After Clean Water Act ruling, states that want to protect affected wetlands need millions
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped federal oversight from millions of acres of wetlands long protected under the Clean Water Act. Now, erecting safeguards to ensure those waters are not [...]
No sign of missing juvenile hunter who went into water, search to resume Thursday morning
UPDATE The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office issued the following update Wednesday evening: Search efforts for the day have been unsuccessful thus far. Divers were dealing with water temperatures in the [...]
Fall reading scores show steady improvement — but 38,000 kids are still behind
About 58% — or nearly 52,000 — of Idaho’s K-3 students are reading at grade level, according to results from a statewide fall reading exam. It’s a slight improvement from [...]
New business provides care for people needing non-medical assistance at home
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 [...]
Empower Idaho’s students through enhanced educational freedom
This year educational freedom swept across the United States, with over 15 states establishing or expanding access to private educational choice programs such as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). With access [...]
The only female judge in the 7th Judicial District leaves the bench for private practice. Here’s why
IDAHO FALLS – Michelle Mallard knows exactly how she would describe her nearly 12-year term on the bench as a magistrate judge in Bonneville County. “Service, sacrifice and stress.” Mallard [...]
New study finds guides, outfitter industry contributed nearly $600M to Idaho’s economy in 2022
The Idaho outfitters and guide industry contributes up to $600 million to Idaho’s economy, supports nearly 5,000 jobs and contributes $50 million in state and local taxes annually, according to [...]
Local woman hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police. ST. ANTHONY — Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle crash that happened on U.S. Highway 20 at milepost 348, [...]
Idaho’s special education manual is out of compliance
The Idaho Department of Education said Tuesday that Idaho’s criteria for special education eligibility needs revision in order to comply with federal law. That news came as no surprise to [...]
Border talks stuck as Senate nears vote on package for Israel, Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — The success of the U.S. Senate in passing a $106 billion global security supplemental aid package hinges on a bipartisan agreement about U.S. border security, but any deal [...]
U of I demands $2,400 to review — and perhaps release — Phoenix public records
It’s a straightforward request. Idaho Education News wants emails, texts and other public records containing the words “Project Neptune:” the code phrase for the University of Idaho’s proposed University of [...]
They were doctors. Then they moved to America. This Idaho clinic helps them practice in the U.S.
On the cusp of opening up his own medical clinic in Nigeria, Sampson Nde headed for the United States. He’d bought into the American dream. In America, he promised his [...]
Widow who needs her toilet fixed gets a surprise from a Secret Santa
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Martha has been widowed for two decades and [...]
Bedke codes with kids for Computer Science Education Week
Despite being a cowboy, Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke regularly uses computer programming, he told a group of second graders Monday. Coding in Microsoft Excel calculates the value of his [...]
Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War would receive Congressional Gold Medal under push by lawmakers
WASHINGTON — Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation are leading a bipartisan effort to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War, the [...]
Coroner releases name of Montpelier woman who died in crash
BEAR LAKE COUNTY — Authorities are releasing the name of a woman who died in a crash over the weekend. Bear Lake County Coroner Chad Walker said Kaitlyn Anderson, 24, [...]
Idaho must conduct adequacy study as part of public school funding modernization
One thing all education stakeholders will tell you is the current public school funding formula does not provide equitable opportunities for all students. It is time for the committee exploring [...]
Did new school facilities funding lower property taxes? It depends
Idaho school districts are reaping the benefits of a new state fund that helps them pay down bonds and levies, and many property taxpayers are seeing decreases in their bills. [...]
Feds expand migratory big game initiative into Idaho, Montana
Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture are expanding into Idaho and Montana a program that offers financial incentives to ranchers and agriculture producers who voluntarily participate in conservation programs [...]
Why an expanded Obamacare is even harder to repeal today
Now, he said in an interview Thursday, while he remains critical of the law, “it’s not that simple.” Idaho, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah and Virginia [...]
Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims
HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — Paul Rytting listened as a woman, voice quavering, told him her story.When she was a child, her father, a former bishop in The Church of Jesus [...]
Overwintering your potted perennials – East Idaho News
Even if a perennial plant is hardy to your zone, extra steps need to be taken for winter survival if that plant is growing in a pot or other container. [...]
U.S. Marshals return accused parental kidnapper to northern Idaho
The following is a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service. COEUR D’ALENE — Late Thursday evening, a team of deputy U.S. Marshals arrived at the Spokane International Airport with [...]
Her heater was being fixed when we showed up with a gift from a Secret Santa. Her reaction is unforgettable.
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Rose lives alone after her husband died from [...]
‘The pain we feel is unimaginable.’ Family of Kali Randall, Zeke Best issues statement
IDAHO FALLS — The family of Kali Jean Randall issued a statement Saturday evening following the discovery of Zeke Best and the arrest of Jeremy Best. “We thank all of [...]