Good Day
Pocatello
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six-year-old Tucker, a friendly labrador retriever who loves toys and kids, is available for adoption along with pet rocks at Pocatello Animal Services; locals can call 208-234-6156 to schedule a visit. KPVI
- ➤ Registration is open for the 29th Annual Run with the Big Dogs at Centennial Park on Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m, with a $40 fee and a bonus T-shirt for sign-ups before April 3 while dogs receive a bandana and doggy bag — proceeds support local shelter adoptions. Local News 8
- ➤ A power outage began at 3:18 a.m. today in Pocatello along Pole Line Road + West Cedar Street + West Poplar Street, affecting over 1,539 customers; Idaho Power crews expect power restored by 5:00 a.m. KPVI
- ➤ Several groups in east Idaho are hosting Easter egg hunts and themed events this week. Eggstravaganza starts today at 4 p.m. at Keller Williams in Idaho Falls, with a Family Fun Easter Egg Fest in Pocatello on Saturday at 11 a.m. and more hunts planned through Sunday. East Idaho News
- ➤ Bright Tomorrows Child Advocacy Center will host its 10th annual community open house on Thursday, April 9 from 11am to 1pm at 409 Washington Ave where visitors can tour the facility and learn about services that help children and families heal (raffle tickets available at $10 or $50). KPVI
- ➤ Local charities received $960,534 in donations through Giving Machines set up at ICCU’s headquarters in Chubbuck, showing strong community generosity. Idaho State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new AARP report finds that family caregiving in Idaho is valued at $6B as caregivers now contribute 350 million hours of work each year. Post Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University (ISU) reported record retention and enrollment growth during its recent State of the University Address in Pocatello and stated it is not in crisis despite mandated budget cuts. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Edahow Elementary in Pocatello (with the motto you belong here under School District 25) topped Idaho’s K-8 rankings, reflecting strong academic performance in a statewide review. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ College of Eastern Idaho launches its first Summer STEM Bridge Program to give local high school students free college credit and expand quality STEM education in the community. Post Register
- ➤ Tuesday evening, 50 local schools participated in the Idaho Lottery's Scratch for Schools fundraiser at Pond Student Union Building where teams raced to scratch tickets in five minutes — nearly 200 costumed participants helped raise $17,787 for classroom needs. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials warned residents of an early fire season after a three-acre wildfire began near the summit of mink creek (outside Pocatello) when a controlled burn got out of hand; the fire was put out around 7:45 p.m. Sunday with no injuries or extra damage. 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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