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Outfitters association hosting annual conference in Idaho Falls for first time in 50 years, and you could win prizes – East Idaho News
IDAHO FALLS – Outfitters across the state are in Idaho Falls this week for the 69th annual Idaho Outfitters & Guides Association Conference.
The three-day event is happening inside the Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center at the Mountain America Center through Thursday. About 40 vendors will be on display during an exhibitor fair for the public on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A fundraiser dinner gala and auction will also be happening Thursday night.
Aaron Lieberman, the association’s executive director, tells EastIdahoNews.com the event is a chance for members to get together and discuss industry issues and trends, while also showcasing the latest products and gear on the market.
“This is the first year it will be open to the public,” Lieberman says. “This is our first time in Idaho Falls in 50 years. A huge portion of the industry is based in eastern Idaho. It was long overdue to come here.”
Outfitting is a billion dollar industry in the Gem State and Lieberman says there are roughly 280 members of the association, which makes up three-quarters of the all licensed outfitters in the state.
Though there isn’t a specific issue being addressed this year, Lieberman says there is a general discussion revolving around the increased use of public lands and how to balance stewardship of resources with opportunities to the public.
Lieberman says there was a pretty good turnout during the first day of the conference.
“It’s going really well so far — pretty packed conference space over here,” he says. “We’re trying to make it as east Idaho-centric as we can — local musicians, local auctioneers — and as many local brands as we can get.”
There are multiple national brands in attendance for the exhibitor fair, but there are also a good number of local companies. Admission is free for whoever who would like to attend.
There is a cost for Thursday’s dinner gala and auction. Admission is $85 per person or $650 a table.
It will include live music and an auction for a wide assortment of prizes, such as guided trips for “the most sought-after outdoor trips in Idaho.” A rifle, shotgun, raft and other gear will be available as well. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event.
This is the association’s primary fundraiser, and all the proceeds support its efforts in advocating for outfitters and guides, working for the conservation and enhancement of quality outdoor experiences with Idaho’s land, water, and wildlife.
The gala and auction will begin at 6 p.m.
“I encourage people to come and check out both of these events. There’s a really cool collection of different vendors and a really cool scene down here in general,” he says. “It’s one of the few places in America where you can see cowboys hanging out with river hippies having a good time drinking beer and dancing to live music.”
For more information or to register, click here or scan the QR code in the flyer below.
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Passengers evacuated after “suspicious device” was found at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Local News 8
The following is a media release from the City of Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (City of Idaho Falls) – Around 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, a security incident occurred at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport resulting in the response of the Idaho Falls Police and Fire Departments.
Passengers were immediately evacuated to a safe terminal area while an investigation occurred.
During the security screening process, a suspicious device was discovered in the luggage. Upon concluding the investigation, it was determined the suspicious item was not dangerous. The airport has no further information to provide at this time.
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Suspicious device found at Idaho Falls airport was not dangerous, officials say – East Idaho News
IDAHO FALLS – A suspicious device discovered in someone’s luggage at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Saturday afternoon resulted in an evacuation.
The Idaho Falls Police and Fire Departments responded around 3:50 p.m., according to city spokesman Eric Grossarth. The item in question was not specified.
Authorities detained passengers in a safe area of the terminal during the investigation. Witnesses say it lasted around 30 minutes and the road leading to the airport was closed during that time.
Ultimately, police determined the device was not dangerous.
Roads have re-opened and authorities have cleared the scene.
EastIdahoNews.com will provide updates as we receive them.
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Idaho Legislature’s budget committee accepts report recommending raises for state employees – East Idaho News
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) – The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee closed out the first week of the 2025 legislative session Friday by accepting a report recommending raises of $1.55 per hour for all state employees.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, or JFAC, is a powerful legislative committee that meets daily and sets the budgets for every state agency and department.
A day earlier, on Thursday, the Idaho Legislature’s Change in Employee Compensation Committee voted 7-3 to recommend the $1.55 per hour raises.
On Friday, JFAC voted to accept the report with the recommendation from the Change in Employee Compensation Committee, but it did not vote on whether to approve the raises.
An actual JFAC vote on the raises is expected on Wednesday or Thursday.
JFAC also accepted a report Friday from the Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee that projected $6.4 billion in state revenue will be available for next year’s budget. The $6.4 billion projection is slightly under Gov. Brad Little’s $6.41 billion revenue projection.
“We recommend caution in making appropriations above the committee’s revenue projection,” Sen. Kevin Cook, R-Idaho Falls, told JFAC on Friday. “The committee recognizes economic uncertainty related to the impact of the Federal Reserve Bank addressing inflation and the recent presidential election.”
The action is expected to pick up considerably next week for JFAC. JFAC’s long-term schedule lists statewide maintenance budget decisions on the schedule for Wednesday, which could include decisions on state revenues and the proposed $1.55 raises for state employees.
On Friday, JFAC members are expected to set the maintenance budgets for all state agencies. JFAC leaders describe maintenance budgets as bare bones versions of last year’s budgets, with all the one-time money and projects removed. The maintenance budgets are simply meant to keep the lights on for state agencies. Under budget changes approved last year, new spending requests and replacement items are called budget enhancements, which are considered and voted on separately from the maintenance budgets.
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