are on tactical, traffic or crowd control operations. The Justice Department says Portland is the only city among the top 75 that doesn’t use the cameras. Portland has been in negotiations with the
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Caldwell police officers shoot, kill 92-year-old man
Caldwell police shot and killed a 92-year-old man early Tuesday after they said he raised a gun toward officers.
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Swinging Bridge to close this week for repairs
Swinging Bridge, spanning the Snake River by Hog Island, will be closed next week for routine maintenance.
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Gov. Little joins third lawsuit challenging Biden vaccine mandates
Governor Brad Little announced Idaho joined another lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s unprecedented government overreach and vaccine mandates.
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Labelle Lake Ice Palace looks ahead to the winter season
Plans are well under way, and we can expect to see some new things this year at the palace.
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Idaho Preferred holiday gift box now available
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recently announced the release of its third annual Idaho Preferred holiday gift box containing more than 15 unique, locally-grown and crafted Idaho products.
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Museum of Idaho announces new exhibits
The Museum of Idaho (MOI) is bringing in multiple new exhibits during the next year, each offering new experiences to Eastern Idaho.
Continue Reading ‘No vaccine required’ is the latest tactic to attract workers
In the search for workers in this tight labor market, companies have courted new hires with the promise of higher wages, sign-on bonuses, ample vacation time, and childcare.
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BLM finalizes conservation easement with Turner family
The Bureau of Land Management, partnering with the Lemhi Regional Land Trust, has finalized a conservation easement with the Turner family in Lemhi County, ensuring the Turner property remains a working landscape.
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Sheriff on leave pending investigation
There is a pending investigation being conducted by the Idaho Attorney General’s Office into allegations arising out of an incident that occurred last week involving Sheriff Craig T. Rowland during off-duty hours.
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Statewide results for fall 2021 Idaho Reading Indicator show improvement
Statewide results of Idaho’s early reading test, the Idaho Reading Indicator, show 51% of the state’s students in kindergarten through third grade are reading at grade level, up from 49.6% last fall.
Continue Reading Washington state panel fails to draw new political maps
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s bipartisan redistricting commission failed to meet its deadline for redrawing political maps, meaning the task will now be taken up by the state Supreme Court. This is the first time the panel has failed to finish its work since the state adopted a
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Best places to live in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Idaho from Niche.
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Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC
By LISA BAUMANN Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As parts of western Washington began drying out after an atmospheric river dumped days of rain, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. Officials in the small city of Sumas, Washington, near
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Wyoming GOP votes to stop recognizing Cheney as a Republican
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
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Closures Tuesday on I-15 in Idaho Falls for sign installation
Sign installation will begin Tuesday on Interstate 15 in Idaho Falls.
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Idaho lawmaker censured for publicizing rape accuser’s name
An Idaho lawmaker who publicized the name of an intern who reported she was raped by another legislator has been stripped of a committee assignment.
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Idaho lawmakers meet to take on federal vaccine requirements
Idaho lawmakers in a first-ever move in state history called themselves back into session to reconvene the Legislature after more than five months off to put forward about three dozen bills dealing with COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements.
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Former ISU first lady Connie Bowen passed away Friday
Former Idaho State University first lady Connie Bowen died Friday.
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Amid rosier outlook, Wyoming’s governor presents lean budget
A proposed two-year budget released Monday by Wyoming’s governor outlines more frugal state government following steep cuts last year.
Continue Reading Little kids can likely read your emotions even when you wear a face mask, study finds
Little kids can often tell how people are feeling, even if that person is wearing a face mask, a new study published Monday found.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 951 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 951 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths over the weekend.
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Teton Pass closed to trailers
If you are looking to pull any kind of trailer from Idaho to Wyoming, you cannot use Teton Pass.
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Idaho lawmaker warns business leader to avoid Statehouse
A Republican representative known for carrying a sidearm is warning the head of the state’s top business lobby not to show up at the Statehouse as lawmakers reconvene Monday to consider COVID-19 legislation.
