Full Post Style

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little’s office says more dangerous illegal alien criminals have been transported out of the country under his Operation No Return, bringing the total number of criminals removed to nearly 100.

“Through Operation No Return, we are making it clear that dangerous criminal illegal aliens who threaten the safety of our communities will not be released back onto Idaho streets. Idaho is tough on crime, and we put the safety of Idaho families first,” Governor Little said.

According to the Governor’s Office press release, Operation No Return operates under the Idaho State Police to take “dangerous, illegal alien criminals out of county jails after the completion of their sentences instead of being released back into Idaho communities. The transports are the first step necessary to remove them from the State of Idaho.”

Mugshots of criminals that have been removed can be found at https://gov.idaho.gov/operation-no-return.

Governor Little’s office, under the Idaho State Police, Operation No Return takes “dangerous, illegal alien criminals out of county jails after the completion of their sentences instead of being released back into Idaho communities. The transports are the first step necessary to remove them from the State of Idaho.”

The transports are part of the state’s agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) under the 287(g) program.

All of them were in the United States illegally and will be deported to their country of origin rather than being released back into Idaho communities after completing their sentences.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It wasn’t a bird, a plane, or even Superman soaring above students at American Heritage Charter School today. It was a Black Hawk military helicopter touching down as part of the school’s America 250 Birthday Celebration.

Military and first responder vehicles, the helicopter, and the people who run them came together to honor Idaho’s military members and first responders, while introducing students to potential careers in public service.

“Today’s event is to help our students to be able to come into contact with the men and women they learn about here at school,” Superintendent Tiffnee Hurst said. “And to be able to see them and talk to them and to find out what it is to serve their country and their community.”

Students toured the service vehicles, including the attack helicopter, to further enhance their understanding of first responders and military careers.

“Our whole mission at the school is for our children to understand what it is to be free and our Constitution and our founding documents and our founding fathers,” Business Manager Angela Lords said. “Also, our servicemen and women who serve to keep us safe, in our community and in other countries. So it takes a lot of us.”

Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – It is officially Primary Election Day in Idaho, and voters have a few things to keep in mind as they head to the poll booths today.

This election includes several races voters across eastern Idaho have been closely watching: from local county leadership positions to legislative races that could impact issues like education funding, growth, infrastructure, and property taxes.

Election officials are reminding voters to double-check their polling location before heading out, bring an approved form of ID, and remember that Idaho is a closed primary state — meaning voters must be registered with a political party to vote in that party’s primary. In Bonnville County, some polling locations have been moved. For the list, see below:

PREVIOUS LOCATION…………………….NEW LOCATION

Dora Erickson Elementary Elks Lodge (640 East Elva Street)

Hampton Inn Lookout Credit Union (East Sunnyside Road)

4-H Education Complex, Taylorview Middle School, and Sunnyside Elementary School also have updated locations for today’s election.

If an absentee ballot is still at home, officials advise against mailing it today. Instead, it should be hand-delivered directly to the county elections office before the deadline tonight.

Just a reminder: Since 2011, a law has been in place allowing voters to vote only in the primary of the party they are registered with. However, if a party tells the Secretary of State in writing that they can permit other voters, such as unaffiliated voters or those registered with different parties, to join their primary election. 

“Primary elections matter,” said Secretary of State Phil McGrane. “The races on the ballot range from Idaho’s Congressional seats and state legislative races down to the hyperlocal precinct committeemen who represent your neighborhood. In Idaho, we make it easy to register, vote, and preview your own ballot before Election Day. I encourage every eligible voter to make a plan and vote.”

Polls remain open until 8 p.m. tonight, and as long as voters are in line by that deadline, they’ll still be allowed to cast their ballot.

Local News 8 will bring the latest updates to the 2026 primary elections, both online and on all shows. To view election results, click here.