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Idaho State Journal

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Three Idahoans dead including local resident as flu season arrives weeks early

Flu season is off to an early and deadly start in Southeast Idaho and throughout the Gem State. A Bingham County resident older than 75 has died of influenza-related illness, the first flu death of the 2026-27 season in the region, Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Thursday. That’s about six weeks earlier than last season, when Southeast Idaho’s first flu death wasn’t reported until Dec. 12, 2025. In that case, a man in his 50s died of an influenza-related illness, which at the time was Idaho’s second flu-related death of the season, according to Southeastern Idaho Public Health. This season’s death is already Idaho’s third, according to Southeastern Idaho Public Health. Last season, the state didn’t record its third flu-related death until Dec. 24, 2025, when a Boise-area woman in her 90s died. This year, the state’s first flu death was reported last week. An Owyhee County man older than 65 was Idaho’s first reported influenza-related death of the 2026-27 season and an Elmore County resident in their 80s became the second. State health officials have also seen signs of an early surge. Idaho emergency department and urgent care visits related to influenza were higher during the past two weeks

Bingham County, ID · 8d

KIFI Local News 8

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Warming hearts – one coat at a time: Wall of Warmth returning to 12 Idaho cities

"Go through your closet. We'll take any warm clothing item – such as coats, hats, gloves, boots that have been gently used, and we'll put them to good use,” said Hall Foundation Director Sunny Harker. “Every item donated goes to help people in our community.”

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Idaho State Journal

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Idaho's election chief sounds alarm on Prop 1 money, AI standoff and says human error worries him most

POCATELLO — Idaho’s campaign finance laws weren’t built for this much Prop 1 money, the state’s top election official says. Secretary of State Phil McGrane said the rules didn’t anticipate the scale or sophistication of the fight over the abortion-rights initiative, and that the state needs to rewrite them. His office’s campaign finance team is small, he said, and fines top out at $2,500. In an interview with the Idaho State Journal days before the election, he also talked about AI deception that hasn’t arrived and the one thing that worries him most — human error. A Republican seeking a second term Nov. 3, McGrane also didn’t shy from making it clear he’s also on the ballot. “I’m the state’s partisan chief election officer. I’m an elected Republican,” McGrane said. “I’m also up for election.” It’s a distinction McGrane drew when asked how he balances his political role with running elections, because his job asks voters to trust the process even when they don’t trust each other. McGrane, who was born in Pocatello, returned to Idaho State University last week for the Idaho Civic Hope Project, a community event built around civil conversation across political lines. With Bannock County Clerk

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Idaho State Journal

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East Idaho voters to decide numerous ballot issues Tuesday, from water bonds and emergency services funding to school levies

Proposition 1 and a handful of other statewide questions have drawn most of the attention heading into Tuesday’s election. But East Idaho voters will also decide a long list of measures closer to home, from water system upgrades to school levies. Statewide, voters will weigh Proposition 1, a citizen...

Idaho · 8d
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Downtown Trick or Treat Helps Boost Business

As Historic Downtown Pocatello held its annual trick-or-treating event, business owners got into the fun, not just passing out candy, but getting into costume. “We had a Lord of the Rings Day at New Day,” says Terry Fredrickson, owner of New Day Products and Resources and The Orange and Black Store downtown. “So, I get to be Gandalf all year long.”

Pocatello, ID · 7d

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High Early Voter Turnout for Bannock County

With Election Day less than a week out, the work is underway. Bannock County held educational programs for poll workers Thursday at Chubbuck City Hall, in order to make sure Election Day goes smoothly. However, by the time poll workers greet voters Tuesday, many residents will have already participated in...

Bannock County, ID · 8d

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Outer Limits Hosts Candy Drop with Pocatello Fire Department

Outer Limits Fun Zone in Pocatello held their trick or treat event Friday evening. It featured indoor trick or treating with businesses inside the Westwood Mall building. Traditionally held on Halloween, Outer Limits chose the day before Halloween for the event this year to get more businesses involved. The event...

Pocatello, ID · 7d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Jackson, Wyoming Has the Most Expensive ZIP Code West of the Mississippi. Here’s Who’s Still Moving There

Jackson, Wyoming has a permanent population of about 10,000 people and a median home price...

