Hundreds gather for high-energy ‘No Kings’ protest in Rexburg
By Emily Miller REXBURG – The mood was high at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in Rexburg, one of thousands of events held throughout the country to speak out against what... Read More
Fancy florals: Rexburg business hires whimsical local artist for a bright and happy new mural
By Emily Miller REXBURG – When Marianne Weeks wanted to brighten up the exterior of her business, she knew just who to turn to: Mystical, magical, twirling muralist, Twyla Mahelona, who... Read More
Rexburg 8-year-old earns top honors at music composition competition
By Emily Miller REXBURG – A little ditty about a mama bunny and her babies earned 8-year-old Clara McNiven of Rexburg first place honors in a national composition competition this... Read More
‘Lights on the Lake’ lantern release aims to break the stigma of talking about suicide
By Emily Miller REXBURG – Local mental health advocates are joining together this weekend for an event they hope will lift and inspire attendees while breaking the stigma of talking... Read More
‘Leapin’ lizards!’ Rexburg youth perform ‘Annie Jr.’ this weekend
By Emily Miller REXBURG – The sun’ll come out this weekend as 60 youth take the stage in Rexburg Cultural Arts’ summer production of “Annie Jr.” Tickets are on sale... Read More
Rexburg organizations host community event to tackle opioid crisis and break addiction stigma
By Emily Miller REXBURG – Opioid overdoses claimed the lives of 264 Idahoans in 2023 alone, the most recent year reported by Idaho Health and Welfare. A large majority of those deaths... Read More
Anti-pornography advocates from east Idaho invited to White House signing of Take It Down Act
By Emily Miller WASHINGTON – With bipartisan support, President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law Monday, and several local advocates were there for the historic occasion.... Read More
Rexburg teen who lost both parents to cancer has opporunity to travel to Europe with dance team
Top photo: Gideon Tice, dancing here with Haley Wade, says participating in the arts has been an important outlet for him since losing both his parents to cancer. Courtesy photo. ... Read More
Rexburg Community Theatre: A nonprofit striving for excellent family theatre
Top photo: RCT’s 2022 production of “The Sound of Music.” Courtesy photo. By Paige Grover Since 2007, Rexburg Community Theatre has produced over 30 shows and continues to share the... Read More
Finding joy in art: why watercolor matters
By Aubree Rutter REXBURG—A pad of paper is flipped open on a dining room table. It’s surrounded by a case of watercolors, a mason jar filled with water, and an assortment... Read More
The Harp Shop: East Idaho’s Little Shop of Strings
By Paige Grover RIGBY — Nestled in the heart of Rigby, The Harp Shop is more than just a storefront. It’s a haven for harp enthusiasts and a welcoming space for... Read More
Rexburg’s Newest Backyard Bard: Shakespeare in the Park
Top photo: Directors Sam and Jessie Head. Photo courtesy of Sam Head. By Carson Andersen REXBURG — This July, a group of Shakespeare enthusiasts is putting on a free—that’s right,... Read More
Cowboy poets continue rich tradition of music, storytelling and poetry at annual gathering
Originally published at EastIdahoNews.com. By Emily Miller REXBURG — For 30 years, the annual Teton Western Music and Cowboy Poetry gathering has brought together musicians, poets, and storytellers to celebrate... Read More
The Culmination of Young Artists
Top photo: Jacob Spori Building on the campus of BYU-Idaho. Photo by Luke Canepari. By Luke Canepari and Grace Atwood REXBURG — On March 20, Brigham Young University–Idaho opened a... Read More
Idaho’s Highwayman – Ricky Loertscher
By Aubrey McKay Idaho is the 14th largest state, with 83,569 square miles of beautiful grasslands, coniferous forests, deserts, wetlands, lakes and rivers. To see the whole of Idaho would take... Read More
Sweet treats and delicious drinks: The ubiqui-tea of boba
Top photo: The interior of local boba tea shop Boba Luv, in Rexburg, Idaho. Photo by Maddie Maschger. By Maddie Maschger REXBURG — For college students across the nation and... Read More
Fizz Rizz Mocktail Bar’s First Year in Rexburg
Top photo: A wide selection of mocktail drinks is available at Fizz Rizz. Photo credit: Nick Massagli By Andrew Gerber REXBURG — Bars are a typical hang out location, especially... Read More
City officials planning south and north sections of future Teton River Park
By Cambrea Parry REXBURG—Officials continue to press forward with plans for the south section of the Teton River Park announced in the summer of 2023. Designed for teenagers, college students... Read More
The New York Times Praises Local Pizzeria
Top photo: The exterior of Righteous Slice’s location in Rexburg, Idaho. Photo by Morgan Sperry By Morgan Sperry REXBURG — A common misconception among college students in Rexburg is that... Read More
Offroad Takes on New Meaning
Top photo: The new Offroad Grill truck. Photo courtesy of Brigham Young University-Idaho By Katie Simm REXBURG — With the popularity of food trucks in the United States rising, Brigham... Read More