Idaho Archives

New state tools helps find campaign finance, election data faster

December 29, 2021 5:33 PM News Team

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Two new tools released by the Idaho Secretary of State’s office will help users find campaign finance information and past…

Year in Review: Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell

December 28, 2021 5:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

A look back at the major events in the case against Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell this last…

Families wait out Sunday’s storm in Swan Valley church

December 26, 2021 10:09 PM Conner Nuckols

Around 50 to 60 people had to huddle in a Swan Valley church Sunday to wait for roads to reopen after they were closed due to weather…

Winter weather closes sections of highway

December 26, 2021 9:56 AM News Team

The National Weather Service reports blowing and drifting snow is causing poor visibility and slick conditions throughout the…

Parking restrictions in effect in Idaho Falls

December 27, 2021 2:50 PM News Team

Parking restrictions are in place from now until the city issues another notice lifting them.…

ITD talks about road closure protocols

December 27, 2021 12:38 PM Rachel Fabbi

The wind and landscape also play a role in when roads will…

Idaho leads the country in population growth

December 25, 2021 12:14 PM Associated Press

The state has led the country in population growth for the fifth year in a row.…

Sheriff’s Office talks about home, car safety

December 24, 2021 4:09 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people about being safe while traveling, not just during the holidays, but…

Tips for saving money while staying warm during the winter

December 24, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

With the energy-intensive heating season and holiday lighting, Rocky Mountain Power is reminding customers to save energy — and money — during…

Rare triplets born at Mountain View Hospital

December 23, 2021 5:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

A Rexburg couple had Christmas come early this year, in the form of identical triplet…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 456 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

December 23, 2021 11:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 456 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…

10 statistics about Idaho’s real estate market

December 22, 2021 6:33 PM Stacker

ZeroDown investigated the real estate market in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths

December 23, 2021 9:42 AM News Team

Idaho officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…

Idaho’s growth rate highest in the country

December 22, 2021 3:31 PM News Team

Idaho’s annual population growth from 2020 to 2021 at 2.9% led the other 49 states and Washington, D.C., in percent increase for the fifth…

See how many UFO sightings have occurred in Idaho

December 21, 2021 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker investigated UFO sightings in Idaho history using data from the National UFO Reporting…

Idaho is the #4 state where overdose deaths increased the least during COVID-19

December 17, 2021 6:33 PM Stacker

Zinnia Health investigated overdose deaths in Idaho during COVID-19 using provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…

F&G Commission approves agreement with Wyoming and Montana to manage grizzly bears

December 21, 2021 5:47 PM News Team

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has signed an agreement with Wyoming and Montana about the management and delisting of grizzly bears in the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 423 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

December 21, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 423 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…

N. Idaho man charged with first-degree murder, cannibalism

December 21, 2021 1:06 PM Associated Press

A northern Idaho man has been charged with first-degree murder and cannibalism.…

Nampa man sentenced to 9 years for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute

December 21, 2021 12:20 PM News Team

A Nampa man was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to…

Hunters and anglers using boats urged to use caution this winter

December 29, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Temperatures (and snow) are falling across much of the state. With the onset of cold air and water temperatures, anglers and waterfowl hunters are…

Forest Service looking to secure grants to improve recreation in Ashton/Island Park and Dubois areas

December 21, 2021 11:31 AM News Team

The Ashton/Island Park and Dubois Ranger Districts of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are submitting grant applications to the Idaho Department…

Idaho Land Board officials present $55 million to schools

December 21, 2021 11:07 AM Associated Press

State lands generated $55,000 for public schools that Republican Gov. Brad Little and other top elected state officials presented to students in an…

Air travel expected to see near pre-pandemic levels through holiday season

December 21, 2021 9:45 AM News Team

In Idaho Falls alone, during that same time period, approximately 15,000 passengers traveled through the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA). With the…

Idaho Falls Christmas tree disposal locations

December 21, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will once again make holiday cleanup efforts easier for residents by offering Christmas tree disposal…

Kelly Canyon opens for the season

December 20, 2021 5:45 PM News Team

For many, this week means it’s time to hit the slopes, and luckily, Kelly Canyon was able to open for the ski season…

Idaho files emergency motion asking SCOTUS to reinstate stay on OSHA vaccine mandate

December 20, 2021 4:13 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced on Monday that Idaho, joined by 26 other states, filed an emergency motion to reinstate the stay in the U.S. Supreme…

Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron

December 20, 2021 9:35 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance…

Idaho unemployment rate drops to 2.6%, among best in nation

December 17, 2021 10:42 AM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in November, down 0.2 percentage points from…

