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Idaho legislator says Gem State's water supply is priority for Congress

Idaho legislator says Gem State's water supply is priority for Congress

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho State Sen. Kevin Cook recently led a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with Idaho's congressional delegates about water storage projects.
Cop kills knife-wielding man during domestic violence incident in Idaho Falls

Cop kills knife-wielding man during domestic violence incident in Idaho Falls

Kaitlyn Hart and Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot and killed by officers Monday morning in Idaho Falls after he allegedly grabbed a knife during a domestic violence investigation.
After Blue Moon roof collapse, The Suites of Lava Hot Springs reopens

After Blue Moon roof collapse, The Suites of Lava Hot Springs reopens

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Suites of Lava Hot Springs has reopened following a full renovation prompted by damage from the March 2023 collapse of the roof of the popular Blue Moon Bar & Grill next door.
One piece at a time, Idaho man seeks public help to make his Lego creation a reality

One piece at a time, Idaho man seeks public help to make his Lego creation a reality

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

What started as a simple Facebook post has turned into an outpouring of support for Dave McClelland's Lego Idea submission.
Idaho jury convicts security company owner in split verdict over tumultuous town hall

Idaho jury convicts security company owner in split verdict over tumultuous town hall

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho security company owner on Thursday was found guilty of two counts of misdemeanor battery and violating uniform rules at a town hall, but he was found not guilty of four other charges.
'A long road to recovery': New details released on Idaho siblings critically injured by falling trees

'A long road to recovery': New details released on Idaho siblings critically injured by falling trees

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Viviana and Porter French, critically injured by falling trees and power lines while waiting for a school bus during a windstorm in Twin Falls, remain hospitalized, as details about their injuries emerged.
Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude

Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 45-year-old man lost part of his leg in a surgery this week after a horrific accident nearly took his life.
Idaho Falls woman searching for biological family discovers she was kidnapped by orphanage

Idaho Falls woman searching for biological family discovers she was kidnapped by orphanage

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

McKenna Christensen could never have guessed what she would discover when she decided to finally start looking for her biological family.
Charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student accused of kidnapping baby at Costco

Charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student accused of kidnapping baby at Costco

Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weeks after a BYU-Idaho student was accused of kidnapping a baby from Costco in Idaho Falls, the Bonneville County prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon that charges will be dismissed.
New jobs and new neighbors: Sugar City preps for change

New jobs and new neighbors: Sugar City preps for change

Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long seen as a sleepy bedroom community for university staff and Department of Energy workers, Sugar City is on the verge of transformation.
Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights

Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights

Lisa Lette, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debut book by Fort Hall native Cleve Davis is reigniting discussion about the history, cultural meaning and legal battles surrounding Indian hunting rights.
Idaho man reflects on family's pioneering legacy in aviation and agriculture

Idaho man reflects on family's pioneering legacy in aviation and agriculture

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bob Hoff reflected on his father, Mark, and his family's legacy in aviation and agriculture, after Mark Hoff was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Pocatello officer cited after hitting, running over pedestrian with patrol car

Pocatello officer cited after hitting, running over pedestrian with patrol car

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A police officer failed to yield to a pedestrian, hitting them with the front of their patrol car on Thursday afternoon.
Idaho National Laboratory achieves milestone on military reactors

Idaho National Laboratory achieves milestone on military reactors

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The recent delivery of advanced nuclear fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory's Transient Reactor Test Facility marks a major milestone for Project Pele, a first-of-its-kind mobile microreactor prototype designed to provide resilient power for military operations.
'Roll for Kindness': Idaho soda shop owners turn dice into kind deeds

'Roll for Kindness': Idaho soda shop owners turn dice into kind deeds

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple in Idaho Falls is using social media to help give back to the community that they love.
Layton man dies weeks after being hit by car in Idaho

Layton man dies weeks after being hit by car in Idaho

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 80-year-old man from Layton has died more than two weeks after he was struck by a car while crossing a street in southern Idaho.
Man accused of kidnapping 4-week-old baby in Idaho Falls Costco

Man accused of kidnapping 4-week-old baby in Idaho Falls Costco

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 24-year-old man has been charged following social media outrage after a woman posted about him allegedly stealing her shopping cart with her newborn baby inside at the Idaho Falls Costco.
Idaho teen competes for USA powerlifting team at the world championship, sets world record

Idaho teen competes for USA powerlifting team at the world championship, sets world record

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colter Rammell was invited to lift for the USA powerlifting team at the WPC World Powerlifting Championship and recently returned home from the competition in Durban, South Africa.
Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho

Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The families of Dylan Rounds and Gabby Petito are joining forces to help train eastern Idaho law enforcement and boost public safety awareness.