This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Jan. 22, 2025. Two new private school choice bills emerged Wednesday — one from the Idaho House and one from the Idaho Senate. The House bill would create a $50 million tax credit covering private school expenses.

Idaho lawmakers have their first look at a bill that would subsidize private school tuition to the tune of $50 million in taxpayer money.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The number of passengers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is flying sky-high. In a news release, the City of Idaho Falls reported that 2024 saw passenger traffic of 11.9% over calendar year 2023, and 73.2% more passengers taking flights than in 2019.

When Eugene Engmann started his ‘bigger or better’ challenge in August, his goal was to raise $2,500 for the Ronald McDonald Family Room. Over the course of four months, it became something much bigger.

Kris Jaques says her sister and brother-in-law went on what was supposed to be a fun trip in Arizona, but it turned devastating after the Idaho Falls husband and wife were involved in a fatal crash.

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order temporarily stopping the Lava Ridge project, among others.

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water service line on the 500 block of Shoup Avenue, on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Warm up your car extra early this week because eastern Idaho is in for quite the chill. Cold temperatures on Monday morning prevented cars from starting, froze the roads, and encouraged Idahoans to wear all of their extra layers.

Two people who died in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 26/93 on Tuesday have been identified.  According to the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office, Derek Michael Harmon, 55, of Idaho Falls, died. He was initially transported by ground ambulance from the scene to meet with Magic Valley paramedics but passed away en route.

Bank of Idaho has four locations in the Treasure Valley. Soon, those branches will operate under the Mountain West Bank name.

President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order halting the development of the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho. RELATED | Everything Trump did in the first executive orders of his presidency Permitting for the Lava Ridge Wind Project began in 2019,

When it's five o'clock somewhere, the nighttime shenanigans are just getting started. Here's how to enjoy Idaho after hours.