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KIFI Local News 8

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Idaho Falls announces new location for 2027 fireworks display

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

Idaho State Journal

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Idaho State University events this week

Join Idaho State University's Debate Society for a public debate on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the North/Middle Fork room upstairs in the Pond Student Union. The debate will explore the resolution: Veterans Day and Election Day should be merged into one federal holiday to allow people to vote. The event is free, and all are invited to attend. Refreshments and treats will be provided.

Pocatello, ID · 3d
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East Idaho News

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WATCH: Idaho Falls officials to announce new location of 2027 Independence Day Celebration

IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls, Bonneville County and local business representatives are holding a news conference to announce the location of next year’s Idaho Falls 2027 Independence Day Celebration. The news conference is being livestreamed at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from the steps of Idaho Falls City Hall. The Idaho Falls 2027 Independence Day Celebration is expected to replace the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, which has been a community tradition since 1992. In June, Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot announced that 2026 would be the last Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, as space was bec...

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

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60th Annual Festival of Trees to return to Idaho Falls

From Nov. 16 to 20, nonprofit organization Development Workshop Inc. will host the 60th annual Festival of Trees at the Elk’s Lodge in Idaho Falls. The event will include a display of decorated Christmas trees, entertainment from local performers, food and other vendors. The times of the event are yet to be announced.

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d
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East Idaho News

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Pocatello to celebrate veterans with a parade Saturday

POCATELLO — People will gather in the Gate City this weekend to celebrate those who made the sacrifice of serving in the United States military. Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, veterans and other participants will march in the Pocatello Veterans Day Parade to celebrate the holiday. This is only the fifth year it has been held, after eight decades of no Veterans Day parades in Pocatello, but its organizers see it as part of a long tradition of honoring those who entered the armed forces to serve their country. “For generations, we have (given) thanks and honored the people enlisting and signin...

Pocatello, ID · 21h

Idaho State Journal

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Heart of a Servant: Hometown Hero Jordan Johnson reflects on duty, family and gratitude

POCATELLO — Veterans Day often means different things to different people. For Pocatello police Cpl. Jordan Johnson, service to his fellow man is a huge honor and responsibility, a standard of excellence formed by the heroes who came before him. Johnson’s family has a history of service in the military that spans generations. Both of his grandfathers served, something he took to heart when he enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard at 17. “They came before me and they cleared a path,” Johnson said. “To be able to be counted among them has been this very sacred honor because I always looked up to them so much. So to have people put me in the same category as them is hard for me to fathom.” Johnson was recognized as Idaho State University’s Hometown Hero at a recent football game. His achievements in service have a far-reaching impact, but he said the part of the day he will remember is watching his oldest son smile. “My oldest son has special needs, and we weren’t sure how he would do, because he struggles in environments like that,” Johnson said. “He was the one holding the football, and he had a big

Pocatello, ID · 1d

Idaho State Journal

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Idaho Foodbank sets 1 million meal goal for holiday campaign in eastern Idaho

POCATELLO — The Idaho Foodbank has started its annual Hope for the Holidays campaign, with a goal of providing food for 1 million meals in eastern Idaho over the next two months. About 1 in 7 people in eastern Idaho face food insecurity, including 1 in 6 children, the organization said. The foodbank and 150 local partner groups serve nearly 44,000 people in the region each month. Foodbank President and CEO Randy Ford said high prices for food and other basic goods continue to add stress for families during the holidays, and he urged residents to take part in the campaign. Several fundraisers run statewide. Customers at participating Albertsons stores can buy Holiday Bucks at checkout through Dec. 31 as part of the chain’s Feed Joy campaign, and Maverik is collecting round-up donations at its stores. On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1, donations to the foodbank will be matched up to $10,000 by Rodger and Cynthia Shaver. In eastern Idaho, a Light the World Giving Machine will operate at ICCU Headquarters, 4400 Central Way in Chubbuck, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 13, and donations will be accepted

Idaho · 1d

Idaho Capital Sun

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In eastern Idaho’s Bannock County, officials find 333 uncounted ballots week after election

A week after the midterm election, Idaho election officials reported more than 300 ballots went uncounted on election night in an eastern Idaho county. The Office of the Idaho Secretary of State on Tuesday afternoon announced that 333 uncounted ballots had been identified during a post-election review in one precinct in Bannock County. State election […]

Bannock County, ID · 2d

Newsweek

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Idaho Election Officials Find 2,675 Ballots Left Out of Results

Thousands of ballots were missing from reported results or went uncounted on election night.

