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'Find purpose in sorrow': Idaho family helping others process grief with children's book
Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Miller family has channeled the grief of losing a loved one into a poem, which has since been adapted into an illustrated children's book, with the hope that the book can provide comfort and hope.
A new beginning: Chief Tahgee students return to a school built just for them
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
When students at Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy returned from winter break, they walked into something they had never experienced before — a permanent school building designed especially for them.
Beloved Island Park restaurant reopens under new management
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
A favorite Island Park gathering place is back in business. After a five-year hiatus, Boondocks has officially reopened, much to the delight of locals who long considered it their spot.
Pocatello mother killed in DUI car crash remembered as someone with 'love and understanding for everyone'
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
A family is grieving after losing someone who was a mother, sister and caregiver in a tragic car crash.
Don't be duped by scam threatening to re-arrest jailed family member if you don't send money
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
A scam targeting family members of inmates has seen an uptick in recent months.
New development shows need for similar housing in Pocatello, says property manager
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A brand new housing development with a unique design has units available for rent in Pocatello, and the design may just be an answer to affordable housing needs.
Idaho mother, daughter seek help after home destroyed by fire
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A woman, along with her daughter, is asking for help after the camper they were living in caught fire and burned their belongings. As the New Year begins, they do not know where they will live and are worried about being homeless.
Demolition of historic Idaho Falls water tower to begin Monday
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Built in 1937, Idaho Falls's old water tower is scheduled to begin its demolition on Jan. 5, marking the end of almost 90 years of service.
East Idaho's Top 10 weirdest or craziest crime stories of 2025
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 12:49 p.m. | Save Story
Eastern Idaho is often home to some very outlandish, disturbing and straight-up weird crimes, but here are the Top 10 craziest Eastern Idaho crime stories of 2025. A few Utahns may have even made the list.
Idaho city of Ammon wants trees for a giant bonfire
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
If you drop off your live Christmas trees to the city of Ammon, they will be used for a big bonfire night, complete with prizes, fun and fireworks.
These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
More happened in 2025 than U.S. politics, but it factored in many of the most-read KSL articles of the year.
A newborn baby in Idaho was found dead. Parents face felony charges
EastIdahoNews.com staff | Posted Dec. 30 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
An investigation is underway after an infant was found dead at a Nampa, Idaho, home, leading to the arrest of the child's parents.
Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk
Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 6:48 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli. The Department of Agriculture said it has no reports of illness due to the contamination yet.
Idaho legislator proposing bill that creates framework for education about future of AI
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
Idaho state Sen. Kevin Cook is focused on three areas he believes are the key to Idaho's future: water storage, artificial intelligence development and nuclear projects.
3 injured after gunman opens fire on sheriff's office in Idaho before being fatally shot in standoff, officials say
Taylor Romine and Alaa Elassar, CNN | Posted Dec. 27 - 7:24 p.m. | Save Story
A shooter armed with several guns opened fire in the lobby of an Idaho sheriff's office and the street outside Friday, injuring three people before being killed in a standoff with law enforcement, the local sheriff said.
Idaho man kicked in genitals by child he allegedly tried to kidnap
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
A 31-year-old Idaho man was arrested in Washington after he reportedly tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl, but was thwarted after she kicked him in the genitals.
Families reinvent Christmas traditions due to lack of snow
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
With little to no snow blanketing much of eastern Idaho this holiday season, many families were forced to rethink Christmas traditions typically built around sledding, skiing and snowmobiling.
Idaho family asks community for help with child's cerebral palsy treatment
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho family is seeking community support to fund their son's cerebral palsy treatment.
The Date Machine is BYU-I college duo's solution to perceived challenges meeting the opposite sex
David George, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Date Machine is a vending machine stocked with envelopes containing curated dating experiences. Students can buy a complete date in pricing tiers ranging from $5 to $35 each.
