Her answer to ‘climate grief’ and a shrinking Great Salt Lake? Don’t look away : NPR
Evaporation ponds that are pinkish-red due to high salinity levels are visible on the north section of the Great Salt Lake in August 2021 near Corinne, Utah. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images [...]
Jack Lew nomination to be U.S. ambassador to Israel to get renewed push by Senate Dems
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is preventing many military promotions from a quick vote in protest over the Pentagon’s abortion travel policy. “This is serious business. If he wants to change [...]
‘Impossible’ to lead: Ada County GOP leaders resign to protest state party’s ‘new oligarchy’
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Six top members of the Ada County Republican Party, including its chairman, quit Thursday, citing decisions by the state party that have made it “impossible” to [...]
CEI enrollment expected to ‘boom’ with new Idaho LAUNCH Grant
The following is a news release from College or Eastern Idaho: IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is gearing up for a surge in student enrollment for the [...]
New prosecutor appointed in Bingham County
BLACKFOOT – Bingham County’s Chief Deputy prosecutor has officially been sworn in as the new prosecutor. Bingham County Commissioners appointed Ryan Jolley to serve the rest of Paul Rogers’ term, [...]
Jalisco’s offers flavorful Mexican favorites, delicious desserts and so much more
IDAHO FALLS — Stop in Jalisco’s just about any time and you’ll likely find a steady stream of hungry customers looking for a bite of delicious authentic Mexican food. Walls [...]
It’s Banned Books Week, but librarians are over it
For some librarians, celebrating Banned Books Week has lost its appeal. State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White chalks it up to “banned book fatigue” — the result of contending with an unprecedented [...]
Four senior Idaho Attorney General staffers resign as shakeups in AG’s office continue
Four senior Idaho Attorney General staffers are leaving the office, according to an office email and other local news reports. Idaho Solicitor General Theo Wold and Labrador’s chief of staff, [...]
Stricter state laws are chipping away at sex education in K-12 schools
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A dozen state or county agencies have parted ways with tens of thousands of dollars in federal grants meant to help monitor teenagers’ sexual behaviors [...]
Covering a lot of political landscape
There is plenty to talk about when it comes to politics. School board elections from West Ada to West Bonner. An early start to the 2024 legislative elections — further [...]
‘Once-in-a-generation investment’: Idaho state parks receive record funding for improvements
A record influx of state and federal funding is paying for a $140 million transformation of Idaho state parks that officials say will benefit Idahoans and visitors for generations to [...]
Community Food Basket deals with ongoing theft; executive director asks for help
IDAHO FALLS — Since a local nonprofit was burglarized in March, there have been ongoing issues with theft on the property and now the executive director is asking for help. [...]
Judge reins in depositions in Labrador’s open meetings lawsuit
An Ada County judge Thursday reined in Attorney General Raúl Labrador and his staff’s far-reaching requests to depose State Board of Education members. While procedural, District Judge Jason Scott’s ruling [...]
Dozens of local vendors participating in free craft fair this weekend in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — A craft fair will take place in Idaho Falls this weekend and community members are invited to attend the free event. The Harvest and Holiday Craft Fair [...]
Lake pend seniors get to experience ‘adulting’
SANDPOINT — Seniors from all three Lake Pend Oreille high schools will get a taste of adulthood next week during their annual personal finance fair. “Our seniors, they’re hungry for [...]
Legal opinion on opioid funds limits Idaho more than other states, health officials say
An opinion from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office says opioid settlement funds spent in recovery centers must go exclusively toward people who have issues with opioids. The opinion — which [...]
A local store was created 108 years ago, and this 85-year-old still loves running it after 39 years
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 [...]
Mackay educator named 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year
Mackay High School career technical education instructor Trent Van Leuven was named Idaho’s 2024 CapEd Credit Union Teacher of the Year. Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield presented Van Leuven [...]
Idaho Falls reopens major intersection after months of construction
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — There will be less congestion and motorists will experience a smoother flow of traffic with [...]
Lakeland superintendent explains decisions to parents
Lakeland School District’s monthly parent advisory meeting addressed traditional topics like enrollment and curriculum, but participants also talked through the unusual topic of “furries,” the wearing of an animal costume [...]
COVID levels rise above summer lows, as vaccine becomes available in Idaho
The new COVID-19 vaccine is available in Idaho, while the coronavirus spreads around the state more than usual lately. The uptick in spread is nowhere near as sharp as huge [...]
Madison County sheriff leaving to take new job at BYU-Idaho
REXBURG — The Madison County sheriff has accepted a new job and will begin working for a local university later this month. Madison County Sheriff Rick Henry will become the [...]
U.S. House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker
WASHINGTON — Dissident Republicans in the U.S. House voted with Democrats on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, a historic move that came just nine months after he secured [...]
The Culver’s Curderburger was originally an April Fool’s Joke. Now it’s on the menu and we tried it.
IDAHO FALLS — It started as an April Fool’s Day joke but was such a hit that Culver’s is bringing it back for a limited time. The CurderBurger is a [...]
A year in the making, the $75 million Idaho Launch program opens
Gov. Brad Little touts the liftoff of the Idaho Launch postsecondary grant program during a brief Tuesday morning ceremony at Boise State University. Idaho Launch officially got off the ground [...]
