Latah County, ID · 2d

Idaho State Journal

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A ballot box in a pickup, a court-ordered return and heroes at home

In today's Idaho State Journal, Bannock County elections staff found 333 uncounted Election Day ballots in a sealed box that spent a week in a poll worker’s pickup truck. A judge orders Idaho State University to reinstate a pharmacy student and pay more than $568,000 in fees and costs after a retaliation verdict. For Veterans Day, Pocatello police Cpl. Jordan Johnson reflects on duty and family as ISU’s Hometown Hero, and a local Vietnam War pilot recounts being taken prisoner. Also, a child is hurt in a six-vehicle I-15 crash near Fort Hall. All in today’s Idaho State Journal.

Bannock County, ID · 11h

KIFI Local News 8

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A Celtic Christmas dances its way to Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Traditional Irish River dancers are coming to Idaho Falls in "A Celtic Christmas" – a show combining dazzling dance steps with spritely Irish tunes, heartfelt ballads, and Celtic twists on classic carols. "Celtic Christmas is an Irish dance and music sensation. It runs through a love story between a girl

Idaho Falls, ID · 2d

Herald-Journal

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From rock bottom to recovery: Veteran with Blackfoot roots shares story

BOISE — There was no detail too grim as Don Lineberry illustrated the story of his recovery from alcohol and drugs during an Oct. 29 interview with the Idaho Press. He’s come a long way from where he was “12 to 13 years” ago. Now, he...

Boise, ID · 2d

KPVI Newschannel 6

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Veterans Day Dinner at Pocatello Elks Lodge

The Pocatello Elks Lodge and AMVETS Post hosted their Veterans Day dinner Wednesday evening. Veterans got to enjoy a lasagna dinner for free, while guests could pay to support veteran causes. The dinner was just one of the events put on by the Pocatello Elks-AMVETS Joint Veterans Committee since they...

Pocatello, ID · 1d

Idaho State Journal

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Farm Bureau salutes Idaho veterans

POCATELLO — It was standing room only Nov. 6 during the 14th Annual Farm Bureau Salute to Idaho Veterans, which honors U.S. military veterans for their service and sacrifices on behalf of the nation. Farm Bureau Insurance Co. of Idaho employees work with local veterans groups to organize and...

Pocatello, ID · 2d

Idaho Press

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East Idaho’s Bannock County discovers 333 unrecorded ballots

POCATELLO — Bannock County has updated its election results after discovering several hundred ballots cast in the Nov. 3 election were not counted on election night. The discrepancy was discovered during the standard post-election review process. All of the 333 unrecorded ballots came from the Pocatello 2 Precinct, and no outcome in any race was changed after the votes were recorded. The closest race in the county was the District 29 House Seat B race, which was separated by 2,067 votes. With the vote totals updated, the race was decided by 2,024 votes. “Needless to say, this should not have happened. We take pride in Bannock County in the work that goes into running our elections,” said Bannock County Clerk Jason Dixon. “We are working closely with the Secretary of State’s office to ensure full transparency and to determine if additional steps can be taken to ensure this does not happen. I want Bannock County voters to know your votes will count.” On Thursday morning at 9 a.m., Bannock County commissioners, serving as the county Board of Canvassers, will convene to canvass the results including the additional ballots. On Friday at 1 p.m., the State Board of Canvassers will meet

Bannock County, ID · 2d

Idaho State Journal

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Pocatello Veterans Day Parade set for Saturday morning to honor local veterans and service members

