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Legislative update from Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-33A)

Thumbnail image for Legislative update from Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-33A) by Guest Writer February 23, 2010

2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION:  FEBRUARY 19, 2010
This week the discussions about budget setting and state revenues continue.  Last week the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) set the final FY2010 and FY2011 budget numbers.  The FY2010 budget number was the final decision made by JFAC when considering the original appropriation, and the holdbacks that had been [...]

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New Event Center Comes to Idaho Falls! – One Step Closer

Thumbnail image for New Event Center Comes to Idaho Falls! – One Step Closer by CR67 January 25, 2010

Finally!  It’s just been announced that a new event center will be built in Idaho Falls.

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Breaking a Lower Law…

by Neal Larson December 4, 2009

Every so often, you meet somebody that has a way of polarizing people, despite – or perhaps because of — having the best of intentions. Such is the case with Andi Elliott, who runs the Upper Valley Humane Society.
Her effort to save an injured dog in Jefferson County resulted in a trespassing charge filed against [...]

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VOTE “NO” On The New School Bond! INSTEAD, Merge The Two Local School Districts Into One!!!

Thumbnail image for VOTE “NO” On The New School Bond! INSTEAD, Merge The Two Local School Districts Into One!!! by Guest Writer November 16, 2009

(Updated: Tuesday, November 17, 2009)
Tuesday there will be a vote on a bond for the school district. The cost will be high (to the tune of over $81 Million) for needed funding for the local schools, and there’s no question our schools are short on money. But we’re going about it in the wrong way. [...]

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NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls

Thumbnail image for NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls by Perser November 10, 2009

I didn’t see anything on this, so I thought I’d try my hand at actually writing an article.
There’s a new restaurant in town that’s bringing a little culture and a new option to someone looking for a little variety for lunch or dinner. Original Thai 2 has opened on 17th street, and is now [...]

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Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot

Thumbnail image for Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot by Perser November 10, 2009

If you enter the Sam’s Club parking lot, you won’t likely see a stop sign. There’s one there, but there’s a good chance you won’t notice it. That’s because the sign is so old it has faded to white. This creates for a dangerous intersection right out front of the Sam’s Club. [...]

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Blake Hall In Handcuffs?

Thumbnail image for Blake Hall In Handcuffs? by Eavesdropper November 6, 2009

The word around the water cooler is that the special prosecutor who was hired to review the allegations against Blake Hall is expected to submit his report as early as today.  Depending on what the report says, Blake Hall, who has worked as a Bonneville County Attorney, could end up in handcuffs.
Earlier this year, Blake [...]

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Meetings planned to discuss Idaho Falls School District 91 bond proposal

by Joe Plumber November 4, 2009

The public will have a chance to learn more about the Idaho Falls School District’s $84.5 million bond (to be repaid over a 20-year period) proposal during two schoolhouse meetings scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Theresa Bunker Elementary School and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Ethel Boyes Elementary School.
The bond election [...]

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Ehardt, Cornwell on the radio!

Thumbnail image for Ehardt, Cornwell on the radio! by Neal Larson October 29, 2009

OK, so let me admit up front… I am shamelessly promoting my radio show right now.
Since there’s a lot of interest in this Ehardt/Cornwell race, you may want to tune in to the program today (Thurs). Cornwell will be on around 12:20, then Ehardt around 12:35ish. — On Newstalk 690 & 1260.
I’ll have some tough [...]

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Meet Barbara Ehardt – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 6

Thumbnail image for Meet Barbara Ehardt – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 6 by Joe Plumber October 23, 2009

Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here.
Now, an introduction to Barbara Ehardt…
Barbara Ehardt was born and raised in Idaho Falls and is a graduate of Idaho Falls High [...]

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Meet Alex Creek – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4

Thumbnail image for Meet Alex Creek – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4 by Joe Plumber October 23, 2009

Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here.
Now, an introduction to Alex Creek…
Alex Creek is a graduate of Idaho Falls High School and holds a business degree from the [...]

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Meet Ida Hardcastle – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4

Thumbnail image for Meet Ida Hardcastle – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4 by Joe Plumber October 23, 2009

Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here.
Now, an introduction to Ida Hardcastle…
I have been a council woman since 1994. In that time, I have been the Council Chair [...]

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The questionable and irresponsible spending habits of the Idaho Falls City Council.

