Is the future looking shallow for Reinhart Pool in Idaho Falls?
IDAHO FALLS –- Reinhart Pool on Washburn Ave. has been closed for two years and City of Idaho Falls officials are contemplating what to do with the structure. The pool was opened last in the summer of...
View ArticleThird Delta Flight Takes Off at Pocatello Regional Airport
From left, Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee Chairman John Alexander, Pocatello Regional Airport Manager David Allen, and Mayor Brian Blad cut the ceremonial ribbon for the third...
View ArticleCity announces new director for Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — Dr. David Pennock recently accepted the offer to serve as the new Executive Director of the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus...
View ArticleEaton: Answers to questions you’ve asked about the DeOrr Kunz case
A few days after we launched EastIdahoNews.com last July, a cute little boy from Idaho Falls went camping in Leadore with his family and disappeared. I reached out to the parents of DeOrr Kunz Jr.,...
View ArticleBannock County Jail to be on May Ballot
POCATELLO — Members of the jail advisory board met with Bannock County Commissioners Wednesday morning to discuss findings and decisions concerning the Bannock County Jail expansion. Members of the...
View ArticleKunz family fires private investigator Klein
The following is a statement from private investigator Philip Klein, the man hired by the family of DeOrr Kunz Jr. to investigate the toddler’s disappearance. At 5:28 p.m. today – KIC Texas received a...
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Pocatello firefighters honored for saving man who nearly died from Carbon...
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View ArticleTuesday’s primary election: Who can vote, where to vote and how
IDAHO FALLS — The Gem State is expected to play a larger role in this year’s presidential nomination thanks to changes made in the Idaho legislature last year. In 2015, Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter passed...
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VanderSloot: ‘We Need Rubio; Trump is full of baloney’
Melaleuca CEO Frank L. VanderSloot announced in November that he is endorsing Republican Marco Rubio for president. VanderSloot was one of the first major donors to pledge his support for the Florida...
View ArticleMan arrested for battery on a Rexburg police officer
REXBURG — A Georgia man was arrested for felony battery on an officer and misdemeanor resisting arrest after an altercation Wednesday, March 2. Antonio Hennix, 23, had been released from the Madison...
View ArticleIdaho Falls woman arrested nearly seven months after alleged theft
IDAHO FALLS — A 49-year-old woman is in jail for an alleged theft from last August. Tracey Floyd of Idaho Falls was arrested just prior to 3 a.m. Thursday. Police reports show officers stopped a...
View ArticleMarco Rubio to campaign in Idaho Falls on Sunday
IDAHO FALLS — Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio will be holding a rally Sunday, March 6 in east Idaho. Rubio will deliver remarks and share his vision for A New American Century, according...
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Fremont Deputy honored for helping colleague during violent crash
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View ArticleCity Council Approves Pocatello Zoo Name Change
The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — The Pocatello City Council has put its stamp of approval on a new name for the Pocatello Zoo. The zoo will be known as “Zoo...
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RED ALERT: Idaho Falls police request help finding handicap man
Chase Johnson | Photo courtesy Idaho Falls Police http://assets.eastidahonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/04003233/Chase_Johnson_Red_Alert.mp3 The Red Alert issued by police on Thursday night. IDAHO...
View ArticleLongtime Representative Linden Bateman talks about his retirement
BOISE — A longtime Idaho Falls representative won’t seek re-election this year and says he wants to spend more time with his family. Rep. Linden B. Bateman, R-Idaho Falls, has served in the Idaho House...
View ArticleIdaho Day event tonight in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — The Bonneville County Heritage Association will host the second annual Idaho Day event March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium in Idaho Falls. Admission is free and the public is...
View ArticlePolice: Father left toddler in running car in closed garage
Kyle G. Austin IDAHO FALLS– A Downey man is jail following a dangerous situation involving his child, Idaho Falls police said. Kyle G. Austin, 22, was arrested for felony injury to a child after he was...
View ArticleRexburg Maverik celebrating before closure
REXBURG — The Maverik on South Second West in Rexburg is giving away free drinks Friday and Saturday before closing its doors for good. This Maverik is one of six closing in the Intermountain West....
View ArticleBYUI Vice President in hospital after stroke
REXBURG — President Kevin Miyasaki, student services and activities vice president at Brigham Young University-Idaho, suffered a stroke Wednesday evening or early Thursday, according to University...
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