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IDAHO FALLS – Members of the local agriculture sector say migrant workers are critical to Idaho’s economy and immigration reform is needed to stay in operation. That’s the takeaway from a public forum hosted by The City Club of Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon. It was held in the Bennion Student Union Building on Idaho State […]

IDAHO FALLS – Franklin Building Supply, a Boise-based lumber company, celebrated the opening of its newest location in Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at 2241 East Industrial Boulevard. The Idaho Falls store is the company’s 18th location, according to its website. During Wednesday’s celebration, Bryce Luker, the […]

A 26-year-old sculpture in front of the Idaho Falls Public Library depicts characters from Wilson Rawls' book, "Where the Red Fern Grows."

Local man transitions from military service to customer service as the owner of a new ice cream shop in Ammon.

AMMON – Orangetheory Fitness in Ammon is back open under new ownership. Kim Hatch and her husband, Bret, of Idaho Falls, recently acquired the business at 2674 East Sunnyside Road from the previous owner. They own it with Randie and Drew Case of Shelley. The group will enroll new members during a pre-sale celebration on […]

A new business sells kits that allow Nissan Rogue owners to repair their heat and AC block.

IDAHO FALLS – EastIdahoNews.com is highlighting different careers and today, I’m Workin’ It with the vet techs at Snake River Animal Shelter. I spent some time with Stephanie Geraughty and Erica Didden, learning how to restrain a dog for paw clippings and other grooming tasks. I also helped prepare and sterilize instruments for surgery. I […]

Ronnie Kerbs is one of many who believe spirits roam the old Virginia Theater in Shelley. She and her husband, Devon, own Bacon and Bleu Family Restaurant at 688 North Holmes Avenue in Idaho Falls, but the couple once owned the old theater, which is now a haunted attraction. During her time as the owner, […]

A man with a criminal past now owns a life-coaching business and he's hosting an event in Rigby this weekend.

LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson passes at 101.

SHELLEY – If you’ve ever attended the Eastern Idaho State Fair, chances are you’re familiar with Thomas and Ann Winder. The Shelley couple are the names behind Winder’s Original Funnel Cakes, a mobile food truck serving customers since 1985. Tyler Winder, their son who now runs the business, tells EastIdahoNews.com his parents bought the business […]

IDAHO FALLS – It’s been 10 years since Grease Monkey opened its first Idaho Falls location, and it’s celebrating that milestone with the community. Until 6 p.m. Thursday, the store at 2100 Channing way will be offering $25 off all oil changes or any other service. Cupcakes will be available for customers who stop by. […]

Brandon Lee hopes to represent the city of Idaho Falls as a member of the city council

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 arrived at SL-1 for the first working […]

UPDATE Two people received minor injuries in connection with a plane crash in Rigby on Wednesday morning. A news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirms it happened at 11:35 a.m. near 200 North Yellowstone Highway. “The aircraft hit powerlines before crashing into a building at the intersection,” the news release says. An outage […]

IDAHO FALLS – A home healthcare company offering non-medical assistance for senior members of the community is opening its first location in eastern Idaho. Amada Senior Care celebrated its grand opening in Idaho Falls on Friday. It opened inside the Keller Williams building at 3525 Merlin Drive, Ste. 131. Its team works with homebound seniors […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is part of a series of profiles of the 2025 Idaho Falls City Council candidates. IDAHO FALLS – Mosy Moran, a 28-year-old business owner in Idaho Falls, is one of seven candidates vying for a seat on the city council. He’s running for the seat currently occupied by Lisa Burtenshaw, who […]

IDAHO FALLS – Team Lionheart MMA, a mixed martial arts gym at 510 2nd Street in Idaho Falls, needs your help sending four junior kickboxers to a competition in Hawaii. Thirteen-year-old Chance Somma and his 10-year-old brother, Gunner, are headed to the King of the Ring Junior Kickboxing Championships in December. Twelve-year-old Kaysah Perrenoud, along […]

RIGBY – After four years in office, Richard Datwyler is stepping down as Rigby’s mayor. The 46-year-old man has been involved in city government for the last 10 years and he tells EastIdahoNews.com he’s ready for a change. “I’m ready for a break for a bit and to have some more time with my family,” […]

A local piercing studio and jewelry company is celebrating three years of operation.