Idahoans often leave cars running to warm up. But is it legal?
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — As temperatures more frequently drop below freezing in Idaho, it’s a common practice for car owners to turn their cars or trucks on to warm up [...]
A Secret Santa surprise for a single mother of 7 who was embarrassed at how she responded to a gift 9 years ago
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. This is the ninth year the Secret Santa [...]
Slip-sliding into ‘Hell’s Hole’, Part 2: Climbing out of ‘Hell’s Hole’
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of Bill’s adventure in “Hell’s Hole. To reach Part 1, click here. After collecting some beautiful material and debating what to leave behind, [...]
Protected pups: IFPD K9s receive donated body armor
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police Department’s K9s Argo and Ghost have received bullet and stab protective vests, [...]
School board campaign contributions, updated
With Tuesday’s school elections just around the corner, let’s take an updated look at campaign finance reports. Our top 10 list of the spendiest school board elections hasn’t changed, although [...]
Are there senior-friendly remotes? – East Idaho News
Question Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with [...]
Endangered Species Act protections for wolverines likely imminent
This story was first published on WyoFile on Oct. 27, 2023. An analysis of wolverines in Wyoming and the rest of their Lower 48 range paints a grim picture of [...]
Lt. Governor Bedke visits Idaho Falls, stops at ‘Disneyland of tube parks’
IDAHO FALLS — In the next week or so, snow-making machines are already transforming what once was a massive mound of dirt into a winter wonderland. The Greater Idaho Falls [...]
Court documents provide a detailed look inside the State Board’s closed-door Phoenix meetings
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the latest installment in Idaho Education News’ ongoing, in-depth coverage of the University of Idaho’s proposed purchase of the University of Phoenix. Over several months, senior [...]
Cascade High seniors jump into the political process
Students in the Cascade School District jumped into the political process — in an educational and empowering way. The senior class wanted patrons to learn more about the two candidates [...]
Ex-police sergeant denies in Idaho courtroom that he used his role to victimize women
CALDWELL (Idaho Statesman) — Ex-Caldwell Police Sgt. Ryan Bendawald denied allegations in court Thursday that he abused his law enforcement role to victimize women. A judge then set his jury [...]
Idaho voters must reject rar-right extremism this Tuesday
Democracy is at its best when consensus candidates prevail. In this ideal world,officeholders have broad support from their constituents and work to strengthen theinstitutions under their purview. Library board commissioners [...]
Speaker of the Idaho House says new $120 million business system Luma doesn’t work
Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives Mike Moyle told a state official Thursday to come up with an exit plan to ditch the state government’s new $121 million business [...]
Here are the states that want it to end : NPR
This picture taken in March 2018 shows a technician working on the clock of the Lukaskirche Church in Dresden, eastern Germany. This weekend, Americans will wind back this clocks as [...]
Gov. Little touts apprenticeships — and Launch
Gov. Brad Little touted Idaho’s growing apprenticeship programs Wednesday. He also used the occasion to talk up one of his pet projects: the fledgling Idaho Launch post-high school incentives program. [...]
Idaho has obtained lethal injection chemicals. But state law protects where they came from.
After being unable to do so for years, Idaho officials have obtained chemicals necessary to carry out an execution by lethal injection. However, state laws recently passed by the Idaho [...]
Florida couple came to eastern Idaho to retire, now own music academy where they teach 200 students
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ [...]
Special education: Idaho’s $66 million problem
Idaho’s schools have a $66.5 million problem — and it’s impacting the state’s most vulnerable students. Since its inception, special education has been underfunded nationwide. Public schools are required to [...]
Court case on fate of Snake River dams, imperiled salmon postponed at least 45 more days
Parties to a lawsuit challenging the federal government over its plans to continue operating dams on the Snake River at the expense of salmon runs asked a federal court in [...]
Student enrollment is down for the first time since the pandemic
Student enrollment is down statewide for the first time since the height of the pandemic — the only other time in the past decade that a decline has been recorded. [...]
Blue and red states slash taxes despite warnings of hard times ahead
With a $750 million budget surplus on hand, there was little doubt whether North Dakota lawmakers would cut taxes earlier this year — the question was how much. “The surplus [...]
Long-running walking tours embrace Pocatello’s (haunted) history while raising money for downtown improvements
POCATELLO — The city of Pocatello can brag many innovations and advancements, according to local historian Lisa Brian. For instance: the nation’s first passenger elevator was constructed in the Gate [...]
Biden pick for ambassador to Israel confirmed with all but two Republicans opposed
The U.S. Senate voted 53-43 Tuesday to confirm Jacob. J. Lew as ambassador to Israel amid a recent escalation in the U.S. ally’s war with the militant group Hamas in [...]
Actor who plays Uncle Rico in ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ celebrating film’s 20th anniversary with castmates during local event
IDAHO FALLS – Jon Gries loves Idaho, and he’s excited to return for an upcoming event on the eastern side of the state. The 66-year-old California man is an actor [...]
West Bonner trustee candidates talk ‘trust’ and ‘improved academics’
Three seats on the West Bonner County School Board are up for election next week. Incumbents Troy Reinbold, Carlyn Barton and Margaret Hall each face one challenger. In Zone 3, [...]
