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Idaho Falls fingerboarders spread joy of hobby, hope to fund miniature skate park
Jordan Wood, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 10 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Jonny Willmore organizes fingerboard events and a monthly meetup at Cannon Skate Shop in Idaho Falls called the Saturday Sesh.

Locals working to preserve the history of Idaho Falls, one photo at a time
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 7 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Have you ever wondered what life looked like in Idaho Falls for your grandparents? Maybe even your great grandparents? A local group is trying to help you see it for yourself.

New shop in Idaho Falls offers vintage clothes for customers, booth space for sellers
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 6 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
Curating vintage clothing is Shanea Fulks' passion, and she's sharing it with the community through a new business venture.

'Dreams do come true': Idaho teen invited to play soccer in Italy
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 5 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Kirby Martinez, of Driggs, Idaho, has been offered a unique opportunity to play soccer in Italy starting this fall.

'Age doesn't make a difference': 88-year-old skier continues to teach at Kelly Canyon
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 4 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Eighty-eight-year-old Bob Carlson can ski with anybody, and when he isn't practicing his carving on the slopes, he's teaching inexperienced skiers how to gain their footing at Kelly Canyon.

Reflections on the Jan Broberg kidnapping in Idaho, 50 years later
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 2 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
The Jan Broberg case is etched in the memory of Pocatello residents. While others only know about it through the media, no one will deny that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

Utah leaders say gas prices will fall thanks to new agreement
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
State leaders announced a partnership with the petroleum industry that they say will increase fuel supply, lower gas prices and resolve an ongoing feud with Idaho.

A playset was stolen from a little girl in Pocatello. How others have shown kindness
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 21 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
After a playset was stolen from the front yard of a girl with spina bifida in Pocatello, community members rallied to raise money for a new adaptive set, turning a heartbreaking theft into an outpouring of support.

'Sweet,' 'good-spirited,' World War II vet from Idaho Falls dies at 104
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
William Albert "Bill" Hulet, a 104-year-old World War II veteran from Idaho Falls, died Feb. 7. He was remembered by his family as "sweet," "kind," and "good-spirited."

Utah backs off showdown with Idaho over gas tax cuts
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 16 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, thought he was taking on the oil industry to make fuel more affordable. Instead, he ignited a war of words with one of the state's neighbors.

Mom shares 22-week preemie's miraculous NICU journey through photos to inspire other parents
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
An Idaho mother who documented her baby's growth in the NICU with unique photos hopes her family's journey inspires others in similar situations.

Local 6-year-old a 'medical mystery' as doctors try to diagnose her shrinking body
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 11 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
A local family is begging for answers after doctors discovered the right side of their 6-year-old daughter's body is shrinking, her reflexes have disappeared and something is causing her severe pain.

Idaho Sled Dog Challenge ceases operations after years of snow disruptions
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Organizers of one of the premier sled dog races in the contiguous U.S. say they're calling it quits, citing three consecutive years of snow-related disruptions.

Portneuf Medical Center accused of retaliating against whistleblowers over dirty surgical tools
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 4 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
A local neurosurgeon and a medical device distributor have fired back at Portneuf Medical Center, claiming in a new lawsuit that they were retaliated against after reporting the hospital was using dirty surgical tools.

Emergency shelter announced in honor of Kali Randall and her children after their murders
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 3 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A local emergency shelter will be dedicated to the victims of a tragic 2023 domestic violence murder spree that took the lives of a young mother, her infant son and her unborn baby.

Museum of Idaho launches new exhibit exploring 'Life Before Dinosaurs'
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 1 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
From looking into the future with artificial intelligence to learning about mummies of the past, the Museum of Idaho ventures further back in time, before dinosaurs existed.

Speedy goat on the lam in Idaho Falls has been captured
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 31 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 4-month-old male goat running amok in Idaho Falls was safely captured Friday after avoiding its owners and authorities for about two days.

Filmmaker behind Netflix's 'most-watched original title' grew up in Idaho Falls
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 31 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
A man who grew up in Idaho Falls makes up half of the writing and directing team for "KPop Demon Hunters," an animated musical urban fantasy film released on Netflix last summer.


