Idaho Falls girl holds lemonade stand for family who lost everything in fire
“They just came up together on their own and started it and wanted to help other people. So I’m very proud. I’m extremely proud,” Jayme…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, July 20.…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor return of Vietnam veteran
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and Wyoming State Flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, July 21,…
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Haynes Fire burns 408 acres, 0% contained
The lightning caused Haynes Fire has burned an estimated 408 acres, and is 0% contained. It is burning 12 miles southeast of Salmon in the head of…
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Idaho Falls launches second round of Imagine IF community engagement
Got an opinion about the future of Idaho Falls?…
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Portneuf Medical Center raising awareness about heatstrokes
Summer temperatures have hit record highs in Pocatello, and with that heat comes the threat of a heatstroke.…
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Groups: Idaho wolf law will cause grizzly bear, lynx deaths
Environmental groups have notified Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other state officials of their intent to file a lawsuit over an expanded wolf-killing…
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Union workers at Fred Meyer vote to authorize strike
Fred Meyer warehouse workers have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, which could disrupt food distribution at 180 locations across the Pacific…
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Crews protect home from fire
Fire crews keep a house from burning down…
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Idaho Press Club sues Lt. Gov. McGeachin over public records
The Idaho Press Club is suing Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin after several journalists said they were wrongly denied access to public records.…
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Unauthorized Yellowstone park guide sentenced for illegal activities
Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced a 60-year-old of Edmond, Oklahoma was sentenced on seven counts of illegal activities and…
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Haynes Fire emergency road closure
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has implemented Haynes Fire Emergency Road Closure, Order Number: 04‐13‐21‐008.…
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Drones and wildfires do not mix
With wildfires burning all over idaho and the rest of the west, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise wants to remind people that drones…
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Chubbuck Hall move in day postponed
The City of Chubbuck had hoped to be doing its first day of business in its new City Hall…
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Fort Hall man pleads guilty to failure to register as sex offender
Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. said a 46-year-old Fort Hall man pleaded guilty on Monday to failure to register as a sex…
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Vandals damage Ammon splash pad
A popular place for kids to cool off from the heat will be shut down for repairs…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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Air Pollution Forecast and Caution lifted for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of improved…
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Man running in traffic arrested
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent just north of Idaho Falls to milepost 121 on Interstate 15 Friday at 3:30 a.m. to a traffic…
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Idaho gas prices still rising
Idaho gas prices have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Police seek information on hit and run crash
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s assistance on information on a hit-and-run crash in southwest Wyoming.…
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6 new fires in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected six fires since the last…
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Gov. Gordon leads governors in fight against Pres. Biden’s anti-fossil fuel policies
Ten Republican governors, led by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, issued a joint statement…
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ICfL Announces $1.8 Million in Federal ARPA Grants to 48 Idaho Libraries
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) announced the award of $1.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to 48 Idaho…
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Fuels reduction project enters new phase
The next phase of the Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is set to begin…
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Protecting your online accounts
As financial technology has evolved, it has given consumers the ability to shop, save, and invest online using their phones, tablets, and computers.…
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Jackson namesake gets plaque in front of town hall
A bronze plaque was dedicated in front of the Jackson Town Hoall in honor of David Edward “Davey”…
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Idaho Fish and Game offers all female hunter education
This week, Idaho Fish and Game is offering its Ladies and Girls Hunter Education Class at the regional Fish and Game office in Pocatello.…
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Milling, paving operations begin on Jackson South, will cause delays
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin milling and paving operations Monday on the old pavement south of the bridge over the Snake River…
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Man rollerblades from Jackson to Salt Lake City for charity
A 31-year-old physical therapist has completed a very long journey by rollerblade. Dusty Campbell rollerbladed from Jackson, Wyoming, to Salt Lake…
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North Grant Avenue project starts Monday
Crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will start replacing the water main line on North Grant Avenue Monday, July…
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Traveling Magicians enchant Idaho
“Kevin the cap” came through Idaho Falls this weekend to show off his considerable magic skills to everyone, including Linda and…
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Pocatello Municipal Band performs on Sunday
The Pocatello Municipal Band is hosting a free Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Guy Gates Memorial Band Shell in Ross Park.…
