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

A breakthrough by University of Idaho researchers could help increase wheat yields by 5% to 10%, thanks to the discovery of a naturally occurring genetic mutation found in high-yielding wheat lines. T ...

Eastern Idaho’s healthcare sector continues to grow.   Intermountain Health plans to acquire Idaho Falls Community Hospital and expand its ownership of Mountain View Hospital, strengthening its presen ...

By Chris Cargill What if the best report card for state government wasn’t a poll or an election? What if it was a moving truck? Every year, millions of Americans make one of the biggest decisions of t ...

Access to the outdoors is part of everyday life in Eastern Idaho—and it’s getting even easier for families to enjoy it. A recent article from East Idaho News highlights several easy, family-friendly h ...

Idaho continues to rank as a top destination for out-of-state movers, driven by a combination of strong economic performance and high safety rankings. These factors are helping attract new residents, ...

Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, headquartered in Pocatello, has been named to the 2026 Ward’s Top 50, placing it among the top performing property and casualty insurance companies in the natio ...

Congratulations to the Idaho State University students who earned a gold medal at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference! This achievement highlights the strength of career and ...

Idaho Fish and Game is stocking thousands of rainbow trout across the region this July, creating more opportunities for anglers to get outdoors and enjoy Idaho’s waters. Across the state, more than ...

📣 Happening next week!Don’t miss this Elevate Idaho Lunch & Learn featuring the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and a deep dive into the Small Business Innovation Research ( ...

Eastern Idaho continues to gain momentum as a destination for business growth and investment. United Steel Supply, a Texas-based steel company, is now fully operational in Blackfoot with its new Rocky ...