Idahoans for Open Primaries and other groups in Idaho are pushing to change the way elections work in the state. They’ve gathered more than 84,000 signatures to put an initiative on the November ballot that will ask voters if they want a “Top-four Primary” and a “Ranked-choice” voting system on the general election ballot.
Spencer Wesche is one of Idaho's many conservation officers. The Shikar-Safari club International recently named her as Idaho's 2023 Officer of the Year.
It’s National Library Week this week and that means local libraries are celebrating in a variety of ways. At the Madison Library District in Rexburg, there are free cookies and displays of book nooks patrons created as part of a contest.
After the final jury selection on Monday, opening statements will begin this Wednesday in the murder trial of Chad Daybell. He’s accused of killing his first wife and the children of his current wife. The remains of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were found in his backyard.
BYU-Idaho students Devon Phelps and Tucker Hoppe founded their band Coastal City, inspired by their shared love for music. Through collaborative songwriting, they are preparing to release their debut album, reflecting their dedication to creating meaningful music.
An organization called All Aboard Northwest wants to get passenger rail service into Idaho and other states without the service.
The Family Crisis Center and the Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center are hosting community events at the end of April and the beginning of May. Chloe Aponte of the Family Crisis Center and Ashley Stallings of the Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center have been hard at work making sure these events help raise awareness for those affected by abuse.
In 2018, Jeremy and Rochelle Claridge launched Kainoa’s Hawaiian Grill in Rexburg, driven by their passion for Hawaiian cuisine. With faith as their compass and seizing favorable opportunities, they now prepare to expand their thriving enterprise to new locations in Idaho Falls and Caldwell, heralding a promising future of growth and culinary exploration.
California native, Wayne Vitali's unexpected journey from a shed in a parking lot to owning Rexburg's thriving Vietnamese restaurant, Kingdom of Pho, underscores his passion for authentic cuisine and community service. Despite lacking prior food industry experience, Vitali's commitment to freshness and community outreach has made Kingdom of Pho a beloved fixture on Main Street, offering homemade Vietnamese dishes and support to those in need.
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen reached a landmark moment when it served up its 1 millionth meal on Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2024. It was fitting that the occasion took place on Leap Day as the Soup Kitchen has been a leap faith since it was founded in 1985.