Idaho Republicans seek to up deadline for affiliation change
Idaho’s 300,000 unaffiliated voters might have to act fast if they want to participate in the closed Republican primary on May 17.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,338 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,338 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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Fighting seasonal depression
Seasonal depression is a medical condition that is caused by the lack of vitamin D within the…
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Independent investigator recommends Utah officers who stopped Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie be placed on probation
Two police officers who responded to a domestic violence call involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie last year in Moab, Utah, should be put on…
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Man charged with decades-old death of young Idaho girl
Authorities say a suspect in the decades-old sexual assault and slaying of a young Idaho girl has been formally charged with the crime.…
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Free webinar offers tips for filing 2021 income taxes
Filing income taxes doesn’t have to be confusing.…
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28 bison transferred from Yellowstone to Fort Peck Tribe
On Wednesday, the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Indian Reservation completed the transfer of 28 Yellowstone bison to the Fort Peck Indian…
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17% of people live near toxic release facilities—here’s how it breaks down in Idaho
Stacker investigated toxic release sites in Idaho history using data from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory and the U.S. Census…
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Lawmakers aim to reject, replace Idaho education standards
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced legislation to reject math, science and English standards used to make sure Idaho’s…
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Dueling Pianos annual fundraiser aids Portneuf Greenway in building new trails
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation leaders and Board of Directors are pleased to present the return of the 7th Annual Dueling…
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Yellowstone National Park turns 150 in 2022
March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.…
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Applicants wanted for ISU’s Construction Combine
Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) is looking for applicants for the 2022 Construction Combine. It is a…
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Amy’s Kitchen in Pocatello gets large investment
W. P. Carey Inc., a real estate investment trust group, have announced they have completed an approximately $144 million investment in three…
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Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade
If you’ve ever considered donating blood, now is the time to take…
Continue Reading Cheney says McCarthy ‘clearly trying to cover up what happened’ on January 6
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chairwoman of the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, on Wednesday did…
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2 more Chronic Wasting Disease cases detected in cow elk and white-tailed doe in Unit 14
Latest detections bring Idaho’s total to six positive cases of CWD, all in Unit…
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Twin Falls man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine
A Twin Falls man was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute…
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US acknowledges shipping Idaho radioactive waste to Nevada
The federal government is acknowledging it has been shipping mixed radioactive waste from a nuclear cleanup site in Idaho to Nevada for disposal.…
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Outdoor ice rink in Idaho Falls is ready for use
After some delay, the outdoor ice rink in Idaho Falls is open and ready for you to…
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Crapo: Partisan power grab would compound confusion in election process
Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has joined other Republicans in speaking out against efforts to eliminate the filibuster to get voting rights legislation…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,821 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,821 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths…
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Idaho Democratic Party Chair announces resignation
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) Chair Fred Cornforth issued the following statement…
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Bill to cut income tax introduced in Idaho House committee
Legislation to cut Idaho’s income tax and provide one-time rebates was introduced Wednesday in the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday in Honor of Senator Harry Reid
In accordance with the presidential proclamation, Governor Brad Little and Governor Mark Gordon have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff…
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Firth Fire Department moves forward after devastating fire
Monday morning marked a devastating blow to the Firth Fire Department.…
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Meat is finally getting cheaper. But these other foods aren’t
Good news: After rising for months, meat prices are finally falling at the grocery store. Bad news: Many other staples are getting more…
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High schools kick off annual ‘Souper Bowl’ food drive
Community Food Basket Idaho Falls (CFBIF) is excited to once again partner with Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools to launch The Souper Bowl, a…
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ITD to provide free hands-on construction training spring of 2022
With Idaho’s rapidly growing economy and commitment to improving infrastructure, the demand for skilled construction labor has never been…
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ISU researchers awarded nearly $250,000 in CAES Seed Grants
Idaho State University researchers are getting a jump start on their projects thanks to nearly $250,000 in seed…
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PCSD25 Board of Trustees welcomes 3 new members
Three new members were sworn into the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s Work Session.…
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BYU-Idaho President welcomes back students in a devotional address
Students at BYU-Idaho have been back on campus for almost a week. Tuesday marked an official welcome from the University President Henry J. Eyring.…
Continue Reading Victor offers free KN-95 masks to residents
The City of Victor will make thousands of KN-95 face masks available for free to residents beginning Wednesday at City Hall during regular business…
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Wyoming tries again to remove Yellowstone grizzly protection
