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What is HJR 5 and why should you care?
The Idaho Capitol in Boise. | Ken Wilcox, Flickr .sidebar2 {width:90%;} When you vote Tuesday – you’ll weigh in on the next president of the United States, federal and state representatives, Idaho...
View ArticleMan wanted out of Jefferson County arrested in Bonneville
Craig Fillmore | Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man was arrested in Bonneville County yesterday and found in possession of an illegal firearm and drug paraphernalia....
View ArticleWhat’s being built in the Walmart parking lot?
Construction in front of the Idaho Falls Walmart. IDAHO FALLS — A lot of residents have noticed construction in front of the Ammon and Idaho Falls Walmart stores, but store management says the...
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Election Day 2016: A historic moment arrives
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Americans are casting their verdicts on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Tuesday after an exhausting, acrimonious campaign that at times revolted the nation and tore at its fabric....
View ArticleWhere to vote and what your ballot will look like
EastIdahoNews.com will post local and national results (including the latest numbers on the presidential race) as polls close Tuesday. Below is information from Google that shows your polling place as...
View ArticleD91 looks into possibility of new high school
Wikimedia Commons IDAHO FALLS — The possibility of having a new high school in Idaho Falls School District 91 is becoming more of a reality as the school district takes small steps forward. “The Board...
View ArticleKing of the Cage coming to east Idaho
The following is a news release from Fort Hall Casino. FORT HALL — King of the Cage, the leader in casino mixed martial arts entertainment, returns to the Shoshone- Bannock Hotel & Event Center in...
View ArticleEarly voting down in Jefferson County
The following is a news release from Jefferson County. RIGBY — Although lines were long at times, early voting in Jefferson County was down slightly from the last Presidential election four years ago....
View ArticleMan outside IFHS was carrying cigarette lighter, not gun, say police
Idaho Falls High School. | EastIdahoNews.com file photo IDAHO FALLS — Police have determined a man who approached students outside Idaho Falls High School on Monday was carrying a cigarette lighter,...
View ArticleBroken water main prompts elementary school closure
Stock photo IDAHO FALLS — Temple View Elementary School will be closed Wednesday due to a broken water main. Students were dismissed early Tuesday when the problem was discovered, according to an...
View ArticleMcGeachin: Why I Support Donald Trump
IDAHO FALLS — Former Republican Idaho State Representative Janice McGeachin stopped by the EastIdahoNews.com election center to share her thoughts on why she’s voting for Republican presidential...
View ArticleDespite low early voting, Jefferson County officials say increased voter...
Rigby resident Gene Christiansen says everyone that can vote should vote. RIGBY — Despite a lower-than-average early voter turn-out — election officials in Jefferson County say more Rigby locals have...
View ArticleSheriff, prosecutor races expected to be close in Teton County
DRIGGS — A close race is expected in Teton County, Idaho as voters decide on two county commissioners, a sheriff and a county prosecutor. Incumbent Democrat Kathy Spitzer is facing off against...
View ArticleMany Rexburg voters appear to be supporting McMullin, Trump
Voters line up at Central High School in Rexburg. REXBURG — We talked to people in Rexburg this morning and votes seem to be going to Independent Evan McMullin, and Republican nominee Donald Trump....
View ArticleRigby Middle School cancels classes due to broken gas line
RIGBY — Jefferson School District 251 officials are advising parents and students that classes will be cancelled for all staff and students at Rigby Middle School on Wednesday. The district’s social...
View ArticleBlackfoot precincts staying busy, moms support Trump
Voting precinct at Riverside Elementary in Blackfoot BLACKFOOT — Earlier this afternoon around 250 people had shown up to vote at the Riverside Elementary precinct. We could not find any Hillary...
View ArticleIdaho Falls removing traffic signal due to safety issues
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Public Works Department will be removing the span-wire traffic signal at the intersection of 1st Street &...
View ArticleRepublicans take local races in Teton County
Teton County Republican winners moments after learning they were the winners. | Teton Valley News DRIGGS — Teton County Republicans had a good night this Tuesday, winning both races for county...
View ArticleIdaho Falls Zoo ends the year on a record-breaking high note
The following is a new release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The staff and volunteers at the Idaho Falls Zoo are excited to announce several record-breaking attendance numbers at the zoo...
View ArticleWoman arrested for threatening shop owner with a knife
Christina Mitchell | Pocatello Police Department POCATELLO — A southeast Idaho woman is in jail after allegedly threatening a store owner with a knife. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. Tuesday....
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