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Some Idaho legislators reject pay increase, here’s why

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Last week, the Citizen’s Committee for Legislative Compensation approved a 19% salary increase for Idaho legislators. Reasons for this include compensation for the lawmakers’ work load, lack of support staff, and travel expenses. Some Idaho legislators are rejecting the proposed pay increase for all Idaho lawmakers until they see other changes take place.

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Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a week-long conference on Friday where private and public fire officials trained in arson investigation techniques. The conference included classes for fire professionals in basic arson investigation and in-depth training in evidence collection and fire

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Wyoming moves ahead with selling land in Grand Teton National Park to federal government for $100M

Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming officials voted Thursday to proceed with selling a spectacular, pristine piece of state property within Grand Teton National Park to the federal government for $100 million and end decades of threats to sell it to the highest-bidding private developer. The 3-2 vote by the state Board of Land

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Why county offices, businesses are lit up green in Bannock County

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)– Bannock County offices, businesses, and homes are lit up green for the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ is a nationwide initiative headed by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. According to Melissa Hartman, Veteran Services Coordinator for

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