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Looking Back: Two girls get arrested then quickly marry Twin Falls boys; and charred remains of man found inside home

IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is looking back at what life was like during the week of Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 in east Idaho history. 1900-1925BURLEY — Two Burley girls were arrested, then quickly got married to two Twin Falls boys, the Burley Herald reported on Nov. 12, 1925. The girls, Goldie Cooper and Nina Marston, it’s not clear their ages, left a dance in Burley and drove to Pocatello. They made the drive with Claude Jones and Lawrence Hanson, both boys from Twin Falls. When they got to Pocatello, they checked into a hotel. The article doesn’t explain exactly what happened, but Pocatello off...

Twin Falls, ID · 4d

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How Did Ten Inches Of Rain Turn One Idaho Dam Into The 1976 Teton Flood

Eighty billion gallons of water escaped a brand-new dam in less than six hours. It happened on a Saturday morning in June 1976, with the reservoir still filling for the very first time. That dam sat above a river canyon in eastern Idaho, built to tame floods, not start one.

Idaho · 17h

Herald-Journal

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

Idaho State Journal

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 · 20h

Idaho State Journal

Reel Colorful: Historic Pocatello theater unveils bold new murals

POCATELLO — For 77 years, the building at 310 E. Oak St. has been a fixture of the community, a locally owned movie theater that has drawn generation after generation through its doors. Now it is stepping into its next act, with new murals sprawled across its exterior. The theater opened in 1949 as the Crest Theatre and reemerged in 1986 as the Reel Theatre. Saundra Lewis began managing it in 1988 and bought it in 2000. The Reel has functioned as a second-run movie house for decades and recently replaced its weathered and chipped mural with brand-new displays from local artist Nick Hottmann. The previous pitted patina of the exterior walls got a new cream coat over the summer, which laid the foundation for Hottmann’s contemporary-meets-classic design. Lewis worked closely with Hottmann on a design that would be a spiritual successor to the 2011 mural painted by local high schoolers. Lewis said the theater initially tried to save the older mural. The paint kept flaking whenever workers tried to stabilize it, and an attempt to have Hottmann add to it failed. After 15 years in the elements, Lewis decided to start fresh. The new artwork keeps the theater’s old

Pocatello, ID · 1d

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Sandhill crane migration season drew high bird counts, enthusiasts

VICTOR, Idaho — Sandhill crane followers flocked from as far as Florida and New York this September to Teton Valley to catch the four-foot prehistoric creatures dancing and trumpeting amid the grain fields at the foot of the Big Holes. The annual migration, according to Teton Regional Land Trust’s...

Victor, ID · 1d

Idaho State Journal

Actress to bring one-woman show to Colonial Theater on Friday

IDAHO FALLS — An actress and storyteller is bringing her show about raising a child with autism to the Colonial Theater on Friday. Megan Dolan will perform her show called “Not the Right Mom” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Colonial Theater, 450 A St., according to a news release from the Idaho Falls Arts Council. “Not the Right Mom” shows how parenting rarely goes according to plan. It blends humorous moments with honest reflection to show the audience what it’s like to raise a child with autism. “Dolan invites audiences into the unpredictable world of raising a child with autism, where expectations crumble, snack time becomes a battlefield and unconditional love remains at the heart of it all,” the news release said. The show explores heartache, humor and unexpected moments of connection that come with feeling like the odd one out. It encourages the audience to embrace the messiness and imperfections of family life instead of giving in to the expectations of getting everything right. “At its core, ‘Not the Right Mom’ is a reminder that there is no single right way to be a parent,” the news release said. “Whether they are parents, caregivers or anyone

Idaho Falls, ID · 2d

East Idaho News

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Ashton author to share how pickleball is changing lives at upcoming book signing

ASHTON — What started as a way to make new friends in a small Idaho community has turned into a passion, a coaching opportunity and now a book for local author Lynn Grant Beck. Beck will share her story and introduce her latest book, “Dink, Drive, Thrive: How Pickleball Transforms Lives,” during a meet-the-author event Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at Warm River Studio, 612 Main St. in Ashton. The book explores how pickleball is doing much more than providing exercise and friendly competition. Through personal stories, Beck highlights how the increasingly popular sport is helping teenagers ove...

Ashton, ID · 2d

KIFI Local News 8

Idaho Falls Symphony to perform “Stealing from Birds;” welcomes second guest conductor

Inspired by a bald eagle call to its companion, the Idaho Falls Symphony will perform “Stealing from Birds,” on November 21. Part II of the Symphony’s “Search Series” kicks off under the baton of Danko Druško.

