Authorities pull pickup out of Snake River in Idaho Falls

Statewide coronavirus cases rises to 230; death reported in Nez Perce County

Nate Sunderland, EastIdahoNews.com | March 27, 2020 at 5:40 pm

Number of Idaho cases: 0 IDAHO FALLS — The official number of coronavirus cases in Idaho rose to 230 Friday. Additionally, Idaho’s fourth coronavirus death was reported…

LIVE: President Trump holds news conference after signing coronavirus stimulus bill

EastIdahoNews.com staff | March 27, 2020 at 3:57 pm

How much will you receive from the stimulus bill?

Sean O'Key and Katie Lobosco, CNN | March 27, 2020 at 3:44 pm

(CNN) — Congress just passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to address the growing economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Included are direct payments to many Ameri…

Employees upset after Mountain View Hospital makes changes to PTO policy

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | March 27, 2020 at 3:03 pm

IDAHO FALLS — Mountain View Hospital is responding to the “unprecedented” challenges of COVID-19 by temporarily cutting some employee benefits. In an email to sta…

Local man in his 30s tests positive for COVID-19

EastIdahoNews.com staff | March 27, 2020 at 1:50 pm

The following is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health. POCATELLO — Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed one additional case of novel coronavi…

Rigby couple providing free music lessons for kids during COVID-19 pandemic

Adam Forsgren, EastIdahoNews.com | March 27, 2020 at 12:39 pm

RIGBY – With schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids are stuck at home feeling bored — and testing their parents’ patience. But fear not, stressed-…

Governor Little will sign executive order for coronavirus assistance

Katie Kloppenburg, KIVI | March 27, 2020 at 11:57 am

BOISE (KIVI) — Gov. Little held a press conference Friday discussing the state budget and resources for businesses and the unemployed. He started the press conference by mentioni…

House passes historic $2 trillion stimulus despite objections from GOP lawmaker

Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Haley Byrd and Ted Barrett, CNN | March 27, 2020 at 11:51 am

(CNN) — The House of Representatives on Friday approved the historic $2 trillion stimulus package that passed the Senate earlier this week, overcoming last-minute drama by us…

Idaho State Park campgrounds to close Friday to fight Covid-19

EastIdahoNews.com staff | March 27, 2020 at 11:44 am

The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. BOISE — Idaho State Parks remain open for day use recreation, but camping will end on Frida…

Mayors join forces to help critical blood shortage

EastIdahoNews.com staff | March 27, 2020 at 11:14 am

The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — City of Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper and City of Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti will be at the Idaho…

Traveling to Utah next week? Expect delays on I-15 near Tremonton

EastIdahoNews.com staff | March 27, 2020 at 10:33 am

The following is a news release from the Utah Department of Transportation. TREMONTON, Utah — The Utah Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for delays o…

Community members making masks as symbol of unity, to help locals in need

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | March 27, 2020 at 10:06 am

IDAHO FALLS — Many community members are using their sewing talents to bring smiles to faces and peace of mind to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brenda Randall is a reg…

Bonneville County Drivers License, DMV Offices closed Friday

EastIdahoNews.com staff | March 27, 2020 at 9:55 am

The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. IDAHO FALLS — The Bonneville County Drivers License and DMV Offices will closed Friday due …

These eastern Idaho businesses are hiring right now

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | March 27, 2020 at 9:21 am

IDAHO FALLS — More than three million unemployment claims were filed last week nationwide – the highest in US history. In the wake of Gov. Brad Little’s 21-day st…

101-year-old Italian man released from hospital after recovering from coronavirus

Sara Spary, Valentina DiDonato and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN | March 27, 2020 at 9:10 am

(CNN) — A 101-year-old man has been released from hospital after recovering from the novel coronavirus, Gloria Lisi, the deputy mayor of the Italian city of Rimini, has said.…