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Haynes Fire burning in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Crews working the Mud Lick Fire assisted the Haynes Fire by sharing aircraft. Multiple Type I and Type II helicopters dropped water on the fire. …
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Mud Lick Fire now more than 12,000 acres, 0% contained
The lightning-caused blaze had “significant fire behavior and growth” on the eastern side Saturday, in the South Fork Big Deer Creek drainage,…
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Arco hosts annual Atomic Days Parade
The Butte County community came out this weekend to celebrate its history.…
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Shale Creek Fire burning in Wyoming
The fire is burning in the Shale Creek Drainage between Indian Creek and Commissary…
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Mud Lick Fire now more than 8,200 acres
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has issued road closures within the fire area to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire behavior…
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UPDATE: Man who fled from officers booked in Bonneville County Jail
The suspect was wearing dark clothing, wearing a backpack, and the motorcycle is possibly stolen.…
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Community shows support for BCSO deputies who lost home in fire
Sergeant Teresa White and Deputy Jason White, and their two kids lost everything when a fire started in their home Tuesday evening near…
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Rising housing costs affecting low income households
Pocatello native Leroy Otero had troubles with his housing situation in Caldwell, and decided it was best to move back to his hometown.…
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Ammon Bundy asks judge to toss trespassing verdict, acquit
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy has asked a judge to toss his conviction for trespassing at the Idaho Capitol and acquit him…
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Idaho governor against interfering in vaccine requirements
The governor of Idaho says lawmakers should not reconvene to consider legislation to prevent employers from requiring workers to get COVID-19…
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East Idaho’s biggest garage sale set Saturday
If you like going to yard sales over the weekend, here’s one you could really get lost…
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Behind the scenes look at Heise Hot Springs summer pool renovations
The renovations are also a way to honor Mike and Robin Quinn, who died in a plane crash in 2019. Mike and his first wife, who died in 2005, put a lot…
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Idaho ranks 49th for property crime per capita, study says
It’s no secret that more people are moving to Idaho.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 161 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 161 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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Idaho SAT scores show small decline
The SAT was taken by 19,713 Idaho 11th graders this spring, down slightly from the 2019 cohort.…
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US Rep. Liz Cheney gains $1.9M in record fundraising quarter
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming had a second consecutive record fundraising quarter, bringing in $1.88 million from April through June, according to…
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New vaccine bus stops set for next week in Teton County Wyo.
The Teton County Health Department, in conjunction with community partners, has scheduled additional pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics around the…
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Grand Teton initiates habitat restoration projects
Grand Teton National Park staff have initiated habitat restoration projects in the southern part of the park.…
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Idaho Senate Majority Caucus releases statement on COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The Idaho State Senate Majority Caucus released a statement Friday regarding the recent COVID-19 vaccine requirements set by some Idaho healthcare…
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New fire restrictions finder now online
Your participation in preventing human-caused wildfires is critical during the current extreme fire conditions which are in some cases exceeding…
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Report: Severe drop in Wyoming, US coal production in 2020
A new U.S. report says coal production in Wyoming, the nation’s top coal mining state, fell by 21% in 2020 from the previous year, caused in part by…
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High speed chase car runs cars off road
Blackfoot Police officers responded to the area of Meridian Street and Riverton Road inside the City of Blackfoot on Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. for…
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Idaho’s June unemployment rate unchanged at 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3% from May to…
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Jenny Lake Explorer digital app experience now available
Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park have launched the public beta version of the Jenny Lake Explorer…
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Shoot down model planes Saturday for a good cause
Desert Eagles RC Club invites you to take a few shots at one of their model radio controlled airplanes with a paint ball…
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Road costs are soaring
While many want to travel to make up for lost time, many of the costs of driving have begun to be even more of a…
Continue Reading Mud Lick Fire burns 7,904 acres
The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 7,904 acres and is 0%…
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Road closures, restrictions in Downtown Idaho Falls
HK Contractors will be chip sealing, brooming, and fog coating downtown Idaho Falls during the next two Sundays.…
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Expert talks about heat effect on crops
In places where those temperatures are hotter to begin with, the heat may have more of an impact than places like east…
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SIPH advocates for more vaccine use
Health officials say getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is more important than ever with the new COVID-19 variants that are circulating in Idaho.…
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Have you seen this rider?
