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Pocatello
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center’s free ski & snowshoe day, sponsored by ICCU and rescheduled due to mild weather, will take place Saturday, Jan. 31. Attendees can enjoy free passes, rentals, and mini lessons with last rentals at 4 p.m. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shoshone-Bannock author Randy’L Teton was named today as a distinguished speaker for the Idaho Humanities Council’s A250 Speakers Bureau following his 2025 book tour that reached over 3,000 students in Fort Hall — an appointment affirming his contribution to local literary education. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State+federal changes to the SNAP food benefits program will update guidelines in 2026, affecting households in Pocatello. Residents should stay informed as the new rules take effect. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ City of Pocatello plans to mark the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary with a time capsule project funded by a state grant. The new Pocatello America 250 ADHOC committee seeks nine citizens to join, with applications due by January 23 and project work concluding by end of July. KPVI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Idaho Public Health confirmed a measles case in a child on Tuesday, marking the first case reported in the region this year. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely. Post Register
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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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