Foster and adoptive parents needed in Idaho
November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for foster and adoptive families in the country. Friday, at the Bannock…
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Police searching for theft suspect
Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a…
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Idaho airports to receive federal grants
Two regional airports will receive a share of $8.2 million in federal airport infrastructure grants for…
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Accused killer faces March trial date
Dustin Garrett Alfaro, 18, will stand trial in March on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy, and an enhancement charge of using a firearm in…
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Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community
Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…
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National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students
Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities and, as a result, have less access to health care. Thursday is National Rural Health Day and…
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Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom
On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…
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Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel
With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…
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Gate City Boxing’s new ring nearing completion
Wednesday afternoon, members of the Gate City Boxing Club got a glimpse at their new ring.…
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ISU Credit Union celebrates festival anniversary with donation
ISU Credit Union added an additional $10,000 to its donation to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District Festival of Trees Thursday. …
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Free dog adoptions at “Pawsgiving” Event Saturday
Just in time for the holidays, you can add a canine companion to your family for…
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ISU student awarded $10,000 scholarship
A local Idaho State University student is getting a huge honor from Univision and Mana, a popular Mexican…
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Pocatello boy feels lucky after not suffering any major injuries when hit by car
A Pocatello boy is feeling lucky that bruising is the only sign showing he was hit by a car on his way home from school Tuesday.…
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Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP
On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…
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Pocatello Creek restoration project underway
Construction crews began work Wednesday on a Pocatello Creek stream restoration project.…
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Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers
A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…
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ISU names Business dean
Arkansas State University professor Shane Hunt has been named the new dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University. …
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ISU’s debate society hosts public debate
Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…
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Pocatello active shooter drill featured in Campus Safety magazine
The Pocatello Police Department and other local organizations were highlighted in the Campus Safety magazine for an active shooter reunification…
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Pocatello Festival of Trees kicks off 10th annual fundraiser
School District 25 is kicking off its 10th annual Festival of Trees on Tuesday night with the opening…
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Ribbon cut for FBI data center in Pocatello
The FBI and its partners at the Department of Justice (DOJ) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new data center in Pocatello on…
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Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot
Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical…
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DNA Doe Project has tentative identity for Clark County murder victim
A team of investigators is working with Clark County law enforcement to identify the remains of a person who was murdered 40 years…
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ISU names opera audition winners
Idaho State University has announced the winners of the 2019 Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions held in Pocatello Nov.…
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Pocatello housing official to head national panel
Pocatello Housing Alliance Director Sunny Shaw is the new president of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment…
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The commute of east Idaho’s future
It’s no secret that Idaho is growing. In fact, the Gem State has seen nearly a 12 percent population increase over the last decade. While most of…
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Longtime Pocatello Police employee retires after 30 years
Longtime Pocatello employee, Dianne Brush, hugs a friend at her retirement…
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Possible changes coming to Ross Park
Pocatello’s busiest park will be changing soon, and city officials are excited about the…
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The commute of east Idaho’s future
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It’s no secret that Idaho is growing. In fact, the Gem State has seen nearly a 12 percent population increase over the…
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Fish and Game holds quarterly meeting in Pocatello
On Wednesday evening, dozens gathered at Idaho Fish & Game’s Southeast Region office in Pocatello for the quarterly meeting of the commission.…
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Researchers identify Clark County John Doe discovered in 1979
The DNA Doe Project, with help from Idaho State University anthropologist Samantha Blatt and former ISU faculty Amy Michael, has made a tentative…
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Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates those working to improve availability of medical care
This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to celebrate the nearly 270,000 licensed in the United…
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Judge orders payment to attorneys in Pocatello utilities class-action lawsuit
The City of Pocatello will have to pay $1.1 million to the attorneys who handled the class-action lawsuit over the city’s utility…
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Fire closes Pocatello school
Classes have been canceled at the Lincoln Early Childhood Center in Pocatello, after a fire broke out in one of the modular units Monday…
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Give police a bird
Pocatello Police will be collecting frozen turkeys for donation to the Idaho Food Bank. …
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Community effort to light up Caldwell Park
