Good morning, Pocatello.

Four eastern Idaho hospitals — Portneuf Medical Center, Mountain View Hospital, Grove Creek Medical Center, and Madison Memorial Hospital — welcomed the first babies of 2026 on Jan.

1 and Jan. 2. Each family received a special gift package to mark the new year.

Idaho Power and Intermountain Gas will raise rates for customers as the new year begins, causing higher utility bills for residents in the area.

Pocatello is accepting Christmas trees for disposal at city hall, Rainey Park, and the entrance to Sister City Park through January 11; trees will be chipped and reused for local landscaping — residents must remove all lights, ornaments, wires, and decorations before dropping them off.

Portneuf Medical Center welcomed Cole Todd Cantrell as its first baby of 2026.

Hospital officials said the family and newborn are healthy.

East Idaho Sports wraps up 2025 with a review of top local sporting events, from cross-country races and championship games to heartfelt tributes.

The retrospective, published Jan. 1, highlights champions and record-setting moments across eastern Idaho — a year marked by memorable achievements.

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.