Jefferson County

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Melanie Smoot, newly appointed and sworn in as County Clerk. She recently secured the Republican nomination for clerk and fills a vacancy created by last week’s retirement of former Clerk Colleen Poole. We are glad to have her aboard! Thanks Judge Belnap for administering the oath of office!

05/30/2026

The scene has been cleared and all directions are open.

🚨 Emergency Road Closure 🚨
Due to a vehicle accident, the County Line Road and 3400 E (Lewisville Highway) intersection is currently closed in all directions.

Avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice.

We will share updates as they become available.

05/29/2026

Beginning June 1, updated landfill fees will take effect following approval during a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners.

The updated fee schedule includes adjustments to in-county organic waste disposal, out-of-county disposal, and commercial hauler fees as part of an overall review of landfill operational costs. Rather than increasing costs broadly across all taxpayers, the approved changes are structured as user-based fees tied more directly to use of the service.

The County Line site operates as a construction and demolition landfill. Under DEQ regulations, organic waste such as grass, leaves, and branches cannot be buried onsite and must be hauled to the Circular Butte facility for disposal and processing. Previously, revenue from out-of-county waste helped offset a portion of the county’s solid waste operational costs. However, with the opening of the new regional landfill, that revenue source is no longer available.

Residents may continue to dispose of organic & household waste at the Circular Butte Landfill at no charge.

For the full updated list visit: https://www.jcgov.us/DocumentCenter/View/6219/Solid-Waste-Items-5-29-26

05/29/2026

The Jefferson Central Ambulance District Commission will be meeting on June 3, at 9:00 a.m. at Rigby Fire Station 1: 697 Annis Highway.

05/27/2026

🚨 Resurfacing of US-20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby starts TONIGHT. We know this route is vital to eastern Idaho, so we're working through the night and all lanes of travel will be open during the day. Crews and equipment will work in sections- removing and repaving all in the same night shift. Find out more: https://ow.ly/Imez50Z4ucS

05/26/2026

Starting June 1, Jefferson County Planning, Zoning & Building will begin handling all new Mechanical (HVAC) permits for the City of Rigby.

If you’re applying for a new mechanical permit after June 1, applications will now go through the Jefferson County Building Permit Portal: https://app04.cityworksonline.com/CLIENT_JeffersonCoID-public/login

For more information visit: https://www.jcgov.us/233/Permits-Applications

05/22/2026

Follow Jefferson County Parks & Recreation for updates on the Lake!⛱️

The wait is almost over… summer at Jefferson County Lake is coming soon! ☀️

05/20/2026

Beginning with tonight's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, residents will now be able to watch meetings live online in addition to attending in person.

Join via Zoom – Webinar ID: 824 2356 5847
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/

For the full agenda packet visit: https://www.jcgov.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-478

05/20/2026

Election results are rolling in! Thanks to all the volunteers and employees who made the election happen. See results at: https://results.voteidaho.gov/results/public/jefferson-county-id/elections/may2026

05/19/2026

Today is Election Day! Polls are open until 8 PM.

For more information, including precinct locations, visit www.voteidaho.gov or call 208-745-7756, option 2.