Health Archives

Locals using art to improve mental health

August 16, 2020 3:56 PM Chelsea Briar

Studies confirm creating art can reduce stress and anxiety levels in the…

542 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday

August 12, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 538 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

Bonneville County has its 5th death from COVID-19

August 14, 2020 5:58 PM Curtis Jackson

Eastern Idaho Public Health says an 80 year old man died due to complications of COVID-19.…

Newsline COVID Special

August 13, 2020 11:05 PM News Team

We asked the Directors for Southeast Idaho Public Health, Maggie Mann, and Eastern Idaho Public Health, Geri Rackhow, to answer questions viewers…

New COVID-19 cases in 5 southeast Idaho counties

August 13, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 35 new cases of COVID-19 in the region Thursday. …

116 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 12, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 116 new COVID-19 cases on…

Inmate population testing positive for COVID-19

August 12, 2020 4:18 PM Chelsea Briar

Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde says an inmate showed symptoms of COVID-19 last week.…

How seniors can stay cool during summer heat

August 12, 2020 2:50 PM Jilliana Colina

Summer heat can get to us all, but especially the seniors in our community.…

Multiple Bonneville County Jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

August 12, 2020 12:36 PM News Team

The results of testing in that housing unit returned to the sheriff’s office administration late Tuesday and indicated multiple inmates showing…

Behavioral Health Unit to be built at Madison Memorial

August 12, 2020 2:00 PM News Team

Madison Memorial Hospital has announced plans to proceed with construction of a new Behavioral Health…

Idaho State-Civic Symphony to offer free online performances

August 12, 2020 10:14 AM News Team

After months of planning during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho State-Civic Symphony is announcing a free, fully online fall 2020 season…

495 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 7 new deaths

August 11, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 495 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

District 25 modifies plan to start school

August 11, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

At Tuesday’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to start…

105 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 11, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 105 new COVID-19 cases…

Wyoming reduces number of probable coronavirus cases

August 11, 2020 1:18 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Department of Health reduced the number of probable coronavirus cases in the…

UPDATE: Health board orders mask mandate for Fremont and Jefferson counties

August 10, 2020 9:11 AM News Team

Alarmed by a large increase of COVID-19 cases in several counties over the weekend, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health will hold a…

429 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 2 new deaths

August 10, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 429 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

84 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 10, 2020 3:58 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 84 new COVID-19 cases on…

176 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 81 in Bonneville

August 9, 2020 6:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 176 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

573 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 6 new deaths

August 8, 2020 8:49 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 573 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Fourth COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident

August 8, 2020 8:56 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a Bonneville County male in his 70s due to complications of COVID-19.…

183 inmates test positive for coronavirus at Idaho jail

August 8, 2020 8:52 PM Associated Press

More than 180 inmates at an Idaho county jail have tested positive for the coronavirus.…

523 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

August 7, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 523 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

114 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 7, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 114 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

EIPH amends Bonneville County face covering and other restrictions order

August 7, 2020 1:34 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health amended the Order of Restriction for Bonneville County Thursday.…

Several Idaho Falls Zoo events canceled

August 7, 2020 1:03 PM News Team

Several upcoming fundraising events at the Idaho Falls Zoo have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.…

D91 public hearing, board meeting on school reopening plans August 12

August 7, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91’s Board of Trustees has scheduled a public hearing to collect input from parents, patrons and staff on the…

Idaho Falls COVID-19 testing facility moving

August 7, 2020 9:09 AM News Team

Express Lab is moving its active, Idaho Falls COVID-19 testing location next Tuesday.…

692 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 6 new deaths

August 6, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 692 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Local hospital participating in COVID-19 treatment research

August 6, 2020 10:29 AM Adrian Luevano

Idaho Falls Community Hospital (IFCH) is evaluating its COVID-19 patients to see if they might be good candidates for an experimental convalescent…

116 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday

August 6, 2020 4:15 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 116 new COVID-19 cases…

Why Idaho is still in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4

August 6, 2020 5:13 PM Chelsea Briar

Idaho State epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn said Thursday there are new metrics showing how widespread the virus is in…

