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Sam Ross

CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)– The American Red Cross is now working out of their new Blood Donation Center location in the Pine Ridge Shopping Center.

The Red Cross relocated ahead of demolitions scheduled in the ongoing project to turn the Pine Ridge Mall into an open-air retail space.

Regional Red Cross account manager Traci Lund said their new location is a major upgrade and includes new prescreening rooms, more temperature-controlled storage spaces, and a larger area for collections and blood drives; the Red Cross’ new space also has a entrance accessible from the parking lot, an improvement over their old location which was only accessible through the mall.

“We actually have a storefront,” said Lund. “I think people forget because we were tucked back in the mall, and now we’re just right out here–we have our big name out there, and I love that.”

Lund said she hopes the new location will draw more donors to give blood in the face of constant blood shortages in the Pocatello area.

The Red Cross also continually hosts blood drives around the Portneuf Valley. To find a blood drive nearby, or to schedule an appointment to give blood at the Red Cross’ brand new facility, you can visit the American Red Cross website.

The new Blood Donation Center is located at the Pine Ridge Shopping Center at 4233 Yellowstone Ave., Suite 101. The entrance is around the corner from Planet Fitness, across from the AMC CLASSIC Pine Ridge 11 movie theater in Chubbuck.

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Curtis Jackson

PHOENIX (KIFI) – Jury selection has been delayed again for Lori Vallow Daybell’s second Arizona conspiracy murder trial because she is sick.

Lori Vallow Daybell appeared in court Monday in a wheelchair. She explained to the judge she was sick with a headache, nausea, and chills, according to Fox 10 reporter Justin Lim. Judge Justin Beresky said he will delay jury selection to Wednesday, June 4, at 10 a.m.

Vallow Daybell also left the court early on Friday after she told the judge she was sick.

Vallow Daybell is on trial for a murder conspiracy charge of trying to kill her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.

Police say Vallow Daybell’s brother shot at Boudreaux outside his home in Gilbert in October 2019. Boudreaux was not hit but the bullet shattered his car’s window.

Vallow Daybell was convicted in May of conspiring to kill her former husband. She is also convicted of killing her children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, in Idaho.

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Seth Ratliff

IDAHO (KIFI) — On Saturday, June 14, Idaho Fish and Game is reeling in a special invitation for all anglers in celebration of Idaho’s Free Fishing Day. Across the Gem State, numerous ponds and prime fishing locations will be open, offering a perfect opportunity for everyone to cast a line without needing a license.

JEFFERSON COUNTY – 9 AM – 1 PM

Jim Moore Pond – Fish and Game will be celebrating by loaning poles and bait, anglers can check out free equipment from 9 AM to 1 PM. Jim Moore Pond is a great place for kids to chase small perch with lots of biting action close to Idaho Falls. In addition to yellow perch, anglers may also catch rainbow trout and the occasional catfish.

TETON COUNTY – 9 AM – 1 PM

Trail Creek Pond – Trail Creek Pond is about two miles southeast of Victor near the Wyoming border on State Hwy 33 (toward Jackson, WY). This small scenic pond next to Trail Creek is in the lush Teton Basin. One of the most consistent kids’ fisheries in the area, it is easily fished from the bank, with trails and picnic tables around the perimeter.

SALMON – 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Kid’s Creek Pond – Fish and Game officials will be running a free Kid’s Fishing Derby at Kid’s Creek Pond near downtown Salmon. Registration runs from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, and while bait will be provided, children are encouraged to bring their own rod and reel if possible due to limited equipment. Prizes for the biggest fish in four age categories, generously donated by local businesses and individuals, will be awarded starting at noon, so make sure anglers are present to claim their winnings.

CHALLIS – 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM

 Blue Mountain Meadow Pond – Another Kid’s Fishing Derby will take place at the Blue Mountain Meadow Pond off U.S. Hwy 93, hosted by Idaho Fish and Game and Salmon-Challis National Forest, this event offers a fantastic opportunity for young anglers. Registration runs from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, and while bait will be provided, children are encouraged to bring their rod and reel if possible due to limited equipment. Prizes for the biggest fish in four age categories, generously donated by local businesses and individuals, will be awarded starting at noon.