It’s not easy to turn a dark park into a winter wonderland, but with the help of friendly neighbors, the Caldwell Park in Pocatello is a little…
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A smashing night for ISU students
The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…
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Interim CEO named at Portneuf Medical Center
Portneuf Medical Center has named Mark Gregson as interim Chief Executive Officer while the hospital seeks a permanent…
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Regional opera singers audition for The Met
On Saturday, singers from all over the region put their pipes to the test in an audition that could lead to a spot in The Metropolitan…
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5 car chain reaction accident on Pocatello overpass
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A chain reaction collision in Pocatello sent one woman to the hospital and damaged 5 cars. Police received the…
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A smashing night for ISU students
The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…
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Pocatello joins growing number of cities backing Idaho Power’s green initiative
A growing number of Idaho communities are joining Idaho Power’s efforts in going 100% clean energy by 2045. Now, Pocatello has joined the…
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Pocatello commits to clean energy
The Pocatello City Council has adopted a resolution committing the city to clean energy.…
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ELF Project hopes watch party helps cross fundraising goal line
Thursday night, dozens gathered at Gateway Transitional Care in Pocatello to watch the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Oakland Raiders. But they…
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ISU’s Construction Combine gets recognition on Congressional Record
During a Thursday event, Idaho State University’s ‘Construction Combine’ was recognized on the Congressional…
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RizeCon helping local businesses thrive
A world of mentoring can be found at this year’s RizeCon event. Small businesses, the economic fabric of southeast Idaho, are getting help to…
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South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters
Less than a year ago, southeast Idaho didn’t have a resource like the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center. Now, its success is paving the way…
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ELF Project hosting watch party fundraiser for Raiders fan
As part of a continued effort to send die-hard Raiders fan Charles Buck to a game in Oakland, the ELF Project is hosting a watch party Thursday for…
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Local shelters overflowing with cats
Shelters across Eastern Idaho are running out of room for…
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‘Men’s Health Matters’ seminar being offered at Portneuf Medical Center
For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness…
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Support in Sports: a look behind the medical tent
The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on…
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Bannock County appraisal process moves forward
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office plans to complete 400 property reappraisals every week until the end of April.…
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New Alumni Center at Idaho State University
A new building on Idaho State University’s Campus will soon change the face of the…
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Snake River Doodles Therapy Animals & Petting Zoo set to hold annual Halloween events
Children and parents are gearing up for Thursday night’s Halloween festivities. One event in Pocatello is an annual…
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Three people arrested in connection to stolen car spree
UPDATE 10/31/2019 5:31 p.m.: Two people are in custody after a stolen vehicle crashed into another car on Yellowstone Avenue Thursday…
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4th Annual Ghostly Gathering raises awareness for child abuse prevention
Ninjas, superheroes and even dinosaurs attended the 4th annual Ghostly Gathering at the Mountiain View Event…
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Idaho Power possibly changing rates for people who generate their own power
The Idaho Conservation League said the change would mean less money in customers’ pockets, specifically those who generate extra energy that they…
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Move allows City of Pocatello to create Fleet Services Department
When the City of Pocatello moved its Street and Sanitation Department into the former Western States Cat building on Garret Way in March, the extra…
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Bundle Up: Low temperatures expected for Halloween
The scares and screams of Halloween are no match for Idaho weather. This year’s biggest fright may come from Mother Nature…
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Annual Homeless Stand Down helps low income people prepare for winter
With temperatures dropping, Southeast Idaho’s homeless and low income population are vulnerable to hunger, frost bite and viruses. …
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What to know if you encounter moose on trails
With winter just around the corner, wildlife officials are urging people to be cautious of wildlife moving down from the mountains. Gibson Jack…
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Pocatello’s Northgate project continues with momentum
Pocatello is making room for growth. Nowhere is that clearer than at the Northgate development. The plans for the development’s water…
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Portneuf Medical Center CEO stepping down
Portneuf Medical Center chief executive officer (CEO) Dan Ordyna announced Wednesday he is stepping down later this year for personal reasons. Ordyna…
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ISU researcher discovers first Idaho dinosaur burrow
Idaho State University Department of Geosciences affiliate researcher L.J. Krumenacker has discovered and documented the first dinosaur burrow in…
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Small business loans reach post-recession high, helping local businesses get started
Approval rates for small business loans rose to another post-recession record in September. Nearly 30 percent of loan applications at big banks are…
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A closer look into Pocatello’s cybersecurity
After a breach that left Pocatello utilities customers’ financial information vulnerable to hackers, the City is beefing up its’…
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Haunted Science Lab set for Saturday, Oct. 26
The Idaho State University Department of Physics and the Kiwanis Club of Pocatello will host a Haunted Science Laboratory exhibit open to the public…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello shows their progress through ‘Blight to Bright’ tour
Neighborhoods in Bannock County are looking better by the year. NeighborWork Pocatello hosted community members on a bus to see “before and…
