Politics Archives

State Senator announces he will not run for re-election after current term

December 3, 2019 10:44 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After 14 years in office, Dean Mortimer will not be running for another term in the state senate. Local News 8 and…

Barrasso joins Trump in Afghanistan

November 28, 2019 7:53 PM News Team

Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso joined President Trump for an unannounced visit to American troops stationed at Bagram Air Base in…

‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report

November 27, 2019 9:42 PM News Team

On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…

Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP

November 20, 2019 6:49 PM News Team

On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…

ISU’s debate society hosts public debate

November 19, 2019 7:34 PM News Team

Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…

Gov. Little OKs hemp transportation across state

November 19, 2019 1:07 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little issued an executive order Tuesday to resolve conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of…

Gordon delivers Wyoming budget message

November 18, 2019 9:49 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has released a budget plan for the next two years. He says it charts “a fiscally conservative path that keeps ongoing…

Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot

November 16, 2019 4:23 PM News Team

Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical…

“Power Wyoming” takes on serious economic challenges

November 11, 2019 3:16 PM News Team

The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee is reviewing preliminary data, which indicates the state will see declining revenues for several years…

Overlooked Wyoming ballots found in vault, counted

November 8, 2019 8:16 PM Associated Press

Election officials in a western Wyoming county say they’ve counted 77 absentee ballots they overlooked on Election…

Bond for Power County Hospital District does not pass to complete renovations

November 6, 2019 5:45 PM News Team

Big changes are coming to several communities after yesterday’s election. However, others have remained…

New building ideas stir after Blackfoot pool levy fails

November 6, 2019 5:43 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Blackfoot Pool levy failed and now it’s stirring up the question: What is to become of the…

Crapo’s office to honor vets and service to vets

November 6, 2019 5:35 PM News Team

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will recognize 28 Idahoans with his 2019 Spirit of Freedom Awards this month.…

Fremont ambulance override fails

November 6, 2019 5:29 PM News Team

The Fremont County ambulance district’s effort to expand its tax base failed…

Pocatello and Chubbuck council races decided

November 5, 2019 5:26 PM News Team

One of the hardest fought municipal elections this year focused on…

Franklin Courthouse future decided

November 5, 2019 5:24 PM News Team

Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…

Mayor challenge decided in Rexburg

November 5, 2019 5:23 PM News Team

Rexburg’s Mayor prevails, but a challenger wins in Sugar…

Lemhi voters approve sales tax, reject CEI District

November 5, 2019 5:22 PM News Team

In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax…

In Bonneville County: Idaho Falls Council seat decided

November 5, 2019 5:20 PM News Team

All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…

Voters decide Bingham County Recreation District

November 5, 2019 5:18 PM News Team

The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district.…

Power County hospital bond falls short

November 5, 2019 5:17 PM News Team

Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…

Teton County voters approve 9 of 10 SPET projects

November 5, 2019 5:15 PM News Team

Jackson Hole voters gave their approval to 9 of the 10 Special Purpose Excise Tax projects…

SPET initiatives go to voters

November 5, 2019 4:56 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming voters will decide the fate of ten different ballot issues Tuesday.…

Key races in Tuesday election

November 4, 2019 4:45 PM News Team

It has been a contentious election season in many communities this year.…

Back-to-back court hearings could set tone for impeachment inquiry

October 31, 2019 4:02 AM CNN

Two federal judges in a Washington courthouse that stands between the US Capitol and the White House will consider on Thursday afternoon whether they…

OMB and State department officials subpoenaed in House impeachment inquiry

October 25, 2019 5:58 PM CNN

House Democratic impeachment investigators have issued subpoenas to three Trump administration officials whose testimony was previously scheduled, in…

In a shift, Biden campaign signals openness to a super PAC

October 24, 2019 10:42 PM CNN

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign on Thursday signaled that it was dropping its objections to the creation of an outside group that would…

Everything you need to know about the secure room at the center of the impeachment inquiry

October 24, 2019 1:44 AM CNN

As the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump escalates on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are constantly looking at documents and interviewing key…

What some are saying about the 2020 Election

October 11, 2019 6:39 PM News Team

It’s early when it comes to the race for the White House and voters have a lot to sort through with 19 Democrats and four Republicans currently…

Romney undecided on impeachment, stands by Trump criticism

October 10, 2019 8:47 PM News Team

Mitt Romney says he is undecided on whether President Donald Trump should be impeached, though he’s sticking by criticism that earned him a…

Effort to recall Bannock County Commissioners fails to get enough signatures to move forward

October 7, 2019 8:23 PM News Team

The effort to recall the Bannock County commissioners has failed to get enough signatures by the deadline to move the issue to a March ballot. On…

