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Pocatello
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crews are finishing a new exhibit hall at the Bannock County Fairgrounds for the fair in August. The building will offer a large space for exhibits—kitchen, meeting rooms, restrooms and office space for staff to support fair activities. Local News 8
- ➤ The Pocatello Chubbuck Senior Activity Center posted its April newsletter on its website on April 3—residents can read the latest update online. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash on April 2 when a Ford F150 crossed the center line on US91 north of Shelley and hit a Honda CR-V–killing both occupants and blocking lanes for three hours while the truck driver was taken to a hospital. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ A 20-year-old motorcyclist from Pocatello was hospitalized after colliding with a car on W. Chubbuck Road just before 7 PM Wednesday when a 53-year-old driver from Chubbuck failed to yield—Idaho State Police are investigating the crash. Local News 8
- ➤ Idaho State Police are investigating a collision on West Chubbuck Road on Wednesday at 6:48 p.m. when a 2002 Harley Davidson hit a 2013 Infiniti QX56 driven by a 53-year-old woman who did not yield— a 20-year-old motorcyclist from Pocatello was taken by ground ambulance to a local hospital. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council will host a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, April 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 911 North 7th Avenue; city officials will review summer activities for the Marshall Public Library plus the Parks and Recreation Department and offer two-minute question and answer sessions for pre-registered speakers. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ During its Burn & Learn Training on March 31 and April 1, the Pocatello Fire Department burned a vacant house at 3534 Jason Avenue so firefighters could practice attack and ventilation coordination; property owner Brandon Desfosses joined later and said his donation helps avoid demolition costs while paving the way for planned townhomes. East Idaho News
- ➤ Governor Brad Little signed the Idaho Constitutional Money Act of 2025 on March 24 in Boise—reaffirming that gold and silver are legal tender. The law passed with strong support in both the House and Senate and is a step toward sound money policies in the state. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
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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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Vintage Market Days of Eastern Idaho
All day — Eastern Idaho State Fair — Check the event website for admission costs — Explore a curated market filled with vintage treasures, handmade goods, and gourmet eats.
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2025 Idaho Gives Finale
5-8 p.m. — Elks Lodge — Donations encouraged — Celebrate animal welfare with refreshments, auctions, and support for spay and neuter services.
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