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Reverse evacuation at Edahow Elementary
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 reports Edahow Elementary School was temporarily placed in a Reverse Evacuation and Hall Check once all learners and staff were back inside Monday.
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Crash in Twin Falls injures 3
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Friday at 5:23 p.m. on Washington Street, near Twin Falls.
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
Idaho gas prices have fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
Continue Reading Why you can’t find the biggest brands at T.J. Maxx right now
Bummer for bargain hunters: It may be harder to snag designer clothes at T.J. Maxx, Burlington and Ross.
Continue Reading Advice for winter 2021: Get vaccinated and wear a mask
The forecast for the coming winter isn’t looking hopeful: COVID-19 likely is not going away for the holidays.
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Damaging winds expected for parts of Montana, Wyoming
Forecasters say a a powerful storm will sweep through Montana and Wyoming over the next two days and bring fierce winds that could blow down trees and power lines.
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Hope for the Holidays
This weekend, Pocatello families paid tribute to those that are no longer with us.
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ISU Women’s Club hosts Holiday Fair
This weekend, the Idaho State University Women’s Club hosted its annual Holiday Fair.
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Two airlifted to hospital after crash near St. Anthony
The teen failed to yield at the intersection and was struck by a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado driving eastbound on US20.
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2 Idaho Falls men die after early morning crash
The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.
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2 Idaho Falls men dead and a child injured in crash near Downey
DOWNEY, Idaho (KIFI) Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on November 14, 2021, at 2:12 AM, northbound on I-15 at mile marker 31, near Downey, in Bannock County. A 32-year-old male, from Idaho Falls, and a 36-year-old male, also from Idaho Falls, were traveling northbound in a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The driver drove
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Utah communities elect their first women mayors
By SONJA HUTSON KUER-FM SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — At least four cities and towns in Utah appear to have elected their first women mayors: West Valley City, Park City, Parowan and North Logan. KUER-FM reports just 17% of Utah mayors are women, according to a January 2021 report from the Utah Women and Leadership
Continue Reading Missionaries in the Mexico Torreón Mission Safe Following Armed Robbery
The robbers intimidated the 13 sisters and 57 elders, and a few were hit or kicked during the incident. The mission president and his wife were also assaulted and threatened with a knife.
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State legislators discuss return to session next week
The Idaho Legislature is reconvening on Monday after their longest session in the state’s history earlier this spring.
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Tyler Carter sentenced for death of Bobette Wilhelm
The man accused of a hit and run crash that killed a Pocatello biker was sentenced Friday.
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Westmark donates $1.5 million for Hillcrest stadium
A local high school is getting a big boost for a new football stadium.
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of a firearm
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
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Gov. Gordon signs special session bill supporting pushback on federal vaccine mandates
Governor Mark Gordon has signed HB1002 – Federal COVID vaccine mandates-prohibition and remedies-2.
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Health advisory lifted for Henrys Lake and Upper Island Park Reservoir
Eastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) have lifted a health advisory for Henrys Lake and Upper Island Park Reservoir.
Idaho State presents holiday opera
Admission is free, and masks are required.
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Utah girl’s suicide spurs new investigation into bullying
By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah school district says Friday it will open an independent investigation into alleged bullying of a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide. Her family says she was harassed by fellow students for being Black and autistic. The family of Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor accuses the
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 942 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 942 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new deaths Friday.
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Utah redistricting maps underscore independent-panel hurdles
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New redistricting maps that largely ignore a voter-approved nonpartisan commission in Utah are sparking a backlash and highlighting the challenges the independent panels face an era of deep political divisions and surging gerrymandering. Several states created independent commissions for the once-a-decade
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Newly filed lawsuit targets Idaho’s latest redistricting map
A former state lawmaker is suing Idaho’s redistricting commission, contending that the new map redrawing Idaho’s 35 legislative districts is unconstitutional because it splits up more counties than necessary.
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