Idaho Archives

Idaho Land Board eyes building a prison as an investment

July 21, 2020 3:11 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Land Board is considering building a prison as a possible investment with $130 million it has accumulated through the sale of commercial…

Police: Idaho suspect in shootout was part of 2016 standoff

July 21, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

The Idaho State Police has identified a man injured during a police pursuit and shootout in northern Idaho on Saturday that began during an attempted…

Town Hall with Gov. Little Tuesday at 12 p.m.

July 21, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

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

UPDATE: Chinese Peak Fire 50% contained

July 19, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

UPDATE July 20, 8:30 a.m.: The East Idaho Interagency Fire Center says the Chinese Peak fire has burned 1451 acres since it started yesterday.…

42 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 20, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of…

Reclaim Idaho get 7,000 signatures in first week

July 20, 2020 5:56 PM Linda Larsen

Reclaim Idaho is finishing up its first week of collecting online…

Idaho virus surge hits older adults; hospitalizations rise

July 20, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Health officials say an initial surge of coronavirus infections after young adults ignored social distancing and didn’t wear face coverings when…

Federal contractor on Idaho bridge project pays $92,290 in back wages

July 20, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), JM Concrete Inc. has paid $92,290 in back wages to 27…

How to stay safe on the roadways during the 100 deadliest days

July 20, 2020 4:40 PM Jilliana Colina

Spence tells us officers are pulling over more people for speeding than normal.…

Idaho lawmakers seek options for calling special sessions

July 20, 2020 3:51 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers concerned that Republican Gov. Brad Little has too much power following his emergency declaration because of the coronavirus pandemic…

Majority of Idaho cities, counties submit letters of intent to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers

July 20, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

Fifty-four cities and 28 counties submitted letters of intent to participate in Governor Brad Little’s plan that leverages federal coronavirus relief…

Water Tower Fire controlled in Ammon Foothills

July 18, 2020 4:49 AM Todd Kunz

A brush fire ignited in the Ammon Foothills of Bonneville County early Saturday…

Gov. Little applauds federal court decision supporting Idaho health insurance option

July 20, 2020 12:52 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little applauded a federal court decision that supports Idaho’s approach for Enhanced Short-term…

Idaho gas prices rise

July 20, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…

Drowning victim recovered from Bear Lake

July 19, 2020 1:33 PM Todd Kunz

Searchers recovered a drowning victim from Bear Lake Sunday…

Increased trauma patients concerning hospital staff

July 19, 2020 4:56 PM Chelsea Briar

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeing a convergent of two issues colliding simultaneously that are…

Rexburg City Council votes not to mandate masks

July 16, 2020 7:32 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg City Council voted 4-2 against a mask ordinance. The Council did approve, “United We Stand against COVID…

ISP asks for your vote in “Best Looking Cruiser” contest

July 16, 2020 6:12 PM News Team

The Idaho State Police have entered a photo of its iconic patrol cruiser as part of the annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking…

SIPH releases health plan to prevent further spread of coronavirus

July 16, 2020 3:19 PM Chelsea Briar

The Pocatello City Council met with Southeastern Idaho Public Health to discuss coronavirus mandate implementation Thursday.…

Gov. Little meets with President Trump, White House officials

July 16, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little spent Thursday at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Trump administration…

Idaho county sues state over coronavirus rescue money

July 16, 2020 10:40 AM Associated Press

A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in…

Pocatello teachers association asking for more protection in district’s plan to reopen

July 15, 2020 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

In this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, school districts are working from scratch to make a safe plan that allows in-person…

State Board of Education approves recommendations to bridge public school digital divide

July 15, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved a list of recommendations Wednesday intended to help school districts prepare for “blended learning”…

Parents weigh time and safety to make back-to-school choices

July 15, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

Many Idaho parents who want their kids to attend school online during the coronavirus pandemic can get computer equipment and even lunches provided…

Tax professionals are calling this season a horror story

July 15, 2020 4:11 PM Ariel Schroeder

This year’s tax season is being referred to as a horror story, with the IRS experiencing a backlog and more people needing professional…

Mask requirements may not cause loss of customers

July 15, 2020 3:08 PM Chelsea Briar

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, some local businesses continue to offer public…

Idaho appeals ballot initiative ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

July 15, 2020 12:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold a court order forcing the state to count online signatures for an initiative…