Crash in Ammon causes power outage

December 20, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

It may be a few more hours before power is back on for thousands of homes and businesses in the common…

DEO Idaho Office recognized as Presidential Rank Award recipient

December 20, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced the 2021 Presidential Rank Award winners, chosen by President Joe Biden.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 680 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

December 20, 2021 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 680 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…

3 arrested for possession of meth after 3 separate incidents over the weekend

December 20, 2021 11:55 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports three separate incidents over the weekend led to three arrests for possession of…

Idaho gas prices fall slightly

December 20, 2021 12:14 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.59/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…

Final deadline to enroll for Your Health Idaho insurance approaches

December 20, 2021 12:10 PM News Team

Idahoans looking to find 2022 health insurance coverage still have a few days left to enroll through the state health insurance exchange, Your Health…

ITD issues reminder on plow safety following six incidents in two weeks

December 20, 2021 12:03 PM News Team

With snow in the forecast for several regions in the state, the Idaho Transportation Department would like to remind drivers how to travel with plows…

Top Idaho House Republican: $400 million tax cut planned

December 20, 2021 9:43 AM Associated Press

A top Republican House member says Idaho lawmakers are looking at a $400 million tax relief package for the upcoming legislative session that…

Woman dead after crash on US-20

December 19, 2021 2:40 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- A Rigby woman is dead, after a car crash on US 20 Sunday morning. Idaho State Police say the call came in about 8:55 A.M.,…

Jefferson School District talks about safety measures, student programs 7 months after shooting

December 17, 2021 5:41 PM Rachel Fabbi

“This has been an amazing thing the last few months is that students will now come down to our office and say, ‘I saw somebody look sad today or I…

Local youth kick off new campaign to prevent underage drinking during holiday season

December 18, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The next time you make a purchase at an Idaho State Liquor Store, you’ll be part of the newest statewide campaign to prevent underage drinking.…

New Jefferson and Bonneville County magistrate judges announced

December 17, 2021 5:42 PM News Team

The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission has selected new magistrate judges for Jefferson County and Bonneville…

Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok

December 16, 2021 5:47 PM Associated Press

Educators have announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country…

Man sentenced for unlawful possession of ammunition after standoff with Bannock County deputies

December 17, 2021 4:34 PM News Team

A 46-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico man was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a prohibited…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 389 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

December 17, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 389 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

Idaho Falls City Council approves water tower location

December 17, 2021 10:56 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously voted to approve construction of the city’s new elevated water tower in the south parking lot of the…

Traffic deaths on Idaho roadways are at 15 year high

December 17, 2021 9:41 AM News Team

Idaho State Police troopers are joining law enforcement agencies throughout the state this holiday with increased patrols to remove DUI drivers from…

Idaho Chief Deputy Secretary withdraws from Secretary of State primary

December 17, 2021 3:06 PM News Team

Following about six months of campaigning, current Idaho Chief Deputy Secretary of State Chad Houck has decided he will no longer pursue the…

How to stay safe while driving in snowy conditions

December 22, 2021 8:35 AM Emma Benson

The snow is finally here, which means back to driving in wintry…

Drive sober or get pulled over campaign begins

December 17, 2021 12:57 PM Evan Thomason

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will join 50 other agencies along with the Idaho Transportation Department to crack down on drunk…

Fall River Electric patronage capital checks mailed to members

December 17, 2021 10:31 AM News Team

This week, Fall River Electric Cooperative mailed cash back checks to more than 8,000 of its owner-members (customers) totaling just over $1.74…

National tech spotlight shines on Idaho Falls for cybersecurity jobs

December 17, 2021 4:19 PM News Team

With an increasing focus on technology and online security, the city of Idaho Falls has caught the attention of cybersecurity experts from around the…

Civitan Club of Idaho Falls announces $10,000 matching grant challenge to benefit Community Food Basket

December 17, 2021 9:51 AM News Team

Civitan Club of Idaho Falls (CCIF) launched its $10,000 matching grant challenge to benefit Community Food Basket Idaho Falls (CFBIF).…

Avenues for Hope provides a needed boost to housing nonprofits in Southeast Idaho

December 17, 2021 9:32 AM Cole Sams

The 11th-annual Avenues for Hope campaign is kicking off the holiday season to help 92 nonprofits provide critical housing and supportive services to…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes call for Sheriff Rowland’s resignation

December 16, 2021 1:14 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes said it is disappointed in Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s comments.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 382 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

December 16, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 382 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…

Pomerelle Mountain Resort opens Friday

December 17, 2021 9:46 AM News Team

Pomerelle Mountain Resort opened Friday.…

UAMPS awards Idaho Falls councilman Elected Official of the Year

December 16, 2021 3:55 PM News Team

Idaho Falls City Councilman Tom Hally was recognized Wednesday in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Elected Official of the Year by the Utah Associated…

