Posts filed under: Feature Stories

Former ‘Les Misérables’ national tour star shines in local ‘Matilda’ production

By Emily Miller IDAHO FALLS — Trading the bright lights of big-city theaters for the intimate charm of community productions, Nicole Riding Stoker is captivating eastern Idaho audiences in her... Read More

Sugar City boy who learned to play the organ while recovering from brain surgery now plays for church congregation

By Emily Miller SUGAR CITY – After undergoing brain surgery at just 10 years old, Kobin Harris found himself with a lot of time to heal and a predicament: What’s... Read More

Rexburg dancers receive standing ovation in ‘respect and solidarity’ at French festival

Courtesy of American Footworks REXBURG — American Footworks is a traditional American dance company under the direction of Gary and Mindy Larsen, based right here in Rexburg, Idaho. It consists... Read More

South Fremont graduate produces full-length album featuring school’s music groups

By Emily Miller Top photo: Olivia Grover, Bransen Kynoch, and Tyce Poulsen record their parts for a new album featuring musicians from South Fremont High School. The album can be... Read More

Looking at the Projects of Henrys Lake

By Everett Clark and Briana Tippetts Henrys Lake, situated on the north end of Island Park, is a hotspot for anglers in the area. It features a hatchery which stocks... Read More

Stunt pilots and military veterans take to the skies Saturday in ‘Thunder Over Rexburg’

Top photo: Pilot Shawn Bagley takes videographer Tanner Browning cruising through the Rexburg skies as Browning films footage for an episode of “The American Dream.” | Lucas Spaulding, EastIdahoNews.com By... Read More

BYU-Idaho student gives back to home country by building a school

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Growing up in the West African country of Sierra Leone, Raymond Steven didn’t have access to the same luxuries he now sees American kids enjoying.... Read More

Rexburg Barbershop Festival celebrates 25 years of music with Saturday concert

Top photo: Mischief will headline the Rexburg Barbershop Festival concert this Saturday at the Rexburg Tabernacle. The quartet came together in 2022 and they’ve been racking up first-place festival wins... Read More

Beautiful books and typography on display at Friday’s Art Stroll

By Emily Miller REXBURG — This Friday’s Art Stroll is custom-made for admirers of books and the visual beauty of the written word. Artist and typographer Nils Lindstrom will be... Read More

Celebrate ‘Lights ON!’ with music and festivities Monday in Rexburg

Top photo: The Robinson Family Light Show at the Tabernacle will debut Monday night as a part of the city of Rexburg’s “Lights ON!” Christmas kickoff celebration. | Courtesy Daniel... Read More
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