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Bridging the Great Wall: 550 students celebrate Chinese Immersion Program in Rigby">

Bridging the Great Wall: 550 students celebrate Chinese Immersion Program in Rigby">Bridging the Great Wall: 550 students celebrate Chinese Immersion Program in Rigby

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Five hundred fifty Rigby students are enrolled in a unique Chinese Immersion Program in Jefferson School…

3 dead, including suspect, with 2 injured in Power County shooting">

3 dead, including suspect, with 2 injured in Power County shooting">3 dead, including suspect, with 2 injured in Power County shooting

POWER COUNTY, Idaho — Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left three people dead and two others…

Car enthusiasts gather at Idaho State University for Tau Kappa Epsilon car show">

Car enthusiasts gather at Idaho State University for Tau Kappa Epsilon car show">Car enthusiasts gather at Idaho State University for Tau Kappa Epsilon car show

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Car enthusiasts gathered at Idaho State University as dozens of vehicles lined the parking lot outside Frazier…

EIRMC honors donors during National Donate Life Month with flag-raising ceremony">

EIRMC honors donors during National Donate Life Month with flag-raising ceremony">EIRMC honors donors during National Donate Life Month with flag-raising ceremony

Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – April marks National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to honoring organ, eye, and tissue…

“No Kings” Protest fills streets from Caldwell Park to Bannock Courthouse">

“No Kings” Protest fills streets from Caldwell Park to Bannock Courthouse">“No Kings” Protest fills streets from Caldwell Park to Bannock Courthouse

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Marching from Caldwell Park to Bannock Courthouse, Protestors lined the streets to have their voices heard.…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes honor the life and service of Judge Bill Bacon after fatal car crash">

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes honor the life and service of Judge Bill Bacon after fatal car crash">Shoshone-Bannock Tribes honor the life and service of Judge Bill Bacon after fatal car crash

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are mourning the loss of William “Bill” F. Bacon, a longtime Tribal…

Idaho Senate passes bill criminalizing use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex">

Idaho Senate passes bill criminalizing use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex">Idaho Senate passes bill criminalizing use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — A controversial proposal that would criminalize those using public bathrooms that don’t match an individual’s biological…

Idaho’s 2026 push to legalize medical marijuana enters final stretch">

Idaho’s 2026 push to legalize medical marijuana enters final stretch">Idaho’s 2026 push to legalize medical marijuana enters final stretch

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho is entering what organizers describe as a “final big…

Governor signs bill cutting $21.8 million from disability housing; funding still exceeds 2022 levels">

Governor signs bill cutting $21.8 million from disability housing; funding still exceeds 2022 levels">Governor signs bill cutting $21.8 million from disability housing; funding still exceeds 2022 levels

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Gov. Brad Little made the difficult decision to sign legislation impacting disabled Idahoans on Thursday –…

Diving into Spring Break: Heise opens summer pool for this week">

Diving into Spring Break: Heise opens summer pool for this week">Diving into Spring Break: Heise opens summer pool for this week

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Heise Hot Springs opened its summer pool this week for Spring Break, and kids are…