Good Day
Pocatello
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University is hosting a march & day of service next week in Pocatello to honor Martin Luther King Jr. as part of its ongoing tradition of celebrating his civil rights legacy. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ A local WWII veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday (Jan. 13) with family and friends during a heartfelt gathering. The milestone event honored his service in the war and his long life in our community. Post Register
- ➤ Pebbles, a two-year-old black lab mix, is looking for her forever home — call Pocatello Animal Services at 208-234-6156 to schedule a visit. KPVI
- ➤ The Pocatello Rotary Club will host the Chocolate Lover's Affair next Saturday, Jan. 23, at Stephens Performing Arts Center, featuring local bakery vendors serving chocolate desserts for tasting + wine available for purchase to raise funds for community literacy programs. Local News 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pocatello Chubbuck School District 25 Education Foundation is accepting applications for the Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship (which offers $3,000 annually for up to two years) to support students from Century, Highland, and Pocatello High Schools and New Horizon High. Applications are due March 13. KPVI
- ➤ Superintendent Critchfield (Idaho Department of Education) explained that schools plan to bridge a special education funding gap by using Driver Training Account dollars and interest from the Career Ready Students fund. She will present the proposals to the Legislature soon to support high-need students. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former state rep Julianne Young formally declared her candidacy for Legislative District 30 Seat B on Tuesday, Jan. 13, pledging her commitment to faith, family and the Constitution in Bingham County. She will continue her service on the board of Idaho Family Strong while focusing on policies to support families. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
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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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Bowling to Support Anna Grace Foundation Programs
2-4 p.m. — Tough Guy Bowling Lanes — $5-$24 per person — A fun bowling event designed to support single-parent families and strengthen community ties.
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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