Have you seen the rider of this…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin repeats call to reconvene Legislature
Republican Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin says state lawmakers and Republican Gov. Brad Little are failing citizens by not taking action to prevent…
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BLM Fire Restrictions start Thursday night
Stage one fire restrictions issued by the Bureau of Land Management will go into effect for all of Eastern Idaho tonight at…
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New resource in Pocatello to support local veterans
There is a new resource in Pocatello to support our local veterans.…
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Police investigate counterfeit bills in Pocatello
Pocatello police say a counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a local business in Pocatello on Wednesday.…
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EXPLAINER: High prices, court access challenge Idaho renters
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a…
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Game and Fish Commission approves 2022 budget
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met this week in Sheridan, and the seven-member board approved the annual Game and Fish budget — a regular…
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Fire restrictions implemented within Idaho State Parks
As areas of Idaho move to Stage 2 fire restrictions and as Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) implemented open fire bans due to poor air…
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DEQ extends Air Pollution Forecast and Caution for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 206 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 206 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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Yellowstone has busiest June on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 938,845 recreation visits in June 2021, making it the park’s most-visited June on record.…
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Child Tax Credit payments being sent to families
Millions of families will be able to access a new round of federal funds starting today (7/15). The American Rescue Plan that Congress passed in…
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Sentors call for withdrawal of Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination
Idaho Senator Jim Risch along with other Republican Senators are putting pressure on President…
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Simpson secures $24 million for Idaho projects
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced Wednesday he has secured nearly $24 million for Idaho…
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Discussion on state drug problem
The drug problem in Idaho seems to be getting…
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AAA: Daily trips dropped 40% at height of pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders had a profound effect on driving behavior.…
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Deadline nears to nominate Idaho’s outstanding volunteers and philanthropists
Monday, July 19 is the final day to nominate Idaho volunteers and philanthropists for the annual Idaho Philanthropy Day awards.…
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Officials: Major understaffing in Idaho prisons raises risks
Prisons in Idaho are so understaffed that correctional officers often end up working mandatory 16-hour shifts, leaving them just eight hours to…
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EXPLAINER: Will Wyoming do enough to limit evictions?
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month.…
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Police investigate animal cruelty incident
Gallatin County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a call regarding animal cruelty on July 6. …
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Great Race for Education set Friday
The College of Eastern Idaho Foundation (CEIF) will host its annual premier fundraiser The Great Race for Education “Pandemic Survival” Edition…
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Bat Night is back at Idaho Falls Zoo
Bat Night at the Idaho Falls Zoo is…
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Fish salvage order issued for South Butte Pond near Clayton
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for South Butte Pond west of Clayton effective…
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Mud Lick Fire burns 6,641 acres, emergency road closures implemented
The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 6,641 acres and is 0% contained, and effective Thursday, the forest implemented…
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Fire restrictions expand as 14 large wildfires burn in Idaho
Federal and state public land managers have implemented fire restrictions because of hot and dry weather as 14 large wildfires burn in Idaho.…
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Idaho man pleads guilty to taking part in U.S. Capitol siege
An Idaho man has pleaded guilty to a felony for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by loyalists of then-President Donald…
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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions ordered for East Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the…
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Rexburg Albertson’s manager calls it day after 46 years
Family and many people from the community celebrated Kevin Stevens’ last day at work at…
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Police search for missing teenager
Idaho State Police is asking for help finding a teenager who hasn’t been in contact with her family since…
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Local law enforcement chaplains donate safety lights to honor Deputy Wyatt Maser
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho (LECI) began raising funds in June of 2020 to purchase Guardian Angel Safety Lights for local Idaho Falls and…
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ITD provides exemptions for truckers after Gov. Little’s fire season emergency declaration
A fire disaster emergency proclamation issued on July 9 by Idaho Governor Brad Little will allow trucks carrying jet fuel and other fire equipment…
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Howell Fire burns near Pomerelle
The U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest reports a fire has started 4 miles east of Pomerelle on the Minidoka Ranger District.…
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Teton County, Wyo. moves back up to low risk level for COVID-19
The Teton County Health Department announced Teton County, Wyo. has moved back up into the Yellow (Low) Risk Level for COVID-19.…
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Idaho Lottery gives back $72.5 million
The Idaho Lottery celebrated 32 years of entertainment and games by returning the single largest annual dividend of $72.5…
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Goose Fire grows to 3,790 acres
The lightning caused Goose Fire that started July 1 has burned 3,326…
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Pay It Forward: Happyville Farm
This community garden in Idaho Falls grows healthy food for the community food basket with the help of…
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Idaho officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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