D91 asks patrons to renew school plant facilities levy

December 16, 2021 3:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is asking parents and patrons to go to the polls on March 8, 2022, to vote on the renewal of the district’s…

INL opens application period for 2022 K-12 education grants

December 16, 2021 3:41 PM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory’s K-12 Education Program has opened the application period for its STEM grants.…

Lawsuit challenges Idaho’s new congressional district map

December 16, 2021 12:35 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court against Idaho’s redistricting commission, but it’s the first challenging the new congressional district map.…

New Magistrate Judge appointed for United States District Court for the District of Idaho

December 16, 2021 11:35 AM News Team

Chief District Judge David C. Nye for the District of Idaho has announced the selection of Debora Kristensen Grasham for appointment as U.S.…

Highest-earning cities in Idaho

December 15, 2021 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning cities in Idaho according to the U.S. Census…

Idaho airports to receive $17.3 million from bipartisan infrastructure law

December 16, 2021 9:57 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award an estimated $17.3 million to Idaho’s 35 airports from…

North Idaho man’s close call with a bull moose is a reminder of the dangers of wild animals

December 16, 2021 9:40 AM News Team

A man in North Idaho was recently attacked by a bull moose in his barn just outside of Coeur…

Bingham County Sheriff accused of threatening youth group

December 15, 2021 3:31 PM News Team

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Sheriff Craig T. Rowland Tuesday…

Rigby man sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing child pornography

December 15, 2021 4:22 PM News Team

A Rigby man was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child…

State Board of Education approves temporary enrollment rule for public school funding

December 15, 2021 5:37 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a temporary rule shifting the methodology for calculating average daily attendance for…

Christmas postal deadline may have passed

December 15, 2021 5:34 PM Evan Thomason

The deadline for delivery of presents may have passed. Experts warn that because of delays, we could see our packages deliver not until after…

Geese left to waste in Franklin dumpster

December 15, 2021 5:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the waste of four Canada geese in the Southeast…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 450 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

December 15, 2021 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 450 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

State Board of Education released early results of student survey

December 15, 2021 2:46 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education heard preliminary results from its Postsecondary Student Experience Survey…

SDE announces student winners of 2021 holiday art contest

December 15, 2021 12:01 PM News Team

This year’s holiday cards from the Idaho State Department of Education will feature a West Ada fifth-grader’s rendering of a mask-wearing Santa…

NASA sends U of I student research to International Space Station

December 15, 2021 11:44 AM News Team

Vandal innovation is headed to the International Space Station…

Jervois Idaho Cobalt Operations winter traffic update

December 15, 2021 11:56 AM News Team

Jervois is continuing underground early works development and surface construction at Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) throughout 2021-2022, with…

Third graders taking part in a new reading program

December 15, 2021 3:16 PM Rachel Fabbi

Third graders in Bonneville School District 93 are on a mission to get a book made into a…

Avalanche danger rated high in Island Park region

December 15, 2021 11:16 AM News Team

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is continuing the avalanche warning for this area since very dangerous avalanche conditions exist.…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest now accepting applications for project proposals

December 15, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Forest RAC is responsible for allocating funding to public land…

Businesses: Idaho education politics are hurting state

December 15, 2021 9:38 AM Associated Press

Political hostility to public education in the Republican-dominated Idaho Legislature is causing some businesses to doubt the wisdom of moving to or…

US officials eye fuel supply for advanced nuclear reactors

December 14, 2021 4:31 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials say the development of commercial advanced nuclear reactors intended to help combat global warming and enhance national security will…

AAA: 593,000 Idahoans to take a holiday trip

December 14, 2021 4:24 PM News Team

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and according to AAA, it will also be one of the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 405 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

December 14, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 405 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths…

Pickup belonging to missing Washington man found in Idaho

December 14, 2021 2:41 PM Associated Press

Searchers in Idaho have found a pickup truck belonging to Washington state man who was last seen Dec. 7, but the man wasn’t near the vehicle.…

DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for the city of Malad

December 14, 2021 12:51 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit for the city of…

Idaho officials: 1 in 4 COVID deaths was in nursing homes

December 14, 2021 11:23 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…

Holiday sale on 2022 War Bonnet tickets

December 14, 2021 11:55 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department has announced a special holiday sale on all tickets for the upcoming 2022 War Bonnet Round Up-Idaho’s…

Stinking Springs, Egin area temporarily closed over winter to protect wildlife

December 14, 2021 2:43 PM News Team

In collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office will temporarily close the…