Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Pocatello.
Trail Life USA will hold an indoor yard sale Saturday, April 26 at Christ Church, 1245 N Arthur Avenue in Pocatello from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.—donations for sale items will be accepted Friday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Local rider Ken May’s new club, Rolling Rogue RC, is hosting its first Motorcycle Awareness Fun Run and Fundraiser Ride this Saturday, April 26, to raise motorcycle safety awareness and help families affected by crashes.
Riders will check in at ImPressed Coffee Co at 10 a.m. and ride from Chubbuck to Blue Heeler Bar & Grill in Pocatello—registration costs $20 per bike and over 100 riders from Idaho, Utah and Colorado are expected.
Homefire Comfort Foods opened its food truck at the end of February and now serves smoked meats and hometown flavor to local customers in Pocatello — adding a fresh dining option to the city.
Registration is open for Pocatello’s annual Constitution Camp.
The camp, hosted by RECONNECT SE Idaho, will run from June 9 through 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This spring, Idaho State University's College of Business received a $3 million donation from an anonymous donor — timed with Dean Shane Hunt's departure — to support its MBA program.
The Pocatello City Council is seeking public input on its plan for parks, recreation, open spaces (and trails) at a regular meeting on May 1st at 6:00 p.m. Residents may offer up to three minutes of comments or send written testimony up to two pages before the meeting.
Local organizers will hold an 'Empty Chair' town hall meeting on Friday in Pocatello to engage residents with their elected officials — U.S. Sens.
Mike Crapo and Jim Risch along with U.S. Rep. Mike will attend.
Pocatello will host its annual hiring fair at the Public Services Annex at 2405 Garrett Way on Friday, April 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.—City employees will be available on-site to help job seekers learn about available positions and complete online applications.
Governor Brad Little signed a new executive order on April 22 that directs the Idaho Department of Lands to work with the U.S. Forest Service to reduce wildfire risks in national forests.
The order builds on earlier federal actions and will allow more treatments like timber harvests+mechanical thinning and prescribed burns to help make forests healthier.
Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Lookout Point — Free entry — Celebrate environmental awareness with local conservation efforts and community activities.
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.
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.
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.
Winnie the Pooh Kids
7 PM - 7:30 PM — The Palace Theatre — Check venue for ticket prices — Follow Winnie the Pooh and friends as they embark on a honey-filled adventure to rescue Christopher Robin.
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