Idaho Falls City Council Meetings to be temporarily held at the Civic Center for the Performing Arts

IDAHO FALLS – During the months of June and July, Idaho Falls City Council meetings will be held at the Civic Center for the Performing Arts.

The temporary change in meeting locations will allow for much-needed improvements and upgrades to the Id...

Two intersection improvement projects near Rollandet Avenue start Tuesday

Knife River will begin work on two intersections near Rollandet Avenue next Tuesday, May 30. Motorists should expect detours and should plan alternate routes.   

Improvements to the intersection of 19^th Street and Leslie Avenue will be do...

City of Idaho Falls launches webpage for those seeking guidance on flood response

IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls has published a webpage resource to answer frequently asked questions following this week's severe thunderstorm and flash flooding.

While some people have already begun cleaning up, the webpage "...

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo - The War Bonnet Round Up holding national anthem auditions

IDAHO FALLS -- Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up?

The War Bonnet Round Up is looking for exceptional singers to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner&r...

Idaho Falls Zoo is open on Memorial Day

IDAHO FALLS -- The Idaho Falls Zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including holidays, and that means they are open on Memorial Day. 

Here’s a look at some of the events and exciting new things happening at the zoo in May:

May ...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport performing maintenance on parking lot facilities

IDAHO FALLS — Travelers should be aware that ongoing maintenance and improvements will temporarily close sections of parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).

Beginning Monday, May 22, the daily parking lot will be temporarily closed. During this ...

Idaho Falls ranked America’s Best Performing Small City for the second time in three years

IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls is once again America’s Best Performing Small City according to an independent study.

The 2023 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Index objectively ranks cities on their economic performance. A...

Waterline Repair on Lincoln Road (May 19)

The Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline in Lincoln Road immediately east of its intersection with Bennett Avenue The work will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19 and will be complete by the evening commute, barring unforeseen i...

N Woodruff Avenue widening project

The City of Idaho Falls’ section of N Woodruff Avenue, between Lincoln Road and N Yellowstone Highway, will be widened to better accommodate traffic flow and help with traffic backing up at nearby traffic signals.  

The Idaho Falls Stree...

Idaho Falls celebrates Arbor Day and receives continued national recognition

IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls celebrated Arbor Day on May 15 as the city received continued recognition as a Tree City USA by the Abor Day Foundation. 

As part of the Arbor Day celebration, students from Idaho Falls School Distri...

Idaho Falls Zoo hosting moms this weekend

IDAHO FALLS -- Idaho Falls Zoo is now open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including holidays (and yes, that means they are open Memorial Day) and they are offering a special for all the ladies this weekend.

May 13-14: Mother’s Weekend at the Zoo - Women ca...

Travelers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport can now make strides for environmental sustainability

IDAHO FALLS – Travelers flying through the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) can now do their part to make air travel more sustainable.  

The airport has joined “The Good Traveler” program that allows travelers to di...

Changes to library parking during water tower construction

Construction on the new water tower begins Monday, May 8, at the Idaho Falls Public Library. Parking has been modified during construction to accommodate library patrons. Once complete, there will be minimal impacts to parking at the library. 

The...

CORRECTED Road Closure Notice - S Boulevard

*Please disregard the previous notice which had the wrong dates. This is the corrected version. Thank you! 

One block of S Boulevard will be closed again this Sunday night beginning at 7 p.m. Motorists should plan alternate routes. 

Knife ...

City of Idaho Falls hires new Community Development Services Director

IDAHO FALLS – Wade Sanner will be the City of Idaho Falls’ newest Community Development Services Director after receiving an appointment from Mayor Rebecca Casper. 

The Idaho Falls City Council approved Sanner’s appointment which was effective on ...

One block of S Boulevard closed tonight

S Boulevard will be closed from 17^th Street north to 16^th Street on April 24 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Motorists are urged to slow down, use caution, and plan alternate routes. 

The road closure is necessary to allow Arco Electric to safely and effic...

Say goodbye to unwanted clutter; Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup begins May 4

The City of Idaho Falls will help residents with spring cleanup efforts during the annual Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup, beginning May 4.  

Personnel from the Sanitation Division will be available every weekend in May at different locations in ...

