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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > college-of-eastern-idaho-launches-alumni-network-for-graduates-to-connect

College of Eastern Idaho launches alumni network for graduates to connect

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (210+ words) IDHAO FALLS " The College of Eastern recently announced the creation of an alumni network for graduates to connect with their alma mater and other graduates. Alumni can register for free online at ceigiving.org/alumni/#alumni-signup. "I think the most…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > former-lawmaker-and-fourth-generation-sheep-rancher-being-inducted-into-the-eastern-idaho-ag-hall-of-fame

Former lawmaker and fourth-generation sheep rancher being inducted in Eastern Idaho Ag Hall of Fame

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1148+ words) TERRETON " Longtime sheep, elk and bison rancher Jeff Siddoway and his wife, Cindy, are among four other local farmers who will be inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame next month. The Terreton couple own Siddoway Sheep Company…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > the-degradation-of-society-idaho-lawmakers-push-new-bathroom-bills

The 'degradation of society': Idaho lawmakers push new bathroom bills

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (793+ words) BOISE (Idaho Statesman) " Two Idaho lawmakers proposed bathroom bills Friday aimed at making people use the bathroom that corresponds to their biological sex, despite disagreement over whether that was an issue. Rep. Cornel Rasor, R-Sagle, proposed a bill that could…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > a-valentine-for-idaho-and-america-public-valentine-writing-event-to-be-held-at-idaho-capitol

A valentine for Idaho and America: Public valentine writing event to be held at Idaho Capitol

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (259+ words) BOISE (Idaho Statesman) " Five statewide women's organizations are inviting members of the public to a free event at the Idaho State Capitol to write valentines to Idaho and America. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain time Feb. 12 in the…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > idaho-teacher-files-federal-lawsuit-over-state-district-response-to-everyone-is-welcome-here-poster

Idaho teacher files federal lawsuit over state, district response to 'Everyone is Welcome Here' poster

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (521+ words) BOISE (Idaho Ed News) " The middle school teacher who was forced to remove a classroom sign that read, "Everyone is Welcome Here," filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday seeking a declaration that an Idaho flag and banner law is unconstitutional....

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > idaho-house-approves-bill-to-conform-to-nearly-all-big-beautiful-tax-cuts

Idaho House approves bill to conform to nearly all ‘Big Beautiful’ tax cuts

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (767+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " The Idaho House of Representatives in a party-line vote Tuesday approved a bill to adopt most of the tax cuts in the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Debate on House Bill 559 lasted about 45 minutes, with…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > idahos-ban-on-buying-candy-or-soda-with-food-stamps-is-imminent-heres-what-you-should-know

Idaho’s ban on buying candy or soda with food stamps is imminent. Here's what you should know

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (477+ words) BOISE (Idaho Statesman) " Restrictions on SNAP purchases are set to take effect in Idaho on Feb. 15. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare submitted a waiver in May at the direction of Gov. Brad Little with the hopes of removing…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > 19-year-old-arrested-in-connection-with-shooting-at-idaho-club

19-year-old arrested in connection with shooting at Idaho club

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (189+ words) BOISE (KIVI) " Alexandra Lopez, 19, of Twin Falls, is charged with eluding, aiding and abetting, and driving under the influence following a shooting incident at a Boise club early Sunday morning. On Feb. 1, around 4:15 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > idaho-bill-would-require-state-local-government-and-public-contractors-to-use-e-verify

Idaho bill would require state, local government and public contractors to use E-Verify

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (585+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " Under a new legislative proposal, Idaho state and local governments, as well as large private government contractors, would be required to check work authorization of their employees." Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mark Harris, R-Soda Springs, introduced…...

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eastidahonews.com > 2026 > 02 > after-decades-in-show-business-jay-osmond-and-wife-karina-are-radio-hosts-in-eastern-idaho

After decades in show business, Jay Osmond and wife Karina are radio hosts in eastern Idaho

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (283+ words) From "The Andy Williams Show" as a kid to sold-out concerts worldwide, Jay Osmond has performed alongside his brothers for more than 50 years. He and his wife, Karina, recently moved to Idaho Falls and are the hosts of a new…...