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President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the church's new Burley Idaho Temple on Sunday.
'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.