Jackson, WY · 9d

Idaho State Journal

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Pocatello’s Center Street underpass, Benton Street bridge on track to reopen by year’s end

POCATELLO — Construction on the Center Street underpass and the Portneuf River bridge on West Benton Street is moving forward, with traffic access expected to be restored at the bridge in mid-November and at the underpass by the end of the year, according to a news release from the city of Pocatello. The Center Street Underpass Project has reached a new phase in construction. Crews have installed pile shoring that will provide temporary structural support along the northeast and northwest side of the underpass. Crews are currently working to pour concrete for the foundation footings and lower walls in these areas. This project also includes several improvements such as construction of new retaining walls, upgrading sidewalks and the installation of a pedestrian bridge along the west side of the underpass. The work continues to go steadily despite the difficulties of working under a railroad. The funding for this project is $11,230,135 and comes from a variety of sources. Rep. Mike Simpson provided $5.7 million in federal funding. The rest was provided by the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council, and the city of Pocatello provided a 7.34 percent local match. Traffic access at the underpass is expected to be restored by

Pocatello, ID · 8d

Idaho State Journal

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Opinion: Chamber board unanimously endorses PCSD 25 supplemental levy renewal

On Tuesday, October 20, the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to once again endorse the renewal of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s Supplemental Levy. Voters will decide the measure on November 3. The Chamber has supported local education for many years. We know that the success...

Pocatello, ID · 7d

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City of Pocatello Updates on Improvements

Downtown Pocatello has two new improvements coming soon. The City of Pocatello says they are enhancing the safety, accessibility, and long-term functionality of the Historic Downtown. The Porneuf River Bridge Replacement Project on West Benton Street continues construction. The Center Street Underpass Project reaches a new phase in rehabilitating new...

Pocatello, ID · 9d

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Bingham County resident dies from influenza, first fatality in SE Idaho season

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Southeastern Idaho Public reported that a 75-year-old Bingham County resident died from influenza, marking the first flu-related case in Southeast Idaho for the 2026-2027 flu season and the 3rd flu-related death in Idaho. Health officials are urging people to take precautions to avoid the flu,...

Bingham County, ID · 8d

KIFI Local News 8

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Lockdown cleared at Cloverdale Elementary

Reports of possible gunshots near the school were cleared after Bonneville County Sheriff's deputies determined that a nearby business had set off fireworks to scare birds away.

Bonneville County, ID · 9d

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Farm Bureau Insurance of Idaho honors veterans day essay winners from Lewiston, McCammon, Pocatello

POCATELLO―Students from Lewiston, McCammon and Pocatello have won Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho’s 2026 Veterans Day Essay Contest, which asks Idaho students to honor a family member who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and reflect on what that service means to them, according to a news release from the company.

Pocatello, ID · 8d

East Idaho News

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The wait is finally over, Raising Cane’s in Idaho Falls opens as hundreds gather to celebrate

IDAHO FALLS — Hundreds of local community members braved the cold fall weather to attend the grand opening of Raising Cane’s newest Idaho Falls location on Tuesday morning. The new location is at 2236 South 25th East and is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Two teens had been waiting since Sunday to be first in line when the restaurant opened. Aiden Foster, a student at Thunder Ridge, and Knoxx Summers of Bonneville Technical Careers High School, both sophomores, ended their 48-hour journey as soon as Raising ...

Idaho Falls, ID · 10d

East Idaho News

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Pocatello Police to host free community autism awareness training Nov. 14

POCATELLO — Understanding autism and knowing how to respond during stressful situations can make a difference for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and first responders. The Pocatello Police Department invites the public to a free community autism awareness training on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Pocatello City Council Chambers at 911 North Seventh Avenue. The two-hour training will focus on improving communication, understanding sensory needs, and helping families and first responders navigate potentially challenging encounters. Participants will lea...

Pocatello, ID · 9d

KIFI Local News 8

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WYO 22 over the Teton Pass is back open after being closed

The Wyoming Dept. of Transportation closed Highway 22 around 9:45 a.m. between Wilson and the Idaho State Line.

Wilson, WY · 10d

Idaho State Journal

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Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho announces 2026 Veterans Day Essay Contest Winners

POCATELLO — Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has announced the winners of its 2026 Veterans Day Essay Contest, which invites Idaho students to honor a family member who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and reflect on what that legacy of service means to them. The winners of...

Pocatello, ID · 10d

Idaho State Journal

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Historic Downtown Pocatello weekly update

Trick-or-Treat Downtown will take place this Friday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Our merchants and businesses will have treats for all of the little ghosts and goblins! Come in costume and walk business to business, enjoying a safe, daytime Halloween event. Special guests will be at Lookout Point with some special treats!

Pocatello, ID · 10d