IDAHO FALLS — At EastIdahoNews.com, we try to provide a variety of news – not just doom and gloom.
Here’s a look back at the top ten most viewed “feel-good” stories that were posted on EastIdahoNews.com in 2016.
10. UPS DRIVER SAVES RIRIE FAMILY FROM FIRE
WEDNESDAY JUNE 22
A local mother is praising the heroic actions of a United Parcel Service driver after he likely saved her and her sons from what could have been a deadly house fire.
9. IDAHO FALLS TEEN’S ‘TOUCHING’ PROM PROPOSAL GOES VIRAL
SATURDAY APRIL 16
It’s the touching video that’s been watched by thousands. A star baseball player from Hillcrest High School asking his friend with special needs to prom.
8. AFTER 6 MISCARRIAGES, THEY FINALLY RECEIVED THEIR MIRACLE BABY. THEN SECRET SANTA SHOWED UP
MONDAY DECEMBER 12
Jessica and Hayden Goudy have waited seven agonizing years to have a baby. They were finally able to adopt a little girl and Secret Santa sent his elves to their home with a gift.
7. MOTHER FROM IDAHO FALLS MAKES HISTORIC BREAST MILK DONATION FOLLOWING SON’S DEATH
FRIDAY AUGUST 12
A woman born and raised in Idaho Falls is making news around the world for her heroic and historic donation of breast milk.
6. WELL-KNOWN ACTOR JOINING ST. ANTHONY POLICE DEPT. TO FIGHT CHILD INTERNET CRIME
TUESDAY JUNE 14
A well-known actor who played a police officer on TV is about to become a reserve police officer in St. Anthony, Idaho.
5. MELALEUCA CEO MAKES $1.2 MILLION ANNOUNCEMENT & EMPLOYEES CHEER
THURSDAY JULY 7
When Melaleuca employees walked into a company meeting Wednesday afternoon, they had no idea what their CEO was about say.
4. MOTHER OF GIRL ATTACKED BY MOUNTAIN LION: ‘ANGELS WERE PROTECTING HER’
SUNDAY AUGUST 14
A Blackfoot family says angels were protecting their little girl when a mountain lion picked her up and dragged her several feet during a camping trip.
3. KEITH URBAN’S MESSAGE FOR IDAHO FOLLOWING HIS POCATELLO CONCERT
SATURDAY AUGUST 6
Thousands of people packed into the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre for a night of music, fun and good times. Keith Urban left a message for his fans following his show.
2. FAMILY WHO NEARLY LOST CABINS IN FIRE SNAPS ‘ANGELIC’ PHOTO
THURSDAY AUGUST 25
Jeanette Empey has titled the photo “The Fireman’s Guardian.” If you take a close look, you’ll see why.
1. PARENTS OF 5 BOYS INVENT A WAY TO KEEP THEIR TOILET SPOTLESS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15
For many mothers and fathers, cleaning the toilet is easily the least favorite chore in the house.
But now that job is looking a little easier — and a lot less messy — thanks to a clever invention by a pair of local parents.
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