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The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is kicking off an exciting new opportunity for local talent to shine. Starting immediately, the chamber is introducing an online competition where aspiring singers will compete for the honor of singing the National Anthem at the opening of Idaho’s largest 4th of July Parade.

“This parade is one of the most cherished traditions in our state,” said Whitney Bates, Commercial Director of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. “We wanted to give the community a chance to be even more involved and spotlight the amazing talent we have right here in Idaho Falls.”

The City of Idaho Falls is proud to support the Second Annual Juneteenth Community Music Festival, hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Juneteenth Organizing Committee in partnership with the Eastern Idaho Jazz Society.

Juneteenth is a national, state and local holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Similar to Independence Day, it celebrates freedom and the ongoing effort to achieve liberty, equality and justice for all.

“We’re thrilled to start our summer reading program with such a fun, community-focused event,” said director Michelle Tolman. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of FOIL and our community, these funds will help us provide even more resources and reading opportunities this summer.”

The City of Ammon is ready to officially launch into the summer season with its highly anticipated Ammon Summer Kickoff event, Saturday, June 7th.

This annual community gathering promises an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment and activities, including free swimming, a giant water slide, music, vendors, food, and giveaways

Several key offices located within the Bonneville County Annex in Idaho Falls will temporarily close later this month due to scheduled parking lot maintenance. The closures will take place from Wednesday, June 18th, through Friday, June 20th.

With summer in the air, many people are excited to get outside and have fun in the water. But area law enforcement is reminding people about the dangers and laws behind diving off bridges.

The warning comes after an 18-year-old man from Pocatello drowned after jumping into the Bear River from the Last Chance Flume north of Grace, on May 31, 2025.

The search is on for the next artistic leader of the Idaho Falls Symphony. Monday, the symphony announced the formation of its Music Director Search Committee, which will spend the next two seasons fielding candidates across the nation to become the new music director.

Studies show the barbering industry is growing, mainly due to men becoming more conscious of their appearance and barbershops showcasing their work on social media.

“Their remains tell incredible stories, not only about the scientific process of mummification, but also about the lives they lived and the people they were.”

Three families were displaced Thursday night after a structure fire broke out near Lomax and the 100 block of Higbee Avenue.

Idaho Falls Police said Froilan Carranza was found safe this morning.

A fence permit in Idaho Falls costs only $5, but permits to build decks, patios, or install solar panels will cost more.

Depending on what the weather brings, Beck says asphalt will be filled in the middle of June.

“Ant prevention is kind of thinking about locking down the fortress in a lot of ways.”

If the flag is flown at half-staff during times of mourning, it needs to be brought up to the top of the staff first, then lowered.

“They’re really great for fire fuels reduction. They’ll eat down all the weeds that get really dry in the fall.”