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Community participates in international ShakeOut Thursday
Drop, cover and hold! That’s the message people are taking seriously around the world Thursday. It is International ShakeOut day. Pocatello…
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Fundraiser for 5 Mile Inn employees this Saturday
The community is rallying behind the 5 Mile Inn Bar and Cafe that closed its doors because of a fire earlier this month. Local business owners, Rory…
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New details emerge in Pocatello stabbing case
Records obtained from the Bannock County Courthouse reveal that Steven Skylar Drain not only knew the woman he allegedly stabbed, they were dating.…
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Man sentenced to more than 19 years for drug trafficking
A 36-year-old Salt Lake City man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
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ISU debaters win first place at tournament
Idaho State University’s Rupp Debate Squad continued its season’s success of capturing top honors recently at the Hunt Classic…
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10 speakers scheduled for TEDxIdahoStateUniversity on Oct. 26
Ten speakers will present on various topics at TEDxIdahoStateUniversity on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center…
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City hopes to improve watershed by trail erosion prevention project
A Pocatello trail will be getting a few improvements over the next few weeks. City volunteers and U.S. Forest Service crews are partnering for…
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City street improvements reach an all time high
Pocatello city roads are getting better by the year. The city’s Street Operations Department recently completed paving more than 30 miles of…
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Dance classes for people over 50 encourages health and community
Not everyone dances to the same beat in life. Some people don’t start dancing until later in life. Judy Liday began teaching the “Oldies…
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Idaho State University celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Columbus Day was first enacted in 1892, soon after a mass lynching of 11 Italian Americans in New Orleans. It became a national holiday in 1934 to…
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Washie the Cleaner Toilet Seat wins at Boise Startup Week Pitch Competition
Washie the Cleaner Toilet Seat designed by former Bannock County Clerk Rob Poleki won $20,000 at the Boise Startup Week Pitch Competition last week.…
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Bannock County clerk invents Washie: a self cleaning toilet seat
If you’re one that worries about how clean public restrooms really are, you’re not alone. One dad in Pocatello was concerned after his…
Continue Reading 17th Annual Pink Tea honors survivors of breast cancer
The Drive for the Cure Foundation hosted the annual Pink Tea lunch on Saturday to pay tribute to women who have battled breast cancer. This…
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Children and teens vulnerable to sports-related oral injuries
Football, soccer and volleyball programs are in full swing across the country, and with most contact sports, injuries are inevitable, especially to…
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Raising mental illness awareness at ISU
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Idaho State University and mental health professionals are combining forces to help bring mental health…
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ISU homecoming kicks off this weekend
This is the weekend to let your Bengal Pride roar. It’s homecoming at Idaho State University, and Saturday is the big day. Events kick off with…
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Vacant elementary school site could soon be new housing
NeighborWorks Pocatello is considering purchasing a vacant elementary school for affordable housing. The nonprofit organization has helped revitalize…
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Local 7th grader encouraging young girls to learn to code
Anne Marie Frandsen has been coding since she was in first grade. Seven years later, and she’s noticed something odd about her STEM (science,…
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Renowned iconographers painting Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello
The 104-year-old Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello will soon be filled with artwork from a renowned Byzantine iconographer. Former professor and…
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Effort to recall Bannock County Commissioners fails to get enough signatures to move forward
The effort to recall the Bannock County commissioners has failed to get enough signatures by the deadline to move the issue to a March ballot. On…
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Doorbell cameras helping local police solve crime
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means families across the country will start ordering gifts online soon, making it the perfect…
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Construction for ISU’s Disaster Response Complex begins late October
Idaho State University’s Disaster Response Complex is moving full steam ahead. Project personnel have already completed surveying the site…
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ISU President Kevin Satterlee addresses Chamber of Commerce
It was a day of reflection and hope for the future for Idaho State University. President Kevin Satterlee addressed business leaders in Bannock County…
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Can you identify this truck?
The Pocatello Police Department wants to know if you can identify this truck. The truck is the suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run that occurred on…
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Bannock County Assessor recall effort fails to gather enough signatures
The petition to recall the Bannock County assessor, Shari Davies, failed to gather enough signatures to move the issue to the March ballot. Claudia…
Continue Reading Brake for Breakfast brings awareness to breast cancer prevention and screenings
One in eight women and one in about 900 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life, according to breastcancer.org. On…
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Marshall Public Library goes fine-free for youth
Overdue fines for youth are a thing of the past at the Marshall Public Library. The library stopped charging overdue fines for youth ages…
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Downey man sentenced to 10 years for possessing sexually explicit images of minors
A 46-year-old Downey man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 120 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for possessing…
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Bank robber arrested in Chubbuck
Chubbuck Police received a report of a robbery in progress at the Wells Fargo Bank at 4195 Yellowstone Ave in Chubbuck around 9:50 a.m. Monday.…
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Deceased identified in motorcycle vs SUV crash
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has identified the motorcyclist who died in the…
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