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Liberal Californians Moving to Idaho are in for a Rude Awakening
The exodus from Gavin Newsom's California continues as more people move to Idaho. Idahoans, known for their warm and welcoming nature, are embracing newcomers while upholding traditional American values. Their love for the country is evident, and they are not in favor of big-government liberals trying to take control of their lives.
Twenty-fourth Galena Grinder mountain bike race
KETCHUM, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The holiday weekend is a perfect time to explore Idaho’s trails and recreation opportunities and on Saturday the Galena Lodge held the annual Galena Grinder mountain bike race. This year was the twenty-fourth year of the Grinder and the weekend proved to be a...
Five injured including two juveniles when pickup collides with hay swather on local highway
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe. Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 6, 2024, Idaho State Police troopers responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury crash. A 2005 GMC pickup, driven by a juvenile, was eastbound on US26 near milepost 348, south of Ririe. A 2023 Macdon hay swather, driven by a juvenile, was westbound on US26 at milepost 348, south of Ririe. ...
Child airlifted to PMC after side-by-side crash near Lava Hot Springs
LAVA HOT SPRINGS — A male juvenile was airlifted to a local hospital after being seriously injured in a UTV crash southwest of Lava Hot Springs. The side-by-side crash was reported around 5:45 p.m. Thursday on Wolverine Pass. Bannock County sheriff's deputies and Search and Rescue personnel responded to the crash. An emergency helicopter was requested, landed at the scene and airlifted the boy to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash but is expected to survive his injuries, authorities said. The boy's name and age haven't been released. No one else was injured in the crash.
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. ...
400 years on: Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ finds new life at Porter Park
The continuous, soulful music of the lone bagpipe player fills the open sky. Ominously dressed witches prowl through the crowd. Nervous anticipation is so thick it could be cut with a knife. And, it starts with murder. Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” plunges into the dark depths of the human psyche, examining themes...
CLUTCH supports Nampa’s LGBTQ+ youth
NAMPA — LGBTQ+ youth in Canyon County have sought out spaces to build community, leading to the creation of CLUTCH. The LGBTQ+ centered non-profit brings youth ages 14-20 together on a weekly basis. The organization began with an idea from then-pastor Sarah Riley who wanted to build a safe space for LGBTQ+ teens. CLUTCH held its first meeting in March 2022 and continues to operate out of the Real Life...
The hills are alive with the sound of recreation — and a study shows animals react to that noise
Along with the growth of human society has come an abundance of human-generated noises. Sounds from cities, highways and airplanes fill our environment, even in remote places. When we seek refuge in the woods to escape the clamor, we also bring along our own cacophony of sounds: Bikes whirring, engines revving, conversations echoing.
Idaho Counties With the Highest Number of Miserable Lyme Disease Cases
When the spring and summer months hit in the United States, the words “Lyme disease” and “ticks” go hand in hand in the media. And we’re not just talking about programs like NBC Nightly News and ABC World News Tonight. You’ll often see Lyme Disease get discussed on entertainment news shows like ET or Hollywood Insider. That’s because there has been a significant number of celebrities that have contracted the bacterial tick-borne illness without it being properly diagnosed the first time.
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...
Have a ‘killer time’ at Preston’s first-ever Napoleon Fest
IDAHO FALLS – If you visit Preston on July 26 and 27, all of your wildest dreams will come true. Ok, not really, but you can be part of a two-day event celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Napoleon Dynamite.” It’s called Napoleon Fest. The movie was...
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