Third COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident

August 6, 2020 4:29 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 80s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.…

Jefferson School District adopts reopening plan

August 6, 2020 4:26 PM News Team

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has approved a reopening plan, following a special board meeting this week.…

Blackfoot adopts COVID-19 policies

August 6, 2020 12:19 PM News Team

The City of Blackfoot has adopted new policies designed to protect city employees, their families, city customers, and vendors from the spread of…

Idaho restrictions to remain; governor wants schools open

August 6, 2020 9:00 AM News Team, Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little said Thursday Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the pandemic for at least another two…

Keeping our kids emotionally healthy during pandemic

August 5, 2020 5:41 PM Chelsea Briar

Masks limit facial expressions, which can make it hard for younger children who are less verbal to understand nonverbal social cues.…

30 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 5, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of…

473 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 7 new deaths

August 5, 2020 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

559 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 10 new deaths

August 4, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 559 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

30 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 4, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of…

Hospital launches nurse consultation program

August 4, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) has launched a new “Consult-A-Nurse” program to help meet demand for medical guidance during the…

Governor Little to host town hall Tuesday

August 4, 2020 10:10 AM News Team

Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.…

IEA: Schools in COVID-19 hotspots should begin with remote learning

August 4, 2020 10:05 AM News Team

Idaho Education Association President Layne McInelly has released a statement calling on all school districts in COVID-19 hotspots to begin the…

331 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 new deaths

August 3, 2020 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 331 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

37 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 3, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed cases of…

Pocatello Council to consider mask resolution

August 3, 2020 2:03 PM News Team

A draft resolution, which would require face coverings, will be up for discussion by the Pocatello City Council Thursday. …

Jefferson County Driver’s License Office moves to appointment only

August 3, 2020 12:26 PM News Team

The Jefferson County Driver’s License Office will now only be assisting Jefferson County residents by…

230 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

August 2, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 230 new COVID-19 cases on…

Do some people have protection against the coronavirus?

August 2, 2020 12:12 PM CNN

We’re now more than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the lives of most of Earth’s inhabitants. And while it is true that…

393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 8 new deaths

August 1, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on…

Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident

August 1, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 90s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.…

8 new COVID-19 cases on the Fort Hall Reservation

August 1, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

To date, the Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially received eight new COVID-19 cases early Friday evening on the Fort Hall…

475 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 12 new deaths

July 31, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 475 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Idaho Falls enters Coronavirus “Red Zone”

July 31, 2020 9:59 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, along with Bonneville and Jefferson Counties found their way into the national “red zone” for coronavirus infections in the past…

104 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 31, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 104 new cases in the area on…

D93 wants to keep classrooms open as long as they can

July 30, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 discussed their reopening plan at Hillcrest High School on Wednesday…

567 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 4 new deaths

July 30, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 567 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

69 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 30, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 69 new cases in the area…

Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska

July 30, 2020 1:41 PM Associated Press

Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans traveling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

Lawmakers seek special session for liability shield law

July 30, 2020 1:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are proposing legislation creating a liability shield for protection against lawsuits during declared emergencies such as the…

Correction Department monitors COVID-19 in regional facilities

July 30, 2020 10:24 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports there are 253 men incarcerated at the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony. …

District 93 holds a special meeting for reopening plans

July 29, 2020 8:58 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 had a special meeting Wednesday night at Hillcrest High School to discuss their reopening…

457 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 13 new deaths

July 29, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

92 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 29, 2020 4:52 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 92 new cases in the area…

COVID-19 fake news: how to spot it and what locals are doing to stop it

July 29, 2020 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The spreading of false information was already an issue before the pandemic, but now it’s become a big problem for public…

Teton County Wyo. issues early closure recommendation for restaurants and bars

July 29, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

In an effort to decrease community spread of COVID-19 in Teton County Wyo., the Teton District Health Officer is issuing a recommendation that…

Incarcerated man with COVID-19 dies at hospital

July 29, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports an incarcerated person with COVID-19 has died. …

17 national laboratories collaborate in fight against COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:14 PM Andrew Howe

