Columbus
Idaho State Journal
Man critically injured in one-vehicle crash near Pebble Creek Ski Area
INKOM — A man was critically injured in a one-vehicle crash near Pebble Creek Ski Area on Tuesday night, authorities said. The wreck occurred around 9 p.m. while the man was driving his car on Green Canyon Road near the ski area and reportedly lost control. The car left the roadway, traveled down a steep hillside and overturned, authorities said. Nearby residents witnessed the crash and called 911. ...
Countdown to camp: Who will play quarterback for the Bengals this fall?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. And to get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until the start of it. So why not start with arguably the most important one facing the Bengals during training camp: Who will be the starting quarterback when the season begins Aug. 31 in Corvallis, Oregon? ...
Highland-Century football discontinue annual series for the time being
Two Pocatello-based high school football teams will no longer be playing one another. Highland and Century, which had gone head-to-head for 15 consecutive seasons, won’t be continuing their annual game on the gridiron for the time being. The two programs with a combined 15 state championships to their names, had faced each other every year but once since playing for the first time in 2004. It was called off due...
Local officials denounce political violence in wake of Trump attempted assassination
Shockwaves were sent throughout the nation after the attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. While the investigation into the incident is ongoing, it is believed the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, acted alone. Scaling the ladder of a nearby building with an AR style rifle, Crooks got as close as 148 yards to...
Idaho to face continued severe wildfire threat throughout rest of summer
BOISE — Around 19,500 acres have burned in Idaho so far this year, and state officials anticipate high wildfire potential to continue through the summer. Fire Management Chief Josh Harvey provided a fire season update Tuesday morning to the State Board of Idaho Land Commissioners, telling them that June and July saw average temperatures well above normal and precipitation fell well below average. The above-average fire potential outlook is expected...
Amazing Glaze is a Pocatello staple with hopes to expand across state
When you think of donut shops in Pocatello, Amazing Glaze immediately comes to mind. But for the business' owners, they're hoping for a day when their donut shop is as synonymous with Idaho as the state's prized potatoes, the main ingredient coincidentally in every Amazing Glaze donut. Their expansion to Idaho State University five years ago showed Amazing Glaze co-owners Dean Giesbrecht and wife Katie what the possibilities could be. ...
Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse file lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the building process, alleging the businesses recklessly cut corners and used inappropriate materials for the build. The private hangar at the Boise airport was still under construction when it collapsed under high winds on Jan. 31, killing three people and injuring nine others. The families of Mario Sontay and Mariano Coc filed the wrongful death lawsuit against Big D...
Idaho officials join America250 initiative to celebrate the founding of the United States
While America’s 250th birthday is still one year and 11 months away, Idaho officials and agencies are already hard at work planning a celebration worthy of the country’s semiquincentennial. On July 3, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation establishing a task force across state agencies to plan and promote statewide activities as part of the national commemoration in 2026. The task force will work with the America250 in Idaho Advisory Council, created through the 2024 Idaho Legislature’s passage of House Concurrent Resolution 31, which...
See a wild turkey? Idaho Fish and Game wants to know
Idaho’s Department of Fish and Game’s Turkey Tracker project is bringing turkey surveying to the Gem State. Idahoans will be encouraged to participate in two separate surveys to better understand the wild turkey population in Idaho. A brood survey measuring offspring will be conducted through July and August, while a broader distribution survey will be conducted throughout the year. Jeff Knetter, upland bird and migratory game bird coordinator, said that...
What to do this week in East Idaho
Wednesday, July 17There will be a plein air painting workshop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Bates Boat Ramp, Bates Road in Driggs. Plein air painting refers to painting outside, in nature to capture the colors, sunlight and character of our natural surroundings. Register by going to tinyurl.com/ycxf27ev. The Portneuf District Library, 5210 Stuart Ave. in Chubbuck, is hosting a painted vase craft for adults ages 18 and up at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. ...
Idaho Falls and fishermen work to allow night fishing along Greenbelt
Local fishermen have called to action for the City of Idaho Falls to allow night fishing in parks along the Snake River. They cite accounts of fishermen being chased off the park because of an ordinance not allowing activity in parks between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The concerns started on Facebook, where posts received hundreds of comments. Concerned fishermen posted that night was the best time to catch crawfish and sturgeon. Posts claimed police had been aggressively enforcing the ordinance. ...
Four people injured in accidents that shut down I-15, Highway 91 in Southeast Idaho
Four people were injured in separate wrecks on East Idaho roadways over the weekend. Two of those incidents resulted in lengthy shut downs of Interstate 15 while another caused Highway 91 to be temporarily closed to traffic. It all started with multiple crashes around 3:16 p.m. Friday on the same stretch of Interstate 15 northbound between Fort Hall and Blackfoot in Bingham County. ...
Idaho State Journal
12K+
Posts
82M+
Views
The Idaho State Journal is daily newspaper published in Pocatello, Idaho, United States, that serves southeast Idaho, including Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Power, and Oneida counties.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.