POCATELLO — The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association will honor past and present service members Saturday as the Pocatello Veterans Day Parade makes its way through town at 11 a.m. Saturday. Entries will line up on First Street, head up Center Street, turn onto 10th Street and loop back down to Caldwell Park, where spectators can find seating while an emcee introduces each entry. This year marks the fifth parade since the event returned to Pocatello after an 80-year absence. Leadership rotates among local veteran service organizations every couple of years so each group gets a turn running it. The Veterans of Foreign Wars organized the first two parades, and the American Legion handled the past two. Many Legion members are pitching in again this year. Teresa Vialpando, president of the association, said spectators shouldn’t expect the polished floats seen at a Fourth of July celebration. “It’s a lot of military vehicles, a lot of older veterans,” Vialpando said. Crowds can expect longtime traditions, including the POW/MIA entry and the submarine veterans riding with their replica sub. Several military-themed semitrucks will also roll along the route. All six military branches and 13 local veteran service organizations are expected to take

Pocatello, ID · 23h

Idaho State Journal

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Local veteran continues to serve by educating public about nuclear energy

David Porter’s journey to Bingham County began in rural Georgia when he and his childhood sweetheart, Kathryn, married 48 years ago. Their first step toward Idaho was when Porter enlisted in the Navy and started the Nuclear Power School. He graduated in 1979 — on the day his first child was born. It has been a family journey ever since.

Bingham County, ID · 3d

Idaho State Journal

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Bannock County finds 333 uncounted ballots from Pocatello precinct

POCATELLO — Earlier today, the Bannock County Clerk’s Office notified the Secretary of State’s Office that 333 ballots cast in the November 3, 2026 General Election in Bannock County Precinct, Pocatello 2 had not been counted on election night. The ballots in question were identified during the post-election review process. After tabulating the additional ballots, no outcomes were changed. All 333 ballots were from the same precinct. The closest results for any election involving the Pocatello 2 precinct were for the County Coroner's race, which was separated by 4,857 votes. “Once again, this demonstrates the importance of the reconciliation process we use to verify election results following every election,” said Secretary of State Phil McGrane. “While I am thankful that these ballots were identified, we will be working to determine why these ballots were not processed on election night and working with counties across the state to reinforce our election processes.” “Needless to say, this should not have happened. We take pride in Bannock County in the work that goes into running our elections,” said Bannock County Clerk Jason Dixon. “We are working closely with the Secretary of State’s office to ensure full transparency and to determine if additional steps

Bannock County, ID · 3d

Idaho Capital Sun

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Idaho constitutional scholar creates ‘Toward A More Perfect Union’ civics course

An Idaho constitutional scholar is launching a new online civics 101 course to help Idahoans understand what the U.S. Constitution and the government means for them following the 2026 elections.  Alturas Institute President David Adler created a seven-week online civics education course called “Towards a More Perfect Union” that begins Jan. 7 through Zoom. The […]

Idaho · 1d

Wyoming News

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Crushed in governor’s race, Bextel may be in hot water in Jackson over ‘15 illegal chickens’

JACKSON — Rebecca Bextel apparently has 15 “illegal chickens.” That’s what the East Jacksonite and unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate told conservative commentator Tucker Carlson during a chummy conclusion to her appearance on Carlson’s show Oct. 24. Bextel also questioned the moon landing and made other false or misleading statements in the wide-ranging, pre-election interview. “The governor’s mansion is going to turn into a hen house,” Bextel told Carlson. Bextel, running for the Equality State’s top elected office on the Constitution Party ticket, was defeated in the general election. The Associated Press called the race at 7 p.m., the minute polls closed. Bextel had earned a little less than 17% of the statewide vote. Chicken-rearing is, indeed, illegal within town limits, although the Jackson Town Council tangled over allowing the practice in 2024. Jackson Mayor Arne Jorgensen said he found Bextel’s comments troubling. “Rebecca ... backs up against the U.S. Forest Service. She lives in the area that is the highest risk for a wildlife engagement,” Jorgensen said. “For her to be so flippant about that is highly concerning.” Whether the town will enforce its regulations against Bextel’s birds remains to be seen. The Jackson Police Department is tasked with enforcing the

Jackson, WY · 2d