Good Day
Idaho Falls
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Former inmate Sione Kaloa, now a life coach, is hosting a free three-day pig roast and bones event at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Rigby this weekend—workshops will cover CPR, first aid and other topics, and a dominoes tournament will offer a 2017 Chevy Traverse for a local family. East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game is asking for information after a white-tailed deer was found with its head cut off on the banks of the Snake River between Blackfoot and Firth—authorities believe the deer was illegally shot with a rifle between September 20 and 23 and are investigating whether it was shot from a boat or dumped into the river. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bonneville Art Association will host its Annual Fall Art Show — held at the historic Stanger Building in Iona — where local artists including Ken Fry and Steve Winchester will display artwork for sale. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. East Idaho News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A USDA report released last month showed that in 2024, Idaho farmers produced crops worth $12.6 billion—a 3% rise from 2023—even as operating costs climbed 6% to $7.2 billion, leaving them struggling with low commodity prices despite good yields. Farm leaders say a new Farm Bill may help ease rising expenses as farmers prepare for a busy 2025 harvest. KXPI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Club of Idaho Falls and Compass Academy will host a public forum for mayoral and city council candidates at Compass Academy auditorium located at 955 Garfield Street on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 starting at 7 p.m. Compass Academy students will moderate the discussions—EastIdahoNews.com will livestream the event and attendees can meet candidates afterward. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Bonneville County & Idaho Falls Emergency Communications Center launched AI Annie using an Aurelian voice assistant to take non-emergency calls — the system now directs routine calls at 208-529-1200 so dispatchers can focus on actual emergencies, and it has already reduced non-emergency calls by 62%. East Idaho News
- ➤ Idaho Falls City Council candidates Jordan Bardsley, Mosy Moran, Teresa Dominick, Christopher Brunt, and Brad Whipple participated in a public forum hosted by Stand Up Idaho where residents asked about engaging youth in local politics. Some candidates recommended using social media and school visits (tools to connect with young voters) while others argued that taxpayer funding limits government action. KXPI
- ➤ Bonneville County announced that the County Transfer Station in Idaho Falls will be closed for maintenance from October 18 to November 24 — county residents must use Peterson Hill Landfill for municipal waste and Bonneville County Hatch Pit for recyclables and special items. KXPI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly ten years ago, local father Ashton Holbrook lost his 7-year-old daughter in a fatal car crash near Fort Hall two days before Thanksgiving 2015, and he now reaches out to grieving parents to help them cope with their loss—offering support through his counseling work at Riverside Counseling in Blackfoot. His personal journey through grief motivates him to ensure that families facing similar tragedies do not feel alone. East Idaho News
- ➤ Last night, Ashton Holbrook told his story on Courtroom Insider about healing after his 7-year-old daughter died in a crash two days before Thanksgiving in 2015—he is now working in mental health to help grieving parents. East Idaho News
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2025 Angel Dash
12:00 p.m. — Snake River Landing — Cost details not specified — Participate in a timed 5K and walk in support of local causes.
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Free Veterans Event
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Guns N Gear — Free entry — Enjoy camaraderie and fun with local veterans while indulging in good food.
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Boo at the Zoo
5-9 p.m. — Tautphaus Park Zoo — Admission details not specified — Get ready for a wickedly wild time at this Halloween-themed zoo event.
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Boo at the Zoo
5-9 p.m. — Tautphaus Park Zoo — Check website for ticket info — Get ready for a wickedly wild time at this spooky zoo event filled with fun activities and attractions.
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Zoo Lights
5:30 PM — Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park — Free admission with a Zoo membership — Enjoy the festive lights without the crowds or candy.
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Hear the Shift Car Show
12-3 p.m. — Snake River Event Center — Free entry — Experience the ultimate car show featuring some of the coolest rides in town.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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