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Museum of Idaho giving tours of Keefer’s Island
In the middle of the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls stands an old log cabin overrun by foliage on a tiny island. The island is known as Keefer’s Island. And for the first time ever, public tours of the island will be held for a short period this summer. The tours will be put on by the Museum of Idaho in partnership with Snake River Ferry and Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation. ...
Opening doors for all: Meet incoming CEI President Lori Barber
IDAHO FALLS — The recently-selected second president of College of Eastern Idaho Lori Barber knows firsthand what it means to be a nontraditional college student. “I went to college right after high school — went for four years, but never finished because I changed my major and then got married,” she said. “(We) started a family, and education just kind of got lost in time’s wake.”
Over 23,000 square feet of inflatable fun is bouncing back to eastern Idaho
IDAHO FALLS — It’s like the bounce house of everyone’s childhood dreams. Over 23,000 square feet of inflatable fun is coming to eastern Idaho next week. “Monster Bounce” is returning to Idaho Falls for the second year at the Grand Teton Mall. It will be there from July 11 to Aug. 10.
BISCO: From humble beginnings to industrial success story
A former Utah truck driver founded Bonneville Industrial Supply Co (BISCO) and turned entrepreneur, LaVar Thacker, in 1964. Starting as a small industrial supply organization in eastern Idaho, BISCO steadily grew due to dedicated work, expanding its reach and reputation for high-quality industrial equipment and unrivaled customer service across states.
Monday American Legion baseball scores – July 1, 2024
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INL provides expertise to local power utility at no charge
Utilities with hydroelectric power generation need solid data for day-to-day operations and long-term planning. So, when managers at Idaho Falls Power wanted to explore the potential of their power...
Man Missing Since June Last Seen In Southern Idaho
A man reported missing one week ago and thought to be traveling to the Grand Canyon was recently seen in Idaho. The family of Alejandro Velez is looking for him. The Idaho Missing Persons Alert / Facebook site has published information regarding a missing man named Alejandro Velez. His profile can be found by clicking here. His brother has asked the public for assistance.
Major Drug Bust Near Idaho Border Finds Meth, 60,000 Fentanyl Pills
We've very lucky, in the Treasure Valley, to live in a place as safe as we do. Here, we look out for one another and our law enforcement keeps us safe. It's also safe to say that throughout our state, our safety and neighborly attributes apply as well. Of course,...
IDFG: Mailed results of their raffled big game tags are incorrect
BOISE, Idaho — Hunters who applied for a big game tag in 2024, and received their confirmation in the mail, must note that the information is wrong, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). IDFG said on Monday that hunters who applied, and those who haven't,...
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
Idaho Has Some Of The Worst Drivers In The Country
- SCROLL TO READ: Idaho Has Some Of The Worst Drivers In The Country. Yes, the folks at Forbes calculated the numbers, did the math, and have come up with their results of which states in the U.S. have the worst drivers. Idaho did not perform up to par. Their...
Idaho Office of Highway Safety is asking drivers to be safe this 4th of July
BOISE, Idaho — As many Idahoans are making Fourth of July plans, the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) encourage drivers to be safe behind the wheel as there have been many road fatalities. ITD reports that since May 24, 2024, there have...
U.S. Department of Labor Approves Idaho's Special Education Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program
BOISE - The U.S. Department of Labor has officially approved the State Board of Education's Special Education (SPED) Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program. This significant milestone follows the earlier approval in February of the Board’s K-12 Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, which is already being implemented in six school districts and public charter schools across Idaho.
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