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Early voting up 78% in three southeast Idaho counties
Around townEarly walk-in voting in Bannock, Bonneville and Bingham counties is 78 percent higher than it was in 2022.
Bannock County Idaho DeskOct 31, 2026
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Bannock County advances land-use rewrite tied to solar, wind ban
Housing and developmentThe Bannock County Council advanced a land-use rewrite with conditions that could end the county’s ban on solar and wind development.
Bannock County Idaho DeskOct 31, 2026
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Retired NYPD detective arrested in bridge road-rage killing
Police, fire and courtsA retired New York City police detective was arrested in connection with a road-rage killing on the George Washington Bridge.
Bannock County Idaho DeskOct 22, 2026
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Resident Raises Survey Concerns Over Lava Hot Springs Sewer Project
Around townA Lava Hot Springs resident is calling for transparency over allegations that an inaccurate survey was used in a sewer project.
Bannock County Idaho DeskOct 15, 2026
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Bannock County schedules hearing on land-use ordinance
Housing and developmentThe proposed ordinance would reverse the county’s ban on renewable energy projects.
Bannock County Idaho DeskOct 6, 2026
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Idaho County’s Wind and Solar Ban Draws Regret
Around townAn Idaho county banned new wind and solar projects, but some local residents now regret the decision.
Bannock County Idaho DeskSep 21, 2026
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East Idahoans remember 9/11 and the unity that followed
Around townTwenty-five years after the attacks, East Idahoans are reflecting on the tragedy and the sense of national unity it inspired.
Bannock County Idaho DeskSep 7, 2026