Idaho Falls Regional airport expecting busiest summer, starting Memorial Day weekend

IDAHO FALLS – The time for summer vacations is in full swing at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) as travelers are filling flights and airport parking lots.

“This summer brings our busiest season yet at the airport,” said...

Two Water Services Repairs (Woodruff / E Anderson)

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing two leaking waterlines over the next 24 hours. Motorists should expect traffic delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

Water service interruptions are anticipated for both repair...

City of Idaho Falls to fly flags at half-staff in recognition of former Mayor Fuhriman

Idaho Governor Brad Little has extended authorization for The City of Idaho Falls to fly flags at half-staff at City facilities in recognition of former Mayor Jared Fuhriman, who passed away at the age of 60 on Sunday. He was at home surrounded by his fam...

Inaugural flight connecting Idaho Falls to southern California takes to the skies

The inaugural flight on Allegiant from the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to Orange County California’s John Wayne Airport (SNA) took to the skies Wednesday afternoon. 

The aircraft filled with passengers was pushback from the termin...

Idaho Falls Zoo kids’ summer camp registration now open

Idaho Falls Zoo is thrilled to announce summer camp registration is now open! The zoo will host in-person kids’ camps between June and August for ages 5 to 17. As always, the zoo camps offer one-of-a-kind summer experiences full of fun, interact...

City of Idaho Falls welcomes new Economic Development Administrator

The City of Idaho Falls has hired eastern Idaho native Christian Ashcraft as the new Economic Development Administrator.

Ashcraft was selected to fill the vacancy created when former Administrator Dana Briggs left to take a position in the private sector.

“...

City of Idaho Falls adopts model to allow growth to pay for growth

The Idaho Falls City Council adopted a commonly used tool to allow growth to pay for growth in the regular city council meeting Thursday night.

Cities across Idaho, including Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Coeur d’Alene, Rexburg and others, already use impact fee...

New measures taken at Idaho Falls Zoo as bird flu inches closer to home

As the Idaho Falls Zoo proactively responds to the worldwide Avian Influenza outbreak, additional measures are being taken to protect zoo birds.

On Thursday, the Zoo learned of several cases of Avian flu in Bonneville and surrounding counties. Idaho Depart...

Pedestrian pathway improvements (S Capital Avenue)

Public Works is pleased to announce improvements to the pedestrian pathway along S Capital Avenue from its intersection with Pancheri Drive north to Short Street. 

Construction will begin next week. Traffic control will consist of closures to the ...

Valor Awards presented to two Idaho Falls firefighters

Idaho Falls Fire Department Captain Aaron Nelson and Firefighter Nicholas Magliocco were presented with the Valor Award for saving an elderly disabled female who was trapped in a house fire last June. The award, along with three other service awards, were...

Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department launches new volunteer programs

Those in Idaho Falls now have new ways to give back to their community by volunteering with the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department.  

This spring, Adopt-a-Park, Adopt-a-Field, and Park Steward programs are being launched to give people th...

Construction Notice: Saturn Avenue Waterline Replacement

Knife River will be installing a new waterline and reconstructing Saturn Avenue and adjacent streets between Grandview Drive and Broadway. The work starts on May 16. The anticipated completion time is mid-September, barring unforeseen issues. 

Det...

Idaho Falls Zoo takes proactive measures for avian influenza outbreak

With the regional prevalence of the HPAI H5N1 Avian Influenza, commonly known as Bird Flu, the Idaho Falls Zoo is taking extra steps to protect zoo birds.  

The potentially deadly and contagious virus poses a real concern for the health of the zoo...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees record setting first quarter

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has set yet another passenger record during the first quarter of 2022.

Between January and March, the airport saw a total of 105,944 passengers make their way through IDA's terminal. The record sits 37% highe...

City of Idaho Falls encourages giving as part of Idaho Gives campaign

As our world, nation and communities face challenging times the City of Idaho Falls encourages residents to participate in Idaho Gives. 