Bannock County Assessor recall effort fails to gather enough signatures

October 3, 2019 1:17 AM News Team

The petition to recall the Bannock County assessor, Shari Davies, failed to gather enough signatures to move the issue to the March ballot. Claudia…

Voter Guide: Melissa Hartman

October 23, 2025 9:54 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://melissa4pocatello.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Melissa-4-Pocatello-City-Council-61579651895111/ Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: Linda Leeuwrik

October 23, 2025 4:31 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda4pocatello/ Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…

Voter Guide: Dakota Bates

October 23, 2025 2:42 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.dakotabates.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577246604324 Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: Brian Blad

October 22, 2025 4:51 PM Curtis Jackson

Coming soon. Waiting for a response. Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianblad4mayor Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…

Voter Guide: Jim Freeman

October 22, 2025 4:07 PM Curtis Jackson

Coming soon. Waiting for a response. Website: https://jimfreemanforcitycouncil.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimfreemanforcouncil…

Voter Guide: Jared Dominick

October 22, 2025 1:57 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: Just talk a little bit about you. You’re married to? Dominick: Yep.…

Voter Guide: Jordan Bardsley

October 21, 2025 10:59 AM Curtis Jackson

Coming soon. Waiting for a response. Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…

Voter Guide: Jeff Alldridge

October 16, 2025 12:46 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://jeff4if.com/ Facebook: @jeff4if or https://www.facebook.com/jeff4if Twitter: https://x.com/jeff4if Instagram:…

Idahoan named to lead U.S. Forest Service

February 27, 2025 3:57 PM Seth Ratliff

The Trump administration has announced the new chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). U.S. Secretary of…

Independent Candidates

September 26, 2024 4:17 PM Curtis Jackson

The following candidates are running as Independent on the Idaho Ballot. Click on their name for a link to their website. Shiva AyyaduraiCrystal…

Voter Guide: Keven Lewis

October 23, 2025 9:40 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.kevenforpocatello.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574795003089 Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: Ann Swanson

October 23, 2025 10:02 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.annforpocatello.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annforpocatello/ Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: James Bucci

October 23, 2025 3:06 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…

Voter Guide: Steve Brown

October 22, 2025 5:05 PM Curtis Jackson

Coming soon. Waiting for a response. Website: https://pocatellosnewmayor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveBrownPocatello Twitter:…

Voter Guide: James T. Skinner

October 22, 2025 4:01 PM Curtis Jackson

We are waiting for a response. Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…

Voter Guide: Jim Francis

October 22, 2025 3:49 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.francis4council.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimFrancis4Council Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: Christian Ashcraft

October 16, 2025 2:01 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://christianashcraft.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianAshcraftForMayor Twitter: @Ashcraft4Mayor or…

Voter Guide: Christopher Joseph Brunt

October 21, 2025 11:44 AM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: So we’ll just have you start by telling us a little bit about yourself.…

Voter Guide: Jeremy Marley

October 23, 2025 5:07 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.jeremymarley.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579213962220 Twitter: Instagram: Interview…

Voter Guide: Jim Young

October 23, 2025 2:02 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.jimforpocatello.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579607415507 Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: Greg Cates

October 22, 2025 5:17 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.catesformayor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatesForMayor Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter:…

Voter Guide: Teresa Dominick

October 21, 2025 12:34 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: We just ask everyone a little bit just about themselves, you know?…

Voter Guide: Lisa Burtenshaw

October 16, 2025 1:10 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://lisaburtenshaw.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaburtenshawforidahofallsmayor Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: Mark Dahlquist

October 23, 2025 11:17 AM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://www.markforpocatello.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580086234911 Twitter: Instagram:…

Voter Guide: Stacy Satterfield

October 23, 2025 8:59 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SatterfieldforPocatello Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…

Voter Guide: Brandon Lee

October 21, 2025 4:23 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: Let’s just start a little bit with you. Just tell us a little about…

Voter Guide: Nate Kessel

October 23, 2025 11:45 AM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayorKessel/ Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: How long have you lived in the…

Voter Guide: Mosy Moran

October 21, 2025 4:58 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: So my first question is, can go ahead and tell me of, like, what you…

Voter Guide: Alana Leonhardy

October 23, 2025 1:22 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: https://alanaformayor.com/ Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: Why do you want to be mayor? Leonhardy: I want to…

Voter Guide: Stephanie Taylor-Thompson

October 21, 2025 5:14 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: What inspired you to run for office?Tyler-Thompson: I love Idaho Falls.…

Voter Guide: Idaho Law-Carta Sierra-Idaho Lorax

October 23, 2025 12:57 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: How long have you lived in the Pocatello area? Sierra: Too long? Too long…

Voter Guide: Brad Whipple

October 21, 2025 5:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Website: bradwhipple4if.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradwhipple4if Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: what inspired you…