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Pocatello
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KPVI
- ➤ 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. KPVI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ 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. Idaho State Journal
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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.
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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.
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EDW Concert in Pocatello
2 AM – 10 PM — Mountain View Event Center — All Ages — Experience an exciting performance in a lively venue.
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