Idaho Falls Power recognized for its reliability and service to customers

IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Power received nationwide recognition as one of the most reliable public power utilities.

The American Public Power Association named Idaho Falls’ municipal power utility among the top quarter of public power utilities with the 20...

Tickets now on sale for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo

IDAHO FALLS – The wait is over, and tickets are now on sale for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up. 

The 112th running of "the best medium-sized rodeo” in Idaho will come to Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls from Aug. 2 to 5, bringing top...

Idaho Falls holds public meeting regarding Water Facility Plan

The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend a public meeting and submit public comment regarding the 2023 Water Facility Plan. 

The meeting will be held on Wed., April 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the City Council Chambers lo...

Heritage Park receives generous donation from the Rotary Club of Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS — Opening of the much-anticipated Heritage Park is closer to the finish line, thanks to another generous donation from the Rotary Club of Idaho Falls. 

Rotary has gifted $100,000 to the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreatio...

Idaho Falls street sweeping schedule

Now that the snow and ice are melting off the roadways, the Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping streets. 

Work starts with arterial and collector streets, as well as streets with striping to prepare them for repainting. Crews will begi...

North Highland Park sidewalk improvements

Improvements to the sidewalks in North Highland Park will begin on Wednesday, April 19. 

JM Concrete will be installing sidewalk and drainage swales on both sides of Presto Street and on the west side of Jefferson Avenue. 

All properties i...

Construction to begin on new water tower in Idaho Falls

City of Idaho Falls officials are pleased to announce that construction of the new elevated water tower will begin the end of April. The new water tower has a larger 1 million gallon capacity and will be constructed over two years. 

The water towe...

Weather challenges delay Idaho Falls Zoo 2023 opening day

IDAHO FALLS – Opening day of the Idaho Falls Zoo will now be on Wednesday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m.

“We all know what a challenging winter we’ve had,” said zoo director David Pennock. “The continued cold tempe...

Significant traffic impacts at Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street

Beginning Tuesday, April 11 there will be significant traffic impacts at the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and 17^th Street. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes until the project is completed this fall.  

Traffic near the project area ...

Planned power outages as part of 17th and Woodruff project

IDAHO FALLS --- As part of the continued improvements at the 17th Street and Woodruff Intersection, Idaho Falls Power will need to implement brief planned power outages as utilities are moved underground on Monday, April 10. 

Barring unforeseen ci...

Construction update on Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street intersection

The improvements to the Woodruff Avenue and 17^th Street intersection were delayed due to inclement weather conditions but are now set to begin the week of April 3. 

Contractors for Idaho Falls Power will begin work to move utilities early next wee...

Idaho Falls Zoo postpones annual Community Clean Up Day

IDAHO FALLS -- Continued poor weather conditions have led to a postponement of the Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual Community Clean Up Day, originally scheduled on Saturday, April 1. 

“Because of the significant amount of snow still in the zoo, we’re unab...

Idaho Falls’ Adopt-a-Park program receives statewide recognition

IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation’s Adopt-a-Park Program has received high accolades from the Idaho Recreation and Parks Association (IRPA).

The IRPA recognized the Parks and Rec Department and Renee Buchan, the marketing and volun...

Everyone OK after airplane experiences landing gear malfunction and lands at IDA

IDAHO FALLS – Everyone is okay after a single-engine aircraft landed at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Sunday, March 19, while experiencing a landing gear malfunction.

Around 11:30 a.m., a Bonanza B36TC made the emergency landing on the airport...

Now is the time to trim your trees in Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS -- The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department reminds residents now is a good time to trim their trees.

Idaho Falls City Code requires property owners to keep trees properly maintained and pruned in public rights-of-way. Keeping tr...

Spring recreation in Idaho Falls is just around the corner

IDAHO FALLS – Registrations for Spring recreation activities in the City of Idaho Falls are underway. 

The Parks and Recreation Department will offer over nine programs with a variety of age divisions for youth and adults. Programs range from disc...

Deadline extended for 2023 Idaho Falls Regional Airport Student Art Contest

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is extending the deadline for the first annual Student Arts Contest. 

Applications for the 2023 contest will now be accepted until May 1, 2023, to allow for greater participation from area high ...

Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual community clean up day

IDAHO FALLS -- In preparation for the Idaho Falls Zoo's reopening in April, zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the grounds during the annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 1.

From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the zoo invites individuals, fam...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck enrollment event

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is inviting passengers and Idaho Falls residents to participate in a week-long event to help them enroll in the popular Transportation Security Administration TSA PreCheck® Enrollment ...

Idaho Falls Zoo hosting Bats of Eastern Idaho presentation

IDAHO FALLS - On Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Jericho Whiting with BYU-Idaho will introduce you to the bats of Idaho, explain why they’re important, and discuss ways Idaho Falls Zoo is helping protect natural habitat and expand the knowledge of lo...

The Idaho Falls Zoo announces opening day for the 2023 season

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Zoo will reopen for the 2023 season on Wednesday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. 

Your Idaho Falls Zoo will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including holidays. During the 2023 season, education programs and special ...

Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street intersection improvement project

If weather conditions are favorable, improvements to the Woodruff Avenue and 17^th Street intersection are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 13. The intersection will be widened to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and accommodate forecasted popul...

Idaho Falls Zoo now taking applications for teen Junior Zoo Crew program

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Zoo is taking applications for teens wanting an amazing educational experience while giving back to the community on the 2023 Junior Zoo Crew. 

The Junior Zoo Crew offers a specifically designed summer educational pro...

Volunteer applications at the Idaho Falls Zoo close on Thursday, Feb. 16

IDAHO FALLS – Your Idaho Falls Zoo’s 2023 season is just around the corner and volunteers are needed to continue to make it the best little zoo in the West.  

Adult volunteer applications are closing on Thursday, Feb. 16. Contr...

Idaho Falls Power accepting applications for the ICUA Youth Rally Scholarships

IDAHO FALLS – Idaho Falls Power is accepting scholarship applications and supporting aspiring leaders. 

For 2023, Idaho Falls Power will award 10 college scholarships to eligible Idaho Falls area high school sophomores and juniors. Each student se...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees another record-setting year in passengers

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has seen yet another record-breaking year of passengers making their way through the terminal.

As Idaho’s second busiest airport, 2022 saw 316,044 passengers depart, with an additional 312,285 flying int...

Mayor’s Choice Awards recognize outstanding residents and organizations

IDAHO FALLS -- Mayor Rebecca Casper presented 10 Mayor’s choice awards to individuals and organizations during Thursday night’s City Council meeting. 

The Mayor’s Choice Awards were created as a way to recognize outstanding residents, businesses, ...

Idaho Falls Power General Manager elected to chair regional public power board

IDAHO FALLS – The Executive Committee of the Public Power Council (PPC) elected Idaho Falls Power General Manager Bear Prairie chair of the board for 2023-2024.

The unanimous vote came Thursday at the council’s monthly meeting, where the board’s elected of...

GIFAR to host Mayor Casper for the 2023 State of the City Address

IDAHO FALLS – The 2023 annual Idaho Falls State of the City Address is just around the corner. 

The Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors® (GIFAR) is hosting the City of Idaho Falls and Mayor Rebecca Casper for the address. The community is ...

Idaho Falls Fiber invites the community to the first open house of 2023

IDAHO FALLS – Idaho Falls Fiber is hosting its first open house of 2023 to give an inside look at the network and some of the fastest internet in Idaho Falls. 

The open house on Jan. 9, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. will be held at the Skyline Acti...

Boil Water Advisory Lifted / Levantaron el aviso de hervir el agua

Boil Water Advisory Lifted – City of Idaho Falls

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Community Development Services Director leaves impressive legacy at the City of Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS – City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Director Brad Cramer has announced he is stepping down to take a new position with Idaho National Laboratory.  

In Cramer’s almost 17-year service to the city, th...

Harsh weather conditions causing potholes

The recent weather conditions have wreaked havoc on city roads, causing potholes and other hazardous conditions.  

Keeping roadways maintained and safe is a priority for the Idaho Falls Street Division, however the weather conditions have also mad...

