Photo Gallery: Best local photos of 2020
Landon Harris, registered nurse, starts an intravenous drip for a patient with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit at Community Hospital on Dec. 7, 2020.
Rigby’s Hadley Good makes a shot against Thunder Ridge during a game earlier this season.
Brody Johnson, right, meets Santa Claus at Ammon City Hall while his sisters Hallie and Dallas play together on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. "I feel like this is a great experience," said Kayla Johnson. "We have a therapist here; they understand how he is and our girls get to be involved."
Rocky Mountain players celebrate after defeating Rigby in the 5A State Championship at Madison on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Taresa Crow, field coordinator with Optum, helps kindergartners try on their boots at Roberts Elementary School on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. "I think everyone's mental health is strained right now," said Crow, "this is just one less thing that families have to worry about and gives kids security to come to school and focus on learning."
Patrons wait for Thanksgiving day meals at the Idaho Falls Community Outreach Center on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
An Alligator gar swims in its tank at the East Idaho Aquarium on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Tracy Morgan raised and donated to of the fish to the aquarium.
Rigby's Taylor Freeman gets off a pass during the 5A State Championship at Madison on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Nathan Apodaca performs in a Tik-Tok video with kids during a meet and greet at Lion Heart Mixed Martial Arts Studio on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.
Nathan Apodaca poses for a photo during a meet and greet at Lion Heart Mixed Martial Arts Studio on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.
Tiger Adolpho runs the ball as Rigby takes on Mountain View at Rigby High School on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
A poll worker gives a voter hand sanitizer at Emerson High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (John Roark /The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Kittens avaible for adoption are seen at the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.
A voter leaves the Idaho Falls Public Library in Idaho Falls, Idaho after voting on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (John Roark /The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Randy’L Teton, the model for the Sacagawea dollar coin, poses for a photo at Holy Rosary Catholic School on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Jaxon Sorenson takes a selfie with his parents after voting for the first time at Apple Athletic Club in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
Voters cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
Kirsten Butcher gets a kiss from Trixie while Trixie gets a trim at A Cut Above on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.
A couple takes photos at the Friendship Garden along the Snake River in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Officer's take cover behind a SWAT vehicle during a standoff on the 1800 block of Cabellaro Drive with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. A neighbor told the Post Register that around noon the homeowner, his daughter, and her two children, came to their home because a woman that recently moved in with them was allegedly threatening his daughter. The neighbor also reported shots allegedly being fired.
Amanda Mickelson hugs her son during a protest regarding the District 91 School Board members' decision to go to a hybrid schedule of classes at the District 91 office on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Mickelson said kids are missing out on their education if they are taking classes online and is concerened about their mental health. "Some kids need hands on learning, someone to be able to explain things to them in person," said Mickelson. "How are able teachers able to reach out to all of their children when they have questions," Mickelson asked.
Eli Ames does a fake hand off with Connor Maloney as Rigby takes on Skyline High School at Rigby High School on Friday, September 11, 2020.
A truck flying a Confederate Flag drives past the East Idaho Public Health building to protest their COVID-19 mandates on Sept. 11, 2020.
A member of the Thunder RIdge band wears a mask as the sunsets as Thunder Ridge takes on Blackfoot at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, August 28, 2020.
Kara Kearsley checks temperatures before students enter her Spanish class at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.
Thunder Ridge fans cheer as Thunder Ridge takes on Blackfoot at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, August 28, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
An elm seed bug flies past a sunflower as the sunsets in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, August 20, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Governor Brad Little listens to educators during a roundtable discussion at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Governor Little has called a special session that will begin Monday, August 24 covering the coronavirus pandemic and the November election.
Idaho Falls soccer players run conditioning drills at Sandy Downs park on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Shoppers make their way through Costco during its opening day on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Kay and Larry Woodcock listen to testimony during Chad Daybell's preliminary hearing in Fremont County on Monday, August 3, 2020. Daybell is being charged with destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence and conspiracy to commit destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence, both felony charges. The remains of Lori Vallow Daybell's two children were found on Chad Daybell's property. (Post Register/ John Roark, POOL)
A woman wears a mask as she watches a AA American Legion game at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, July 31, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
An actress receives help with her shoelaces backstage during a rehearsal for Seussical! performed by Ammon Arts Community Theatre in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The troupe will be performing for the public if they receive approval from the local public health department. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
In this long exposure the Milky Way is seen from west of Idaho Falls on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
Comet NEOWISE is seen to the northwest of Idaho Falls on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The comet, officially named C/2020 F3 NEOWISE, is 64 million miles away from Earth on Wednesday. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Comet NEOWISE is seen to the northwest of Idaho Falls on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.(John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Xander Walker, left, and Austin Walker play in the sprinklers at Russ Freeman Park on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The Weather Channel is calling for a high of 95 on Friday and sustained 90s into next week.
