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 [...]