Idaho’s May unemployment rate drops to 3%
Idaho’s unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percent to 3% from April to May as the coronavirus pandemic fades.…
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Wyo. governor aims to expand outdoor opportunities, address overcrowding at state parks
Governor Mark Gordon has announced up to $6.5 million of remaining CARES Act funds will be used to fund capacity expansion at Wyoming State Parks and…
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More visitors arriving at Glacier when tickets not required
Glacier National Park says it’s seeing more visitors showing up early in the morning and in the evening when the park’s new ticketed entry system…
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Montana fire aircraft return to duty after helicopter crash
Montana ’s firefighting aircraft are returning to duty Friday after a helicopter crash grounded a state agency fleet as major wildfires broke out…
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Salt Lake housing prices skyrocketed 31% over the last year
Home prices around Utah’s capital jumped a staggering 31% over the last year in the latest sign of Utah’s housing crisis.…
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Las Vegas weighs tying growth to conservation amid drought
Cities in the U.S. West are preparing for considerable growth in the coming decades despite a historic drought and shrinking water supplies.…
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Idaho Falls celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day
Mayor Rebecca Casper issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day…
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F&G Commission amends wolf hunting, trapping seasons to align with new state law
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners amended current wolf trapping and hunting seasons in response to recent legislative direction.…
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Southwestern Idaho couple win second large lottery prize
A southwestern Idaho couple who won $50,000 playing the Idaho Lottery last spring defied the odds by winning an additional $200,000 this month.…
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Idaho congressman diagnosed with cancer
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher announced on his professional Facebook page he was diagnosed with cancer.…
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Utah woman killed in ATV accident
A Utah woman was killed in an ATV accident late Thursday afternoon.…
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Idaho Art Lab secures down payment for ‘forever home’
The Idaho Art Lab has secured a $70,000 down payment to purchase its…
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Search operations resume for 27-year-old man
Search operations continued Thursday in Grand Teton National Park for 27-year-old Cian McLaughlin, who has been missing for nine…
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Dedication date announced for Pocatello Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the date for the dedication of the Pocatello Idaho…
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Goodbye Hello Crafts and Boutique now open
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a new…
Continue Reading Idaho observes Juneteenth as new legal public holiday
Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing June 19 – known as “Juneteenth” – as a new legal public holiday observed by…
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Conservation groups offer $15K reward for info on wolf death
A coalition of conservation groups is offering a $15,000 reward for information on the poaching of the breeding female of the Wedge wolf pack in…
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Idaho state courts to remain open June 18
Idaho state courts will be open Friday, June 18, ahead of the first observance of Juneteenth as a federal…
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Doctor talks traumatic injury prevention
“Helmet compliance, whether you’re on a motorcycle, ATV, 4 wheeler, helps prevent traumatic brain injury. We can fix a lot of things, but we can’t…
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Northwestern Band of Shoshone sues Idaho over hunting rights
The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is suing Idaho Gov. Brad Little and state wildlife officials in federal court, contending the state has…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 87 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
Continue Reading Man pleads guilty to hate crime in stabbing of man
A Colorado man accused of stabbing another man in a racist attack at an Oregon truck stop has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime.…
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EXPLAINER: What’s behind the heat wave in the American West?
