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Eastern Idaho will host an important conversation on innovation funding at the upcoming iTECH Summit

The iTECH Summit 2026 will take place March 17 to 18 at the Mountain America Center, bringing together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Idaho. A featured program at the su ...

Opinion: A strong foundation for Idaho State University

Robert W. Wagner Guest Columnist Robert Wagner Idaho State University Photo A few mornings each week, I jog a loop around ISU’s Pocatello campus, hours before most of the lights are on. It’s quiet a ...

Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho relocates to Chubbuck

A new eye care facility is opening in Chubbuck as Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho relocates its Pocatello clinic to a newly built, state-of-the-art location at 5620 Harvest Springs Boulevard. The cl ...

Strengthening specialized healthcare in Eastern Idaho

A new specialist has joined the team at Snake River Surgical in Idaho Falls. Jordan Clawson, a native of Firth, recently returned to the region to begin practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery, prov ...

Pocatello's new mayor hits the ground running with town halls, video series and a cleanup push

TAYLOR S. CALDER tcalder@journalnet.com Pocatello mayor Mark Dahlquist. Sarah M. Carpenter Photography POCATELLO — The Gate City's new mayor campaigned last fall on promises of economic transformatio ...

U of I launches STEER program to train first responders for livestock emergencies

The University of Idaho is launching a pilot program to train veterinarians, first responders, and livestock producers in handling large animal emergency situations — from downed cattle to wildfire ev ...

D91 consider options for future of Career Technical Education Center

Idaho Falls School District 91 is currently evaluating options for the future of its Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) as the lease on its current building nears expiration. School leaders are ...

Butterfly Haven in Pingree, Idaho

Just off I-15 in Pingree is The Butterfly Haven, Idaho’s largest butterfly house — a peaceful, immersive space where thousands of butterflies flutter among lush plants and visitors can learn about the ...

There’s still time to register! - Elevate Idaho Lunch and Learn Workshop on Wednesday, March 4

Join Elevate Idaho for our upcoming Lunch and Learn Workshop happening this Wednesday, March 4. This virtual SBIR and STTR session will feature BAM Omotowa, APEX Sr. Business Consultant, and Mary Thom ...

Artist behind numerous Billboard country hits headed to eastern Idaho

Big music news for eastern Idaho. Country artist Mark Wills, the singer behind 16 Billboard Country Chart hits, including the six‑week No. 1 “19 Somethin’,” is bringing his live show to the Shoshone‑B ...

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