Annie Southam ties balloons to a fence along Chad Daybell's property in rememberance of Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, in Salem, Idaho on Thursday, June 11, 2020. The remains of the two children were found at the residence on Tuesday. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Brecken Smith competes in the pole bending event during the Idaho High School Rodeo Association finals at the Madison County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 19, 2020.
Wynn Whitmeyer of the Idaho Falls Fire Department uses a drip can to ignite cheat grass and tumbleweeds during a controlled burn east of Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, June 11, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Investigators search for human remains at Chad Daybell’s residence along 1900 East in Fremont County in Idaho on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
Protestors lay down in silence to remember George Floyd during a protest at the Law Enforcment Building on Tuesday, May 2, 2020.
Isaac Hill wears a gas mask along with his cap and gown during the graduation ceremony for Skyline High School at Motor Vu Drive-In in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Lindsey Dellasilva chants during a protest for the death of George Floyd in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, May 2, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Members of the honor guard fold the flag during the funeral for Deputy Wyatt Christopher Maser at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Wilda Birch places flowers and an American flag at the gravesite of her husband, Gordon Birch, who served in Korea at the Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, May 22, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Ed Harper chips his way out of a sand trap at Pinecrest Golf Course on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
LaKesha Johnson records a special education pre-kindergarten class for Hawthorne Elementary School students at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Johnson says in class instruction would be more interactive and she said she's worried about some of the kids academically. "But they'll be fairly well prepared," said Johnson. Johsnon said she has weekly calls with parents to build rapport and keep them informed and answer questions.
A couple walks their groceries home along 6th St. on Monday, April 6, 2020.
Cassi High has her temperature taken at Acorn Children's Academy on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Bill Brotherson delivers a meal to a resident in Idaho Falls on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. "I have a concern [about the novel coronavirus] to a point if that I come down sick then my people don't eat and I cant allow that. I keep hand sanitizer, gloves, and a mask in my car to stay safe. If there's anyone coughing or I'm worried I immediately put those things into place," said Brotherson.
Bill Brotherson and Pamula Stronks prepare trays for Meals on Wheels at the Senior Citizens Community Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Stronks and volunteers prepare 200 meals daily to distribute.
A waitress takes an order at Dixie's Diner in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Monday, March 23, 2020. Dixie's Diner staff are seating people with a booth spacing between diners to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus while still keeping their doors open.
Patricia Bird mops the gym at Hillview Elementary School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, March 19, 2020. "I feel like we're in the health care field right now," said Bird. "There's a chance I could die from this virus but the 600 students and staff here are mine and I have to look after them." Gov. Brad Little has left the choice to close schools to local officials.
Shannon Fullmer, in pink, hands out bagged meals with breakfast and lunch to students and parents at Hillview Elementary School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Gov. Brad Little has left the decision to close schools to local officials.
Shoppers stock up on canned items at WinCo Foods Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, March 13, 2020. President Trump declared a national emergency to increase funds to fight the coronavirus.
Julieann Skinner shops for toilet paper at Albertsons in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, March 13, 2020. Skinner was unsuccessful. "I guess it'll just stay on my list," said Skinner. President Trump declared a national emergency to increase funds to fight the coronavirus.
Lori Vallow smiles with defense attorney Mark Means on Friday, March 6, 2020. Vallow's bond was set at $1 million. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register, Pool Photo via AP)
Lori Vallow enters the courtroom during her hearing on Friday, March 6, 2020. Vallow's bond was set at $1 million. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register, Pool Photo via AP)
Former Army National Guard Specialist-5 Richard Linger receives applause after receiving his Purple Heart at the Army National Guard's Idaho Falls office on Thuesday, Feb. 20, 2020. Linger received his Purple Heart from an incident on May, 29 1969 while working as a combat engineer in Vietnam. "It's kind of overwhelming getting this recognition," said Linger. "I feel kind of like the other people I was over there with deserve it as much as I do."
Fourth-graders from Tiebreaker Elementary School cross-country ski at Harriman State Park on Monday, March 2, 2020.
A traveler wears a mask while waiting for a flight at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. DFW suspended all direct flights to and from China last week according to a DFW press release. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)