Juvenile killed in rollover crash
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on State Highway 24 at milepost 37, just west of Kimama Friday around 4:30…
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Authorities focusing on Wyoming, Utah in search for missing woman
“There’s nothing else that matters to me now. This girl right here, this is what matters. That is it. Anything else comes second to…
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Idaho rations health care statewide as COVID-19 surge continues
Idaho’s public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring…
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Capitol for A Day sparks protests
Governor Little and his cabinet members held capitol for a day in Ammon at their city…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,218 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,218 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths…
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Construction projects underway in Bonneville, Madison and Fremont counties
The Idaho Transportation Department will continue and begin new work on multiple highway projects throughout the region from now until late fall.…
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IFPD, FOP and IDOC partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police are partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program…
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EIRMC releases statement on Crisis Standards of Care
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical released the following…
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Boundary Fire grows to 60,979 acres
he lightning caused fire has burned 60,979 acres and is 48%…
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Risch welcomes fall interns to Washington, D.C. office
U.S. Senator Jim Risch announced the selection of three interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for fall 2021.…
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ISU scholarship campaign reaches $13 million
One month after the public launch of the Idaho State University Scholarship Campaign, Idaho State Bengals have raised $13.25 million, more than half…
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Police hold press conference on missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Laundrie returned back to Florida alone on September 1.…
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Thursday is Idaho School Zone Safety Day
Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Thursday, September 16 to be Idaho School Zone Safety Day, a reminder to the driving public to watch for kids on…
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Lawmakers express their outrage at Biden’s vaccine mandates
Senators and representatives from District 30 and 33 met together today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls. Their main topic of choice was the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,315 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 55 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,315 new COVID-19 cases and 55 new deaths…
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Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral health supports to children
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced 61 facilities represented by 35 organizations in Idaho that are helping Idaho’s children…
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Refugee organization: Idaho to welcome 400 Afghan nationals
Officials with the International Rescue Committee in Boise say roughly 400 Afghan refugees will resettle in Idaho over the next fiscal year.…
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US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting
The Biden administration says federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-led states made it…
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Attempt by far-right to reconvene Idaho House fizzles
An attempt by far-right lawmakers to form a quorum at the Statehouse that they say would have allowed them to force the Legislature to reconvene and…
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15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center hosted the 15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Idaho…
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Boundary Fire grows to 60,979 acres
The Boundary and Scarface Fires merged and are being managed as a single incident.…
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Gov. Little held town hall Wednesday
Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen will answer questions from the public about COVID-19 during an…
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Hailey reinstates mask mandate effective immediately
HAILEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Hailey Mayor Martha Burke signed Hailey Public Health Order 2021-06 on Tuesday reinstating a mask mandate within the Hailey…
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EIRMC earns Idaho’s only ACR Accreditation for Radiation Oncology
The Idaho Cancer Center at EIRMC has been accredited for radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the nation’s oldest and…
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COVID-19 surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
Idaho’s public health officials say crisis standards of care are imminent for the state’s most populated region as hospitals continue to be…
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Fall leaves could be delayed
The autumn season is just starting to approach us this year. Although the leaves are starting to now change colors, there are some concerns about a…
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Far-right bid to reconvene Legislature called grandstanding
Some Idaho lawmakers say a proposed meeting by far-right House members hoping to form a quorum at the Statehouse and force the Legislature to…
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Downard Funeral Home owner’s licenses revoked
he Idaho Board of Morticians has completed its investigation into the situation where a dozen decomposing bodies and dozens of preserved fetuses were…
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20 years since Amber Hoopes disappeared
September 14 marks 20 years since Amber Hoopes…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1, 657 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,657 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
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Idaho man jailed for role in Nevada ranch standoff suing US
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — An Idaho man who served more than four years in federal custody for his part in an armed 2014…
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Most popular boy names in the 70s in Idaho
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1970s in Idaho using data from the Social Security…
