A turkey hen lands on a limb before an entire flock files over to join her. | Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com HENRYS FORK — As I sat watching a flock of wild turkeys fly into some mature cottonwoods to roost for the night, I heard a limb break. I had just taken a picture of three […]
Woman jumps out of window to escape house fire in Lorenzo
Smoke and flames fill the air at a Lorenzo house fire Saturday morning. | Courtesy Firefighter Mike Miller, Central Fire District The following includes a news release from Central Fire District. LORENZO — A woman was injured after jumping out of the window of her home in Lorenzo to escape a house fire Saturday morning. […]
Key details on Heise Hot Springs inferno released by Central Fire District
Purple flames, likely from burning copper wiring, shoot out as a raging fire consumes the slide pump room at Heise Hot Springs on Friday evening. | Courtesy Ben Martin, Josh Loveless and Braxton Coderre The following includes a news release from Central Fire District. HEISE — Arcing electricity, chlorine and propane all presented obstacles as […]
Homeless Stand Down offers a hot meal, warmth and hope today
A homeless man sleeping on the ground outdoors. | File photo The following includes a news release from the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Region VI Housing Coalition. IDAHO FALLS — As temperatures plunge and winter weather arrives in force, many individuals in Eastern Idaho continue to lack a warm home, shelter and stable […]
Secret Santa surprises a hairdresser battling cancer during the middle of an appointment
A local Secret Santa is giving $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season and the East Idaho News elves are helping out. Every day, from now until the end of the year, we’ll be posting a Secret Santa surprise and today we’re surprising a hairdresser named Audra. Audra has faced trial […]
How to know if you’re getting osteoporosis
A nurse points at the spinal chord to explain a diagnosis during a osteopathic examination. | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter, the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis. Surprised Susan Dear Susan, While […]
Hillcrest dominates its way to the semifinals, beating Blackfoot 35-7
Hillcrest’s Mason Saunders (2) makes a move during the Knights’ 35-7 quarterfinals victory over the Blackfoot Broncos Friday night. | Courtesy Amy Ward AMMON — Hillcrest quarterback Tyson Sweetwood dropped back to pass. His offensive line had broken down. Two Blackfoot Broncos were on the pursuit. Sweetwood let the ball fly. It was only 20 […]
Sugar-Salem crushes Snake River to earn rematch with Kimberly; Rockland bounced by Tri-Valley
Sugar-Salem’s Kooper Mace runs through the tackle of Snake River’s Royal Dalley (6) during Friday’s quarterfinal game. | Courtesy photo POCATELLO — Sugar-Salem’s offense played as advertised Friday night at Idaho State University’s ICCU Dome. The state’s top 4A offense moved the ball up and down the field freely against a normally stingy Snake River […]
Rigby lights up the night and the scoreboard in win over Post Falls, setting up a semifinal against No. 1 Rocky Mountain
Rigby players and fans celebrate after Friday’s playoff win over Post Falls. | Allan Steele, EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY – You know it’s a good night in Rigby when the air, heavy with the smell of fireworks, wafts over the stadium and the loud booms echo throughout the brisk night after each score. Boom! Again. And again. […]
PHOTO GALLERY | Fire at Heise Hot Springs
Courtesy Ben Martin The following are photos of the Heise Hot Springs fire taken by EastIdahoNews.com users. You can find the latest details on the fire here. Ben Martin Ben Martin Ben Martin Josh Loveless Josh Loveless Allisha Moss Meagan Nelson Katelyn Anderson The post PHOTO GALLERY | Fire at Heise Hot Springs appeared first […]