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NEW THIS MORNING: Saturday, Oct. 19

Last year, a grand jury indicted Martin on the charges, which stemmed from the night of Nov. 18, 2022.

INL invites executives from Google, Amazon and more to learn about investing in the future of nuclear energy

Many private sector executives met at INL on Wednesday to discuss the future of nuclear energy. | Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Idaho National Laboratory invited leaders from some of the country’s most influential businesses to discuss plans to finance the future of nuclear research.

Game of the Week Preview: Kimberly vs. Buhl

On Friday night, KMVT will be on-site for a big-time matchup in the 4A Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference, a game that could decide the championship.

IDOC Officer injured in prison escape files for $500k in damages against Boise Police

IDOC officer Christopher Wilske has filed a claim against the Boise Police Department, seeking $500,000 in damages after being shot by a BPD officer during a prison escape earlier this year.

NEW THIS MORNING: Thursday, Oct. 17

A grand jury indicted Joel P. Rose, 61, of Coeur d’Alene, Oct. 9, on charges of unlawful taking of wildlife and alteration and/or concealment of evidence, both felonies. The charges stem from Sept. 10, when prosecutors said Rose shot a trophy bull elk with a silenced rifle during an archery-only hunt.

Idaho’s Most Gorgeous Autumn Waterfall Hike is Easier to Find Than You Think

Discover the hidden beauty of Fall Creek Falls in East-Central Idaho, a secluded waterfall offering a serene escape from popular tourist

Hillcrest to host 6A District 5-6 champion Rigby in Game of the Week

This week’s EastIdahoNews.com Game of the Week, chosen by voters on the East Idaho News – Sports public Facebook group, features the Rigby Trojans taking on the Knights at Hillcrest High School. The Knights (5-2,

Idaho issues execution warrant for inmate who survived a botched attempt

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho prison officials will attempt to execute the state’s longest-serving death row inmate next month using new protocols after botching the first attempt several months ago. A judge issued a death warrant for Thomas Eugene Creech ...

Idaho Virtual Academy Named 2024 Cognia School of Distinction

Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia™ School of Distinction, a program which recognizes preK–12 education institutions that exemplify excellence in education and service to learners.

Idaho officials are finding fewer invasive quagga mussels – and dead fish – in Snake River

Officials in Idaho say they are seeing fewer quagga mussel larvae and fewer dead fish compared to last year as they finish the second week of administering a copper chemical in the Snake River in an attempt to eliminate the invasive mussels.

Grab a jacket and umbrella we aren't done with the rain just yet

It's gonna be a great Thursday Idaho! I've got the latest updates on rain, a cold front, and what the weekend looks like ahead.

A teen boy from Idaho Falls is missing

The Idaho Falls Police Department treats it as a runaway case, but they are still investigating and want to locate the boy. If you know of Hunter's whereabouts, contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200.

Idaho in the Movies series starts Thursday

The Hailey Public Library is launching a new monthly series called Idaho in the Movies, with free screenings on the third Thursday of each month. The first film will be

State of Idaho Schedules New Date for the Execution of Thomas Creech

The warrant schedules the execution for November 13 at 10:00 a.m. Creech was moved to a cell in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution’s F-block, where the execution will take place. The department has procured the chemicals necessary to carry out an execution by lethal injection.

World-renowned snow and motorcycle apparel company based in eastern Idaho is celebrating 25 years of business

Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ RIGBY After 25 years of operation,

Without state protections, Idaho jail detainees face dangerous conditions

Benewah County Jail, a small 16-bed facility in North Idaho, doesn’t have enough deputies to watch its detainees. In central Idaho’s Custer County, emergency dispatchers squeeze checks-ins of jail detainees between calls.

Northern Arizona vs. Idaho State Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Idaho State Bengals game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

Idaho is not immune from racism

It would be lovely if racism did not exist in Idaho, as claimed by Sen. Dan Foreman, R-Viola, last month. However, Idahoans of color say they are frequently the targets of both intentional and unintentional racism.

