Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parks and Rec highlights summer events including an activity guide, Zoo Idaho’s Free Day on May 30, season passes for Ross Park Aquatic Complex (at the Community Recreation Center), swim lessons starting May 14, a Midweek Race Series through June, seasonal and full-time job openings, and ongoing urban forestry work. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game will stock over 13,000 catchable size rainbow trout in local waters during May. Spots such as Edson Fichter Pond, Bannock Reservoir, and Devil Creek Reservoir offer fishing and family amenities plus nearby recreation, though dates may shift with weather. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Chubbuck advise residents to check sprinkler valve positions and back flow devices before irrigation pumps start up in early to mid-May, stressing that shut off valves must be off to prevent flooding + avoid water emergencies. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Pocatello Animal Services is hosting pet licensing pop-ups at City Hall at 911 7th Avenue on Thursday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, May 19 from noon to 6 p.m., offering dogs and cats at half price with cash, check & card. East Idaho News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Portneuf Medical Center's contract talks with Regence BlueShield of Idaho might force thousands in Southeast Idaho to lose in-network care if no deal is reached by June 15. Idaho State Journal
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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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Idaho Prep Basketball Pocatello Tournament
4 AM – 4 AM — Mountain View Event Center — Free entry — Competitive youth basketball action for boys and girls in Pocatello.
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