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Most rural counties in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the most rural counties in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Most popular girl names in the 70s in Idaho
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1970s in Idaho using data from the Social Security…
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Counties with the highest rate of food insecurity in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest rate of food insecurity Idaho using data from Feeding…
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Museum of Idaho to extend Body Worlds Exhibit through December
The Museum of Idaho (MOI) announced the extension of its Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out special exhibit through December 5.…
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Boundary and Scarface Fires merged, will be managed as single incident
Marty Adell’s Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 took over management of the Boundary and Scarface Fires…
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Chubbuck City Hall Ribbon Cutting
Governor Little will deliver remarks at the Chubbuck City Hall Ribbon Cutting Tuesday at 3:15…
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COVID-19 surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy cancels school due to COVID-19 outbreak
School is canceled the remainder of the week for Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy in Fort…
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100 Deadliest Days fatalities up from last year
Idaho has seen an increase in fatalities during the busy summer months known as the 100 Deadliest Days…
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President Joe Biden visits national fire center in Boise
President Joe Biden will be in Boise, Idaho Monday to visit the National Interagency Fire Center.…
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Woman arrested for aggravated battery with a knife
Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Whitney Street for a report of a physical disturbance involving a knife…
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Baby red pandas named
Earlier this summer, the Idaho Falls Zoo welcomed two new baby red…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,713 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho officials reported 2,713 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths over the…
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Washington hospital execs: little capacity to help Idaho
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Washington hospital officials say the state is facing its own COVID-19 crisis and has little…
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Idaho leaders push Biden on Afghan refugee resettlement security protocols
Governor Brad Little and the entire Idaho congressional delegation told President Joe Biden in a letter Friday Idaho expects the federal government…
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New members appointed to Idaho Economic Advisory Council
Governor Brad Little appointed three new members to serve on the Idaho Economic Advisory Council this…
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Superintendent Ybarra: Federal approval of Idaho’s state plan releases remaining $146 million in American Rescue Plan funds for Idaho schools
Monday’s U.S. Department of Education approval of Idaho’s plan for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) under the American…
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Boundary Fire grows to 50,963 acres
The lightning-caused Boundary Fire has burned 50,963 acres and is 48%…
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Crowds gather to protest President Joe Biden’s Idaho visit
More than 1,000 protesters have gathered in Boise, Idaho, ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden to express their displeasure about his coronavirus…
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Scarface Fire grows to 7,806 acres
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 7,806…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 1 new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected one (1) new fire since the last fire summary dated September 6,…
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When will Idaho, US gas prices finally start to drop?
On Monday, Idaho’s average price for regular is $3.79 per gallon, the same as a week ago and two cents cheaper than a month ago. …
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Idaho, Wyoming residents mark September 11 attacks
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Twenty years ago, the worst terror attacks on American soil unfolded in three spots across the nation, today America is…
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Northern Idaho’s anti-government streak hampers COVID fight
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of antigovernment activism…
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Residents, tourists line the street to welcome home fallen Marine
Hundreds lined the streets, balconies, and roofs to welcome home Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum.…
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Senators Crapo, Risch release statements on 9/11 anniversary
Senators Crapo, Risch released statements on 9/11…
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Arrest warrant issued for ex-Idaho lawmaker on rape charges
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Idaho lawmaker who resigned in disgrace after a 19-year-old intern reported that he brought her to his…
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Flags be flown at half staff on Saturday in honor of Patriot Day
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon have ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide…
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BYU-Idaho students are back for move-in day
Today was move-in day for the students at BYU-Idaho. Students moved in today with into their new apartments for the next year. …
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Farm Bureau Insurance donates $7,500 to Make-A-Wish Idaho
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho raised $7,500 during its 10th annual Make-A-Wish® Summer Charitable Golf Tournament.…
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Idaho exploring legal action against Biden’s COVID-19 plan
Governor Brad Little issued the following expanded statement Friday regarding President Joe Biden’s plan to fine private employers with 100 or…
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Source of bad smell around Idaho Falls discovered
Officials have discovered what caused the bad odor that filled the air around Idaho Falls Thursday.…
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Idaho officials reported 1,574 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths…
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Gov. Little takes steps to expand pool of substitute teachers
With school districts across Idaho reporting substitute teacher shortages, Governor Brad Little announced today new steps he is taking to expand…
