Idaho Falls; the place to be • The city of Idaho Falls, originally known as Eagle Rock, found its beginnings with the influx of miners, fur trades, trappers, travelers, pioneers, and early settlers. That, along with the development of the railroad, ferries, and bridges which spanned the Snake River, solidified the existence of Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls is situated on the valley floor astride the Snake River at an elevation of 4,744 feet and is the county seat of Bonneville County. Idaho Falls lies 50 miles north of Pocatello and 100 miles from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.........

Intrepid Receives Alternative Energy Grant • IDAHO FALLS, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- June 15, 2006 -- Intrepid Technology and Resources, Inc. a renewable alternate energy company, announces the award of a 50,000 dollar State of Idaho Department of Water Resources grant for the installation of anaerobic digestion technology to produce useable energy.

Dignitaries inaugurate energy studies center • By Dan Boyd • IDAHO FALLS - On his first trip to the Gem State as the nation's energy secretary, Samuel Bodman didn't sugarcoat the realities of creating a high-profile nuclear energy think tank in Idaho Falls." The truth is this is a major project with major ambitions that extend far beyond this state," he said. "This endeavor would be very easy to fail at."

Idaho Falls, Idaho Gets Backward Compliment from USA Today • By Paul MenserOur fair city by the Snake has made the big time -- sort of -- making it onto the top 10 "emerging cities" list of "Cities Ranked and Rated," a book that looks the quality of life in 400 North American communities.

Idaho Falls mother breaks her silence • Idaho Falls mother breaks her silence and talks about the high-profile custody battle with her gay ex-husband. "Personally, I don't like the way I was publicly defined," said Weingartner, a soft-spoken 38-year-old contract negotiator for the city of Idaho Falls. "I felt I was being portrayed as a bigot. It is important to me to take this one opportunity to convey my own thoughts."

Idaho Falls, Idaho • By Mike Steere • Outside magazine, July 1995 - A town where you can have a real job, a real life, and still get to move in with the scenery. Several reasons to split the city and head for the Big Outdoors.

Ridgeline Energy, LLC Announces Interconnection Agreement for Idaho Wind Project
Ridgeline Energy, LLC announced today the completion of a large-generator interconnection agreement with PacifiCorp to support Goshen II, a proposed 90-megawatt wind project near Idaho Falls, Idaho.

An Idaho Falls Soldiers Homecoming
An Idaho Falls soldier is back home tonight after spending almost a year in Iraq.This was Sergeant Daniel Bonis' second deployment to Iraq. Sgt. Daniel Bonis: "I'm actually proud of what I do, I'm very proud to serve my country and go over there, we actually are making a great deal of difference helping out the country of Iraq and the people." " We are actually building hospitals, schools and better communities..............

Eastern Idaho Scout Leader Caught Up in Sex Abuse Case Steps Down
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) - The executive director of the 14-county Boy Scouts of America program in eastern Idaho is stepping down. Kim Hansen, executive director of the Boy Scouts of America's Grand Teton Council, will retire Nov. 30

Idaho Falls ranks high on safest cities in America list
This year's list is in of the safest cities in America, and several Idaho towns are included.
Idaho Falls ranks high on the list, and city officials say that could have an impact on its future.
Nightside reporter Andrew Del Greco has more.This is just another reason why the city will continue to grow, and why businesses will keep coming in. Among 138 small cities throughout the country, Idaho Falls ranks 10th as the most secure and safe town in America.