Much of the American West has been blasted with sweltering heat this week as a high pressure dome combines with the worst drought in modern history…
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Idaho Department of Lands firefighters stop 90% of fires at 10 acres or less
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) firefighters have already responded to 99 wildfires that burned 433 acres on state and private lands protected by the…
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Boise officials set goal of being carbon neutral by 2050
Officials have approved a plan for Boise government to be carbon neutral by 2035 and the entire city by 2050 to fight climate change.…
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New vaccine lottery announced for military in Washington
Washington’s military, veterans and family members will be eligible for a new vaccine incentive lottery announced by Gov. Jay Inslee.…
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Floating bridge installed in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls is busy making improvements to the Highway 20 bridge over the Snake…
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30 new workplace homes in Jackson
Crews broke ground to add 30 new workforce homes in…
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Delta flight makes emergency landing in Jackson
A technical problem in the cockpit created quite the experience for pilots landing at the Jackson Hole…
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Jackson water rates increasing in July
Residential water rates are going up in…
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Ada County man arrested for alleged possession of child pornography
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Boise man on Monday…
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Pocatello enacts burn ban
Pocatello will enforce a ban on certain types of fire in parts of the city beginning June…
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Utah lawmakers say no to full fireworks ban, despite drought
Republican state leaders are not currently planning to seek an all-out fireworks ban.…
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2 conflicts with deer and dogs reported in Pocatello’s Johnny Creek
For the second time in a week, a deer-dog altercation in the Johnny Creek area has been reported to the Idaho Fish and Game office in…
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House fire on Johnson Street
A home on Johnson St. in Idaho Falls catches fire on the evening of June 16, 2021.…
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Early morning house fire in Idaho Falls
An early morning fire on June 17, 2021 destroys a home on Highland Drive in Idaho Falls.…
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Large structure fire in Salt Lake
moke is billowing out of a large structure fire in the Millcreek area in Salt Lake…
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Dry spring could mean lost crops for East Idaho farmers
A dryer than normal spring for East Idaho could mean trouble for area farmers, especially potato…
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Idaho camper shoots family dog, mistaking it for wolf
A family has said their pet dog is recovering after she was shot twice last weekend by a camper in Idaho who mistook her for a wolf.…
Continue Reading Idaho officials brace for tough wildfire season amid drought
Idaho officials are bracing for what could be a challenging wildfire season.…
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2 hospitalized after 4 vehicle crash
UPDATE 2:45 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 118, in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 10:36…
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State Board approves changes to college admissions, access, affordability policies
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved changes to its policy on minimum college admissions requirements and a second policy intended…
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85 abandoned dogs found in Idaho home after tenant evicted
Police in northern Idaho say 85 dogs were found abandoned in a home where a tenant had recently been evicted.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 87 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Child immunization clinic held Wednesday
The free immunization clinic is open to all children ages 18 years and younger who need immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination for those 12…
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Wyoming lawmakers pursue 2 hate crimes bills for 2022
Wyoming lawmakers are pursuing two possible hate crimes bills for next year’s legislative session.…
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Risch on Biden-Putin meeting
U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement after President Biden’s summit with Russian President…
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Yellowstone horseback day ride permit program enters fifth year
Yellowstone National Park will continue issuing free day permits to individuals who ride or lead stock such as horses and mules on park trails this…
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Group killed man for beating pregnant girlfriend, police say
A group accused of beating a man to death behind a Utah grocery store may have done so because they believed he gave his pregnant girlfriend a black…
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27 Idaho postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020
In Idaho, 27 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020.…
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Wyoming Cancer Program announces changes
The Wyoming Cancer Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), announced changes to breast, cervical and colorectal screening…
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Twin Falls County caregivers sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a man and woman from Twin Falls were sentenced Friday, June 11, for provider…
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Utah state attorney apologizes for email to LGBT politician
A Utah state attorney angry about being awakened from a nap has apologized for sending an expletive-laden email to an LGBT politician campaigning to…
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Dairy West earns award for Curds + Kindness pandemic response
Dairy West is among seven organizations the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy honored Monday with its 10th annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards.…
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King County: COVID-19 mask mandate to end June 29
Health officials say 70% of eligible people in Washington state’s most populous county have received either the one-dose Johnson and Johnson COIVD…
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Wind-whipped Montana fires burn structures, spur evacuations
Wildfires burning in Montana have exploded in size over a 24-hour period and have triggered evacuations from rural areas.…
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Grand Teton fire danger increases to high
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park,…
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Idaho partners with Western Governors University to expand options for Idaho workforce
Governor Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday with Western Governors University (WGU) to expand access to affordable degree…
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Moccasin Ridge temporarily open for firewood collection
The Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District has opened the Moccasin Ridge Road (Forest Service road #60244) beyond the closed gate through to the end of the…
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North Monument Fire fully contained
The Bureau of Land Management reports the North Monument Fire was reported by the Arco Fire Department at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.…
