News & Happenings: This is Eastern Idaho! Covering Southeast and East Idaho!

New U.S. Census data shows that more than 80% of Idaho counties experienced population growth in 2025, signaling continued momentum across the state. Counties such as Bonneville County were among th ...

Idaho Fish and Game is stocking more than 214,000 rainbow trout across the state this April, increasing access to fishing opportunities as the spring season gets underway Lakes, ponds, and reservoir ...

Published Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Congress has passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, a five-year reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) an ...

A new 38,000-square-foot entertainment center, Extreme Rush, is set to open in Pocatello this April, adding a major new attraction to Eastern Idaho.The facility will feature go-karts, laser tag, arcad ...

A nationally recognized financial educator, Kim Scouller, is coming to Idaho Falls this April, bringing a conversation focused on financial literacy, leadership, and long term success. The “How Money ...

Eighty‑two high school students from across Idaho have been named candidates for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a national recognition of academic, artistic, and career‑technical ...

A fast-growing, Shark Tank-backed brand is expanding right here in Eastern Idaho. Crispy Cones is opening a new location in Pocatello, bringing its signature pastry cone desserts to the Gate City. O ...

Each spring, thousands of snow geese migrate through Idaho on their journey north to breeding grounds in Canada and Alaska. The birds stop throughout the state to rest and refuel before continuing the ...

This week, we recognize National Agriculture Week 2026 and the critical role agriculture plays across Eastern Idaho.Eastern Idaho is one of the most productive agricultural areas in the country, produ ...

Construction is moving forward on a new campus for Alturas Academy in Rigby. The new Alturas Academy North location is expected to open this fall and will serve up to 660 students in grades K through ...