Good Day
Pocatello
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Day, the Secret Santa program in eastern Idaho surprised Heather — known as Sunshine — with a $1 million gift to help cover dental care and essential home repairs after financial setbacks. East Idaho News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Governor Little announced that Idaho received nearly $1B in federal funds over five years to improve healthcare access in rural counties. The award will support upgrades in technology, workforce training, and facilities as the Legislature reviews the plan. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Steel Hollow Cottage Community, a new housing development on Jefferson Avenue, nears completion with 16 unique units expected to finish in January. Six units are already rented, and those interested can apply on its website for one of the remaining ten designed for an active lifestyle + quality finishes. East Idaho News
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3rd Annual East Idaho Home Educators Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Idaho State University — Visit website for fees — Celebrate Faith, Family, and Freedom while connecting with the homeschooling community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
~ Rumi
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