Thumbnail image for The questionable and irresponsible spending habits of the Idaho Falls City Council. by The Gadsden October 20, 2009

The local political chatter around here and town sure seems quite. Aside from a few campaign signs here and there for the various city council races, you wouldn’t guess that an election is just around the corner.
In exactly two weeks, we have the opportunity to vote for who will represent our interests and values at [...]

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Is Idaho ready for legal marijuana?

by slu2 May 18, 2009

On May 13th in the “Boise Weekly” there was an article ran about the 300 person crowd at the state capitol for the “Global Marijuana March”.
Ref:  http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A323768
I have been saying this for a long time, I believe that Idaho will be the 14th state for legalizing marijuana in one way or another.  However, it looks [...]

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Idaho Freedom Foundation: Meridian City Begins Posting Financial Data

by hallistone April 29, 2009

If Meridian can do this, why not Idaho Falls?  Why not our school districts? – Halli
Meridian officials have notified the Idaho Freedom Foundation that the city will soon begin posting line-item expenditure data on the municipality’s website. That makes Meridian the fourth Idaho community to agree to a new level of transparency, allowing citizens to [...]

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Is Idaho Falls beautiful?

by stone April 29, 2009

Anyone ever been to the east coast and seen all of the thick green trees everywhere? Or to Alaska and seen the massive mountains and glacier waterfalls? Or even to southern Utah and seen the funky other planet looking landscapes?  My question to people who have been around this country is, Is Idaho Falls beautiful [...]

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Are you interested having a voice in the operation of our local schools?

by Joe Plumber April 16, 2009

Are you interested having a voice in the operation of our local schools?  Consider running for a school board seat in your area. 
You have until 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, to declare your candidacy by submitting a petition with signatures from at least five voters who live in the zone you want to represent. You [...]

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Area activity – Support your local Improv group

by peterlemonjello April 6, 2009

We all know that times are tough. What we need right now is some low budget quality entertainment. I have just the ticket. Improv Underground.
Improv Underground is a group of six locals that decided to get together to provide just that. Having performed in Rexburg, Idaho Falls and Shelley, Improv Underground is East Idaho’s Premiere [...]

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A local city ordinance only allows two dogs per household.

by Joe Plumber March 24, 2009

I just read an article published yesterday that stated the City of Shelley has an ordinance that restricts canine ownership to just two dogs per household. The last time this ordinance was actively discussed was over 33 years ago.
Why now, asks Linda Fitzpatrick?
Linda is the Shelley resident and dog owner that the story highlights. [...]

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City proposes a face-lift for Memorial Drive and the riverfront. Is it cause for concern? What about downtown parking and traffic?

by Joe Plumber March 12, 2009

I knew the City of Idaho Falls was considering a few new concepts regarding downtown’s Memorial Drive. I had gathered the info for a future post, yet felt it might be too early to start the conversation until things solidified. Now that the Post Register has the story on their front page, I guess now [...]

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IFPD…needs to get priorities straight?

by race_fan_8_15 September 22, 2008

Last week we had an incident near my house on 2nd st where a drunken couple were fighting in their front yard…it culminated with the man throwing a beer bottle at the woman..missing and putting a hole in the side of the elderly neighbors house.
This was reported the the police department, who took over 45 [...]

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Should the Farmers’ Market Move?

by Nemesis August 10, 2008

I think it’s time for the Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market to move.  It’s crowded, it creates tremendous pedestrian congestion around those two intersections (Broadway and Capital, and Broadway and Memorial) as people try to find parking elsewhere and then walk to get there (very few spaces left in the same parking lot).
 
Folks also park in [...]

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IF City Taxes to Increase?

by Nemesis July 27, 2008

Per the Post Register today, there is a very real possibility that the City of Idaho Falls is about to raise property taxes.  The PR estimate was a $23 annual increase on a home worth $150,000.
 
Why the need for the increase?  Was the recent 2.86% levy decrease a bit premature?
 
The article mentions that the mayor [...]

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A New Name For IdahoFallz.com

by Joe Eagle June 28, 2008

IdahoFallz.com has a great history. I have been looking for ways to continue to improve the site and I have some big ideas that are in the works.

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Idaho Falls day-care ordinance gets passed

by Open Mind June 25, 2008

The Post Register this morning (you might need to have a login) is reporting that the city council passed a day-care ordinance that has been pretty controversial in the past, but there wasn’t much controversy last night.
According to the article, anyone over 12 working at a daycare would have to have a background check done. [...]

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