West Ada trustees remove ‘sexually explicit’ library book about teens fighting rape culture
“The Nowhere Girls,” a novel for teens that explores rape culture, will no longer be available in West Ada School District libraries, after trustees voted Monday to remove the book. [...]
U.S. House passes stopgap spending bill in bipartisan vote, in crucial test for new speaker
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House took a broadly bipartisan vote Tuesday to fund the government into the new year, though the measure must pass the Senate by the end of [...]
Obituary for Christopher Conley Tapp
Christopher was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on July 11, 1976, and slipped away from this world on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada with [...]
West Ada’s lifelong-learner mindset drives student achievement
West Ada, West Ada, West Ada. On top-ten lists from the state’s most prominent academic achievement measures, the school district was everywhere. Its schools repeatedly outshone their peers on the [...]
Idaho Senate president pro tem reprimands senators over editorials criticizing other senators
Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder has removed Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld as the vice chair of the Senate House and Welfare Committee and reprimanded Sen. Scott Herndon over editorials those [...]
Man sentenced for driving car into bake shop and car battery store
IDAHO FALLS – A 23-year-old man was sentenced after driving his car into an Ammon bake shop and a car battery store in March. On Nov. 8, District Judge Bruce [...]
Open meetings lawsuit will head to trial
An open meetings lawsuit will continue to loom over the proposed University of Phoenix purchase — possibly for several more months. A judge has ordered a trial in the case [...]
See you in court: Open meetings lawsuit will head to trial
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on November 13, 2023 An open meetings lawsuit will continue to loom over the proposed University of Phoenix purchase — possibly for several more months. A [...]
North Idaho technical school inspires entrepreneurial careers
Entrepreneurs Kameron Martinez and Wally Rohr plan to open a business next year using the skills they learned at Kootenai Technical Education Campus in Rathdrum. RATHDRUM — Idaho seniors Kameron [...]
Idaho voter registration lawsuits in limbo: Unraveling the latest in voting legal battles
A lawsuit challenging new voter registration laws in Idaho was originally scheduled for a court trial this week, but after Ada County Judge Samuel Hoagland dismissed the case in October, [...]
More states strive to make parks, trails accessible to people with disabilities
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Perched high on rugged cliffs overlooking Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse dominates the shoreline. Visitors from across the country make the 113-year-old beacon one of the [...]
Uncovering the hidden pieces of Idaho National Laboratory’s history
The following is a news release from the Idaho National Laboratory. IDAHO FALLS — Idaho National Laboratory has a long and rich history, dating back to its founding in 1949 [...]
Trustees to consider resolutions on funding formula, open enrollment
With the legislative session fast approaching, Idaho school trustees will this week consider a slew of policy positions, including an updated stance on the long-debated K-12 school funding formula. On [...]
Bear Lake High senior a tri-sport athlete who loves horses and the outdoors
MONTPELIER — Lillian Crockett is a senior at Bear Lake High School. She is a member of the volleyball, basketball and track teams. Her favorite thing about playing sports — [...]
Man riding E-bike hit near Hayden, later dies
HAYDEN — A 74-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon, after being hit north of Hayden on Friday, according to Idaho State Police. At about 3 p.m. on Friday, the man, [...]
Idaho veterans’ stories live on through Library of Congress’ oral history project
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — There are 1,757 entries — and counting — for Idaho vets on the Library of Congress website for the Veterans History Project. With the click [...]
Unlocking success: late season trout fishing tips
The following is a news release from Idaho Department of Fish and Game. People may see anglers wading streams during frigid weather and wonder “what are they doing?” The short [...]
Her husband needs a kidney transplant. A Secret Santa just helped make it one step closer to a reality
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Lilian Pyper is one of the most amazing, [...]
Idaho veterans’ stories live on through Library of Congress’s oral history project
There are 1,757 entries — and counting — for Idaho vets on the Library of Congress website for the Veterans History Project. With the click of a button, anyone around [...]
East Idaho Eats: Pocatello family makes gourmet caramel apples, and other tasty treats
POCATELLO — Jana Herron grew up helping tend to her family’s dozens of apple trees. She recalls afternoons spent going back and forth between bouncing on a trampoline and moving [...]
Idaho legislators tour prison, Micron and ITD campuses as they brace for budget requests
The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee visited a state prison, met with Micron executives and toured the former Idaho Transportation Department headquarters Thursday. Although the Idaho Legislature is not in [...]
When your off-road rig is sunk to the axels, these Burley-made ropes can help yank you out
BURLEY (KIVI) — With thousands of miles of dirt, sand and snow, Idaho offers nearly limitless opportunities for four-wheeling, off-roading, and rallying. For many, the adventure’s not complete until someone [...]
Businesses offering military personnel freebies and discounts for Veterans Day 2023
IDAHO FALLS — Businesses across eastern Idaho are thanking those who have served or are currently serving our country with freebies and discounts on Veterans Day. EastIdahoNews.com has compiled a [...]
At Veterans for Idaho Voters, we believe in better government with better elections
Elections are the foundation of American representative government. Bad elections result in bad government. Unfortunately, Idaho’s political parties have gained too much control over our elections, deciding who is on [...]
Federal judge puts Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law on hold during lawsuit
BOISE (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked Idaho’s “abortion trafficking” law from being enforced while a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality is underway. “This lawsuit is not about the [...]