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Pocatello’s Aryanna Gonzalez led the Thunder to a 7-0 win over Jerome Saturday at Lookout Field (scoring four goals to reach 100 career goals) and secure a place in state championships.

The senior will open the state tournament Thursday against Wood River.

The Idaho Department of Education invites K-12 public and charter school students to submit hand-drawn holiday cards in its annual contest, with winners to be featured on official holiday cards.

Entries must be mailed and received or postmarked by Monday, Nov. 16 (guidelines available).

Local author and Shoshone-Bannock tribal member Dr. Larry Murillo released a memoir — Becoming Who I Am — that details his family history, personal loss and cultural identity from his childhood in Pocatello.

The book is available in Kindle, paperback and hardcover editions on Amazon.

Local teams competed in Thursday’s Idaho High School boys’ Soccer State Championships as Teton beat American Falls 4-0, Sugar-Salem beat Wendell 2-1, and Idaho Falls upset Jerome 2-1 to reach the semis; elimination games will be held Friday (at 3 p.m. and 1 p.m.).

Rosie debuted on Tail-Wagger Wednesday on Oct.

21; the playful dog, who is good with kids and cats, is now available for adoption at Pocatello Animal Services (3100 Avenue of the Chiefs, phone: 208-234-6156).

Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Idaho joined 40+ states seeking court approval of a $400M settlement with generic drug makers accused of rigging prices.

Consumers and businesses that purchased key medications from May 2009 to Dec. 2019 may be eligible for compensation, and motions have been filed in Connecticut.

Gas prices are lower today in Idaho, with Pocatello rates at $4.83 and an overall state-average of $4.80, though rising crude oil costs could push prices up soon.

AAA advises drivers to check fuel prices before planning trips.

Pizza Pie Café at 4141 Pole Line Road is donating 20% of qualifying sales from Oct.

19 to Oct. 22 to support Pocatello police’s D.A.R.E. program, and today features a special D.A.R.E. Night with police and D.A.R.E. vehicles for families to see and photograph—funds will aid local youth programs.