Endangered big cat caught in a suburban neighborhood

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (WLS) - A potentially dangerous prowler in a Chicago suburb neighborhood was finally captured Tuesday, only this suspect happens to be a rare, endangered large cat. A caracal was captured by Hoffman Estates police after prowling the neighborhood near Hilldale Golf Club.

Pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle at a crosswalk in downtown Twin Falls

At around 7:30 this morning a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking across the street at a crosswalk in downtown Twin Falls.

Part of South Meridian Road closed following semi collision with power pole

A collision involving a semi and power pole closed traffic and knocked out power along South Meridian Road late Wednesday morning.

Failed execution attempt gave death row prisoner a reprieve. Idaho will try again soon

A day after Idaho prison’s system advised that it is again ready to perform a lethal injection, an Ada County judge issued the latest death warrant for Thomas Creech, the state’s longest-serving death row prisoner,

Idaho State University to host massive music festival for local high schools this week

Every thing works better with a soundtrack. ‘Halloween’ is the most recognizable scary movie, not because of Michael Myers, but because of the ear-catching score. The same can be said of ‘Jaws’ and ‘Jurassic Park.

Cal Poly vs. Idaho Football Prediction & Game Preview - Oct. 19

Preview the Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Idaho Vandals college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

Idaho water negotiations continue after deadline passes

Water negotiations between Idaho farmers are continuing after Gov. Brad Little’ s Oct. 1 deadline passed without a new mitigation plan between surface water users and groundwater users.

‘Fumbling is not failing,’ Sunday School counselor — and former NFL player — teaches at BYU–Idaho devotional

Brother Gabriel W. Reid, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency and former NFL player, taught students at BYU–Idaho how to overcome life's fumbles.

2 people escape after plane crashes into Idaho lake, officials uncertain if aircraft will be removed from water

The following is a news release from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, Oct. 13, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Blaine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an aircraft crash at Pettit Lake in northern Blaine County.

Failed execution of Thomas Creech leads Idaho Dept. of Corrections to change procedure

The Idaho Department of Corrections made changes to its execution chamber and procedures following the failed execution of convicted killer Thomas Eugene Creech.

OPINION: Idaho voters face a stark 'them-or-us' choice in November

Bryan Smith, an ultra-right Republican and vice chair of the extremist Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF), understands that the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI) will break the stranglehold his hardline branch of the GOP has over who gets elected to public office in Idaho.

Idaho agency defunds suspected whistleblower, supports nonprofit accused of Medicaid fraud

After two human trafficking victims filed complaints claiming they were exploited by an Idaho nonprofit, the state’s victim assistance agency kept sending the organization money. And after InvestigateWest published a series of articles describing how the organization,

Idaho Department of Correction creates execution preparation room after failed lethal injection

The state of Idaho has renovated the F Block unit at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution south of Boise to create a new execution preparation room, the Idaho Department of Correction announced Tuesday.

New cell phone waiting lot opens at the Boise Airport, tripling parking spots available

A new cell phone waiting lot is now open at the Boise Airport. The new lot is about 2 miles, or a 5 to 7-minute drive from the terminal, and has 50 spots instead of the 15 the old parking area had.

Boaters rescue two people after plane crashes into Pettit Lake

The Blaine County Sheriff's Office says boaters on Pettit Lake rescued two people after their plane crashed into the lake on Sunday.

Idaho Department of Corrections updates execution protocols after failed attempts

The Idaho Department of Corrections issued new procedures and protocols for executing inmates after the botched execution attempt of Thomas Creech in February.

Filer City drafts a new comprehensive plan for 2025

Pedrow oversees zoning and planing for the city of Filer. She says state law requires cities to prepare and maintain a current comprehensive plan... and the one for filer hasn’t been updated since 2009.

Jen Estes is Big Sky soccer player of the week for first-place Montana

Estes was named the Big Sky Conference offensive player of the week on Tuesday after a big performance vs. Idaho.

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