Idaho Falls, ID · 3d

Idaho State Journal

The History of R&B Starring Dru Hill coming to the Chiefs Event Center

FORT HALL — Three decades of Dru Hill meet generations of R&B history when The History of R&B Starring Dru Hill comes to the Chiefs Event Center at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on Feb. 5. The hotel is located at 777 Bannock Ave. Trail in Fort Hall. Celebrating 30...

Fort Hall, ID · 3d

East Idaho News

Hillcrest High School to host playwright Todd Wallinger for world premiere of ‘Don’t Rock the Boat!’

The following is a news release from Bonneville Joint School District 93: IDAHO FALLS — Hillcrest High School will take center stage next week as students present the world premiere of playwright Todd Wallinger’s newest comedy, “Don’t Rock the Boat!” —- with Wallinger himself in Idaho Falls to work directly with students and attend opening night. Wallinger will visit Bonneville Joint School District 93 on Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10, spending time with Hillcrest cast and crew members, English and drama students, and D93 drama teachers. His visit will begin Monday with D93 drama teache...

Idaho Falls, ID · 5d

Idaho State Journal

ISU graduate and former Pebble Creek ski instructor publishes children’s book

SU graduate and former Pebble Creek ski instructor publishes children’s book POCATELLO — A former Pebble Creek ski instructor and Idaho State University graduate has published a book to inspire young children to have the confidence to learn to ski. Josh Kent, the author of the book titled “Send It Sally Goes Skiing,” said in emails to the Idaho State Journal that he graduated from ISU back in 2005. He worked as a ski instructor for Pebble Creek during his years in college. “Those days at The Rock inspired me to write ‘Send It Sally Goes Skiing,’” Kent said in the emails. “Send It Sally Goes Skiing” is a rhyming book for children ages 2 to 10. It follows its title character, Sally, and her friends as they have fun skiing on the mountain. “It’s all about courage, confidence and having fun on snow,” Kent said in the emails. “I wrote it to inspire my niece to rip after teaching her three older brothers to charge.” Since the book has been published, it has made its way to the shelves of many ski lodges, including Pebble Creek, where it is on display for parents who want to sign their children

Pocatello, ID · 6d

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Sixteen Thousand Years Of History Wait Inside The Idaho Museum Of Natural History In Pocatello

A shark with a spiral of teeth shaped like a buzz saw once swam over what is now Idaho. One small university museum holds more fossils of that strange fish, called Helicoprion, than anywhere else on Earth. That alone would justify a road trip. The same building also shows off...

Pocatello, ID · 7d

KIFI Local News 8

Three eastern Idahoans compete for Ryan Seacrest’s Next Top Host title

Three Eastern Idaho residents, including Pocatello resident Mike Erickson, are competing in Ryan Seacrest's Next Top Host competition for a chance to host a six-episode podcast series.

Pocatello, ID · 8d

East Idaho News

He refuses to slow down at 89. Now this longtime ski instructor gets a Feel Good Friday surprise.

EastIdahoNews.com is partnering with Smith Honda in Idaho Falls to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition. We recently received an email about a man named Bob who lives in Rexburg. It says: On Oct. 25, Bob celebrated his 89th birthday, and Rexburg is a better place because he is part of our community. Bob has always had a special place in his heart for kids! When his own kids were young, he volunteered his time coaching Little League and helping with countless activities. For 50 years, Bob has taught ski school at Ke...

Rexburg, ID · 7d

KPVI Newschannel 6

Local UTV Night Parade will Light Up the Night

A local UTV parade is getting ready to light up the night for its 15th year. The KRW TRAIL BLAZERS Christmas Nite Light Ride will start at OK Ward Ppark at 1400 West Quinn in Pocatello on Saturday, December 12. ATVs, side-by-sides, street motorcycles and vehicles are all invited to be a part of the ride, but you must decorate your ride with lights. The event starts at 2:00 p.m. and then the judging will begin at 5:00 when the vehicles are in line and lit. There will be prizes for best decorated ride and the most lights used. This year's route and updates will be posted to the KRW Trail Blazers' Facebook page.

Pocatello, ID · 9d

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Lace Up For Holiday-Season Skating At The Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena In Idaho

The ice sheet here measures 85 feet by 190 feet. That’s a lot of room to wobble, glide, and pretend you meant to do that spin. Skates are waiting at the rental counter, so nobody needs to own a pair. A snack bar sits nearby for warm-up breaks between laps.

Idaho Falls, ID · 9d

East Idaho News