Idaho legislators gear up for 2024 session with meetings on budget, revenue reports
Idaho legislators will set the stage for the upcoming 2024 legislative session during a series of seven meetings at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise over the next two weeks. [...]
Man expected to plead guilty after allegedly driving car into bake shop and car battery store
AMMON – A 23-year-old man is expected to admit guilt to allegedly driving his car into an Ammon bake shop and a car battery store in March. Karl Anthony L. [...]
West Bonner’s three-member board selects two new trustees
Trustees Troy Reinbold, Margaret Hall and Carlyn Barton huddle together while deciding who would best serve on the West Bonner school board. PRIEST RIVER — The West Bonner School District [...]
Lower gas prices a welcome treat for Halloween
The following is a news release from AAA Idaho. BOISE – Idaho drivers will have a little less to be frightened about when they stop to fill up before trick-or-treating [...]
Coeur d’Alene trustee candidates discuss motivations and personal goals
Two of five seats on the Coeur d’Alene School Board are up for election and five candidates are vying for those positions. There is one incumbent, Heather Tenbrink, facing challenger [...]
Boise administers student wellness survey for third year
The Boise School District is administering an anonymous opt–in survey this week to over 4,000 students at 14 schools in an effort to better support student health and well-being. School [...]
‘Don’t do it’: Idaho congressional delegation introduces bill to stop Lava Ridge Wind Project
Idaho’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday introduced a bill to stop the development of a wind energy project in southwest Idaho. U.S. Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo [...]
Rollover near Menan exit on U.S.-20 snarling traffic
MENAN — Idaho State Police were actively working a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 20, as of 6:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Marvin Crain of the Idaho State Police. The [...]
Local martial arts group gives life to history
REXBURG — In Rexburg, weapons enthusiasts and history buffs unite in a world where the clash of steel and the echo of ancient techniques still exist. Whether you’re a seasoned [...]
KillerTomato discovered at Idaho State University
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO –– There’s a KillerTomato lurking on the grounds of Idaho State University. Not to fear, though, this cold-blooded killer [...]
I Came Out As Transgender At Age 60
I am a 66-year-old transgender man. The fact that I can make that statement seemed an impossibility not so long ago.Growing up in an era when silence was a guiding [...]
Slip-sliding into ‘Hell’s Hole’ – East Idaho News
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series about Bill’s adventure in Hell’s Hole. Steep can be steep, and then it can be so steep that old men [...]
Brother U of I murder victim awarded scholarship created in sibling’s honor
MOSCOW (Idaho Statesman) — Nearly a year after Ethan Chapin and three other University of Idaho students were killed in an attack near campus, his brother received an award created [...]
Man sentenced for holding woman hostage, shooting her multiple times
IDAHO FALLS — A 43-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday for a domestic dispute involving multiple guns that resulted in the victim being shot multiple times. Christopher Michael Kerins was sentenced [...]
Western states look to these lands for new affordable housing
In Colorado’s Eagle County, affordable housing is so scarce that school district leaders have pleaded with locals to open their spare bedrooms to teachers — citing the impossibility of hiring [...]
Missing teen Blaze Thibaudeau has been found safe with doomsday mom, uncle and sister
IDAHO FALLS — A missing 16-year-old boy from Arizona were found safe with his mother, uncle and sister in Alaska Friday night. Blaze Thibaudeau was at the Alcan Port of [...]
Missing teen found with doomsday mom, uncle and sister
IDAHO FALLS — A missing 16-year-old boy from Arizona were found safe with his mother, uncle and sister in Alaska Friday night. Blaze Thibaudeau was at the Alcan Port of [...]
CEI hopes to keep graduating seniors local with Idaho LAUNCH program
IDAHO FALLS – The College of Eastern Idaho is incentivizing local graduating seniors to stay local and become marketable with the Idaho LAUNCH program. CEI President Rick Aman, Greater Idaho [...]
Education experts voice concern about school vouchers at policy forum
CALDWELL — Gearing up for the 2024 legislative session, the controversial topic of school vouchers is back. In a full auditorium at the College of Idaho on Wednesday, panelists discussed [...]
Federal funds boost tribal-led revival efforts for salmon in upper Columbia River Basin
In June of 1940, Native American tribes from across the Northwest gathered at Kettle Falls in northeast Washington to mourn the loss of their historic fishing grounds. Known as the [...]
A Feel Good Friday surprise for a mail carrier who helped an injured child (and loves the dogs on her route!)
EastIdahoNews.com and Ashley in Idaho Falls and Pocatello are partnering to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition. We [...]
Open meeting lawsuit remains in play
It could be several months before a district judge rules on a lawsuit on the University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal. Or this judge could throw out the lawsuit entirely [...]
U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily blocks enforcement of Idaho student bathroom ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit temporarily blocked an Idaho law scheduled to take effect Nov. 3 that would have prevented transgender students from using school facilities [...]
Doomsday family from Arizona last seen in Idaho with teen they believe is chosen of God. His father is desperate for answers.
IDAHO FALLS — An Arizona family is desperate for their loved ones to return home after they abruptly bought thousands of dollars of survival gear, boarded a plane for Idaho [...]
Let’s make sure Idaho kids get to school safely
The best part of my day is when I walk my kids to school. We spend this quality time connecting, while the exercise helps us wake up and get focused [...]