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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., Alameda Park will host the Third Annual Easter Bash with a $5 pancake breakfast benefiting the Boys and Girls Club — featuring an Easter Bunny photo area, a family photo booth, and a DJ. Children in three age-group zones will scramble for over 30,000 eggs — with the local Elks lodge stuffing over 10,000 eggs. KPVI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State and federal officials announced a major drug bust on April 17th that seized over 48,000 fentanyl pills and 4 pounds of meth—charging 11 defendants involved in smuggling drugs from Mexico into Idaho, including two in Pocatello. KPVI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Holy Spirit Catholic School will host its annual K-5 Easter play on April 25 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Saint Anthony’s Chapel. This marks only the second year of full student participation in the over-30-year tradition, and principal Margie Gabiola said the play shows that the story does not end with Jesus dying but continues with his resurrection—offering a message of hope. Local News 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Idaho Regional Sewer District was honored as the 2025 Wastewater System of the Year by the Idaho Rural Water Association—recognizing its exceptional wastewater management and regulatory compliance. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Idaho State Police remind drivers during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month that in 2023 more than three thousand people were killed in crashes caused by distractions—officials advise pulling over if you need to send a message, using your phone’s do not disturb feature, assigning a passenger to handle calls, and speaking up if you see another driver distracted. KPVI
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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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Mother's Day at the Zoo
All day — Zoo Idaho — 50% off admission for mothers with a paid child — Celebrate Mother's Day by visiting the zoo and seeing the springtime baby animals.
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