Idaho Governor Brad Little Taps Local Clinical, Laboratory, Research Experts to Create Testing Strategy Moving... Idaho Rolls Out New COVID-19 Testing Strategy. Eastern Idaho could see some snow this weekend. …, Lawmakers in Idaho have considered ways to increase air travel in the state as flights have been reduced or eliminated in recent years, stunting…, Teton Interagency fire crews will be burning slash piles throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park this fall.…, Idaho State Police are investigating after two dead bodies were found in a coffee shop in…, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $600,000 in federal CARES Act funds to help Wyoming residents sign up for health insurance.…, The Snake River Animal Shelter is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to designate Saturday as Strut Your Mutt Day…, The contract will make it easier for residents and staff to be tested regularly and give long-term care facilities another tool to help fight the…, The city of Ammon has named eight people it will honor with the Mayor’s Community Service Awards for 2020.…, Brigham Young University, Idaho is reporting a total fall enrollment of 26,963 students on campus, a 7.1% increase over last fall’s enrollment.…, Moments after hearing an Idaho hospital was overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients and looking at sending people as far away as Seattle for care, members…, The Idaho Falls City Council approved a contract between Creekside Counseling and first responders on Monday.…, A 1-year-old girl from Pocatello was attacked by a dog and flown to a Salt Lake City hospital to be treated last Sunday, October 18.…, Idaho Falls has reaffirmed its commitment to the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project and the development of other reliable, carbon-free nuclear power…, An SUV ended up inside a Pocatello convenience store Thursday.…, BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – People across the nation reacted to watching the Presidential Debate on Thursday night. Pocatello Christian Outreach Center (PCOC), in partnership with the Idaho Food Bank, will be holding a food distribution event this Saturday at Holt Arena. federal grand jury after he was found digging in the…, Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…, Local health officials reported 247 new COVID-19 cases in the area on…, Hawthorne Elementary sent more than 100 backpacks full of food home with students today, to help carry them through the weekend.…, A 32-year-old Blackfoot woman appeared before Judge Thompson in Bingham County on Wednesday for sentencing in two criminal cases and disposition of…, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad signed over his $1,000 Blue Cross of Idaho Walking Challenge prize money to the Hitting Hearts Foundation in a ceremony…, Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…, Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three more deaths associated with…, If you are looking for a place to find COVID-19 testing, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated a helpful new website. POCATELLO — The community now has nine options to consider to replace the Indians as the official mascot of Pocatello High School. Associated Press, By JOHN O’CONNELL Gusty winds in the afternoon. Contests and Promotions, © 2020, NPG of Idaho, Inc. Idaho Falls, ID USA, 1,073 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths, Dispose of unused or expired medications on Saturday, Real Heroes Trunk or Treat moves to drive-through format, View all our Vallow-Daybell coverage here, EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19, Legislators consider ways to increase Idaho air travel, Slash fires planned across western Wyoming, Investigation underway after 2 found deceased in Bellevue, Wyoming Navigators to help people find health insurance plans, Strut Your Mutt Day and Purranormal Cativity set for Saturday, Crush the Curve Idaho and state of Idaho offers COVID-19 testing to long-term care facilities, Hospitals are full but some parts of Idaho refuse mask rules, 950 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths, Forrest Fenn treasure hunter indicted for damage to Yellowstone. That trend has some health care experts urging Gov. For the Journal, By JOHNATHAN HOGAN jhogan@postregister.com, By SALLY KRUTZIG A Bonneville County man was arrested Friday after he reportedly choked a woman and punched her in the face. The format of this Saturday’s annual Scouting for Food drive will be changed to account for the recent loss of several Scouts BSA troops, but officials with the Idaho Foodbank say the need for donations is greater than ever. Pocatello treated more than 30 miles of road in 2020 paving year October 15, 2020 10:33 am News Team The City of Pocatello Street Operations has wrapped up its 2020 paving… Severe Weather Alert U.S. Bank in Downtown Pocatello … ROME (AP) — The world premiere of a documentary on Pope Francis was supposed to have been a bright spot for a papacy locked down by pandemic and besieged by a corruption scandal, recalling Francis’ glory days travelling the world to bless the oppressed. Pocatello gets new city clerk EastIdahoNews.com staff | October 16, 2020 at 10:39 am POCATELLO — There’s a new keeper of history at Pocatello City Hall. …, College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build an 80,000 square foot career…, Idaho is seeing its largest coronavirus spike since the pandemic began, with new cases increasing by 46.5% percent over the past two weeks.