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KRDO

WASHINGTON (KRDO) — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed federal charges against Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the 45-year-old man accused of setting people on fire in Boulder on Sunday.

The FBI called it a targeted terror attack, as he allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at people gathered for a demonstration in support of the Israeli hostages. Soliman’s criminal complaint alleges he yelled “Free Palestine” during the attack.

The DOJ is seeking federal hate crime charges, according to court records.

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“(Soliman) stated that he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead,” the criminal complaint read. “Soliman stated he would do it (conduct an attack) again.”

According to the complaint, Soliman had allegedly been planning the attack for a year and waited until his daughter graduated to carry it out.

“The Department of Justice has swiftly charged the illegal alien perpetrator of this heinous attack with a federal hate crime and will hold him accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our prayers are with the victims and our Jewish community across the world,” read a statement from Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This vile anti-Semitic violence comes just weeks after the horrific murder of two young Jewish Americans in Washington DC. We will never tolerate this kind of hatred. We refuse to accept a world in which Jewish Americans are targeted for who they are and what they believe.” 

He reportedly traveled from his Colorado Springs home, where he lived with his wife and five kids, to Boulder.

Editor’s note: Previous information from the FBI spelled the suspect’s name as “Mohamed.” The criminal complaint spells his name “Mohammed.” Because a criminal complaint is a legal document, KRDO13 is currently reporting that spelling unless other information comes to light.

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Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has proactively shut down its network systems after a malware attack targeted the school. As of now, college officials do not believe any student or staff data has been compromised.

The issues began last week when a CEI student, using a personal laptop, accessed an external website, inadvertently introducing the malware into the college’s online network.

According to the school, CEI’s IT team quickly began actively monitoring and containing the initial threat. However, the malicious actor escalated their efforts, launching a “trojan horse attack” on the network last Friday.

In response, CEI quickly shut down its systems to prevent further intrusion and to protect the integrity of college data and infrastructure.

“Our top priority is the safety and security of our students, faculty, and institutional data,” said CEI President, Dr. Lori Barber. “We are working closely with cybersecurity experts and following all appropriate protocols and regulatory guidelines to fully eliminate the malware and restore system functionality.”

Despite the network outage, CEI reportedly has contingency plans in place to ensure summer courses will proceed as scheduled. The college says it remains committed to maintaining academic continuity and supporting students and staff throughout this process.

CEI has contingency plans in place to ensure that summer courses will proceed as scheduled. The college remains committed to maintaining academic continuity and supporting students and staff throughout this process.

CEI does not yet have a definitive timeline for when full network functionality will be restored but will continue to provide timely updates as more information becomes available.

For questions or concerns, students are being asked to contact CEI’s CIO, Steve Brown at steve.brown@cei.edu.

This is a developing story Local News 8 will update throughout the day.

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News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department resumed construction on the Chubbuck Road I-15 underpass, on Monday, June 2, 2025. During the work, the road underneath the interstate will be closed to through traffic so ITD contractors can complete the work adding lanes and footpaths for bicyclists and pedestrians.

ITD had partially opened the roadway for the past school year, but with schools out for the summer, they say their contractors will be returning to complete the work.

Drivers are being asked to use the Northgate interchange as a detour during the closure.

“Motorists should carefully follow signs and posted speed limits while traveling through the construction area. With crews working day and night at the System Interchange it is especially important that drivers be alert and travel safely,” writes ITD staff.

ITD says they’re aiming to wrap things up by the end of June — so motorists should expect to plan for a few weeks of delays and detours in that area.

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SHOSHONE, Idaho (KIFI) — A 61-year-old man from Jerome is dead after an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash.

According to Idaho State Police, just before noon on Sunday, June 1, 2025, the rider was traveling westbound on State Highway 24 near milepost 39.5.

The motorcyclist exited the roadway on his 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle turning right down a hill where he lost control and crashed.

