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Pocatello
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Zoo Idaho partnered with Marshall Public Library to join the ACT program that helps families visit the zoo on a budget. Two family passes will be available for pickup each Monday from Mar. 30 through Aug. 31 at the library. East Idaho News
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, the Light the World Giving Machine distributed checks to local nonprofits after raising $960,534 from more than 95,000 visitors over 48 days, benefiting groups like Care USA and United Way + showcasing strong community support. Local News 8
- ➤ In a bid to ease school lunch debt, local friends and business leaders launched a challenge Sunday for Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25, clearing $6,100 in two days and aiming to double this amount. A fundraiser featuring singer Shandi Michelle will be held Saturday at Wanderlust (owners will match tips). East Idaho News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s opened its newest restaurant Tuesday morning in Chubbuck at Yellowstone Avenue and Bullock Street, drawing over 125 people hoping to win prizes and free chicken. The eatery donated $1,000 to School District 25 and operates Sunday–Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.—Friday and Saturday until 2:00 a.m. KPVI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 30, INL researchers advanced recycling methods that use less energy and chemicals to recover important metals from waste. Their work may help build a domestic supply chain for items (like batteries and chips) used in everyday life. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Bannock County will host Household Hazardous Waste Days on Saturday, April 4 at Fort Hall Mine Landfill from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—a free program to protect local drinking water. County partnerships also offer fee-waived days in May, July, and October plus free Dumpster Days. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ The Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair will be held on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lookout Point, featuring 80+ exhibitors, interactive activities, free food, and a kid's area with a scavenger hunt and a mobile museum. KPVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the Pocatello Citizen Police Academy, an eight-week course that begins April 14 with Tuesday classes from 6 to 9 p.m. Applicants 18 and older must apply by April 10 (space is limited and background checks are required). East Idaho News
- ➤ Pocatello Fire Chief Ryan O'Hearn retired Monday after 24 years with the department (4 as chief) and now looks forward to summer camping while reflecting on his service to the community. KPVI
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Bingo at the Senior Activity Center
1-3:30 p.m. — Senior Activity Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively afternoon of bingo with fellow seniors in Pocatello.
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
11 AM - 3 PM — Lookout Point — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with the Idaho Conservation League and learn about local environmental efforts.
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RizeCon 2026: Elevate Your Business Experience
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel — Registration required — A two-day growth experience for ambitious leaders to transform their business skills and network.
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Nathan Pacheco Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Cost TBD — Experience an evening of musical celebration with beloved artist Nathan Pacheco on his Emmanuel Spring Tour.
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First Friday Art Walk with Paige Weber
5-6 p.m. — Gallows Frames & Gifts — Free entry — Experience wildlife artistry by local painter Paige Weber in the heart of Pocatello.
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