Good Day
Pocatello
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello Pirates partner with the Glen Allen Project to host free thematic potlucks for community members through July. Idaho State Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Barricade Arcade Bar is expanding into the space behind Chubby’z on Center Street + Second Avenue to add games, a stage and more events. The renovations, including wall patches and painting, will finish in a couple of weeks, with a grand opening planned once the work is complete. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new painting honoring Chief Pocatello was presented to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes at Fort Hall, and the artwork captures his regal spirit + celebrates his lasting legacy through upcoming cultural displays. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Department of Education’s fall report shows SD25 ranks among the top large districts for both graduation and literacy scores, based on the Idaho K–12 Report Card. District officials say the strong numbers reflect consistent efforts to improve student performance in the area. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Work is underway on the Center Street Underpass Project in Historic Downtown to boost safety and accessibility. Crews from Cannon Builders are installing soldier pile shoring while the north pedestrian tunnel remains open — residents and businesses are thanked for their patience as the city prepares further improvements. Local News 8
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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