The man was wearing a helmet, but ISP reports that he died at the scene. The roadway was blocked for approximately two and a half hours to allow emergency personnel to render aid and clear the scene.

This crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Maggie Moore

Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has opened the Long-term, Short-term, and Hourly parking lots again after updating the parking system.

All parking lot entrances are before the terminal. Each lot has its own entrance. Gates for each lot are marked with reader signs.

As travelers leave, they will need to get in the exit lane that matches their parking ticket. Tickets with a QR code on them are on the outside, and tickets with the black stripe down the side will go in the center lane.

The new parking system will make airport parking faster, easier, more reliable, and eventually give travelers more options.

The first hour is free in all airport parking lots.

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Ashley Chilcutt

“The thing about life, you never know what’s around the corner.”

– Cleave Lewis, retired basketball coach

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Friday, dozens of people attended a casual retirement party for long-time basketball coach Cleave Lewis. It was his last day with the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department, working as Front Desk Attendant and Basketball Instructor.

“I started coming down here playing basketball when I was ten years old,” said Jon Clark, the Parks and Recreation Center Facility Supervisor. “Cleave ran the front desk, and he’s just been here every day for the last 45 years that I can remember.”

With gifts and cards in hand, colleagues and friends young and old gathered to show him just how much he’s impacted their lives. 

“I just feel like he has taught us so many skills and things that we haven’t learned before,” said Sasha Mendez, a young athlete.

Sasha and Eva Beebe have been coached by Cleave for a year. They say he encourages them to work hard and keep trying.

“He’s been very inspiring to me to keep going and never give up,” Eva said.

After graduating from Skyline High School, Cleave went on to play college basketball at Fresno State where he was part of the 1983 National Invitation Tournament Championship team. In 1985, he started his professional career in Europe. Eventually, Cleave came home to the Idaho Falls Rec Center where he has worked for decades.

“We’re all blessed to do certain things, and I just think that working with kids, coaching is something that I’ve been blessed with,” Cleave said. “There’s no other way to put it. It’s what gives me joy.”

Deb Sorenson has known Cleave nearly his whole life. He recalls seeing Cleave as a toddler and watching his love for basketball grow throughout the years.

“He never gets too excited about things and just enjoy life, enjoys the game of basketball, and enjoys seeing kids progress,” Deb said.

With a chance to create some new memories, Cleave is looking to the future with an open mind.

“The thing about life, you never know what’s around the corner,” said Cleave. “So, there’s always a chance that at some time in the future, I might be back in here on this floor coaching again, working with kids again. We’ll see, right? We’ll see. But, there’s always that chance. “

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — People met in downtown Idaho Falls today for their love of the barbering industry, which is on the rise.

“Every walk of life, every culture comes through the barber shop,” said barber Jordian Perez.

Over a hundred people visited Idaho’s Best Barberfest to learn about the artistic side of the barbering industry and how to build revenue and clientele.

“This will be the beginning of Idaho having a path, opportunity of education, competition, [and] networking being built in this area,” said Idaho’s Best Barberfest’s Creator and Owner, Marcus Rodriguez.

People also participated in barber battles to showcase their talent and passion.

Studies show the barbering industry is growing, mainly due to men becoming more conscious of their appearance and barbershops showcasing their work on social media.

Rodriguez says there’s a lot more to the barbering industry than some people might think. He says social skills and networking are essential, especially to connect with clients.

“If somebody’s having a kid or somebody just got a promotion or maybe somebody is about to get married and you’re giving them a haircut for that…you get to be with them in that moment,” Perez said. “It’s pretty cool to see their life kind of play out throughout the year.”

“And that’s what’s going…to get [clients] to continue coming back over and over again for years to come,” said Rodriguez.

Many people who get their hair cut know the importance of having good connection and good conversations with their barber.

Rodriguez says if someone wants to go into the industry, they should visit a barber shop they find interesting.

“Whether it’s the way they cut, the way they speak, or the way they present themselves in the shop. Connect with them on a level of showing your interest.”

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