…, Outdoor recreation continues to increase as the pandemic…, Three bull moose were illegally shot and killed in Valley County in west-central Idaho, Idaho officials say, and a fourth bull moose was shot at but…, A small startup company in Rigby has invented a new type of…, In the event there is one, Wyoming has submitted its initial plan to the Centers for Disease Control for distributing and administering a COVID-19…, Instead of canceling Chubbuck Elementary School’s annual Halloween parade, Chubbuck’s school staff and administrators decided to find a new way…, Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth says refinancing efforts by the Idaho Bond Bank Authority (IBBA) will save taxpayers $9.3 million.…, After a brief car chase that began shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Idaho Falls Police arrested Pedro Lopez, 28, of Idaho Falls on a number of felony…, Town Square pedestrian zones that went up last April, come down on…, The Power County Sheriff’s Office has closed the books on a 6-month old vandalism investigation.…, Idaho officials reported 873 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…, You can watch the free, virtual Idaho State University Choirs Fall Concert on…, Chad Daybell’s lawyer John Pior has asked a hearing to dismiss the case against Daybell be…, EEO Report | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | About Us |, Daily News Update CHUBBUCK — Authorities took two Pocatello residents into custody while investigating a theft at Walmart on Oct. 15. From anniversaries to weddings. …, Idaho State University’s total student enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester is 11,786, a 7.5% decline in undergraduate students and a 6.9%…, The Community Food Basket has seen a continued rise in the need for emergency food provisions since March.…, You are invited to take a look at the plans for the Carson Street Bridge…, Yellowstone National Park has launched two exploratory visitor shuttle initiatives aimed at easing congestion and improving visitor services.…, Idaho officials reported 987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…, The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls near Osgood is closed due to blowing dust and low visibility.…, Congressman Mike Simpson spoke at the West Bank Convention Center on Wednesday. jhogan@postregister.com, By John O'Connell Steven I. Holmes, 33, will spend between 15 an…, IDAHO FALLS — Several local law enforcement agencies are hosting events aimed at allowing residents to get rid of their unused prescription medication. Visit Idaho State Journal's profile on Pinterest. Authorities arrested two people and are still looking for a third following a vehicle pursuit early Saturday morning. Idaho Falls news, Rexburg news, Pocatello news, East Idaho news, Idaho news, education news, crime news, good news, business news, entertainment news, Feel Good Friday and more. Brad Little to take additional action to slow the spread. When they arrived, they located the bodies of two deceased individuals, a man and woman, inside the business. Grimes Roberta Marie Grimes Roberta Grimes, age 94, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on October 16, 2020. Submit your milestone. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are set to square off in their final debate Thursday, one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing incumbent to change the trajectory of an increasingly contentious campaign. BOISE — Bart Davis, U.S. Attorney for Idaho, announced Thursday that his office, the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice will be standing by to field complaints of voter intimidation or election interference. Grimes Roberta Marie Grimes Roberta Grimes, age 94, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on October 16, 2020. The National Weather Service a…, Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? The hospitals are experiencing the highes…, POCATELLO — Two men are looking to serve as Bannock County sheriff for the next four years. Since Monday, both Eastern Idaho Public Health…, POCATELLO – It’s been more than a month since the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 board voted to retire the Indian as Pocatello High School’s mascot and the…, BOISE — Idaho families can receive up to $3,500 to purchase or receive reimbursement for educational materials, technology or services through a website launching Wednesday. Severe Weather Alert LOGAN, Utah — In response to an uptick of political signage thefts, the Logan City Police Department announced this week that extra duty officers would be utilized to address the issue. A Pocatello baby is recovering after she was attacked by a dog over the weekend. New highs in cases have been reported in states bi…. Neighbor borrowing Wi-Fi tips off police about explicit images of children, Freezing temperatures, light snowfall predicted in eastern Idaho this weekend, Biz Buzz: Auction company relocates to make room for new Maverik truck stop, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in eastern Idaho; local health districts report total of six deaths in two days, Mascot selection committee for Pocatello High School asking for your input with new survey, Idaho families can get thousands to help with education costs, Area hospitals issue plea to public: Take COVID-19 seriously, Republican Tony Manu and Independent Nate Stewart compete for Bannock County Sheriff, Man accused of killing cyclist in Pocatello hit-and-run advances to District Court.