Wyoming has asked the federal government to remove protections from grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park.…
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Idaho confronts climate change with money to protect forests
Increasingly destructive Idaho wildfires that the state’s Republican governor blames in part on climate change have resulted in him proposing a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,319 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,319 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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Idaho Supreme Court: More administrators, judges needed
The Idaho Supreme Court says additional court staffers are needed across the state to help the courts handle growing caseloads and the demands of…
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Idaho officials: COVID-19 climbing too fast to timely track
Idaho’s coronavirus cases are increasing faster than the state can track them, causing a lag in case counts that some public health leaders fear…
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IFP accepting annual youth rally applications
Idaho Falls Power (IFP) is currently accepting applications for the annual Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association’s (ICUA) Youth Rally and…
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New USGS Idaho Water Science Center Director named
The U.S. Geological Survey has named Roy C. Bartholomay as the new Center Director of the USGS Idaho Water Science…
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D91 launches community survey on facilities
Idaho Falls School District 91 has kicked off a months-long community outreach effort to gather input on plans to upgrade and improve D91’s school…
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Teton Pass Corridor Study to address series of problems
January 26 will be the public’s first opportunity to officially comment on a new Teton Pass Corridor…
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Idaho Supreme Court publishes annual report, enhances data website
Newly updated websites offer a wealth of information for anyone looking to better understand Idaho’s court…
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ISU professor honored with Jean’ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award
An Idaho State University Chemistry Professor has taken home one of the premier awards for scientists in the Gem…
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Scammers targeting utility customers
During the last couple of days, Idaho Falls Power has received multiple calls from customers regarding utility…
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Human trafficking awareness initiative
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is launching a new annual three-day Human Trafficking Awareness…
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Governor Little touts big education spending boost, tax cuts
Governor Little will deliver his 2022 State of the State and Budget Address in the House Chambers Monday at 1…
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BLM offers reward for information on horses shot near Challis
The Bureau of Land Management is offering a reward for information on horses being shot near…
Continue Reading Fire at Shady Rest Campground in Idaho Falls
The Shady Rest Campground saw a fast response from Idaho Falls firefighters…
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Weekend fire damages Pine Ridge apartment in Chubbuck
Firefighters still have not determined what caused a fire to start at the Pine Ridge Apartments on…
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South Dakota governor headed to Wyoming for GOP fundraiser
South Dakota’s governor will take part in a Republican fundraiser in western Wyoming’s wealthy Teton County next month.…
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Winter heating and electrical safety tips
We all like to snuggle up to a warm fire or space heater during the cold winter months, but heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,881 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,881 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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WDE seeks public comment on proposed performance standards for math and science
The Wyoming Department of Education seeks public comment on the proposed Chapter 10…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft IPDES permit for the drinking water treatment facility general permit
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the…
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Regional trail system survey results out, working group members needed
As the first step in developing a sustainable regional trail system, more than 1,100 community members recently took a 10-minute Trail User…
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Firth Fire Station catches fire
The Firth fire station caught fire Monday morning. The fire has burned fire engines and equipment inside the building.…
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UPDATED: Approximately 40 cars involved in pile-up on US 20 near Island Park
Fremont County Emergency Management reports there is a large crash in Island Park near Henry’s Lake…
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.54/g Monday, according…
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D91 announces location of Center for Career Technical Education
Idaho Falls School District 91 plans to locate its new stand-alone Center for Career and Technical Education in downtown Idaho…
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Island Park resort helps create fun in the snow
Hidden by the trees and the snow the Sawtelle Mountain Resort plays host to many who seek to have fun in the mountains. Especially during the winter.…
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UPDATED: Victim, suspect identified in Fort Hall stabbing
A man is dead, and a person is in custody after a deadly stabbing Friday, January 7 on the Fort Hall Indian…
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Nordic Center offers Ski for Free Day
Saturday was Ski for Free Day at the East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center.…
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Deputies looking for driver after man injured in Ammon Walmart parking lot
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the driver of a truck involved in an incident in the Walmart parking lot in…
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Best school districts in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best school districts in Idaho using rankings from…
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Idaho State returns to in-person instruction on Monday, mask mandate still in effect
It’s back to school for students and faculty at Idaho State University on…
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100Â years of military history
Tucked away in the Veterans Memorial Building in Pocatello is a hidden…
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EIPH reports surge of COVID-19 cases in the region
This week, Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has seen its largest daily COVID-19 case count of the pandemic with 432 cases being reported Thursday.…
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Teton County Health Department recommendations while COVID-19 cases are extremely high
