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Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect hosts first craft fair

Nonprofit organization Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect hosted its inaugural craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 31, at its office in Idaho Falls. The event featured a variety of crafts and goods made by members of the organization. 12 vendors sold artwork, baked goods, ornaments and other handmade items. All...

Idaho Falls, ID · 7d

East Idaho News

New glass and tint shop opens in quickly developing Pocatello area

POCATELLO – Interstate and highway travelers have a new place to stop for windshield and glass repairs in a part of the Gate City that’s growing quickly. Elevate Glass and Tint is a new shop at 3950 South 5th Avenue, owned by Jeff Robinson and Megan Koeller. The owners signed a lease on the property Sept. 30 and have spent the past month, along with film specialist Parker Woolley, cleaning, painting and updating the building so that the quality of the building would reflect the quality of their work. “We make sure we do everything to factory standards,” Robinson said. “We take great pride in t...

Pocatello, ID · 10d

East Idaho News

No change in leadership in District 33 as incumbents keep their seats

IDAHO FALLS — The incumbents in District 33 had a successful election night on Tuesday. District 33 encompasses the majority of Idaho Falls. As of Wednesday morning, the voting numbers are complete. Senate In the Senate race, incumbent Republican Dave Lent won to keep his seat for the next two years. Lent won with 55% (8,321 votes), over Democrat Jan Brown, who earned 45% (6,860 votes), which is much closer than many expected. This will be Lent’s fifth term in his role. “I appreciate the opportunity the people of District 33 give me, that I get to serve them,” Lent tells EastIdahoNews.com. “It...

Idaho Falls, ID · 8d

Idaho State Journal

Flock cameras to be focus of debate Wednesday in Idaho Falls

Stand Up For Idaho will host a debate on Flock cameras Wednesday in The Westbank at 525 River Parkway in Idaho Falls. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Attendance is free, although donations to support Stand Up For Idaho’s educational mission are greatly appreciated. The deployment of Flock Safety automated license plate readers has sparked a fierce national debate balancing public safety efficiencies against mass surveillance and data privacy concerns. While thousands of law enforcement agencies use these AI-driven, solar-powered roadside cameras to track vehicle movements, a growing bipartisan backlash has led hundreds of communities to challenge, restrict or entirely cancel their contracts. Much discussion about Flock cameras has also occurred in Idaho Falls. Following a failed state legislative run, Brian McKellar became a founding member and prominent organizer for DeFlock Idaho, a grassroots movement opposing the implementation of Flock cameras by local law enforcement in Idaho Falls. He is an Idaho Falls businessman and conservative political activist. McKellar requested an opportunity to have a debate on Flock cameras with Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson and Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse. Hulse and Johnson each agreed to his request. They will take

Idaho Falls, ID · 8d

East Idaho News

First of its kind, INL receives $7 million grant to test next-generation nuclear fuel

IDAHO FALLS — U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program announced early Monday morning that the Idaho National Laboratory will be awarded $7 million to test chloride fuel salt for future use in molten salt reactors. A molten salt reactor is an advanced nuclear reactor, according to the INL, which uses low-pressure, high-temperature fluoride or chloride salts as liquid fuels and coolants. A 2023 U.S. Department of Energy presentation indicates that molten salt reactors offer a number of possible advantages over traditional reactors, including better safety, lo...

Idaho Falls, ID · 9d

Idaho State Journal

Community celebration set for Friday to welcome U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS — The City of Idaho Falls is inviting the community to welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree when it stops in Idaho Falls on Friday, Nov. 6. The tree is being transported from Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The free public event, “From the Forest to the Falls: The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Stops in Idaho Falls,” will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Idaho Falls Public Library parking lot and along Capital Avenue. The City of Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls Power and the Idaho Falls Public Library are hosting the event. Partners include the U.S. Forest Service, including the local Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and the Society of American Foresters, the nonprofit partner for the tour. Visitors can see the 76-foot Engelmann spruce in person, enjoy live music, winter crafts and stories, make handmade ornaments for the tree’s journey to Washington and explore educational booths about Idaho’s national forests and the people who care for them. Idaho Falls Power will provide winter treats. The U.S. Capitol tree tradition dates back more than five decades, with a different national forest providing a tree for the

Idaho Falls, ID · 8d

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Fluor subsidiary nabs $2.4B Navy nuclear contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $2.4 billion contract to Fluor Marine Propulsion for work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, according to an Oct. 23 news release. Fluor Marine Propulsion, a subsidiary of Irving, Texas-based Fluor, received the cost-plus-fixed-fee modification for nuclear propulsion work, according to the release. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, the systems to power ships.

