Good Day
Pocatello
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ East Idaho’s cottage bakeries are thriving as local home bakers in Pocatello and beyond sell items like sourdough bread and cookies under Idaho’s cottage food laws (which permit the sale of non-perishable home-made foods) with many crediting the pandemic for sparking this trend. Rising commercial kitchen costs and consumer demand for fewer additives are prompting more residents to launch profitable side hustles (while strictly following food safety guidelines for shelf-stable goods). East Idaho News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Idaho State University’s spring commencement, over 2,000 graduates received diplomas—alumnus Donell Morgan recalled standing where they are today. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Pocatello received notice that two federal grants totaling over $17 million were terminated—funds meant for safe drinking water and transportation upgrades. City officials disputed the decision and are exploring options to reinstate the awards—emphasizing the projects' importance for the community. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Malad Dragons and Marsh Valley Eagles each won their super-regional tournaments to earn state tournament bids next week—Pocatello Thunder and Highland Rams ended their seasons on Saturday after losses. Highland Rams managed just three runs in a game against the Lake City Timberwolves as regional results were finalized. East Idaho News
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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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PGC Basketball Camp
9 AM – 4 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Check the website for pricing — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching and leadership training.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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