Idaho Falls Community Hospital starts stroke survivors support group
The following is a news release from Idaho Falls Community Hospital. IDAHO FALLS — Recovery from a stroke can be a long and ongoing process. The journey doesn’t end when [...]
Looking to eat out today? These restaurants open on Thanksgiving
IDAHO FALLS — Is preparing and cooking Thanksgiving dinner exhausting you? Or do you have plans that fell through? There are multiple places open for dinner on Thanksgiving day and [...]
New climate report warns of increased wildfires, heat and flooding for Idaho and Northwest region
A new national climate report warns that increased wildfires, extreme heatwaves and drought will have widespread impacts on the people, industries and ecosystems in Idaho and across the Northwest. Released [...]
Man sentenced for stalking Idaho woman, slashing her tires, taking her dogs and setting fire to her home twice
The following is a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office – District of Idaho. BOISE – Joel Waters, 44, of Wallowa, Oregon, was sentenced to the maximum sentence [...]
Judge limits Montana wolf trapping season over threat to grizzly bears
A federal judge in Missoula issued an order late Tuesday afternoon that will limit Montana’s wolf trapping season to Jan. 1 to Feb. 15 next year in hunting Regions 1 [...]
Looking back: Massive fire in Leadore, Rigby holds ‘Turkey Drawing’ event and mayor proclaims ‘Family Week’
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is looking back at what life was like during the week of Nov. 20 to Nov. 26 in east Idaho history. 1900-1925 RIGBY — Local high [...]
Lessons learned in Alaska
Three months ago I loaded up my truck and camp trailer, said goodbye to my family, friends and my Idaho home, then started the long drive of over 2,500 miles [...]
A woman working on her tractor gets the surprise of a lifetime 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. Marian and Richard have always tried to help [...]
The federal government must proceed with grizzly bear recovery in Bitterroot Mountains Wilderness
Recovery of endangered grizzly bears in the lower 48 states hinges on critical genetic connectivity between the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental grizzlies provided by the Bitterroot Mountains. Located on [...]
Chubbuck credit union robbery suspect and driver in custody, police say
UPDATE The following update was released by the Chubbuck Police Department: The suspect in this incident has been identified as Brandon Damon, 43, and he was taken into custody by [...]
Chronic absenteeism is declining — but nearly 53K Idaho students are habitually absent
More than 52,000 Idaho students were consistently absent from school last year. Still, the figure is an improvement — it’s about 12,000 fewer students than the year before. Chronic absenteeism [...]
Alliance Defending Freedom asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Idaho abortion case
Attorneys for two national law firms have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a federal case in Idaho regarding whether emergency room physicians can continue to be shielded [...]
Judge hears arguments on shortening Montana’s wolf trapping season to protect grizzlies
An attorney for the state of Montana told a federal judge Monday that the floating wolf trapping season will certainly not start next Monday, which is possible under this year’s [...]
Idaho homeowners to receive $192M in property tax reductions due to 2023 law passed by Legislature
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Within about a week Idaho homeowners will learn how much they will save on their property taxes this year thanks to a new law passed [...]
Idaho homeowners to receive $192M in property tax reductions due to 2023 law passed by Legislature
Within about a week Idaho homeowners will learn how much they will save on their property taxes this year thanks to a new law passed by the Idaho Legislature. This [...]
Judge bans media cameras in Bryan Kohberger case, offers new way to watch Moscow trial
MOSCOW (Idaho Statesman) – A court order from the judge overseeing the case against Bryan Kohberger, who’s suspected of murdering four University of Idaho students, publicly released Monday outlines his [...]
Projects to restore Columbia River Basin health in Oregon get $31 million
Oregon tribes, state agencies, farmers and ranchers are getting more than $31 million from the federal government to reduce toxic pollution in the Columbia River and its tributaries. It’s the [...]
Christopher Tapp’s funeral to be held Tuesday, EastIdahoNews.com will livestream services
IDAHO FALLS — Family and friends will gather in Idaho Falls Tuesday morning for Christopher Tapp’s funeral service. The Idaho Falls native died Nov. 5 following serious injuries he sustained [...]
A turf battle? Boise State rips CWI’s bachelor’s degree proposal
Boise State University isn’t holding back about the College of Western Idaho. And specifically, the two-year college’s proposal to offer its first four-year degree. In written comments to the State [...]
Rosalynn Carter acclaimed by admirers for her pioneering advocacy for mental health, caregiving
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died, according to the Carter Center, leaving a rich legacy of championing mental health and women’s rights. She will be buried at the ranch [...]
After lawsuits, reports found Idaho’s public defense system was failing, a new office offers hope
After reports of overworked public defenders and years of lawsuits against the state claiming inadequate public defense for those in the criminal justice system, Idaho’s new state agency for public [...]
Fear and gloating about US at top democracy gathering
Fear persists that Israel’s forceful retaliation, and what comes next in Gaza, will distract the U.S. from Kyiv’s needs. Biden is grappling with a funding fight at home, where Democrats [...]
Understanding raspberry management – East Idaho News
You may have heard and been confused by the terms June-bearing, summer-bearing, ever-bearing, and fall-bearing raspberries. Let it be understood that there are only two types: those that bear the [...]
Critchfield, Idaho Department of Education launch new podcast
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Education. BOISE — Parents, teachers, administrators and other education stakeholders in Idaho can now connect with important issues through [...]
America’s Got Talent finalists to perform with other local vocalists Monday
REXBURG — Local vocalists from the Rexburg, Idaho Falls, Shelley and Rigby areas will take the stage Monday night for an all-ages show that organizers hope will inspire the next [...]