Idaho now has 23 COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases in Idaho continues to grow, with 12 new cases in central Idaho’s Blaine County announced Thursday and Gov. Brad Little…
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Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration
The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…
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SIPH recommends strict adherence to public health guidance
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this…
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Superintendent talks about district changes due to COVID-19
Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19…
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Pocatello Police procedural changes in response to COVID-19
Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first…
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Gov. Gordon and State Health Officer issue statewide closure order for public spaces
Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the…
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Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no…
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Idaho could have 9-plus patients for every bed in outbreak
An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and…
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$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores offered $26 thermometers and face…
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D91 launches grab ‘n go food program on March 23
Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching a “Grab ‘n Go” food program to support families impacted by the school closures necessitated by the…
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Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students
Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…
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More details about Jackson Hole COVID-19 case released
Teton County Health Department officials say the county’s first case of COVID-19 was not a case of community…
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Blackfoot School District launches free grab n’ go meals for children
he Blackfoot School District has launched a program “Bronco Bus Bites” to distribute sack lunches to all children ages one to 18 via bus routes.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases jumps to 11
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed two additional cases of novel…
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Pocatello Mayor self-quarantines following travel, says he’s not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is taking the advice of health experts and is in self-quarantine after a trip to New York City.…
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Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19
It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…
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BYU-Idaho Spring Semester to be held remotely and online
With the ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Spring Semester 2020 courses at Brigham Young University Idaho will be held remotely and online.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Case found in western Wyoming
TETON COUNTY, WY (KIFI/KIDK) – The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the first case of COVID-19 in Teton County, Wyoming. The person testing…
Continue Reading Idaho adopts stricter guidelines to limit coronavirus spread
Idaho on Wednesday adopted stricter guidelines for social interaction to slow the spread of the new…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health urges you to limit gatherings
outheastern Idaho Public Health is urging community members to do the following to reduce the spread of…
Continue Reading Pocatello Police change procedures due to COVID-19
The Pocatello Police Department will be changing the way it handles certain types of calls in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Continue Reading D93 launches free emergency meals program
The USDA has granted flexibility for the Bonneville Joint School District 93 Child Nutrition Program to offer meals to school-aged children during…
Continue Reading Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes
Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…
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Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to…
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Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the…
Continue Reading Idaho now has 9 COVID-19 cases
There are now nine cases of COVID-19 in…
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Idaho Falls Mayor declares emergency
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has signed a local Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency. …
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Yellowstone modifies operations for COVID-19 health guidance
Yellowstone National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention…
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Health centers take measures to protect high-risk patients
Heritage Home Health & Hospice, like many care centers around the nation, is proceeding with caution when it comes to high-risk patients.…
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Habitat for Humanity Restore worries it may not survive outbreak without community help
The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.…
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BYU-Idaho student is first confirmed COVID-19 case in Madison County, Idaho cases up to 8
Eastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County at 5:00 p.m.…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Senior Center receives toilet paper shipment
The Idaho Falls Senior Center received a shipment of toilet paper Tuesday thanks to a few…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces additional postponements and closures
hoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, having reviewed additional information and recommendations from health and government officials announce additional…
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Idaho parks open, some programs and lodging closed
Idaho State Parks remain open for day use and most camping – but hands-on activities and large group events are discontinued, and premium cabins…
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Wyoming COVID-19 jumps to 11 with new Lander, Laramie County cases
Testing has revealed the new coronavirus in eight more people in Wyoming including seven linked to an assisted-living center resident who tested…
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Jefferson School District Grab-N-Go food service program
Due to the school closure, Jefferson School District will be offering Grab-N-Go lunches and next day breakfast to children 1-18 years of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 screening and visitor protocols at Bingham Memorial Hospital
Bingham Memorial Hospital has implemented updated visitor…
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PCSD 25 will begin emergency food service program on Monday
Due to its announcement of an emergency closure due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food…
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Chick-fil-A closing its dining room
Chick-fil-A in Ammon announced it will be closing its dining room for the foreseeable future beginning Thursday, March 19 as a precaution measure.…
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To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only
To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to…
Continue Reading Idaho now has 7 coronavirus cases
Idaho is currently reporting seven…
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What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off
Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…
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Anonymous donation received after ‘Bright Star’ canceled
In the face of many event closures, the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts had some positive news to report: an “anonymous loyal…
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Additional visitor restrictions at EIRMC
Effective Wednesday, March 18, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is implementing the following additional visitor restrictions to protect our…
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Smith’s offers special hours for senior citizen shopper
Starting Wednesday, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores will dedicate the first hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. solely…
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Regal Edwards Grand Teton closes
Regal announced the closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances.…
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ISU announces cancelation of all campus events through May 15
Idaho State University is canceling or postponing all events, including commencement and graduation-related activities, at all of campus locations,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 response fund created
The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response…
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Wyoming investigating seven new COVID cases
The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases of COVID-19.…
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Portneuf Library to close temporarily
The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel…
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D93 schools to be open Tuesday, closed Wednesday
UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent…
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Jefferson School District to be in soft close Tuesday, closed Wednesday
