East Idaho News

09/22/2025

It’s Worth Mentioning, a new podcast from East Idaho News, is a show about local history and pop culture.

In this episode, we look back at the assassination of two of Idaho’s elected officials.

A new podcast for trivia buffs is premiering on EastIdahoNews.com. It’s Worth Mentioning is a show about local history and pop culture and will showcase a variety of stories through interviews and narrative reporting. This week, host Rett Nelson takes a deep dive into political violence following ...

09/21/2025

Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk’s faith and his mark on the conservative movement

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/09/trump-leads-high-profile-lineup-honoring-charlie-kirk-at-arizona-service/

09/21/2025

“We have legislators go to Taiwan, China, Mexico and all over the world on trade missions or to build relationships,” Skaug said. “That is the same as how I see this Israel trip, to build relationships and also hopefully more trade.”

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun)– Five Idaho legislators participated in a bipartisan conference for American state legislators this week that took place in and was sponsored by Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. House Assistant Majority Leader Josh Tanner, R-Eagle; House Minority Leader Ilana Rub...

09/21/2025

Preparation helps your family law attorney

Family law cases are an emotional and complicated process, whether you’re dealing with a divorce or child custody dispute. It is often essential that you schedule a consultation with an attorney so you can understand the court process and what is expected of you. The first meeting with an attorney...

09/21/2025

“First responders initially thought nothing was wrong because the reactor building’s exterior looked normal, and there had been two false alarms tripped earlier in the day."

EDITOR’S NOTE: Portions of this article were originally published on Feb. 9, 2022. It has been updated with additional information. IDAHO FALLS – If 26-year-old Navy Seabee Richard Legg and Army Specialists John Byrnes, 22, and Richard McKinley, 27, had known what was going to happen when they a...

09/21/2025

Idaho doctors say some will ‘live sicker, die younger’ with Medicaid cuts
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/09/idaho-doctors-say-some-will-live-sicker-die-younger-with-medicaid-cuts/

09/21/2025

The final chapter in the dispute between the Idaho Falls Bandits and Portland Barbers has been written. Will the American Legion national office take any action to address the issues that have been raised?

Note: As a bonus to our readers who have followed us into Year 2, the East Idaho Sports staff will post a special story on Sundays – Could be a column, opinion, feature, or just something fun and goofy. Hope you enjoy and thanks again for coming along on this journey. IDAHO FALLS – If […]

09/21/2025

“I think that this is going to change things,..."

Editor’s Note: This story is developing now. Stay with EastIdahoNews.com as this story in updated. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump and prominent members of his “Make America Great Again” movement were paying tribute Sunday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose slaying ha...

09/21/2025

“The concert has been in the works for some time, but it’s serendipitous that it’s happening when so many people need a message of hope.”

RIGBY — A concert designed to inspire healing, connection, and community will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at Rigby High School. The performance, “Melodies of Healing: A Concert to Heal the Heart,” features international award-winning singer-songwriter Phillip Enkey, with proceeds...

09/21/2025

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Thousands of people will gather Sunday to honor the life of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service expected to underscore his indelible influence on American politics. With a lineup of speakers from the highest levels of the US government, including President Donald Tr...

09/21/2025

VIDEO: Biologists with Utah DNR estimated the bear to be around nine years old.

MOAB, Utah (ABC4) — A black bear has been safely relocated after it was found wandering through a Moab neighborhood early Thursday morning. According to the Moab City Police Department, a black bear was spotted around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday in the 300 block of McGill Boulevard. A Grand County deput...

09/21/2025

“We know that the eyes are on us and we’re not going to shy away from demonstrating our resilience collectively on this.”

OREM, Utah (AP) — It took two decades for Utah Valley University to evolve from a small community college into the state’s largest school, boasting of having one of the safest campuses in the nation. It took only seconds for that image to be shattered by the assassination of right wing activist ...