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Hunter mistakenly shoots Grizzly Bear in Northern Idaho
PRIEST LAKE, Idaho — On May 9th, a hunter mistakenly shot a Grizzly Bear, initially thinking it was a Black Bear.
The hunter was in the Priest Lake drainage in northern Idaho’s panhandle region when they killed the Grizzly Bear. After identifying the bear as a Grizzly, the hunter self-reported the illegal kill to the Citizens Against Poaching hotline. They are fully cooperating with authorities.
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Under federal and state laws, Grizzly Bears are a protected species, and Black Bear hunters are responsible for properly identifying their target before making a kill.
All Idaho hunters with Black Bear tags are required to take a bear identification test to avoid such situations. According to Idaho Fish and Game, “Grizzlies typically have short, rounded ears, a dished facial profile, a prominent shoulder hump and 2-4 inch long claws.”
Although Grizzlies are generally considered rare in the State of Idaho, their range continues to grow across North America, and most recently, Idaho has experienced an uptick in the population of Grizzlies in portions of northern and eastern Idaho.
POCATELLO — A familiar restaurant space in the Costco parking lot has a fresh new concept.
The owners of the former Kingpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot have rebranded and reopened as Super Yummy Bowl Mongolian Grill, offering a quicker, more affordable dining experience while keeping some of the flavors customers came to love.
Owner Bing Yang and restaurant manager Josh Gonzales closed Kingpot in February. While the interactive, cook-it-yourself concept had built a loyal following, they said it ultimately wasn’t the best long-term fit for the Pocatello market.
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“We had no complaints about the food at Kingpot, and we’re grateful for the community’s support,” Yang said. “But we learned this will be a better business model for Pocatello.”
The new concept focuses on a traditional Mongolian grill format, where customers build their own bowls by selecting from a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, tofu and sauces. The dishes are then cooked to order, allowing for a fast, customizable meal.
Yang, who has a background in Asian cuisine, said he developed several of the restaurant’s signature sauces and recipes. Popular flavors from Kingpot, including bulgogi and spicy garlic, are still on the menu.
The shift also brings a lower price point. Bowls range from about $11 to $16, making the restaurant an affordable and accessible option for a wide range of diners.
“The food is all prepped and ready to go, so meals come out quickly — especially for people on their lunch break,” Gonzales said.
Ying added that the concept is designed to appeal to a variety of dietary preferences, whether customers are looking for vegetarian options or protein-packed meals.
The menu also includes appetizers, such as egg rolls and pot stickers, and desserts like cheesecakes and fried ice cream.
The restaurant has retained its bar, offering beer, wine and pre-mixed cocktails.
Super Yummy Bowl is currently in a soft opening phase, with an official grand opening planned for a later date. The business is also continuing to hire and encourages those interested to apply in person at 1599 Yellowstone Ave., or online through Indeed.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
“Hopefully this new business model fits the community better, and we’re here to stay,” Gonzales said.
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CANYON COUNTY, Idaho (CBS2) — An Idaho man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material, including images generated using artificial intelligence, according to the Idaho Attorney General’s Office.
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that James Anthony Halma, 27, was convicted of two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography) and one count of Possession of Generated AI CSAM. Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Possession of Generated AI CSAM is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Halma was sentenced on March 12 by Canyon County District Court Judge Gabriel McCarthy. McCarthy sentenced Halma to a total of 25 years in prison and ordered that he be eligible for parole after three years. Halma will be required to register as a sex offender under Idaho law.
The case began in October 2024, when the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received a CyberTip indicating that a Kik account, later identified as belonging to Halma, had files containing child sexual abuse material. After obtaining search warrants, officers seized Halma’s digital devices.
Forensic examiners from the Office of the Attorney General located about 100 files containing child sexual abuse material on Halma’s phone, depicting the sexual abuse of children under the age of 16 and as young as 3 being sexually abused.
“Every arrest and conviction our team gets in these deeply disturbing cases helps make Idaho communities safer,” Labrador said. “I’m proud of the continued work by our ICAC investigators, prosecutors, and local law enforcement partners across the state who help in our mission to protect Idaho families and hold these criminals accountable.”
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