Andrea Olson

BLACKFOOT — Step inside an enchanting greenhouse filled with thousands of beautiful, fluttering butterflies and experience it all up close right near Blackfoot. The Butterfly Haven, at 1460 West 200 South in Pingree, is known as “Idaho’s Largest Butterfly House.” You can walk among 27-plus butterfly species and learn about metamorphosis. “We are a butterfly […]

IDAHO FALLS — An infrared fitness studio that offers stress relief, improved circulation and support for overall health is now open in eastern Idaho. Husband-and-wife duo Neesha and Tyler Burton are the owners of Sculptd Studio at 2247 East 17th Street in Idaho Falls by Bob’s Indoor Golf. The business opened its doors Monday. “Our […]

IDAHO FALLS — Have you wanted to add a four-legged furry friend to your family? Now is your chance this weekend. An Idaho Falls pet supply store is inviting the community to an adoption event. On Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., PetSmart will have at least four different adoption groups present, […]

POCATELLO — Two local teens have come home victorious after competing at the national level in the emergency medical field. Isaac Giesbrecht, 17, and Gage Staples, 17, both from Pocatello, recently traveled to Atlanta to participate in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. They competed in the Emergency Medical Technician category against 27 other […]

AMMON — Ten students from a local school will head to Washington, D.C., for their hard work in a National History Day competition. The students are from Ammon Honors Academy, formerly known as Praxium Mastery Academy, and are in Bonneville Joint School District 93. “Their work ethic is being rewarded; it’s amazing. It’s super exciting! […]

IDAHO FALLS — A local kitchen supply store will be offering cooking classes for kids and introducing them to create cuisines they may never have tried before. Alex Constantino is the owner of Rush’s Kitchen Supply Co. in Idaho Falls, located at 345 Lindsay Boulevard. He said he used to teach kids cooking classes years […]

IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls woman has qualified to participate in a championship for a competitive sport in another state, and she’s asking the community for help to get her there. Linda Dojaque, 23, has been given the opportunity to compete in the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship that will take place in […]

After gun accident, a local man’s leg will be amputated. Here’s why he feels gratitude

IDAHO FALLS — Kindi Barrie has faced challenge after challenge in her 16 years. Recently, her right foot was amputated in hopes of stopping the spread of cancer. But the cancer is now in her lungs, and she is doing what she can to remain positive. 2023: Cancer diagnosis Kindi is a Thunder Ridge High […]

IDAHO FALLS — A popular event that brings thousands of people to shop locally will be having a giveaway to celebrate a significant milestone. The Fall Bazaar Craft Fair will be on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bonneville High School. The event is free. There will be handcrafted soaps, candles, […]