$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Oneida County

July 15, 2020 11:19 AM News Team

For the second time in as many days, luck has found Idaho. …

Census takers to visit homes that have not responded

July 15, 2020 10:42 AM Associated Press

Thousands of census takers are about to begin the most labor-intensive part of America’s once-a-decade headcount: visiting the 56 million households…

Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate

July 14, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Idaho healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it’s the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.…

SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases

July 14, 2020 2:22 PM Emma Iannacone

Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…

Idaho man charged with 5 felonies after deputy shot, wounded

July 14, 2020 1:18 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man was charged with five felonies after he allegedly fled from authorities and shot a police officer twice after being pulled over on a…

FAA: Landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho can crack

July 14, 2020 12:28 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials say the nose landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho and flown all over the world could fail and cause the 10-seat aircraft to…

Lucky for Life ticket sold in Bannock County wins $25,000 a year for life

July 14, 2020 11:05 AM News Team

One lucky Idaho Lottery player who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket in Bannock County for Monday night’s draw has won luck that lasts a lifetime. …

10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

July 13, 2020 5:54 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses…

Final body recovered from Idaho airplane collision over lake

July 13, 2020 11:22 AM Associated Press

Authorities say they have recovered the final body of eight people killed when two airplanes collided over a scenic mountain lake in northern Idaho…

Deputy shot twice while searching for stolen motorcycle

July 13, 2020 9:57 AM Associated Press

A sheriff’s deputy is in critical condition after he was shot twice while searching for a stolen motorcycle Monday…

Technology protects children from hot car deaths

July 10, 2020 6:45 PM Chelsea Briar

Heatstroke is the number one cause of death for kids left in cars. 2018 and 2019 were the deadliest years in history for child hot car…

Idaho prosecutors question governor’s plan for federal funds

July 10, 2020 5:24 PM Associated Press

Prosecutors from more than half of Idaho’s counties questioned whether Gov. Brad Little’s plan to use $200 million in federal aid for property tax…

Idaho to remain in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4

July 8, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Idaho did not meet the criteria over the past two weeks to advance past the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds…

Idaho schools get OK to open to students this fall

July 9, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s 300,000 schoolkids in grades K-12 can return to schools this fall but with flexible learning strategies to protect them and their communities…

Hurst family hurt in house fire gets community support

July 9, 2020 7:03 PM Chelsea Briar

The community is coming together to raise funds for one of its…

Keeping your home energy efficient this summer

July 9, 2020 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

“A lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than maybe we have in the past few years. So our energy use could look a little bit different this…

Idaho to appeal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling

July 9, 2020 4:37 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Thursday he will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court a ruling rejecting his request to put on hold a court order forcing the…

The Great Race for Education officially canceled

July 9, 2020 12:50 PM News Team

The Great Race for Education scheduled for Friday, July 17 is officially canceled for…

Former bailiff sentenced for income tax evasion

July 9, 2020 10:24 AM News Team

A Lewiston man and former Nez Perce County bailiff got to three years of supervised probation and 100 hours of community service after pleading…

Pay It Forward: God’s Home of Compassion

July 8, 2020 3:48 PM Todd Kunz

A small local food pantry helps people meet the challenges of the COVID-19…

Sheriff’s Office encourages people to pay more attention on the roads

July 8, 2020 9:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With the recent crashes the Bonneville County, the Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people to pay more attention on…

EIPH regional response plan to be unveiled soon

July 8, 2020 9:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more deaths, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Department is discussing different risk tiers in dealing with the…

U.S. ends sheep grazing in parts of Idaho wilderness areas

July 8, 2020 4:03 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials have permanently closed four sheep and goat grazing allotments in and near central Idaho wilderness areas that are important habitat…

Rexburg’s first LGBTQ and Minority Resource Center is in the works

July 8, 2020 2:26 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s for everyone honestly so people can come here, ask questions. Parents of people that just came out like they can come, but overall a safe place…

Idaho Supreme Court rejects age-related death row appeal

July 8, 2020 11:54 AM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man who says he was too young to be sent to death row after he killed two people at the age of…

How to treat ‘Maskne’

July 7, 2020 4:59 PM Jilliana Colina

Brower is referring to what is being commonly referred to as ‘Maskne’, acne from wearing a mask. It’s a condition affecting people across the…

East Idaho Credit Union opens new central location in Rexburg

July 7, 2020 5:08 PM Jilliana Colina

For customers of East Idaho Credit Union in Rexburg, a trip to the bank may have got more…