The statewide campaign from May 2 to May 5, 2022, brings Idahoans together by raising awareness and money for ...

May events are in bloom at the Idaho Falls Zoo

Idaho Falls Zoo’s 2022 season is off to a wild start! And we’re roaring right into May with some great events for everyone. Your zoo is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including holidays (and yes, that means we are open Memorial Day).

May 6: Sippin’ Sa...

Idaho Falls Power Cuts The Ribbon on Completed Project

Idaho Falls Power cut the ribbon Thursday, April 28, to signify the completion of a years-long vision to improve reliability and prepare for regional growth. 

The Paine Substation sits along the north end of Idaho Falls at North River Road. The ne...

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...

Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup Begins May 5

The City of Idaho Falls will once again help residents with spring cleanup efforts during the annual Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup, beginning May 5.  

Sanitation Division personnel will be available every weekend in May at different locations...

New interactive map helps residents follow street sweeping schedule with ease

Now that the snow and ice have melted 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 begin sweepin...

North Highland Park concrete improvement project

RC Heavy Haul, Inc. began the North Highland Park concrete improvements earlier today, March 21. The work is being done on Canyon Avenue, between Science Center Drive and Presto Street. Parking will be restricted in the work zone.

The project includes new ...

Park Avenue waterline project begins next week

This year’s construction season will be a busy one, starting with the Park Avenue waterline project on Monday, March 21. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. Barring unforeseen conditions, the project will be completed in approximat...

More details about the rideshare program coming to Idaho Falls soon!

The City of Idaho Falls is pleased to announce that they are one step closer to making a microtransit pilot program a reality and at no additional cost to taxpayers.  

At Monday’s City Council work session it was announced that Downtowner was sele...

Impact fees provide a means to make critical infrastructure improvements

The Idaho Falls City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Impact Fee Study and Capital Improvement Plan, as well as the ordinance authorizing the implementation of development impact fees. The hearing will be conducted at th...

Idaho Falls Fire responds to two structure fires only minutes apart

Earlier this morning firefighters from the Idaho Falls Fire Department battled two unrelated blazes that occurred only minutes apart.  

The first fire was called into dispatch at 2:01 a.m. The reporting person stated that the house behind them was...

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 Rolls Out Improved Communication System

Idaho Falls is rolling out a new enhancement to its citizen notification system which will allow the City to reach more residents with both time-sensitive notifications and routine communications via email, text message, and voice.

The City has had an emai...

City of Idaho Falls Celebrates Passage of Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

(Idaho Falls, ID) - Mayor Rebecca Casper issued the following statement this evening regarding the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act:

“We rejoice with people everywhere in the creation of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. ...

Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program Awaits City Council Approval

A Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program was discussed during the Idaho Falls City Council Work Session yesterday afternoon. The pilot program, if approved by City Council, will begin later this year. 

In 2015, the Idaho Falls Water Division...

Expansion of the Idaho Canal Trail project begins today

Construction on the Idaho Canal Trail project starts today, June 1, near 25^th Street and S Holmes Avenue, progressing along the Idaho Canal north toward Garfield Street. 

There will be single lane closures along S Holmes Avenue, between 17^th Stree...

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 ...

Idaho Falls Police Chief announces four promotions, including the IFPD's first female Sergeant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 21, 2017

Idaho Falls Police Department Contact:

Holly CookPublic Information Officer605 N. Capital AveIdaho Falls, Idaho 83402Office: (208) 612-8655Cell: (208) 589-3091[email protected]Idaho Falls Police Chief announces...

TONIGHT! - Don't miss IFPD's National Night Out!

Tonight from 5 – 8 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers will be at Freeman Park to "show-and-tell" police vehicles, special teams and equipment, and talk to our community! This is a great event for kids, families, and anyone who wants to meet IFPD Officers!

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 3rd. National Night Out is an annual national community-building effort that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood ca...