In wake of nixed levy, Idaho Falls’ next move is complicated
After a judge invalidated Idaho Falls School District’s $33 million levy, which would have funded a new elementary school, trustees are considering next steps — an effort complicated by the [...]
Idaho House members delay bills to arm school teachers, repeal Blaine…
This story was originally published by Idaho Education News on Jan. 30, 2023. The Idaho House has put off a debate on a bill that would give school teachers the [...]
January saw major high-profile fires in eastern Idaho. Are there more…
IDAHO FALLS — The last few weeks have seen a number of large, high-profile fires in eastern Idaho that have cause major monetary damages. But regional fire officials say overall, [...]
Bill to arm school teachers on hold, for now
The House has put off a debate on a bill that would give school teachers the right to carry guns on campus. Rep. Ted Hill’s bill was scheduled for a [...]
Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole denies death row inmate’s comm…
This story was first published by Idaho Reports on Jan. 29, 2024. The Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole on Monday denied a commutation recommendation for Thomas Creech, the state’s [...]
Idaho’s government employee health insurer change is in the courts — …
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on the state of Idaho changing health insurance providers for more than 25,000 state employees and over 35,000 of their [...]
Idaho Falls intersection will be blocked off Tuesday as crews repair …
The following is a news release and photo from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a damaged fire [...]
HB 415 misses the mark with its focus on response over prevention
Idaho House Bill 415 would remove local control from elected school boards to determine which, if any, staff would be allowed to carry firearms on campus. The legislation would allow [...]
Idaho House passes bill to enforce mandatory minimum sentences on fen…
The Idaho House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that would require mandatory minimum sentences for people convicted of trafficking fentanyl. Following more than an hour of debate among [...]
Idaho State University Welcomes Dr. Robert Wagner as its 14th Preside…
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO –– Idaho State University welcomed Dr. Robert Wagner as its 14th president on Monday. Wagner brings a long history [...]
West Ada teacher named Idaho’s Language Teacher of the Year
Adam Li teachers Mandarin Chinese, a notoriously difficult language for English speakers to learn. And yet, thousands of high school students have chosen to take his class at Renaissance High [...]
Idaho state government health insurance to be managed by new insurer …
Editor’s note: Read our story on Tuesday about how Idaho chose the new health insurer for state employees and their family members. And how “trade secrets” shaped the process. Idaho’s [...]
Training young shade trees – East Idaho News
The pruning of young shade trees to enable development of strong, healthy tree structure is a frequently overlooked practice. Here are a few tips to help you improve the life [...]
Idaho’s highest grad rates by school
Not as many Idaho students are graduating on time as state education leaders would like, but some schools have met and exceeded those high hopes, and others are closing in. [...]
Indoor air quality in long-term care facilities during wildfires is w…
Every year, wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada send plumes of smoke into the sky. When that smoke blows into southwestern Idaho’s Treasure Valley, it blankets Boise-area residents [...]
Semi-truck carrying propane catches fire after crash with car
IDAHO FALLS — A large contingent of police officers and emergency responders are on the scene of major crash and vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls. The [...]
2023 SAT Day participation dropped, while scores improved
The number of Idaho’s SAT test-takers declined sharply in 2023, and scores improved markedly. Last spring, only 64% of the state’s juniors took the college entrance exam on the school-sponsored SAT [...]
Idaho librarians contemplate leaving work — and the state — as a resu…
Maegan Hanson became a librarian because of her love of reading. Her favorite part of her job is helping people discover their next favorite book. Hanson is the Buhl Public [...]
University of Idaho volleyball coach, Chris Gonzalez, accused of abus…
University of Idaho women’s volleyball players accused their head coach of physical and mental abuse, bullying and body shaming, allegedly wanting their bodies to “be a certain way” throughout a [...]
Mandatory minimum sentence for fentanyl trafficking bill heads to Ida…
A bill that would impose mandatory minimum sentences for people convicted of trafficking fentanyl is heading to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives for a vote, where it [...]
Idaho Republican introduces bill to change legal definition of ‘sex’ …
An Idaho Republican is again working on legislation to change legal definitions of terms relating to hot-button topics in state code. On Tuesday morning, Rep. Julianne Young, R-Blackfoot, introduced legislation [...]
This Idahoan became the youngest Bitcoin millionaire at 18. Now he wa…
Erik Finman | Courtesy photo. Finman speaks with EastIdahoNews.com reporter Nate Eaton in the video player above. IDAHO FALLS — He dropped out of high school when he was 15, [...]
Looking for the right preschool for your child? This event might be h…
IDAHO FALLS — Parents who have preschool in their child’s future are invited to a free event this weekend that can help make life a bit easier for them. A [...]
A plea for change: The dire state of Idaho’s direct care workforce mu…
Direct care workers are the unsung heroes of our health care system. These are the compassionate individuals who provide care for the elderly and people with disabilities. They are the [...]
Idaho’s average gas price below $3 for first time in nearly 3 years
The following is a news release from AAA Idaho. BOISE – Don’t look now, but Idaho gas prices are below the $3 mark for the first time since March 2021. [...]