S. Higbee Avenue Road Closure

A portion of S. Higbee Avenue, from E 17^th Street north to E 14^th Street, in Idaho Falls is temporarily closed to thru traffic for bridge reconstruction over the Butte Arm Canal. Traffic is being detoured and motorists should plan alternate routes.&nb...

Idaho Falls Power employees awarded for heroism; utility goes two years without an injury accident

IDAHO FALLS – Four Idaho Falls Power employees were recognized for heroism, along with dozens of others awarded for safety at the utility’s annual end-of-the-year awards ceremony Thursday.

Rod Elliot, Colter Welker, Josh Hymas and Krist...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport transitioning to cashless payment for parking lots

IDAHO FALLS – Parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is easier than ever as the region's premier airport destination switches to cashless parking operations.

As the airport upgrades technology used at parking across the facili...

Mayor Rebecca Casper recognized for her longstanding support of public power

IDAHO FALLS – Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) named City of Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper as the 2022 Elected Official of The Year.

UAMPS, the joint action agency which provides comprehensive wholesale electric energy services to communi...

New City Clerk and Treasurer appointed for the City of Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS – Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has appointed a new city clerk and treasurer to fill recently created vacancies. 

The Idaho Falls City Council confirmed Corrin Wilde’s appointment at the Thursday, Dec. 8, City Council Meeting. Wilde...

Idaho Falls’ War Bonnet Round Up voted 2022’s best medium-sized rodeo in Idaho

IDAHO FALLS — Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, has been voted as 2022’s Best Medium Rodeo in Idaho for the PRCA Wilderness Circuit.

Members of the City of Idaho Falls War Bonnet Round Up Advisory Committee were p...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport launches new arts program

IDAHO FALLS -- The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will highlight live performances, permanent art displays and community art contests with the new Idaho Falls Regional Airport Arts Program. 

The program will also demonstrate the unique recreat...

Two City Council members appointed to statewide advisory councils

IDAHO FALLS – Two Idaho Falls City Council members have been appointed to two statewide councils that give representation for Eastern Idaho in important policy areas.  

Idaho Falls City Council President Michelle Ziel-Dingman received an...

IFPD Expands K-9 Unit, Prepares for Retirement of Two K-9s

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The Idaho Falls Police Department is excited to announce the expansion of the IFPD Police K-9 Unit and to welcome several new police dogs to the department. ...

Idaho Falls Fire Department awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to hire additional personnel

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will hire more firefighters and open an additional fire station much sooner than anticipated thanks to a $2,947,990 federal grant.

Earlier this year, department personnel applied for a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate F...

IFPD Promotes Captain Jessica Marley, 21-year Veteran Police Officer

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is excited to announce that Jessica Marley, a 21-year-veteran of the department, has been promoted to Captain. In addition to her robust experience as an Idaho Falls Police Officer, Ca...

Alaska Airlines upgrading aircraft used at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport

IDAHO FALLS -- Beginning Sept. 7, 2022, Alaska Airlines will transition to a regional jet on its route between the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Seattle, Washington.

Since Alaska launched the route in 2021, the airline utilized the Bombardier Q400...

IFPD Celebrates the Career and Retirement of Captain Bill Squires

Idaho Falls, ID – On Thursday, August 18, 2022, the Idaho Falls Police Department hosted a retirement ceremony honoring the career of Captain Bill Squires and wishing him well as he retires from the law enforcement profession. 

Captain Sq...

Idaho Falls Police shares traffic closures, public safety information ahead of July 4th Events

Idaho Falls, ID – With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and prepared ...

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter Offers $10 Microchips, Encourages Pet Safety Ahead of July 4th

Idaho Falls, ID – Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services. Normally, IFAS charges $20 for microchipping. Starting today and continuing through July 2^nd, ...

Water Tower Informational Meetings

The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend one of two informational meetings to receive updates on the Idaho Falls water tower project.

The aging 85-year-old water tower will be replaced by a higher capacity water tower to accommodate Idah...

Idaho Falls City Council Approves Water Tower Location

The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously voted to approve construction of the city’s new elevated water tower in the south parking lot of the Idaho Falls Public Library.  

The vote was held last evening at the city’s regula...

City of Idaho Falls to Replace Water Tower

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council today on plans to replace the city’s aging water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power.  The tower has been scheduled f...