Good morning, Pocatello.

The Snake River Animal Shelter is raising funds by offering unique, amateurish pet portraits for purchase.

The Pocatello and Chubbuck Mayors outlined city developments, including significant grant acquisitions, infrastructure projects, and a call for community calmness at a Chamber of Commerce event.

The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is seeking donations to repair extensive flood damage, with repair costs estimated between $100,000 and $200,000, after insurance denied their claim.

A benefit concert will be held on Feb.

1 for Idaho State Journal Deputy Editor Shelbie Harris, who is fighting a brain tumor, with local bands performing.

At the annual State of the Cities address, the mayors of Pocatello and Chubbuck announced significant proposed changes including updates to Pine Ridge Mall and new park developments.

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District reported the highest graduation rate among Idaho's ten largest districts.

Bannock County returned $684,817.68 in unspent funds and reimbursed $168,882.32 to Idaho State University following allegations of misappropriation related to a Forensic Pathology Center project.

Health West is set to begin building a new pharmacy within their Pocatello clinic, aiming to enhance patient convenience with in-house medications and delivery services, opening expected later this spring.

Idaho Potato Conference 2025

The Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo will feature educational presentations, workshops, and a trade show with over 70 booths, including seminars in Spanish on various agricultural topics.

Potato Cup Pursuit Ski Race

This cross-country skiing race features 2K, 5K, and 10K distances with a unique pursuit format where skate skiers start at staggered times based on their distance from the race leader.