Construction begins today on 30 mile stretch of I-15
The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. POCATELLO – A series of maintenance projects will begin today on the 30-mile stretch of Interstate 15 between Pocatello and...
View ArticleWoman hospitalized following rollover crash on US 20
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police. IDAHO FALLS — On Sunday, June 4, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a one-vehicle crash eastbound US 20 at milepost...
View ArticlePassenger count climbs by double-digits at Pocatello Regional Airport
The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — For over a year, Pocatello Regional Airport has been on a roll when it comes to passengers numbers. According to the latest round...
View ArticleRigby Police looking for driver after Sunday night hit-and-run
Damaged truck on West Second North in Rigby | Photo courtesy Troy Kaaiakamanu RIGBY — Police are searching for the driver of a pickup that slammed into another truck Sunday night. Troy Kaaiakamanu, of...
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Idaho Falls couple to be featured on HGTV show
Sharilyn and David Hackett | Courtesy photo IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls couple had some assistance from a national television show in finding their perfect home. The HGTV series “House Hunters” filmed...
View ArticlePreston woman killed in Utah crash
The truck on the left collided with the truck on the right in Lewiston, Utah Thursday. | Utah Highway Patrol LEWISTON, Utah — A violent car accident in Lewiston, Utah, June 1, involved three Preston...
View ArticleIFPD Issues Reminders About Door-to-Door Solicitors
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — As temperatures begin to increase, so does the number of door-to-door solicitors in Idaho Falls. The Idaho Falls Police...
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Locals march for Medicaid near US politicians’ offices in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — Hundreds of men and women with disabilities and their families gathered to take a stand for Medicaid. “It’s critical to my family’s stability,” participant Lana Gonzales said. “I’m hoping...
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Bizarre crash reported in east Idaho — Stolen truck impaled by guard rail
A stolen truck was found impaled by a guard rail Sunday morning. | Photos: Aberdeen Springfield Canal Company via Idaho State Journal ABERDEEN — A stolen pickup truck was found impaled by a bridge...
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Mom of teen issues stern reminder after serious crash
Photos courtesy Kristy Kirkpatrick IDAHO FALLS — The mother of a child involved in a crash Monday afternoon is issuing a stern reminder to teenage drivers and passengers: buckle up. Kristy Kirkpatrick...
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Teen sprayed by ‘cyanide bomb’ visits D.C. to push for laws banning the devices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The family of a Pocatello teenager sprayed by a “cyanide bomb” that killed their dog is in the nation’s capital this week lobbying for legislation to make the explosives illegal....
View ArticleMan with knife threatens to kill customers at Pocatello gas station
POCATELLO — A man with a knife frightened customers at a Pocatello gas station Saturday morning. Police were called to Chevron on South 5th around 6 a.m. after customers reported a man was waving a...
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Local land activist goes national for public lands
Luke Nelson of Pocatello is a local trail runner making a national ruckus for public lands. | Kris Millgate, Tight Line Media POCATELLO — Luke Nelson is a physician’s assistant in the Gate City. He has...
View ArticleStatewide Free Fishing Day is this Saturday
Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — One of the best days of the year for anglers of all ages is coming up. Free Fishing Day is Saturday across the Gem State and it’s the only day of the year...
View ArticleFind common ground at an Evangelical-Mormon Conversation
Steven Crane, left, and Brad Wilcox. | Courtesy photos IDAHO FALLS — Sometimes when Evangelicals and Mormons discuss religion, sparks fly, but later this week promises a different kind of conversation....
View ArticleState police: Alcohol involved in wreck that killed girl, left seven other...
A Bannock County Search and Rescue unit blocks access to West Trail Creek Road early Saturday morning after a one-vehicle wreck on the road killed a girl and sent seven other juveniles to the hospital....
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Melaleuca promises biggest fireworks show ever: ‘You haven’t seen anything...
IDAHO FALLS — The 25th Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks show this Independence Day will be bigger, better and more explosive than ever. The annual event, which typically brings more than 100,000...
View ArticleFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A surprise for a man whose wife of 32 years recently passed...
Feel Good Friday is a weekly segment where EastIdahoNews.com partners with Wackerli Auto to surprise people in our community with random acts of kindness. We recently learned about a man named Harold...
View ArticleWildfire threatening homes near Century High School in Pocatello
POCATELLO — East Idaho’s first major wildfire of the year is threatening houses near Century High School in south Pocatello. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the hills to the...
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Riverfest organizers release map showing event areas
The following is a news release from Riverbend Communications. Photo courtesy Snake River Landing. IDAHO FALLS — The 4th of July is less than one month away and organizers of the Mountain View Hospital...
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