IDAHO COUNTY, Idaho — Two people are dead following separate rafting incidents on Idaho’s Selway River over the weekend.

The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office received the first call just before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and was informed of an SOS activation up the Selway River, with CPR reportedly in progress. The area where the SOS was sent from is part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area and is nearly 20 miles from the end of the nearest road.

Roughly 2 hours after the first call, around 3:40 p.m., Idaho County Dispatch received a 911 text from someone saying that a second person in their rafting group had flipped into the water. This incident was roughly 2 miles downstream from the first SOS location, according to a press release.

Life Flight responded to the scenes and confirmed the death of both individuals, but, due to the location, was unable to transport them out.

The next day, Two Bear Air used a helicopter winch system to retrieve both individuals from the canyon. They were then taken to Cedar Flats and turned over to the Idaho County Coroner. The names of the deceased have not been released while authorities notify their families.

The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Public Library is excited to announce the grand opening of its brand-new drive-thru pick up service, officially launching on Monday, May 12.

The city hosted a celebration on Friday with a ribbon-cutting. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.

“The IFPL drive-thru is another step in making library services more convenient and accessible for the community,” said Robert Wright, Idaho Falls Library Director. “We’re excited to see it become part of our patrons’ everyday lives.”

Starting May 12, Library patrons can pick up materials without leaving their vehicle. The drive-thru on the east side of the library just north of the book drop, is accessible via Park Avenue. After returning any items in the book drop, patrons can continue straight into the drive-thru lane.

The service is open to all library card holders, including residents of Idaho Falls and non-residents who have purchased a membership.

How it works

Patrons can request items by:

• logging into their account, placing holds, and selecting “Drive-Thru Pick Up” under pickup options.
• calling the Library directly to place a hold
• calling the Library directly to request same-day pickup of a Library-selected bag of age-appropriate children’s books.

Pick-up process:

• Items, other than the bag of children’s books, are typically ready two business days after the request.
• Patrons will need to present a driver’s license at the window for verification.
• The pickup process takes just a minute or two.

“We’re making it easier than ever to access the world of books, learning, and imagination,” added library staff. “Whether you’re on a busy schedule or have kids in the car, the drive-thru is for you.”

The Idaho Falls Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. closing time on Friday. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit the website or call the Idaho Falls Public Library at (208) 612-8460.

IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man wanted in connection to a high-speed pursuit Friday night was arrested Saturday evening after a SWAT operation at an Idaho Falls home.

Lucas James, 40, was taken into custody on a felony probation violation warrant.

He was located at a home on the 1700 block of Burlwood Drive. Police obtained a search warrant and SWAT officers approached the house with an armored vehicle called a Bearcat around 5:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department.

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“When officers started making announcements, Mr. James attempted to flee out a back door,” the release says. “Unfortunately for Mr. James, he was met in the backyard by Idaho Falls Police Officers.”

James was taken to the Bonneville County Jail and faces additional charges from Idaho State Police related to the high-speed chase that ended with a two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone Highway and Pancheri Drive around 10 p.m. Friday.

Police recovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and firearms from the vehicle James was reportedly driving.

The charges include felony eluding, three counts of felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.