Idaho Falls, ID · 9d

East Idaho News

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Fuhriman holds onto Idaho House seat after defeating Democratic challenger

IDAHO FALLS – Ben Fuhriman will retain his seat in the Idaho House. The Republican incumbent for District 30 Seat B won Tuesday’s general election against his Democratic challenger, Breane Buckingham. As of 10:45 p.m., Fuhriman has 74% of the vote, with a total of 11,867 votes. Buckingham earned 26% of the vote, or 4,110 total votes. Legislative District 30 encompasses Bingham and Butte Counties. Fuhriman, 42, of Shelley, has occupied the seat since 2024, when he defeated Julianne Young by four votes. The two went head-to-head again during the May primary. RELATED | District 30 incumbent faces...

Idaho · 8d

KIFI Local News 8

Golden Pumpkin Award Winners announced in Pocatello for daunting Halloween displays

For the second year in a row, the Pocatello Arts Council has hosted the "Golden Pumpkin" competition for local homeowners to decorate their front yards and houses for Halloween in the hopes of winning one of the Golden Pumpkins. There are several categories for awards, including the coveted "People's Choice."

Pocatello, ID · 11d

Idaho State Journal

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I'm an Idaho OB/GYN. I oppose Proposition 1, and I'm not alone

For 35 years, I have had the privilege of caring for women and their pregnancies in Pocatello, Idaho. I am a Christian, a political conservative, and an obstetrician-gynecologist who believes deeply in the value of both a mother and her unborn child. I have dedicated my professional life to caring for both, often during the most difficult and vulnerable moments of their lives.

Pocatello, ID · 13d

Idyllic Pursuit

Pocatello, Idaho Has an Elephant Named Rory and Cheaper Housing Than Anywhere Else in the Mountain West

Pocatello, Idaho occupies a specific position in the Mountain West: it has everything that people...

Pocatello, ID · 13d

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KAOX Doubles Its Talk In Idaho Falls

The new station will carry programming including Premiere Networks’ Michael DelGiorno, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton, Jesse Kelly, and Michael Berry and Fox News Radio’s Brian Kilmeade and Guy Benson. It will also air a replay of KAOX morning hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason in afternoons. Travis...

Idaho Falls, ID · 10d

Idaho State Journal

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New community walking opportunity at the MEC begins Monday

As the cold and winter months approach, the Pocatello community needed a new place to walk. After Pine Ridge Mall closed to the public for renovations, many residents lost their usual walking spot, and the Mountain View Event Center, or MEC, wants to change that. Starting Monday, Nov. 2, the MEC, located at 1567 Way to Grace Ave., will host Walk in the ICCU Fieldhouse from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. There is no daily fee. The only cost is a $25 annual fee. “Now that we’ve got the expanded ICCU Fieldhouse, we thought the morning time would work great,” MEC executive director Shelton Robinson said. “We’ll be able to have a dedicated space for the walking. It’s something we’ve thought about for a long time, and now we have that extra space to provide that for our community.” The program is intended primarily for the colder months, though MEC may continue it into warmer weather if demand remains. Walking may be unavailable on some Fridays because of larger events at the facility, and MEC said it will publicize any schedule changes. For updates and other upcoming events, visit the event calendar at mecceventcenter.com.

Pocatello, ID · 13d

KIFI Local News 8

City of Pocatello targets end-of-year reopening for Center Street Underpass

A long-awaited update arrived this week from the City of Pocatello regarding the ongoing construction at the Center Street Underpass. This project has been the longest and most difficult for construction crews, but Mayor Mark Dahlquist is applauding their perserverence through the challenges that come with an 80-year-old structure.

Pocatello, ID · 12d

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Public Hearing On Kratom Ban

The City of Pocatello is holding a public hearing on a proposed Kratom sales ban. Community members will be able to provide input on the sale of Kratom products within the city. The hearing will be held on Thursday November 5 at the 6 p.m. in the Pocatello City Council...

Pocatello, ID · 9d

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 · 13d

KIFI Local News 8

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.”

Idaho · 12d

Idaho State Journal

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

Idaho · 13d

Idaho State Journal

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 · 13d

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