Idaho National Laboratory researchers are joining efforts with other top scientists around the nation to help combat COVID-19 and prepare against…

COVID-19 cancels Wyoming hunt amid Native American criticism

July 29, 2020 5:39 PM Associated Press

The coronavirus has prompted the cancelation of a charity antelope hunt that has drawn teams of famous, powerful men to central Wyoming for over 75…

Housing Preservation Program provides rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:26 PM Ariel Schroeder

A Housing Preservation Program is providing rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19.…

Teton County Wyo. extends face-covering order through August 14

July 29, 2020 12:53 PM News Team

Due to a continued increase in COVID-19 cases in Teton County Wyo., State Public Health Officer Alexia Harrist has approved a request to extend the…

Pocatello Greek Festival canceled due to COVID-19

July 29, 2020 12:28 PM Emma Iannacone

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church chose to cancel the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…

Drive-up COVID-19 testing available at Portneuf Medical Center

July 29, 2020 10:22 AM News Team

You don’t have to leave your car to get tested for COVID-19 at Portneuf Medical…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 8 new deaths

July 28, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on…

Idaho groups seek liability shield during virus pandemic

July 28, 2020 3:56 PM Associated Press

Organizations that advocate for schools, counties, county sheriffs and businesses said Tuesday they want lawmakers called back into session to create…

Utah teachers want online only classes at start of school

July 28, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

Utah’s largest teachers union called Tuesday for schools to delay reopening and start the school year with online classes, citing safety concerns for…

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Clark County resident, cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 increasing throughout region

July 28, 2020 12:54 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming the first case of COVID19 in a Clark County resident.…

Wyoming State Penitentiary coronavirus count reaches 24

July 28, 2020 2:32 PM Associated Press

More inmates and employees at the Wyoming State Penitentiary have tested positive for the…

2 Yellowstone concession employees, 3 visitors test positive with COVID-19

July 28, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

Two Yellowstone concession employees and three separate visitors have recently tested positive for COVID-19 after being in the…

Express Lab, ISU and SIPH moving COVID-19 testing to Holt Arena August 3rd

July 28, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

Express Lab, Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be moving the location of their
COVID-19 testing site from its current…

SIPH confirms fourth COVID-19 related death in Southeast Idaho

July 28, 2020 9:32 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the fourth death associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Local gym takes extra precautions to keep us safe

July 28, 2020 9:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

Local businesses all across East Idaho are doing what they can to protect us from the…

60 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 27, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 cases on…

517 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 6 new deaths

July 27, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 517 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

July 26, 2020 7:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

563 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 new deaths

July 25, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 563 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

July 24, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

82 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 24, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho Fall Airport temporarily cutting budget due to pandemic

July 24, 2020 1:01 PM Chelsea Briar

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the aviation…

Pocatello requires masks at city buildings, facilities; Mayor issues proclamation encouraging you to “Wear a Face Covering”

July 24, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Blad is implementing face-covering measures for City employees and for citizens who enter City facilities and participate in programs…

Additional funds approved for school staff COVID-19 testing, school supplies

July 24, 2020 10:03 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved an additional $40 million Friday to increase and improve COVID-19 testing in…

414 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 3 new deaths

July 23, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 414 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on…

Governor Little announces Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 1:12 PM News Team

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

Utah educators rally for more virus protections in schools

July 23, 2020 4:46 PM Associated Press

A group of more than 150 educators rallied outside the Utah Capitol building Thursday to call for stronger protections against the coronavirus for…

More than 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area Thursday

July 23, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

Local health officials reported more than 50 new COVID-19 cases on…

Decrease in immunizations is causing concern

July 23, 2020 12:07 PM Chelsea Briar

There is a concern in the pediatric medical community that some children were not immunized during the…

Hospital staff encourage COVID-19 safety

July 23, 2020 10:45 AM News Team

Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals are encouraging people to take action to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Logan mayor proposes mask mandate amid coronavirus pandemic

July 23, 2020 10:25 AM Associated Press

A mayor in northern Utah has asked for a citywide mask mandate to limit the spread of COVID-19, a request that has drawn mixed reactions from Cache…

Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections, and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…