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Sixth graders from Idaho Falls preparing for international underwater robotics competition
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (605+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Two teams of students from Westside Elementary School are set to compete in the international Sea Perch underwater robotics competition in Maryland in late May. Kaylyn Griffiths, a teacher at Westside Elementary School and coach for the Sea…...
The happiest I've ever seen her': Local teenager's kindness turns a special needs prom into pure magic
23+ hour, 6+ min ago (841+ words) AMMON " Lisa Belnap is still smiling when she thinks about last Saturday night. Her daughter, Brie Belnap, was among a group of students from Thunder Ridge High School and other Bonneville Joint School District 93 schools invited to a special needs…...
Facility problem fixed at Hawthorne Middle School, classes to resume Friday
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (13+ words) East Idaho News...
Workshop educating about children's safety online coming to Rexburg
1+ week, 1+ day ago (395+ words) REXBURG " A free workshop about digital safety, online protections for kids, device vulnerabilities, and the risks of predators on various platforms will be held this Saturday afternoon in Rexburg. "At the end of the day, what we're trying to do…...
Local 10th-grader advances to final rounds of competition to become "America's Favorite Student'
2+ week, 2+ day ago (660+ words) MENAN " A student from eastern Idaho has reached the final stages of a competition that would give her the chance to meet a long-time idol. Katanya Wilcox, a 15-year-old from Menan and a sophomore student at Sugar-Salem Overture, is one…...
Idaho Falls Mayors' Scholarship Fund honors 48 students with $58 K in scholarships
3+ week, 5+ day ago (412+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Several dozen students from Idaho Falls were honored with a combined $58, 000 in awards from the 2026 Mayors" Scholarship Fund on Wednesday night. Since 2006, the fund has been awarded to numerous students from the Idaho Falls School District 91 and the…...
'Those are tried and true, proven and researched guidelines.' Local health specialists encourage childhood vaccinations
2+ week, 6+ day ago (457+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Local health specialists have come together with the goal of encouraging parents with unvaccinated children to vaccinate their kids. Josh Smith, a pediatric endocrinologist at Rocky Mountain Diabetes in Idaho Falls, along with local clinics such as The…...
Camp Hayden to host free Easter event for children with special needs in Idaho Falls
4+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Families with young children with special needs have a welcoming place to celebrate Easter this year as Camp Hayden hosts its annual Easter Adventure. The free event is scheduled for April 4 from 11: 45 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Taylor's Crossing, located at…...
Idaho foster kids have a new "bill of rights," after governor signs bill
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (87+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " The Idaho Legislature and the state's governor established a bill of rights focused on safety for youth in foster care. Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday morning signed House Bill 724 into law. The bill took effect immediately…...
Top 3 tips for effective co-parenting from a family law attorney
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: East Idaho News. com is partnering with local attorneys to bring you information about a variety of topics that readers often have questions about. These weekly columns will run each Sunday afternoon. Anyone with a legal question for…...