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Looking back: Asylum inmate escapes and patrol car pushed into lake
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is looking back at what life was like during the week of Aug. 12 to Aug. 18 in east Idaho history. BLACKFOOT — An inmate of the asylum in Blackfoot escaped but was later returned to the institution, The Rigby Star reported on Aug. 18, 1921.
Celebrate Youth will kick off its 20th year with new performances
REXBURG – Celebrate Youth brings families and the community together for its 20th year. Each year, Madison School District No. 321 puts on Celebrate Youth to get students excited for a new school year. “We just wanted to have a celebration at the end of summer and right before...
Teton High School kicks off new year with first annual Teton Tailgate
DRIGGS, Idaho — Get ready to chant, “Let’s go, Timberwolves!” In preparation of the new school year, Teton High School is inviting all students and families to participate in the first annual Teton Tailgate on Friday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. The tailgate will take place on the school’s football field.
Boise School District Limits Social Media on Student Devices
BOISE, Idaho — Boise School District Administration is putting limitations on certain electronic devices. They have implemented these guidelines to ensure that students remain focused on their academic journey. Effective immediately, district-provided student devices, such as Chromebooks, will allow access to only two social media platforms: YouTube and LinkedIn.
Prep football preview: Rigby set to make another title run
RIGBY — The demise of the Rigby High School football program may have been greatly exaggerated. So, demise may be too strong of a word, but when the premier 5A program in the state gets eliminated in the state quarterfinals, there are bound to be some questions. Coach Armando...
100TH YEAR CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO OFF TO A ROUSING START
CALDWELL, Idaho (Aug 13, 2024) – A century ago, the citizens of Caldwell, Idaho, got together and hosted a rodeo that now has 100 years of history – and if opening night was any indication, this rodeo has a great future ahead of it. It is the rodeo...
Caldwell school board approves armed private security to replace SROs
After the Caldwell electorate voted down its school district’s $4.1 million supplemental levy in May, school resource officers (SROs) have become one of the casualties of budget cuts. Instead, Eagle Eye Security will step up to fill the void. At the school board’s Monday meeting, members approved a yearlong contract with the private force, which will allocate three officers to patrol Caldwell schools while class is in session. Caldwell High...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Centennial still searching for winning formula
Success has been hard to come by for Centennial, winning only six games in the last five years and not posting a winning record since 2010. For second-year head coach Keelan McCaffrey, it’s been about finding mini-victories to help boost the morale of the team. “For us, it’s finding little wins,” McCaffrey said. “Last year, we did some things that were good and some things that were bad. The good things were, we were able to get a win at home vs. a rival. In...
Chris Petersen, Kellen Moore, and Leighton Vander Esch Return to Boise
Three of Idaho's most popular sports personalities have recently returned to Boise, sparking excitement in our state. We continue to support athletes and coaches who've played at our great universities, such as Boise State and the University of Idaho. It's a testament to our area that former players and coaches return to the Treasure Valley, bringing renewed energy and enthusiasm.
Prosecutors object to Bryan Kohberger defense's effort to move trial
Idaho prosecutors have formally objected to University of Idaho students murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's motion to change venue and have his trial moved out of Latah County, where the slayings took place. The filing, signed by Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson and Ingrid Batey, a special assistant attorney general for...
Pocatello's Cupbop serves hundreds of local residents during grand opening event
POCATELLO — Tuesday’s scattered rain showers didn’t stop the droves of local residents who were eager to indulge in the Gate City’s newest restaurant — Cupbop. Hundreds of people took advantage of the fast-casual Korean barbecue joint’s grand opening on Tuesday at its 544 E. Benton St. location, where all 10-plus bowls were marked down at $5.99 each. Atop the list of customers to give Cupbop a try was Pocatello resident Monica Titus, who earned some pretty neat swag for being the restaurant’s first ever...
Kootenai County faces budget shortfall due to drop in liquor revenue
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners looked to trim about $19,000 from the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after the county’s share of liquor revenues fell short of expectations. The board agreed on Aug. 1 to publish a $131 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a...
Idaho engineering firm cuts deal to sell for nearly $1.8 billion
Canadian professional services firm WSP announced it entered an agreement to acquire Power, a Hailey-based engineering and environmental consulting firm, for $1.78 billion. A news release said the proposed acquisition better positions the company to be a leading global consulting firm during the world’s transition to different forms of power and energy use.
Dutch Bros. Coffee now open for business in Pocatello
The new Dutch Bros. Coffee in Pocatello opened its doors Friday morning with no shortage of customers ordering the promotional $3 16-ounce drinks. “We’re just overflowing with joy and our parking lot is overflowing (with customers),” said Dutch Bros. local operator Tonya Thomason. “It’s been a longtime coming, so we feel thankful to be here and thankful for the community’s support.” The Pocatello Dutch Bros. is at 4010 Yellowstone Ave....
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