Making a music video for rapper in Hawaii led Idaho couple to launch video production company
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Daniel and Sarah Guthmiller are the owners of Film Garage 208, a video production and marketing agency in Idaho Falls.
Idaho senior offered full-ride scholarship after becoming a finalist in a highly competitive program
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 25 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A high school senior from Hillcrest High School in Idaho recently accepted a full four-year scholarship offer worth over $325,000 to a college in Vermont.
Roller hockey community raising funds for new Pocatello rink
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 25 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
A community of hockey players in Pocatello have secured land for a new roller rink, but they need to raise the money to build it.
Idaho Falls man reflects on friendship with NASCAR great Greg Biffle
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
As news of the tragic plane crash that killed NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children spread across the country, the loss hit especially close to home for Idaho Falls resident Trevor Blackburn.
Glenn Beck's daughter, who has ties to eastern Idaho, featured in new Christmas movie
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The 20-year-old daughter of conservative radio host Glenn Beck was cast in her first film role that premiered over the weekend.
Idaho man admits to killing 4 people
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A 56-year-old Burley man agreed to spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to four murders.
'American Idol' singer from Idaho Falls proposed to after singing national anthem at Jazz game
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Local musician and former "American Idol" contestant Paige Anne is used to being in the spotlight, but recently all eyes were on her for something other than music — this time, it was a marriage proposal.
Idaho legislator says Gem State's water supply is priority for Congress
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Idaho State Sen. Kevin Cook recently led a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with Idaho's congressional delegates about water storage projects.
Cop kills knife-wielding man during domestic violence incident in Idaho Falls
Kaitlyn Hart and Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
A man was shot and killed by officers Monday morning in Idaho Falls after he allegedly grabbed a knife during a domestic violence investigation.
After Blue Moon roof collapse, The Suites of Lava Hot Springs reopens
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Suites of Lava Hot Springs has reopened following a full renovation prompted by damage from the March 2023 collapse of the roof of the popular Blue Moon Bar & Grill next door.
One piece at a time, Idaho man seeks public help to make his Lego creation a reality
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
What started as a simple Facebook post has turned into an outpouring of support for Dave McClelland's Lego Idea submission.
Idaho jury convicts security company owner in split verdict over tumultuous town hall
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho security company owner on Thursday was found guilty of two counts of misdemeanor battery and violating uniform rules at a town hall, but he was found not guilty of four other charges.
'A long road to recovery': New details released on Idaho siblings critically injured by falling trees
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Viviana and Porter French, critically injured by falling trees and power lines while waiting for a school bus during a windstorm in Twin Falls, remain hospitalized, as details about their injuries emerged.
Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 15 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A 45-year-old man lost part of his leg in a surgery this week after a horrific accident nearly took his life.
Idaho Falls woman searching for biological family discovers she was kidnapped by orphanage
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
McKenna Christensen could never have guessed what she would discover when she decided to finally start looking for her biological family.
Charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student accused of kidnapping baby at Costco
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Weeks after a BYU-Idaho student was accused of kidnapping a baby from Costco in Idaho Falls, the Bonneville County prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon that charges will be dismissed.
New jobs and new neighbors: Sugar City preps for change
Erik Nielsen, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Long seen as a sleepy bedroom community for university staff and Department of Energy workers, Sugar City is on the verge of transformation.
Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights
Lisa Lette, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A debut book by Fort Hall native Cleve Davis is reigniting discussion about the history, cultural meaning and legal battles surrounding Indian hunting rights.
Idaho man reflects on family's pioneering legacy in aviation and agriculture
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Bob Hoff reflected on his father, Mark, and his family's legacy in aviation and agriculture, after Mark Hoff was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Pocatello officer cited after hitting, running over pedestrian with patrol car
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
A police officer failed to yield to a pedestrian, hitting them with the front of their patrol car on Thursday afternoon.
