Lifestyle

Watching Wildlife in Winter

Wildlife doesn’t disappear in winter. We do. Put on your warm layers and see the wild in winter. Hot cocoa tastes better outside anyway.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Whether you prefer a board or skis, getting out on the slopes during the winter months is an absolute necessity. Start off slow with beginning classes or get an adrenaline rush by joining a club and tackling some of the more challenging slopes together.

Be Mine at the Zoo

Idaho Falls Zoo and the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society announce new ways to celebrate the ones you love and help the zoo during Valentine’s Day.

Construction Begins on “Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop” at Zoo Idaho

Even though the 2021 season is still a few months away, big things are afoot at Zoo Idaho.

The Ultimate Cake for 2021

At the Idaho Falls Magazine, we’re celebrating 20 years of publications. I hardly ever need a reason to make a cake, but this deserved a special cake.

Eagle Rock Outlaws Fast Draw Competition

Local Gunfighters compete in this monthly competition.

Making the Grade

Located in Western Ammon, White Pine Charter School is a student-centered community making a difference in education.

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Wrap up the holidays by grabbing a hot drink in Idaho Falls.

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel Announces the Postponement of Concert

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces the postponement of the Tracy Byrd Concert.

Business

CUSP Invites Community Opinions in New Resident Survey

The survey will be open to responses from all residents until February 13, 2021.

INL’s Dr. Dong Ding wins Asian American Most Promising Engineer of the Year Award

Dr. Dong Ding, a senior staff researcher at Idaho National Laboratory, has been named an Asian American Most Promising Engineer.

Inaugural Mayor’s Choice Awards Presented at Idaho Falls State of the City Address

Mayor Rebecca Casper introduced the first-ever Mayor’s Choice Awards.

Annual Idaho Falls State of the City Address

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper is scheduled to give her annual State of the City speech on Thursday, January 14th beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Allegiant Airlines Announce New Air Service

Allegiant Airlines announced a new direct air service route from the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to Portland OR International Airport (PDX).

Bank of Idaho to Make Most of Head Start in PPP Round 2

The Federal Government has announced that financial institutions with less than $1 billion in assets will get exclusive access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Bank of Idaho CEO Jeff Newgard joins Board at Boise Metro Chamber

Bank of Idaho President and CEO Jeff Newgard has accepted a position on the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

City of Pocatello Extends Deadline for COVID-19 Small Business Grants

The City of Pocatello is extending its deadline for businesses and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for a small business grant.

City of Idaho Falls Financing for Police Facility Yields Lower Interest Rate, Big Savings

The City of Idaho Falls’ sale of Certificates of Participation to fund the Idaho Falls' first police station met with an enthusiastic reception in the market.

Idaho Falls Fiber Celebrates Milestone with 1,000th Customer

The Idaho Falls Fiber Network celebrated a significant milestone yesterday with the addition of its 1000th customer to join the high speed fiber optic network.

Health

Department of Health & Welfare Rolls Out IdahoSTRONG Program

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, in conjunction with the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, recently rolled out the IdahoSTRONG program throughout the State.

Bingham Healthcare Gives Two Prestigious Employee Awards

Bingham Healthcare recently announced that Jeremy Johnson, RN, has been named Employee of the Year for 2020.

EIRMC Receives ‘A’ Grade in Annual Safety Review

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has received an “A” in the Fall 2020 Hospital Safety Score published by The Leapfrog Group.

First Baby Born at Portneuf Medical Center in 2021

A couple from Chubbuck welcomed their first child into the world.

Grove Creek Welcomes First Baby in 2021

A local Blackfoot family spent New Year’s Day welcoming their new addition.

2021 New Year's Baby at Madison Memorial Hospital

At 3:52 a.m. New Year's Day morning, a new baby boy became the first of approximately 1500 babies that will be delivered at Madison Memorial Hospital this year.

Resolve to Safely Celebrate the New Year

Though countries around the world celebrate the new year with gatherings and public performances, if fire and pyrotechnics are not handled properly, a night of festivities can result in serious injuries.

Portneuf Medical Center Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine to Frontline Team Members

A little over a week ago, Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to front line team members.

Idaho Falls Rotary Club Shares Messages of Appreciation for Healthcare Community

Members of the Rotary Club of Idaho Falls created a video to convey messages of appreciation for healthcare workers.

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