People waiting up to a week for COVID-19 test results as supplies dwindle

July 7, 2020 4:15 PM Emma Iannacone

This slowdown of results makes it difficult for public health offices to control the…

Bodies of 6 of 8 Idaho plane collision victims recovered

July 7, 2020 4:04 PM Associated Press

Searchers recovered the bodies of six of the eight people killed when two airplanes collided over a scenic mountain lake in Idaho, the Kootenai…

Arctic Circle donates $5,000 to Idaho Foodbank

July 7, 2020 1:21 PM News Team

Arctic Circle Restaurant donated $5,000 to the Idaho Foodbank through their nonprofit organization, Arctic Cares,…

Join Gov. Little’s COVID-19 Town Hall Tuesday

July 7, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

You can join another telephone town hall Tuesday with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dr. Christine Hahn, the State Epidemiologist at the Idaho…

Trailer hitch falls off, hits road, strikes innocent driver in his chest

July 6, 2020 9:02 PM News Team

BUTTE COUNTY (KIFI/KIDK) An Idaho Falls man was hit in the chest with a trailer hitch from another driver’s pickup Monday morning. Idaho State Police…

Sheriff: At least 8 killed in plane collision at Idaho lake

July 6, 2020 8:12 AM Associated Press

At least eight people, including three children, were killed when two airplanes collided over a scenic lake in northern Idaho, the Kootenai County…

Idaho State Police car parked on the highway

Sober driving may save lives this holiday weekend

July 3, 2020 5:33 PM Chelsea Briar

Law enforcement officers throughout Idaho will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this…

Suspect arrested in Ammon credit union robbery

July 2, 2020 9:17 PM News Team

Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery in Ammon and have apprehended suspects in an Idaho…

New sign welcoming veterans to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport- united states flag. veterans welcome to idaho falls, thank you for your service

New sign welcomes veterans at Idaho Falls Airport

July 2, 2020 7:21 PM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport and Idaho National Laboratory have joined forces in a gesture to help veterans in the community feel welcomed and…

Officers stress water safety over the holiday weekend

July 2, 2020 4:52 PM Andrew Howe

Law enforcement is emphasizing water safety in anticipation of the busy…

Boise Mayor signs public health order mandating face masks

July 2, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

Today, due to a significant increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ada County, and with robust support from the health and business communities,…

Visitor access restricted to northern Idaho fire lookouts

July 2, 2020 11:46 AM Associated Press

The U.S. Forest Service says visitors to six active fire lookouts in northern Idaho won’t be able to access the top level of the lookouts due to the…

Chukars debut Brews at the Ballpark

July 1, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Even though the Idaho Falls Chukars will not play in 2020, they are still finding ways to bring the community to the…

Cities require face coverings as virus cases surge in Idaho

July 1, 2020 4:25 PM Associated Press

Two Idaho cities are making face coverings mandatory as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases keeps…

New PPP Act may save local businesses

July 1, 2020 4:57 PM Chelsea Briar

A new PPP Flexibility Act may go into effect that will extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to August 8,…

Fireworks likely caused Pocatello fire, BLM urges caution for Independence Day

July 1, 2020 2:57 PM Emma Iannacone

The 8-acre fire that burned dangerously close to homes behind the Outback Golf Park was likely caused by…

Black Lives Matter, counter-protesters argue in Boise

July 1, 2020 12:16 PM Associated Press

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean on Wednesday condemned counter-protesters after she said they used physical violence to interrupt a Black Lives Matter…

Work can continue on central Idaho trail crossing ranch

July 1, 2020 10:24 AM Associated Press

A federal judge has ruled that work can continue on a public trail on an easement crossing private land that connects the popular tourist…

Idaho appeals judge’s education funding initiative rulings

July 1, 2020 9:48 AM Associated Press

Two federal court rulings involving the state’s ballot initiative process are “judicial activism,” Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little said, and has…

Idaho hands-free cell phone law goes into effect July 1

June 30, 2020 10:14 AM News Team

Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020, a new law meant to keep drivers engaged while behind the wheel goes in…

Local registered respiratory therapist went to New York to treat patients with COVID-19

June 30, 2020 6:34 PM Jilliana Colina

“The way we treated COVID over there, it’s, it’s not like any other virus you are used to treating,” Craythorn said.…

Don’t forget the Flag Code this Independence Day

June 30, 2020 5:27 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s a lot of rules in the Flag Code, which makes it hard to remember all of them.…

Judge orders online signatures accepted for Idaho initiative

June 30, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Idaho officials to accept online signatures for an effort aimed at putting a $170 million education funding…