Idaho National Laboratory achieves milestone on military reactors
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
The recent delivery of advanced nuclear fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory's Transient Reactor Test Facility marks a major milestone for Project Pele, a first-of-its-kind mobile microreactor prototype designed to provide resilient power for military operations.
'Roll for Kindness': Idaho soda shop owners turn dice into kind deeds
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 6 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A couple in Idaho Falls is using social media to help give back to the community that they love.
Layton man dies weeks after being hit by car in Idaho
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
An 80-year-old man from Layton has died more than two weeks after he was struck by a car while crossing a street in southern Idaho.
Man accused of kidnapping 4-week-old baby in Idaho Falls Costco
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A 24-year-old man has been charged following social media outrage after a woman posted about him allegedly stealing her shopping cart with her newborn baby inside at the Idaho Falls Costco.
Idaho teen competes for USA powerlifting team at the world championship, sets world record
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Colter Rammell was invited to lift for the USA powerlifting team at the WPC World Powerlifting Championship and recently returned home from the competition in Durban, South Africa.
Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
The families of Dylan Rounds and Gabby Petito are joining forces to help train eastern Idaho law enforcement and boost public safety awareness.
Community fulfills Cybertruck birthday wish for local teen with special needs
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 23 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Community members came together to surprise a local boy with autism and intellectual disabilities, who was celebrating his 13th birthday this week.
Man says cops had 'no idea what they're doing' about 'armed teens' that were chasing him
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
A man accused of causing a police standoff with the Custer County sheriff was exonerated by a jury in April. Now, he's telling his story to the public.
Idaho's mental health services slashed, prompting Saturday march and fast-growing petition
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Mental health providers across eastern Idaho are sounding the alarm over sweeping cuts to Idaho's behavioral health system, and they're urging the public to take action.
Police: Idaho man arrested after telling 911 he killed friend in assisted suicide at Boise hotel
EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 7:32 a.m. | Save Story
Idaho police are investigating after police say a man called 911 early Thursday claiming he had killed his friend inside a Boise hotel room.
'He's a coward': 70-year-old sentenced to 20 years for murder, dismemberment of Idaho man
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
A 70-year-old man who was involved in the brutal killing and dismemberment of an Idaho man has been sentenced despite trying to withdraw his plea agreement Monday afternoon.
Dog lost in Idaho crash last month will be reunited with its owner
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A 77-year-old woman from Canada will reunite with her dog, Tessa, this weekend following a crash in Spencer, Idaho, last month.
Loud boom in Jefferson County sounds like 'someone shot a hole' through a house.' What is it?
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A loud boom has been heard throughout Jefferson County, Idaho, for months. Those who have heard it say it usually happens in the evening on the weekend. It's a piercing noise that many say sounds like a sonic boom.
Kids can run their own cafe at Pocatello museum's new exhibit
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
A Pocatello children's museum held the grand opening of its newest exhibit, where kids can cooperatively pretend to run their own cafe and mini market.
Migrants crucial to economy; immigration reform needed, Idaho farmers say
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the Idaho agriculture sector say migrant workers are critical to Idaho's economy, and immigration reform is needed to stay in operation.
Idaho attorney general orders recount in election for Salmon City Council — over one vote
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
Margaret Glodowski on Thursday petitioned for a recount for Salmon City Council in Idaho after losing by one vote on Nov. 4.
Idaho grand jury indicts 4 in alleged murder cover-up near local boat dock
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
An Idaho grand jury has charged four people in connection with the fatal shooting of a man near a boat dock in June.
Parents honor late daughter's love of animals through pet supplies donation drive
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
Two parents have turned their grief into action by organizing a donation drive for a cause their daughter would have been "so excited" for.
'Every moment is a fight': After surviving paralysis twice, Idaho 4-year-old faces another hurdle
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho 4-year-old, Carter Grover, who was paralyzed for the second time in his life after a crash in September, continues to persevere. Now, he needs a pacemaker.
