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Hutson discusses extremists in Idaho on KTVB
Royce Hutson, an associate professor of social work, shared his research in a recent three part series on the Idaho television channel KTVB. Hutson conducts research on countering and preventing violent extremism, as well as disaster needs, asset assessments and disaster survey methodology. Hutson said hate in Idaho “ebbs and...
Idaho Open Primaries Initiative heads toward November ballot
BOISE — Idaho voters in November will likely get to choose whether or not to shift Idaho’s primary elections away from political parties and open them up to any affiliation. Supporters of the Open Primaries Initiative, which would create a top-four, non-partisan primary and allow ranked choice voting, on Tuesday turned in petition signatures from each county to the Secretary of State’s Office. After the signatures are reviewed by the office, the initiative will be cleared to go on the ballot in the upcoming general...
Fort Hall police officer wounded, suspect dead in shootout on reservation
FORT HALL — On July 5, 2024 at approximately 6:23PM, the Fort Hall Police Department received a report of a 13 year old Juvenile female being sexually assaulted by a 20 year old adult male at a residence on Batt Lane. When Fort Hall Police Officers responded to the residence to investigate they were met by a family member saying the adult male was not at the residence but Officers did hear movement inside the home. ...
Major collision between hay swather and vehicle on Ririe Highway
RIRIE — A vehicle and a hay swather collided on Ririe Highway, resulting in a significant wreck at 7:54 a.m. Saturday. “It might be a pickup truck, but their vehicle hit a swather,” Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Bryan Lovell said. Idaho State Police,...
‘Free Haircuts For Everyone’ at Boise Barbershop This Weekend
So often we hear of local businesses in the Treasure Valley closing -- and it isn't that there's an influx of closures, but it just seems that closures are what make the headlines. We're here to tell you that plenty of local businesses are going strong in the Treasure Valley...
Idaho State Women Start Paris, France Trip With Impressive 82-56 win Over Professional Team
For the Idaho State women’s basketball players and coaches, this is the trip of a lifetime, a chance to fly to Paris to play three exhibition games and to see the sites at one of the most iconic cities on the planet. So far the trip has been a...
Firework mishaps: Several people injured in Rexburg, one in Hamer
"I've never heard boom quite that deafening before."Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crestview Drive in Rexburg injured several people, sending some to the hospital with burns. It happened late on the July 4 holiday. The firework is believed to have exploded outward instead of upward like it was supposed to.
Couple gets engaged seconds after riding in the East Idaho News Chopper – and we surprise them for Feel Good Friday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... EastIdahoNews.com is partnering with Ashley and Ashley Outlet of Idaho Falls to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition. Many of you rode on the East Idaho News Chopper this 4th of...
Callous Idiots with Fireworks Burn Idaho Business
Morons disregard the warnings. A military surplus store burned overnight in Sandpoint. The owner, Cornel Rasor, posted pictures on his Facebook account, explaining his business was a total loss. Rasor is a Republican Party activist and somewhat of an institution in the panhandle. Imagine celebrating a joyous Independence Day, and...
One dead after single-vehicle crash near Emmett
GEM COUNTY, Idaho — Idaho State Police is investigating a deadly single-vehicle collision north of Emmett. The crash occurred around 02:30 p.m. on Friday along Sweet-Ola Highway at milepost 12 in Gem County. A white pickup truck was driving southbound on Sweet-Ola Highway when the driver failed to negotiate...
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