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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 push” to place medical cannabis

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 – cutting the Medicaid budget by

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 soaking in the sun and

Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100th Anniversary
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a century of helping business grow in the area. Thursday night, the chamber

Warm up for the weekend with possible record highs
We are expecting a warm-up into the weekend across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, with possible record highs climbing back into the 70s by Sunday.

Idaho Sheriffs slam D.C. pressure to resurrect failed immigration enforcement bill
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) is pushing back against what it calls a “deliberate attempt” by out-of-state political forces to resurrect

Bill that could impact Harriman State Park heads to governor’s desk
IDAHO FALL, Idaho (KIFI) – “It was bit of a gut punch,” says Charlie Lansche, Board Chair of the Friends of Harriman State Park. They

Foreigner and Rigby High School Choir Rock the House
The Rigby High School Choir and Foreigner hit the stage Wednesday at the Mountain America Center. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Rock band Foreigner brought

People In Need Coalition (PINC) serves 75,000 meals to the hungry, and needs your help
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For six years, angels at the People in Need Coalition (PINC) have been providing the hungry with hundreds of free
