Idaho
Idaho Parents Owing Over $100,000 in Child Support Face U.S….
Noncustodial parents in Idaho with U.S. passports who are significantly behind on child support payments will soon find that their passports have been revoked.
The U.S. Department of State announced on May 8 that it will begin revoking passports of noncustodial parents who owe more than $100,000 in past-due child support, using its authority under Section 452(k) of the Social Security Act. Starting June 1, passport revocations will be implemented for those owing more than $75,000.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare immediately started implementing the new policy, which was effective nationwide on May 8. Idaho Child Support Services is currently monitoring 150 noncustodial parents who are more than $100,000 behind on child support payments. At this time, the program does not know how many non-custodial parents have passports who also are behind in their child support payments.
“This is an exciting step in helping children thrive in Idaho because they have the full support of their parents,” said DHW Director Juliet Charron. “This will allow us to make sure parents are providing the court-ordered support their children need and are entitled to.”
Idaho Child Support Services provides a variety of services depending on the family’s needs. The program can establish paternity, establish or modify an order for financial and medical support, receive and distribute child support payments, and take enforcement actions when necessary.
Previously, the program had several options to enforce the collection of unpaid child support including:
- Withholding support payments from income
- Reporting debts to credit bureaus
- Garnishing bank accounts and assets
- Suspending Idaho driver’s hunting, fishing, and occupational licenses
- Filing liens
- Denying passports before they are issued
Revoking current U.S. passports is now added to that list.
Parents who have their passport revoked should address any questions to the State Department contact listed in their revocation letter. After they pay their debt, they will be able to apply for a new passport. Parents who have already applied for a passport should pay their debt immediately to ensure the application process continues. Those who are traveling out of the country and receive notification that their passport has been revoked should contact Idaho Child Support Services to pay the debt. They will then need to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for passport application procedures. They are only eligible for a limited-validity passport for direct return to the United States until repayment of the debt has been verified.
REXBURG, Idaho — In 2030, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will commemorate the bicentennial of the organization of the Church. It will also commemorate the beginning of the Savior’s mortal ministry 2,000 years ago.
“This convergence will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” noted Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
As Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught in October 2024 general conference, “These events will result in extraordinary opportunities to serve, to unite with members and friends and to introduce The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to more people than ever before.”
To thousands of BYU–Idaho students gathered in the I–Center auditorium on Sunday, June 14, Elder Caussé issued a simple invitation: “Be prepared.”
To read the full story, visit TheChurchNews.com.
James “Jim” Franklin Arehart, 91, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 12, 2026, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living Center.
Jim was born June 11, 1935, in Coltman, Idaho, to Joseph Howard Arehart and Lena Idoma Hunsaker. He married Afton Wilson on May 28, 1953, in Montana.
Jim worked for the City of Idaho Falls in the Streets and Sanitation Department, where he served as a foreman. He lived most of his adult life in Idaho Falls and Roberts, Idaho.
Jim enjoyed stock car racing, bronc riding, and boxing with the Pal Club. He was also a horse trainer and loved cutter and flat track racing. He loved, loved, loved hunting and spending time with his family. He coached baseball and enjoyed being involved in the lives of others through sports and community activities.
He is survived by his children: Roxie Anne Steele (Gordon) of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Tony Jim Arehart (Kim) of Meridian, Idaho; Byron Todd Arehart (Scott) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Timothy Joe Arehart (Karlene) of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Afton Arehart, and 16 brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Grant Central Cemetery, 154 N 3300 E, Rigby, Idaho. The family will meet with friends prior to the graveside from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Eckersell Funeral Home, 101 West main Street, Rigby, Idaho.
IDAHO FALLS — Temperatures in the 80s and dry conditions are in store for east Idaho this week.
That’s the outlook from the National Weather Service in Pocatello. Meteorologist Dan Valle tells EastIdahoNews.com daytime temperatures will be in the 80s most of the week.
“There is a couple days where it’s warmer — we’ll probably hit 90 (degrees),” Valle says. “Those days will be Tuesday, and we’ll come close on Friday.”
No rain or thunderstorms are expected as of Sunday afternoon.
Valle says Monday is one of the rare occasions when there will be no wind, but it will pick up again on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In the Pocatello area, wind speeds will approach advisory levels, with gusts between 35 and 45 mph.
“Down towards Burley, it could be a little stronger in the 40 to 50 mph range,” he says.
Breezy conditions will continue on Thursday and Friday.
For the latest weather conditions and a complete seven-day forecast in your community, click here.
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