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Scarface Fire grows to 7,241 acres
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 7,241…
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Boundary Fire grows to 49,784 acres
The lightning-caused Boundary Fire, less than two miles W of Boundary Creek Boat Launch, was detected on August…
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Police investigate shopping thefts
During the past few weeks, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division have taken several calls of theft and use of…
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Shooting in Jefferson County
Jefferson County deputies responded to a family dispute at 4134 E. 100 N. located in Jefferson County Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. …
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Improved forest health, reduced wildfire risk will result from IDL easement purchase
At statehood, Idaho received a patchwork of 640-acre sections of land to support endowment beneficiaries like public…
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Idaho Army National Guard soldiers deploy this fall
Approximately 200 Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team will deploy this fall to Southwest Asia in…
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Ammon Arts Community Theater performing play to commemorate 9/11
The lobby of the Thunder Ridge Auditorium will be transformed into a memorial museum with artifacts and a wall will all of the names of those lost,…
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President Biden to visit Idaho next week
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – President Biden is making a stop in Idaho next…
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Harmful algal blooms in Fremont County
Eastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a health advisory Thursday for Henrys Lake and the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,459 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,459 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths…
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Boundary Fire Emergency area, road and trail closure expanded
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has expanded the Boundary Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
Continue Reading Lower management costs, higher land income underpin record endowment disbursements
The Idaho Department of Lands released its Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings Reserve Financial Performance report Thursday.…
Continue Reading Ammon to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Ammon on Thursday, Sept.…
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New D93 school board member
onneville School District Board of…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell still incompetent for trial, Chad Daybell Nov. trial delayed
Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell are scheduled to appear before Judge Steven Boyce Wednesday at 1:30…
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Idaho hospitals reach critical point in COVID-19 care, ask for community support
Hospitals throughout the region are currently experiencing COVID-19 hospitalization rates exceeding those of the peak surge in December 2020.…
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Crash sends 4 to area hospitals
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash that occurred in the intersection of 420 N and SH 75, in Shoshone Wednesday around 1:03…
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Challenge Hunger Idaho was a huge success
Challenge Hunger Idaho has surpassed their goal of $10,000 to help give food to all those who are less fortunate and need…
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Ybarra announces 13-member Student Advisory Council
Thirteen Idaho public school students from across the state will gather in Boise Sept. 20 for the first meeting of Superintendent of Public…
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West Nile virus activity rising across the state, health officials say
Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as well as positive mosquito pools and infections in horses are on the rise in Idaho.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,504 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…
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Pay It Forward: Unbridled Hope Inc.
Treating mental and physical challenges through the touch and interaction of a…
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2 wanted suspects apprehended in Wendover, Utah
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Marvin McDonald and Hailey Terrisse, wanted on felony aggravated battery charges related to the Aug.…
Continue Reading Idaho patients in hospital halls amid COVID rationed care
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s move to crisis standards of care this week is allowing some hospitals to ration…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosts free COVID-19 vaccinations
In conjunction with the health department, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination site today. It is open from…
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Challenge Hunger Idaho surpasses $10,000 goal for local food bank
Community Food Basket – Idaho Falls announced the Challenge Hunger Idaho fundraising goal of $10,000 has not only been met but exceeded.…
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Capitol rioter from Idaho pleads guilty to assaulting police
An Idaho man charged with assaulting police in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has pleaded…
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Text message scam claims to be from the DMV
A text message phishing scam stating the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is providing refund payments is circulating.…
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Idaho receives portion of $75 million settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Idaho has joined with other states and the federal government to settle allegations that Bristol-Myers…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,025 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,025 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths…
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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for Custer and Lemhi counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bear Lake,…
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Fire danger increases to high for Teton Interagency area
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the…
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Boundary Fire grows to 29,771 acres
It has burned 29,771 acres and is 30%…
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COVID-19 media briefing: ‘Younger patients are dying’
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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