IDAHO FALLS — A local coroner has released the name of a man who died in an officer-involved shooting early Monday morning. Bonneville County Coroner Rick Taylor identified him as [...]
Gov. Brad Little’s budget chief struck a cautionary tone Tuesday during his annual budget presentation to the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriation Committee. Idaho in recent years has benefitted from big budget [...]
Idaho’s strict abortion ban has been law for over a year. And if the Legislature’s first bill introduced in a committee in 2024 passes, Idaho law would acknowledge “preborn children.” [...]
Over the past few days, House Speaker Mike Moyle has again voiced his opposition to Idaho Launch, which will provide up to $8,000 in grants for high school graduates pursuing [...]
IDAHO FALLS — Drivers are being asked to use caution after a vehicle hit a power pole in Idaho Falls Tuesday morning. According to City of Idaho Falls spokesman Eric [...]
For nearly two decades, Tona Henderson collected newspaper articles, letters and photographs documenting who in the small town of Emmett was diagnosed with cancer, including her own family. The result [...]
POCATELLO — A new name is being proposed for the Holt Arena at Idaho State University and it’s up to the State Board of Education to approve it. On Tuesday, [...]
He didn’t use the “l” word, but Gov. Brad Little sought to burnish his education legacy Monday. He proposed an unprecedented plan to use state dollars to address local school [...]
Idaho Gov. Brad Little put forth a 10-year, $2 billion plan to address Idaho’s aging, crumbling public school buildings during his State of the State address Monday at the Idaho [...]
The following is a news release and photo from Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. FORT HALL — Country music star Brantley Gilbert will be coming to the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on June [...]
Gov. Brad Little will begin the 2024 Idaho legislative session today by delivering the annual State of the State address at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. Little will deliver [...]
IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Community Garden Association is inviting aspiring green-thumbs and experienced gardeners to a free organic gardening class starting Wednesday. Anyone looking for gardening information specific [...]
This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Jan. 5, 2024. A pair of Republicans unveiled a new proposal Friday designed to help Idahoans fund private school: a $5,000 tax [...]
CANYON COUNTY — Law enforcement is asking the public to help find a missing man, the department announced Saturday night. According to a missing person alert sent by Idaho State [...]
On Dec. 30, 2023, two surveyors located eight rare pine grosbeaks in Smith Park near the Madison Memorial Hospital during the Rexburg Christmas survey. The next day, another birder reported [...]
WASHINGTON (Idaho Capital Sun) — Congress got next to nothing done during the past year and could accomplish even less in 2024 as attention shifts to the November elections. House [...]
Editor’s note: EastIdahoNews.com ran the previous story in this series, Idaho girl rescued from house of horrors sent to state-licensed facility and preyed on again, on Friday. (InvestigateWest) — In [...]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues. The justices said they would [...]
A pair of Republicans unveiled a new proposal Friday designed to help Idahoans fund private school: a $5,000 tax credit. Surrounded by “school choice” advocates in the Statehouse, Sen. Lori [...]
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case in Idaho regarding protections for emergency room physicians who may have to perform an abortion as stabilizing care. And, in the process, [...]
On Friday, the Supreme Court intervened to allow Idaho's criminal abortion ban to take effect and agreed to hear an appeal in April. ... Source link
Editor’s note: This story details cases of sexual assault. Discretion is advised. Alyssa Bowers was 3 when her mom went to prison. She was 12 when her dad raped her [...]
A judge will allow Attorney General Raúl Labrador to subpoena the University of Phoenix for some documents and depose the university over narrow matters, according to a ruling made Thursday [...]
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. A [...]
IDAHO FALLS – Education has been and will continue to be Gov. Brad Little’s top priority. That’s what he said during a news conference Thursday morning ahead of the upcoming [...]
Idaho lawmakers return to Boise next week for what’s likely to be a truculent legislative session, with a May primary election looming and several unresolved K-12 public school issues hanging [...]
The 2024 Idaho legislative session begins Monday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, where Republican legislators will look to expand the Idaho Legislature’s power and influence through budgetary changes [...]
SWAN VALLEY — One of the victims of a fire over New Year’s weekend has passed away. Kathi Jorgensen of Swan Valley died early Wednesday morning at East Idaho Regional [...]
This story was first published by InvestigateWest on Dec. 28, 2023. Editor’s note: This story details cases of sexual assault. Alyssa Bowers was 3 when her mom went to prison. [...]
Every week I’m interviewing fascinating people in our community, nation and around the world. Sandi Sumner Hendry is the owner and founder of Minky Couture designer blankets. She started the [...]
David Bailey talking about the new electronics museum inside Phase 4 Stereo at 3135 East 17th Street in Ammon. Take a tour and see some of the items in the [...]
Marlene Tromp has fielded — and fumbled — plenty of pointed questions from legislators over the past 4 ½ years. What does the Boise State University president expect in 2024? [...]
The Idaho State Capitol in Boise was searched and cleared early Wednesday after Idaho was among several states that received nonspecific, emailed bomb threats that day, Idaho State Police confirmed. [...]
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Following a ban that prevented the crop from entering most of Mexico until 2022, Idaho officials in a recent trade mission were eager to spotlight [...]
Following a ban that prevented the crop from entering most of Mexico until 2022, Idaho officials in a recent trade mission were eager to spotlight the state’s cherished pride and [...]
IDAHO FALLS — As the world entered a new year, these babies entered the world! We asked hospitals in eastern Idaho for information on the first babies born this year. [...]
Emily did not want to go to kindergarten. She charged into her classroom at Frontier Elementary defiantly, sitting down, crossing her arms, and glaring towards the front of the room. [...]
(Idaho Statesman) — Law enforcement officers in Idaho shot and killed 13 people in 2023, making last year one of the deadliest for police shootings, according to an Idaho Statesman [...]
IDAHO FALLS — It’s been an incredible year at EastIdahoNews.com. We’ve produced a lot of good journalism, and we continue to grow by leaps and bounds as a company. During [...]
A large portion of this year’s $381 million boost to Idaho public schools may be clawed back, after state officials rescinded a temporary formula that funded schools based on enrollment. [...]
The following is a news release from the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. FORT HALL — Conjuring a new era of excitement as fresh as the dawn of a new year, the [...]
Buying a license gives you a year of hunting and fishing and helps wildlife IDAHO FALLS — The new year is here, so it’s time to get a 2024 hunting [...]
A prosecutor appointed by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said there is probable cause that a former Idaho Department of Health and Welfare employee who led a scrutinized child care [...]
I chuckle when I see blueberry starts in the local garden centers. Stores sell them. People buy and plant them. Thus begins the slow, agonizing death of another blueberry plant. [...]
BLACKFOOT — Members of the community attended an open house on Dec. 6 to provide their input on the growth of their city. The city of Blackfoot held an open [...]
https://s3-assets.eastidahonews.com/v/2023/12/30/hls-20231230095114-mp.m3u8East Mink Creek Nordic Center | City of Pocatello The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting [...]
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Krista is a wonderful, sweet lady and is [...]
As 2023 slouches to an ignominious end, some news came Friday that gave me an unexpected jolt of hope. I have spent much of the year watching with horror and [...]
A flock of over 30 Evening grosbeaks flew from one grove of chokecherries to another grove of hawthorns before heading to the Henrys Fork for a drink. Another flock about [...]
IDAHO FALLS — An Arizona man was arrested in Idaho Falls after a woman says he beat and raped her in her own home. Brandon Ty Lee, 30, has charged [...]