On April 1, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture reported its first case of the bird flu in cattle in Cassia County. And on Monday, the department confirmed a second herd in Cassia County is positive for the bird flu. Pictured in this file photo are uninfected dairy cows drinking water from a trough in Fruitland, Idaho. | Courtesy Kirsten Strough/U.S. Department of Agriculture (Idaho Capital Sun) — As cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza spread across U.S. cattle, Idaho officials say their biggest concern is the virus’ impact on Idaho’s economy.  The illness, also coined the b ..read more

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Sasha Lane, left, and Glen Powell in a scene from “Twisters.” | Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — Are you ready for some movies this summer? There’s action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and anniversary re-releases of some of your favorites populating theaters and streaming services from May through Labor Day. You just have to know where to look. Things kick off in theaters in May with Universal’s Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt action romantic comedy “The Fall Guy” (May 3), a new installment in the Apes series ..read more

Brad Jensen, left, Alan Eborn, and Kathy Hemmert. | Courtesy photos PARIS, Idaho — A Bear Lake County commissioner looking to be re-elected is facing two challengers. Commissioner Brad Jensen of District 3 is running to maintain his seat against Alan Eborn and Kathy Hemmert. EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to each county candidate. Their responses, listed below, were required to be 250 words or less. EastIdahoNews.com is publishing the answers in their entirety and without any grammatical or style editing. The primary election is May 21. Because all of the candidates are Repub ..read more

Wild Noodle Barbeque owner Tyler Despain describes his food and business. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.com POCATELLO — For nearly a year, an orange food truck has traveled the Pocatello area, offering a unique blend of flavors. Tyler Despain told EastIdahoNews.com that he was “raised on YouTube.” After working in the restaurant industry for years, he combined the knowledge he gained from watching cooking videos and working in kitchens. The result is a fusion you may have never tasted — Texas-style barbecue with Asian-style sauces in noodle and rice bowls. “We’re just excited to add some vari ..read more

After the fire in Bingham County on Wednesday morning. | Courtesy Blackfoot Fire Department BINGHAM COUNTY — A man was taken to the hospital after a home was engulfed in flames. The incident happened early Wednesday morning. The Blackfoot Fire Department was dispatched after 1:30 a.m. near Pioneer Road close to 600 West in the Moreland area, Chief Bryon Howell told EastIdahoNews.com on Friday.  When firefighters got there, it was “fully involved,” and there were flames coming out the windows of the double-wide manufact ..read more

Courtesy Idaho Fish and Game The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has investigated a recent surge in moose mortalities across the Upper Snake Region. Upon examination of the deceased animals, IDFG suspects adenovirus hemorrhagic disease (AHD). So far, 16 moose calves, one adult moose, and three mule deer mortalities IDFG has examined have shown symptoms of the disease. One fawn mule deer mortality from late February had laboratory testing confirm AHD, and samples from the other mortalities are currently at the lab ..read more

Pikesville High School in Baltimore County, Maryland. The school has been in turmoil since January, when an offensive recording — purportedly by the principal — was leaked to the public. | Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service/Getty Images via CNN Newsource (CNN) — The recording went viral in January, provoking rage in suburban Baltimore. It seemed that Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert had been caught making racist and antisemitic comments. Angry phone calls overwhelmed the front desk. Employees felt afraid. Security was tightened. Eiswert was placed on administrativ ..read more

Jeff Gardner, left, and Jimmy Barbre | Courtesy photos BINGHAM COUNTY– Two locals are running for Bingham County sheriff. Incumbent Jeff Gardner is running against Jimmy Barbre. This is a four-year term. Both candidates are Republican. EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to each county candidate. Their responses, listed below, were required to be 250 words or less. EastIdahoNews.com is publishing the answers in their entirety and without grammatical or style editing. The primary election is May 21. Tell us about yourself — include information about your family, career, education ..read more

Ada County Sheriff’s Detective Dallas Denney suffered a broken pelvis, fractured spine and several facial injuries in Saturday night’s crash. | Courtesy Ada County Sheriff’s Office (Idaho Statesman) — As Ada County Sheriff’s Office Detective Dallas Denney was responding to the fatal shooting of Deputy Tobin Bolter on Saturday night, she was involved in a two-vehicle crash that injured her and the other driver. Denney was released Sunday from Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise after suffering a broken pelvis, fractured spine and facial injuries, the Idaho Statesman previously rep ..read more

BOISE — The 12th day of Chad Daybell’s murder case is underway Friday in Ada County and more witnesses are expected to testify. Daybell, who married Lori Vallow two weeks after his wife Tammy Daybell died in October 2019, is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of Tammy and two of Lori’s kids – 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. He is also charged with grand theft and insurance fraud. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Court proceedings are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The trial will be live-streamed using ..read more