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Campylobacter cases increasing in region; raw milk suspected as source of illness
Eastern Idaho Public Health is seeing an increase of cases of Campylobacter illness which is likely associated with drinking unpasteurized (raw)…
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Cold Creek Fire estimated at 2,500 acres
UPDATE 6/15/21: The Bureau of Land Management reports the Cold Creek Fire is now estimated at 2,500…
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Construction update at the I-15/US-20 intersection
The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing the eastbound Grandview Dr. right-lane onto US 20.…
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Federal homeless relief in Pocatello
New resources are coming to help the…
Continue Reading Search for missing 27-year old man enters third day
Search operations continued into the third day for missing 27-year-old man Cian McLaughlin in Grand Teton National Park.…
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Collaborative efforts result in restoration of Henrys Lake shoreline
Wildlife, residents and anglers in southeast Idaho will all benefit from collaborative efforts to restore the Henrys Lake shorelines and improve lake…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 89 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 89 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Oregon inches closer to lifting COVID-19 restrictions
As Oregon inches closer to reaching the statewide vaccination target, at least 22 of the state’s 36 counties have moved into the “lower risk”…
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Unemployed workers risk benefits if they skip job referrals
Unemployed Idaho residents could get kicked out of a state benefits program if they don’t follow new job-seeking requirements that went into effect…
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Salt Lake City hits hottest day of the year, breaks record
Salt Lake City has set another heat record and is experiencing its hottest day of the year as the state’s record-breaking heat wave…
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Wyoming advocates hopeful about pot initiatives despite odds
Supporters of two new marijuana ballot petitions in Wyoming say they’re optimistic about getting pot questions before voters next year, especially…
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E. coli warning signs to be posted on Fish Creek and Flat Creek
Signs will be posted this week on portions of Fish Creek and Flat Creek warning recreational users of elevated levels of Escherichia coli bacteria…
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Idaho officials pay $2.6M for wrongful convictions of 2 men
Idaho officials have approved payments of $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, to two men who spent decades in prison for crimes they didn’t…
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Yellowstone tourism creates $560 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows 3.8 million people to Yellowstone National Park in 2020 spent more than $444 million in communities…
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Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to Idaho residents.…
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Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise– and…
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Chinook fishing on Little Salmon River to close June 18
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 18, as Chinook salmon…
Continue Reading Robertson Draw Fire threatens homes
The Robertson Draw Fire is threatening some homes in the Beartooth Mountains near Montana’s border with…
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Teens taken into custody for stealing car
Two teens are in custody after a police…
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Alcohol-involved Utah traffic deaths doubled during pandemic
Transportation officials have reported nearly twice as many people died in alcohol-involved crashes on Utah roads last year compared to the year…
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Woman dead in cliff fall in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains
A woman is dead after falling off a cliff in northern Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains.…
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Fire danger spikes as heat grips parts of Montana, Wyoming
Authorities warned of extreme wildfire dangers as a sweltering heat wave was forecast to intensify across much of eastern Montana and northern…
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Idaho Falls to host free walkability workshops
The Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) is partnering with the Looking Glass Academy to present free workshops to identify…
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3 fires detected in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected three fires in the last week.…
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New voter education website
The Secretary of State’s office has launched a new Voter Education page on Idaho’s election information website.…
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Central Fire District issues burn ban
Since the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning, the Central Fire District said no burning will be…
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White-nose syndrome detected in bats at Devils Tower National Monument
Wildlife researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats at Devils Tower National Monument.…
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Goodenough Road Fire fully contained
The Bureau of Land Management reports the Goodenough Road Fire was reported at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.…
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Expect delays on a section of Fall Creek Road
Motorists and bikers should expect to experience delays during the next two weeks on a section of Fall Creek Road in…
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Police apprehend prowler in Idaho Falls neighborhood
Idaho Falls Police officers investigated several reports of a prowler in the area of Belaire Park around 7:00 a.m. Monday.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo says goodbye to sloth bears
It was a bittersweet weekend at the Idaho Falls Zoo, with two cubs time at the zoo coming to a…
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Idaho’s ongoing drought halts some irrigation months early
Severe drought in southern Idaho forced water managers to halt irrigation from the Magic Reservoir months earlier than normal.…
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Search for man missing in Grand Teton National Park continues
UPDATE 6/14/21: Grand Teton rangers received updated information from the tip line monday morning about missing 27-year-old, Cian McLaughlin.…
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Alex Boyé films movie scene in Pocatello
Well-known singer and actor Alex Boyé made movie history in Pocatello…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 228 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 228 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…
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Gov. Gordon outlines plan to help Wyoming thrive post-pandemic
Governor Mark Gordon has released the planning framework for how to leverage resources, including federal relief funds, to make sure Wyoming thrives…
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.21/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…
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Idaho State summer concerts return in July
The summer tradition of outdoor concerts on the Idaho State University Quad will return in…
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Yellowstone fire danger moves to moderate
The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now…
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Driggs to host Gov. Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Driggs on June…
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