Whittier Street water line project begins Monday
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — TMC Contractors, Inc., under contract with the City of Idaho Falls, will begin construction on the Whittier Street Water Line...
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Open house for Star Valley Temple announced
Watch a livestream of construction on the Star Valley Wyoming Temple courtesy of the Star Valley Independent. STAR VALLEY, Wyoming – The public will soon get the chance to tour the first temple of The...
View ArticleWhere to hunt for Easter Eggs today!
IDAHO FALLS — There are dozens of Easter Egg hunts going on all over eastern Idaho this weekend It’s nearly impossible for EastIdahoNews.com to find and promote them all. So we need your help — if you...
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New Madison County female deputy: ‘I get the same respect the guys get’
REXBURG — It’s been seven years since Madison County had a female deputy, but all that changed recently. Now the office has two female officers. Eight months ago Alyssa Evans was hired as a patrol...
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Local McDonald’s giving 100 percent of sales Monday to family of woman killed...
REXBURG — The owner of a Rexburg McDonald’s is donating 100 percent of sales Monday to the family of a woman killed in a car accident. Kathy Striffler, 53, was with her husband, Henry, and son, Glenn,...
View ArticlePocatello seeking input on subdivision ordinance changes
The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — The City of Pocatello Planning and Development Services and Public Works staff want to know what the public thinks about the...
View ArticleLocal officials report on ‘Community to Capital’ trip to D.C.
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper, Ammon Mayor Dana Kirkham IDAHO FALLS — Eastern Idaho has been sending its leaders to Washington, D.C., since the late 1940s, when Mayor Tom Sutton and attorney Bill...
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At least one hospitalized in Highway 20 rollover
Photo by Stephan Rockefeller, EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY — At least one person was rushed to the hospital following a rollover accident on U.S Highway 20. Just before 10 a.m. Monday, a car rolled onto the...
View ArticleOffice assistant arrested for allegedly forging checks and embezzling thousands
Ariel C. Murdock | Photo courtesy Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office IDAHO FALLS — An office assistant was arrested after police said she stole thousands of dollars from her employer by writing checks...
View ArticleRexburg McDonald’s donating all today’s profits to crossing guard killed in...
Photo by Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG – You can help a family of a woman killed in a car crash simply by buying a hamburger. Trent Cichos, the owner of the McDonald’s on University...
View ArticleChukars Announce New Radio Broadcaster for 2016
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Chukars IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Chukars are excited to announce the newest member of their broadcasting team in 2016. Andrew Haynes will join...
View ArticleIdaho Falls museum director leaves ambitious plan in place
IDAHO FALLS — As he steps down from the Museum of Idaho to turn his focus to the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, executive director David Pennock is hoping to see his vision live on. Although the...
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East Idaho Eats: North Hi-Way Cafe serving traditional meals for 82 years
North Hi-Way Café Address: 460 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, Idaho Hours: Open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Closed Friday Contact: (208) 522-6212 northhiwaycafe.com IDAHO FALLS – The longest running café in...
View ArticleZoo Idaho Set to Open Saturday
The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO — Zoo Idaho’s 2016 season will get its start this weekend. Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m. the gates will be opened, officially...
View ArticleUPDATE: Snowy weather causes crashes, school bus delays
UPDATE: From Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25: “School buses are unable to pick up students in the Granite and Summit areas because of heavy snowfall, which occurred after buses had begun their...
View ArticleBlack Bear Diner opening in Chubbuck next week
The exterior of Black Bear Diner in Visalia, California. | Photo courtesy Black Bear Diner The following is a news release from Black Bear Diner. CHUBBUCK — Black Bear Diner, the award-winning family...
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Madison Winter Guard wins Utah championship
A Madison High School Winter Guard member performs in the Utah Color Guard Circuit competition. REXBURG – The Madison High School Winter Guard has placed first in a Utah competition. The Utah Color...
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McDonald’s fundraiser raises thousands for Striffler family
The marquee outside McDonald’s on Monday night. | Photo courtesy Channing Merrell, BYU-Idaho Scroll REXBURG — It might have been the largest dinner rush the Upper Valley has ever seen. On Monday,...
View ArticleSecond radio podcast released on DeOrr Kunz Jr. case
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View ArticleVanderSloot encourages ISU students to help others and find happiness
POCATELLO – If you want to have a good life or business, help other people reach their goals. That was the message from Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot Tuesday afternoon to hundreds of students,...
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