Good morning, Pocatello.

The Painted Violin Project will be on display this weekend at Gate City Coffee in Historic Downtown Pocatello, with live music on Friday, March 6 + a March 20 concert featuring auction bidding and $800 purchase options.

Proceeds benefit the Idaho State Civic Symphony.

Idaho International Choral Festival returns to Idaho State University from Jul.

15 to 18 as nine choirs from four continents perform at various venues including Jensen Grand Concert Hall — volunteers in Pocatello and Chubbuck are invited to host visiting choir members and assist with festival duties.

Idaho State paleontologists are studying a toe bone at the campus museum and a skull in Zurich to see if they belong to a new dinosaur from the Late Jurassic.

Professor Krumenacker will return to Zurich soon — for more tests.

Idaho Fish and Game analyzed mountain whitefish populations using snorkel surveys in the Salmon and Clearwater basins and re-surveys in southern Idaho.

Results show steady numbers in most rivers but declines in small streams and wide rivers — the department now funds research to understand these shifts.

The Idaho State Tax Commission said its systems now automatically apply a larger standard deduction on 2025 income tax returns for those who claim the standard option.

Guidance on how to claim additional conformity deductions will come by mid-to-late March, and taxpayers may get an automatic filing extension by paying enough tax by April 15.

The City of Chubbuck named Chas Clark fire chief on March 4th, and he brings 24 years of firefighting experience along with a fresh focus on accountability to the department.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

7:30-10 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience the musical charm and nostalgia of The Marvelous Wonderettes.

Gate City Brewfest 2026

1-5 p.m. — Historic Downtown Pocatello — Tasting tickets required — Raise your glass at one of Downtown's favorite brew festivals featuring local craft beers.

EDW Concert in Pocatello

2 AM – 10 PM — Mountain View Event Center — All Ages — Experience an exciting performance in a lively venue.