Second East News Today

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River Idaho Temple, which will take place

First Presidency releases June 1 groundbreaking date for Teton River Idaho Temple; see exterior rendering for the second of the house of the Lord in Rexburg, Idaho.

Irva Sudweeks celebrated her 105th birthday this past week, marking the occasion with dozens of her descendants and other family members.

REXBURG — Some Rexburg community members aren’t thrilled about the city’s plans. About 15 residents voiced their concerns at a special joint meeting of the City Council and Planning & Zoning committee held Wednesday evening. The meeting was initially scheduled to review the comprehensive plan, but it ended up being more of a question-and-answer session […]

IDAHO FALLS — Recent weather conditions have been wreaking havoc on Idaho roads and drivers’ cars. Pancheri Drive in Idaho Falls, along with a number of other areas, has had some impressive potholes that readers have been bringing to our attention. If you think the potholes have been worse this year, you’re right. “Unfortunately, the […]

REXBURG – Customers are eagerly anticipating the opening of the new Denny’s restaurant at 585 North Second East in Rexburg. Construction on the 5,000-square-foot diner got underway last winter and was originally slated to open last year. After multiple delays on the project, District Manager Carrie Jones tells EastIdahoNews.com they are tentatively planning to open […]

IDAHO FALLS – Among all the news stories we’ve covered this year, 2022 taught us that eastern Idaho has a thriving business sector. From new shops opening to longtime buildings being repurposed, entrepreneurs were busy making their dreams come true and serving customers in the process. Here’s a look back at the most viewed business […]

Church announces new site for Teton River Idaho Temple

Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BRIEF REXBURG Commercial developments underway on the north end of Rexburg A rendering of the new car wash in development at 1371 North Second East […]

REXBURG – The American diner that’s always open will soon have a home in Rexburg. A Denny’s restaurant is in the works at 585 North Second East in the spot formerly occupied by the Teton Lanes bowling alley. Thomas Peterson, one of three partners in the business, tells EastIdahoNews.com it will be complete sometime this […]