Jefferson School District will be in a soft close…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor: Life must go on despite virus measures
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is calling for a thoughtful, longer-term approach to the new coronavirus that looks beyond a series of shutdowns.…
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Governor Little: “There is no shortage of food”
“There is no shortage of food. Stores will restock, so please don’t hoard,” he…
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CEI announces early spring break, lecture credit classes to move online March 30
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announced the college will hold all regularly scheduled classes March 16 and March 17.…
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Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe
For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…
Continue Reading Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies
The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…
Continue Reading ITD issues 90-day extension on expiring credentials
To reduce large gatherings of people, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicle is instituting a 90-day extension on some…
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Different doctors make different calls on coronavirus tests
Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.…
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INL encourages work from home
The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.…
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D25 closes school starting Tuesday
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a Board of Trustees Special Meeting to discuss and hear possible recommendations regarding…
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New health guidance issued for Idaho venues
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have released updated guidance for event and venue managers. …
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities close, programs suspended
The City of Idaho Falls is implementing additional changes for public health and safety that will impact public programs and facilities throughout…
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Madison School District to close school March 18 – April 6
All Madison 321 schools will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Monday, April 6,…
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Updated guidance for mass gatherings and public events in Idaho
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have developed guidance for event and venue managers to assist…
Continue Reading Sugar Salem School District cancels school until further notice
“Our plan for the foreseeable future is that we will cancel school attendance until further notice. We anticipate that this will be approximately…
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Ammon Mayor encourages social distancing
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking residents and businesses to consider canceling or postponing in-person events that involve 50 or more people for…
Continue Reading Dozens of schools across Idaho close over coronavirus
Several school districts and daycare centers across Idaho have closed in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus…
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Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus…
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Marshall Public Library to close to public
The Marshall Public Library will be closing to the public as a precaution for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) until further…
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How COVID-19 is impacting LDS Church missionary service
Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary…
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Bannock County declares emergency to prepare for COVID-19
In an effort to prepare for a surge of COVID-19 cases, Bannock County commissioners declared an emergency on…
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School districts struggle with decisions amid outbreak
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of…
Continue Reading Nel’s Bi-Lo Market offers hours for people 65 and older
To combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable people, a local grocery store is offering special…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 now closes Tuesday
UPDATE 3/16/20: Idaho Falls School District 91 will close schools effective Tuesday, March 17, through at least the end of Spring Break.…
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Idaho Gov: It’s up to individual school districts to close school
Update: School District Idaho’s Governor said it will be up to the individual school districts to decide if they will cancel school as a precaution…
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Portneuf Medical Center adopts no-visitation policy
Portneuf Medical Center will institute a no-visitation policy beginning…
Continue Reading Idaho’s coronavirus cases reach 5, schools consider closing
Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with state school officials Sunday to consider possible closures as the number of Idaho residents confirmed to have…
Continue Reading Teton County, Wyoming schools close Monday
The Teton County, Wyoming School District #1 will close Monday until at least April 5. …
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Grand Targhee/JHMR to end their seasons Sunday
Grand Targhee Resort will close for the season at the end of business Sunday, March…
Continue Reading President Trump declares Sunday as a National Day of Prayer during coronavirus outbreak
President Trump declares Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a National Day of Prayer during COVID-19 outbreak and sends Twitter…
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IEA calls for immediate closure of all schools
The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is calling on the state to close all schools for at least three weeks, including spring break. …
Continue Reading 5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho as of Saturday
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional three cases…
Continue Reading First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Eastern Idaho
The first positive case of COVID-19 found in Eastern…
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Jackson enacts emergency COVID-19 ordinance
The Jackson Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance limiting the size of community…
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Update: Wyoming reports third Coronavirus case
The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the state’s second known case of COVID-19. …
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Blaine County Schools to close Monday
All Blaine County schools will be closed Monday after a case of COVID-19 was…
Continue Reading Wyoming COVID-19 patient sparks new concerns
Research into a previously identified case of coronavirus in Wyoming Friday has sparked significant new concerns.…
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Idaho Guard deployment to Germany is canceled
Idaho’s participation in an international defense exercise in Germany has been canceled as a precautionary measure in the wake of the COVID-19…
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Jackson council slates town meeting Saturday
The Jackson Town Council has scheduled a special town meeting Saturday morning to discuss potential health…
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Healthy lifestyle is your best defense against COVID-19
There is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19; however, there are things you can do now to help protect yourself.…
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North Bannock firefighters offer to shop for the elderly
The North Bannock Fire Department announced Friday that firefighters are offering to shop for those who don’t want to leave their homes. …
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Idaho Falls implements changes for public health
The City of Idaho Falls is implementing several changes in city operations and events to manage the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the Idaho Falls…
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How COVID-19 impacts The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has canceled several concerts and made changes to its public broadcasts and…
Continue Reading ISU cancels/postpones events, spring break extended
Idaho State University has announced the cancelation or postponement of a number of upcoming large-scale events planned over the next four weeks.…
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First case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Idaho
Governor Brad Little has scheduled a press conference on the coronavirus Friday morning at 10…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort closes aerial tram, implements social distancing measures
ackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is monitoring the situation closely and working with the Teton County Health Department by following the…
Continue Reading Utah closing public schools to prevent spread of coronavirus
Utah will close most public school functions starting starting Monday to reduce the risk of spreading the new coronavirus.…
Continue Reading Lillian Vallely School starts spring break one week early
Lillian Vallely School has made the decision to extend spring break to two weeks. It will be March 16-27.…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor declares coronavirus state of emergency
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon declared an emergency Friday to devote health officials and National Guard troops to a potential a surge in cases of the new…
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