Episode 17: How to make students really, truly love learning? Misha Smith has answers.
In this episode, award-winning teacher Misha Smith talks about how she uses field trips, big questions, and projects with real-world impact to fuel student curiosity and excitement. Plus, she reflects [...]
Idaho House and Senate still at odds over solution to presidential primary mess
With the Sunday’s Republican Party deadline closing in, members of the Idaho Legislature’s two chambers had yet to agree Thursday on a solution to address the presidential primary election that [...]
Pancake breakfast and airplane rides available at Rigby Airport open house
RIGBY – Few things bring John Seal more of a rush than hearing an aircraft fly overhead. From the time he was a little kid, he’s looked up and dreamed [...]
A tireless education advocate leaves a void as large as his legacy
Sitting in a since-closed downtown Boise coffee shop in the summer of 2018, J.J. Saldaña reflected on a challenge facing Idaho — then, and now. J.J. Saldana posted this photo [...]
Department of Interior announces expansion to Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Interior announced that $6.2 million in funding has been approved to acquire almost 2,500 acres to add Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho. The Migratory [...]
Buy a pumpkin and play in a straw maze at Red Barnes Pumpkin Patch
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 [...]
West Bonner trustees meet briefly to declare two board vacancies
Patrons packed the room Wednesday despite the warning that a quorum would not be established and the school board could not meet. PRIEST RIVER – Dozens of anxious faces looked [...]
Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland probed at U.S. Senate hearing
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators said during a Wednesday hearing that foreign ownership of U.S. farmland is a national security threat that should be further examined. The U.S. Senate Committee on [...]
Public health reports 4 measles cases in Idaho unvaccinated kids
Southwest District Health reported Wednesday that four more unvaccinated people in Nampa, all children, have been diagnosed with measles. The new cases are people exposed to the same household as [...]
More measles cases reported in southwest Idaho
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. NAMPA — An additional four people have been confirmed to have measles in Nampa. All are [...]
It is a privilege to work with those in Idaho who are dedicated to public service
Some folks have a hard time understanding why people would devote an entire career to serving the public when private employment generally pays more. You might have to put yourself [...]
Senate moves shutdown-prevention plan that’s ‘not gonna happen’ in House
“It seems to change every hour, if not by the minute in the House. So I don’t think they know what they can do at this point. But we know [...]
City unveils new Pocatello entrance sign
POCATELLO — City officials and community members gathered Tuesday to celebrate the Gate City’s latest feature — a newly installed entrance sign. Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad unveiled the new monument [...]
Fired deputy attorney general for Idaho sues AG’s office, alleging retaliation
A former deputy attorney general representing the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has sued the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, alleging it retaliated against her after she raised ethical concerns [...]
State Board attorney accuses Labrador of filing ‘abusive’ subpoenas
Attorney General Raúl Labrador is embarking on an “abusive” and taxpayer-funded fishing expedition, the State Board of Education’s lawyer argued in a court filing Monday. At issue is a battery [...]
Dive team leader’s love for serving community goes deep
IDAHO FALLS — Sgt. Karl Casperson has found guns, tools, jewelry, cars, and boats in the Snake River and in other bodies of water in the area. He is the [...]
Food benefits for low income families at risk in a government shutdown, White House says
WASHINGTON — As Congress barrels toward a partial government shutdown, the White House on Monday warned that a program that helps millions of low income families afford healthy food could [...]
Local studio offering $1,000 to winner of Halloween short film contest. How you can participate
IDAHO FALLS — A film and photography studio is holding their first ever Halloween Short Film Contest. Film Garage 208 opened in December 2022, and will be holding the contest [...]
Branden Durst to resign from West Bonner district
Branden Durst announced he will resign from his role as leader of the West Bonner County School District. He has served as the district’s quasi-superintendent since June 28. In the [...]
Idaho House reaches support for special legislative session, but proposal differs from state Senate
More than 60% of the members of the Idaho House of Representatives have signed a petition calling for a special legislative session to essentially repeal the state law passed earlier [...]
What does it take to pass a bond in Idaho? Maybe Pocatello/Chubbuck has the answer
It’s arguably harder to build and upgrade schools in Idaho than in any other state. That’s because Idaho has one of — if not the — most stringent required pass [...]
UPDATE: Rexburg man competing in national mullet competition makes it to final round
UPDATE: Zachary Reiswig has made it to “The Mane Event,” which is the Top 25 final contestants in an online contest run by the USA Mullet Championships. The Mane Event [...]
Yellowstone extends comment period for bison management plan after high volume of comments
Given the volume of people writing in, Yellowstone National Park has extended the public comment period for its draft Bison Management Environmental Impact Statement until Oct. 10. “We’ve received nearly [...]
Nighttime detour planned for I-15/I-86 System Interchange
The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department: POCATELLO — Beginning Monday and continuing through Wednesday, nighttime closures will be in place for a section of Interstate [...]
Special Education School Bus Driver of the Year encourages others to take up the profession
POCATELLO — When Roy Allen was honored by the school district with the award for Special Education School Bus Driver of the Year, he didn’t even know such an award [...]