NY adds Idaho, other states to quarantine list

June 30, 2020 11:37 AM Associated Press

New York is urging travelers from eight additional states to self-quarantine for 14 days as it awaits a decision on the reopening of indoor dining in…

Masks now required on all airlines serving Idaho Falls Regional Airport

June 30, 2020 10:57 AM News Team

All air carriers serving the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) are now requiring the usage of face coverings for air…

Sugar-Salem School District receives grant for a suicide prevention program

June 29, 2020 4:41 PM Jilliana Colina

“Research shows that if a student has one trusted adult that they can talk to whether that’s at the school or at home, their success rates of at any…

Idaho may hold traditional elections despite coronavirus

June 29, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

Idaho residents may vote in person during elections in August and November despite the continuing spread of the coronavirus, officials…

Inmate at Idaho state prison dies in apparent suicide

June 29, 2020 10:50 AM Associated Press

Authorities say a 23-year-old inmate at the Idaho State Correctional Institution has died in an apparent…

EISF going ahead as scheduled amid COVID-19 concerns

June 26, 2020 6:20 PM Andrew Howe

The East Idaho State Fair is continuing plans to host the fair this year after the fair board voted to proceed in a four to two decision Thursday…

Saturday is ‘Back in Business Day’ in Idaho Falls

June 26, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

In an effort to encourage community members to shop local, Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper proclaimed tomorrow, Saturday June 27th, as ‘Back in…

EISF board to move forward with the fair

June 25, 2020 8:51 PM Todd Kunz

The Eastern Idaho State Fair votes to move forward with the…

Idaho restrictions to remain as virus infections spread

June 25, 2020 1:07 PM News Team, Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections for him to lift additional restrictions, and the state will remain in the fourth and…

INL Fire Department is preparing for an above normal fire potential season

June 25, 2020 4:26 PM Jilliana Colina

“One of the big things going into this season was really the rehabilitation of The Sheep Fire we did some aerial seeding of sagebrush, and we’re…

Attempted murder charges dropped for Blackfoot man

June 25, 2020 2:30 PM Andrew Howe

A Blackfoot man now faces charges for aggravated assault, after the state dropped an initial charge of attempted murder.…

Pocatello Downs welcomes back fans

June 24, 2020 8:43 PM Adrian Luevano

Pocatello Downs hosted fans for the first time on Wednesday…

Idaho inmate tests positive for COVID-19

June 24, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday an Idaho State Correctional Center inmate has tested positive for…

Idaho unemployment numbers trigger rare extended benefits

June 24, 2020 5:24 PM Associated Press

So many Idaho workers lost jobs so quickly this year due to the coronavirus pandemic that an unemployment extended benefits program will go into…

Marsh Valley School District superintendent in stable condition after attack

June 24, 2020 1:34 PM Emma Iannacone

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Marsh Valley School District superintendent was attacked with a baseball bat on…

Reclaim Idaho and medical marijuana petitioners celebrate a win for citizen initiatives

June 24, 2020 1:53 PM Emma Iannacone

Advocates for citizen initiatives are celebrating a judge’s recent ruling regarding petitions during the…

Missed the Idaho income tax deadline? Here’s what to do

June 24, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

If you missed Idaho’s extended June 15 income tax deadline, you should still file and pay as soon as possible to keep penalties and interest to a…

Don’t get scammed when applying for a job online

June 23, 2020 5:41 PM Jilliana Colina

Scammers are making a bigger financial crisis among the unemployed even worse according to the Better Business Bureau.…

Summer-long repair on US 20 bridges begins this week

June 23, 2020 4:30 PM News Team

Construction is expected to begin this week and continue intermittently throughout the summer on 23 bridges on US 20 between Science Center Drive…

Judge rules in favor of education funding ballot initiative

June 23, 2020 4:06 PM Associated Press

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Idaho officials to decide by Friday afternoon whether to put an education funding initiative on the November…

red sign reads "Trail Closed Permanently"

Pocatello makes improvements to City Creek Trail thanks to donation from Portneuf Health Trust

June 23, 2020 4:13 PM Emma Iannacone

Mountain bikers and doctors alike are happy to see the end of the infamous Heart Attack…

Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines

June 23, 2020 12:38 PM News Team

Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1,…

Rexburg will host their first Independence Day fireworks show

June 22, 2020 5:32 PM Jilliana Colina

While many towns are canceling their Fourth of July celebrations, the city of Rexburg has something big in the…