East Idaho Times

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has successfully secured funding for the Treasure Valley Law Enforcement Childcare Center Project in Idaho. The $2.65 million allocation for this project was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill.In a statement, Rep. Simpson emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “Idaho is blessed with some of the best police officers in the nation.” He further explained the necessity of the childcare center for law enforcement families, ensuring they have...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bonneville County in week ending Mar. 23?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for ISU Cybersecurity Research Lab

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has successfully secured $2,875,000 for Idaho State University’s Industrial Cybersecurity Research Laboratory in Idaho Falls. The funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill at the congressman's request through Community Project Funding (CPF).Speaking about the significance of the funding, Rep. Simpson emphasized the importance of cybersecurity education, stating, "Idaho State University is positioned to be a global leader in cybersecurity with its Industrial...

Republican Senators Demand Biden Withdraw Su Nomination

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Cynthia Lummis, along with four other Senate Western Caucus members, have united in a call for President Joe Biden to withdraw Julie Su's nomination as Secretary of Labor. The senators allege that Su's actions as acting secretary have been detrimental to industries in the West.Senator Crapo expressed his concerns, stating, "Julie Su’s nomination has been riddled with issues since day one. The Administration’s attacks under her leadership against industries critical to the West have been harmful to Idaho’s workforce in these...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending Mar. 23

By East Idaho Times | Mar 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Bonneville County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 23

By East Idaho Times | Mar 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former East Idaho Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By East Idaho Times | Mar 24, 2024

This former East Idaho Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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East Idaho Times area weekly mass times

By East Idaho Times | Mar 23, 2024

The following parishes in the East Idaho Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fremont County in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fremont County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Bonneville County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

How many people were old enough to vote in Clark County during 2021?

Of the 839 citizens living in Clark County in 2021, 77.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 652 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Crapo, Manchin, Colleagues File Amendment to Block EPA De Facto EV Mandate

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) have taken a stand against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent finalized rule, known as “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.” The senators, along with 10 of their colleagues, filed an amendment to the second Fiscal Year 2024 minibus spending package to block funding for the implementation of this rule."The Biden Administration’s rule on tailpipe emissions sets unrealistic and unachievable standards that...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Bonneville County in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Crapo, Warner Reintroduce Bipartisan PAST Act to Prevent Horse Soring

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Mark Warner have reintroduced the bipartisan Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act aimed at protecting horses from abusive show practices. The legislation seeks to put an end to the cruel and inhumane practice of horse soring, which involves causing pain to horses' limbs to force an unnatural high-stepping gait. Senator Crapo emphasized the importance of humane treatment for animals and responsible horse training, stating, "Soring is an inhumane practice and the PAST Act would finally end this horrible custom."Senator Warner, highlighting the...

Senator Crapo Criticizes President's Budget Proposal at Hearing

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) criticized President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal during a hearing with U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.Crapo expressed concerns about the tax implications of the budget, stating, "Tax increases of that magnitude will affect all Americans through lower paychecks and higher household expenses." He highlighted the potential tax increase for households earning less than $400,000 if the tax cuts from the Republicans' Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are not extended.The...

Crapo Blasts President’s Budget: “Higher Taxes for the Majority to Support Government Subsidies for the Few”