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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello Animal Services will host a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the animal shelter at 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs; vaccinations cost $10 each (cash or check only) while pet licenses will be offered at half-price and microchipping will cost $22.50 (tax included). Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire on the Fort Hall Reservation—starting in the Michaud Creek area—destroyed one mobile home, severely damaged another, and injured two firefighters, with full control expected around 9:00 p.m. Idaho State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were sentenced in separate fentanyl distribution cases in eastern Idaho—32-year-old David Erik Traversa from Utah received 156 months and a five-year supervised release while 38-year-old Casey Steven Evans from Pocatello got 60 months and a five-year supervised release, following investigations that began in May 2024, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott. Local News 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kids Constitution Camp will run from June 9-13 at Calvary Chapel on Olympus Dr in Pocatello for 7-12-year-olds to learn about America's founding through hands-on classes, games, spy techniques & musical activities. Participants will rotate through lessons on topics from the Fourth Amendment to 1770s daily life and finish with a community performance on Friday night. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Sola Fide Fellowship—a classical Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool community—will hold a student showcase on May 17 at Gate City Baptist Church at 7:00 pm with student performances from works by Shakespeare, Tennyson and Wyeth. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bannock County Courthouse has opened a new parking lot (20 spaces) on North 6th Avenue between East Clark and Center Street and added an ADA ramp at the elections office to improve access and security. A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for May 16 at noon as the courthouse returns to normal operations. KPVI
- ➤ Dry, windy summer weather raises wildfire risks in Southeast Idaho and the Pocatello Fire Department is training its crews and readying its brush trucks for a possible outbreak in the Portneuf Valley this summer. Residents are urged to fully extinguish campfires, avoid driving in tall grass, and sign up for emergency alerts via myAlerts app—measures that can help prevent fires before they start. Local News 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ May is Mental Health Awareness Month and local veterans are sharing resources to help those with mental illness. Bannock County Veterans' Services say veterans and families can call the crisis lifeline at 988 if they need help—resources are available to support them. Local News 8
- ➤ Portneuf Peaks Club kicked off its fifth season hiking challenge on May 1, inviting residents to explore local trails like Scout Mountain — Chinese Peak — and Sterling Justice Overlook while offering a less strenuous option; participants must post photos to earn commemorative prizes as the challenge runs until mid-October. East Idaho News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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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Finding Nemo JR.
7 PM — The Palace Theatre — Check the website for ticket pricing — Dive into an enchanting musical adventure with Marlin and Nemo as they explore the wonders of the ocean.
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Special YSA Sacrament Meeting
10-11 a.m. — Pocatello YSA Stake Building — Free entry — Participate in a special Sacrament Service for the entire YSA Stake community.
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Scout Mountain Ultras
6 p.m. – 5:59 a.m. — Pocatello, ID — Registration fee required — Celebrate trail running with a community-focused environment dedicated to inclusivity and sustainability.
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