New COVID-19 cases continue to increase sharply over the last week in Teton County,…
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NRC denies Oklo application for new compact reactor at INL
A plan to build a new compact fast reactor at the Idaho National Lab is cooling off for…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,335 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
The state reports data for the most recent 2-week period are incomplete. Due to the recent surge in cases, approximately 8,000 outstanding positive…
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Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccination update clinic changes
Teton County Health Department would like to share several COVID-19 vaccine…
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Idaho governor, lawmakers eye tax cuts with budget surplus
With the state sitting on a pile of cash, Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little is talking tax cuts but also financial prudence.…
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2 injured in multi-car pile-up on I-15
INKOM, Idaho (KIFI) – Icy conditions on Interstate 15 were responsible for a five-car pile-up Friday…
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IFP conducts clean energy survey
Do you have an opinion about clean energy? If so, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) wants to hear from…
Continue Reading Idaho lawmakers try to forecast state’s economic future
Lawmakers on an economic forecasting committee working on recommendations the entire Legislature can use to set the state’s budget struggled…
Continue Reading If you caught COVID-19 over the holidays, here’s what you need to know
If you caught COVID-19 over the holidays — and with the highly contagious Omicron variant in circulation, record numbers of people did — you may be…
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5 people died of rabies in 2021
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The largest amount of people have died of rabies in the U.S. in a…
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No unnecessary travel lifted
Teton County Road and Levee advise the public of no unnecessary travel on county-maintained roads through Friday. …
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Pocatello location among 37 Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing
Bed Bath & Beyond revealed the locations of 37 of the approximately 200 stores it plans close by the end of this…
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Man arrested for warrants after attempting to elude officers
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, Idaho Falls Police officers went to an address in the 400 block of Call Avenue with the intent of…
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Hunters kill 20 Yellowstone wolves that roamed out of park
Twenty of Yellowstone National Park’s renowned gray wolves roamed from the park and were shot by hunters in neighboring states in recent months.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,765 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 31 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,765 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths…
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Sen. Doug Ricks visits studio to talk upcoming legislative session
The Idaho Legislature will be starting the 2022 session in Boise on Monday.…
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Annual grants available for ID artists, arts educators and arts administrators
The Idaho Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for all annual…
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COVID-19 and kids: How public health is working to avoid an outbreak
New guidelines coming down from the CDC Wednesday to try and fight the spread of the new highly contagious Omicron variant in…
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Snowpack levels are exceeding average amounts
The current levels of snow pack on the top of our local mountains are greater than the average snow levels at this time in the winter…
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Questions about first baby of the year at PMC
There has been some confusion over a local hospital announcing its first baby of the…
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SIPH urges everyone 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 booster
The CDC strengthened its booster recommendations this week by encouraging everyone 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 booster shot at least five…
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Idaho Operation Lifesaver celebrates 50 years
Idaho Operation Lifesaver started in Post Falls in 1972 when the average number of highway/rail incidents was 12,000 annually. …
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EIRMC welcomes new administrators
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced the addition of Nicholas Manning as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Wendy McClain as Vice President…
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US 191/189 Hoback River Canyon to close for avalanche mitigation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 for Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. for avalanche mitigation.…
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Thursday morning school closures
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls (KIFI) – The following school districts will be closed this morning, (Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022) due to extreme weather…
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Family searches for answers into the death of Juan Manuel Bargan-Martinez
Body of Juan Manuel Bargan-Martinez on Christmas Day. Shortly after, they were able to contact the family thanks to some outside help. “we found out…
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Man arrested in connection to multiple business burglaries
Idaho Falls Police say 24-year old James Fletcher has been arrested and has been charged with 4 counts of Burglary (all…
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Bannock County jail employee faces charges in Salt Lake
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Tony Manu released the following statement regarding the status of a jail employee who is facing…
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Hearing over Mark Means
Nothing really changed to keep Lori Vallow-Daybell’s former attorney Mark Means from discussing her…
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Reconvening Idaho Legislature in November cost taxpayers more than $46,000
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The three-day reconvening of the Idaho Legislature back in November cost Idaho taxpayers more than $46,000, according to public…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,441 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,441 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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Water repair lets students out early at Hillcrest, Sandcreek schools
Students were able to go home early at Hillcrest High School and Sandcreek Middle School Bonneville because the city crews could fix water line…
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