Good Day
Pocatello
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bannock Bark Park closed Tuesday for tree removal and will remain closed through Friday so a contractor can safely remove dead trees as part of the city's grant-funded urban forestry improvements; nearly 200 new trees will be planted downtown this summer. Local News 8
- ➤ The Bannock Bark Park closed on Tuesday for tree removal at Center Street and Union Pacific Avenue in Historic Downtown and will remain closed until Friday so a private contractor can remove dead trees and later plant new ones. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flo Rida, Gabriel Iglesias, and Nate Smith will headline the upcoming Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot where patriotism sets the tone for community celebrations. Local fans can look forward to engaging music and local festivities. Post Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from SICOG and school district partners will assess walking conditions around Syringa Elementary on Thursday at noon, with a community meeting at 5 p.m. to share feedback for a School Travel Plans Report that aims to improve safe school access. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho State University, eCyclers of Idaho and Sunnking Sustainable Solutions are partnering to host a free e-waste collection event on Apr. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pond Student Union on campus — this event will securely recycle electronics and conserve valuable materials. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Pocatello Police Department will host National Drug Take Back Initiative #30 on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its station, offering residents a safe way to dispose of unused prescription medications (some items like injectables and mercury thermometers are not accepted). Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
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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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Bannock County PRCA Rodeo
7 PM — Bannock County Events Complex — Tickets start at $107 — Experience thrilling rodeo action at the Bannock County Fair.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.
~ Abraham Lincoln
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