Good Day
Pocatello
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University reported that spring enrollment reached 11,058 students, a 2.9% increase from last spring and the highest since spring 2016—217 of these students are new first-time undergraduates, marking a 2.3% rise in new enrollment. KPVI
- ➤ Idaho State University reported a spring enrollment increase — continuing a three-year trend of growth that reflects sustained student interest. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A committee sent a major overhaul of Idaho’s campaign finance law to the House on Monday in Boise — lawmakers will soon debate the proposed changes. Post Register
- ➤ A guest columnist reported that several key bills remain stuck in committee as the legislative session nears its end today—if not addressed, these bills will drop dead and must be reintroduced next January. Lawmakers face pressure from lobbyists and interest groups to bring full hearings to measures that affect education, union rights, and property leasing. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State softball right fielder Gracie Smith was named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season. The Bengals—who have earned honors four times in eight weeks with a record of 19 to 12—will open conference play this weekend against Sacramento State and then return to Pocatello next weekend for a three-game set. East Idaho News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Lookout Point — Free entry — Celebrate environmental awareness with local conservation efforts and community activities.
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~ Les Brown
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