Good morning, Pocatello.

On Sunday evening, Pocatello firefighters answered an 8:45 p.m. call from a home in the 400 block of North Seventh Avenue after noticing smoke and flames from a burning shed near power lines and contained the blaze by 9:04 p.m., stopping it from reaching the main residence as Idaho Power shut off nearby lines and restored service after a brief outage.

Local restaurant Melted Magic opened in November inside Dude’s Market on Main Street in Historic Downtown and serves comfort food including grilled cheese, loaded fries, mac and cheese, breakfast burritos, crepes and boba drinks.

Owner Vickie Santiago said the business expanded from a popular breakfast grilled cheese sold at the Farmers Market and is open six days a week—closed on Mondays.

Aquatic Oasis, an aquarium supply and exotic pet store owned by Ross Gregersen, is relocating from Pine Ridge Mall due to upcoming renovations planned by SimonCRE—local community members have rallied with raffles and donations to help move hundreds of saltwater fish, coral, reptiles and supplies as the store prepares to reopen at a new location in the coming months.

Dr. Charles Peterson launched his 'Snakes of Idaho' exhibition at the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the ISU campus to encourage conservation of the state's 12 native snake species.

The exhibit features photos taken as far back as 1972 to show the role of snakes in controlling pests and will run until August.

The City of Pocatello is seeking new members for its volunteer Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Residents are encouraged to review the city website for application details and deadlines.

Bannock County Commissioners posted meeting agendas for today and March 27th.

The agendas are labeled APC-25-1 and 20250327-BOCC-Thursday-Meeting-Information-Packet.pdf.

At Fort Hall, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes released a statement Friday that affirmed their long military service— they condemned the removal of Native American references from the Department of Defense website.

Bannock County posted job openings on March 24th in Pocatello across several fields.

Updated listings include roles in food service management, family engagement, court administration and law enforcement — providing local job seekers with diverse options.

Pocatello Spring Fair at ICCU Dome

The Pocatello Spring Fair showcases over 200 vendors featuring ATVs, recreation and home improvement equipment, as well as landscape and garden ideas.

Pocatello Spring Fair 2025

The Pocatello Spring Fair features over 200 vendors offering a variety of home improvement products, outdoor equipment, and artwork in a three-day event at the ICCU Dome.

Last Day at Pebble Creek

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Pebble Creek Ski Area — Enjoy skiing, food, and live music from Best By Yesterday on the final day of the season.

The Living Christ Celebration

4:30-5:30 p.m. — 2140 Satterfield Dr, Pocatello, ID — Free entry — Explore the life and miracles of Jesus Christ with interactive exhibits and live performances.

The Living Christ Open House

1-5:30 p.m. — 2140 Satterfield Dr — Free entry — Celebrate the life and miracles of Jesus Christ with testimonies, performances, and refreshments.

Downtown Easter Egg Fest

11 AM – 12 PM — Historic Downtown Pocatello — Free entry — Family Fun Easter Egg Fest with thousands of Easter eggs filled with surprises for kids.

Eastern Idaho NRL 22 — Dope Precision Rimfire Match

8 AM - 2 PM — Oregon Trail Shooting Range — $25 entry fee plus range fee — Compete in a monthly rimfire match with a focus on precision shooting.