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Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 11, the City of Pocatello announced the Adventure Seekers Series, a summer program for youth offering four-day outdoor sessions starting with Pocatello Safari from June 2-5 for kids aged 8-10. The program will also host sessions on June 9-12, July 7-10 and July 28-31 with fees between $125 and $205 — families must sign up only if their child can attend all days. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former Big Sky champion Donell Morgan returns to Pocatello today to address Idaho State University graduates+he will share his basketball journey and offer career advice. He plans to help guide students as they prepare for their future. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Idaho State University honored over 2,000 graduates at its spring commencement ceremonies on May 11, where alumni Donell Morgan and student speakers Scott Bouman and Cristal Castillo advised graduates on building purpose with hard work. President Robert Wagner conferred degrees and the ceremony featured an honor song by Medicine Thunder Drum Group and dancers who celebrated the students' dedication. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Pocatello received notice that two federal grants totaling over $17 million — a $16.4 million EPA grant and a $1 million forestry grant — were canceled, and the city will dispute the decision under federal grant regulations. City leaders said they plan to challenge the cuts to restore funding for planned infrastructure improvements. East Idaho News
- ➤ Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad announced that he received 17 applications for Council Seat #4 and narrowed the pool to six candidates, and he will submit his final selections for confirmation at a City Council meeting with an appointment expected by early June—once confirmed, the new member will serve until January 2026 with the seat up for election in November. East Idaho News
- ➤ On May 5, members of Patriots for Liberty & Constitution discussed Article II, Section 2 of the U.S Constitution and Federalist 43 at 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Valley Baptist Church, 202 S. 7th Avenue, and the public was invited to attend. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ An article posted on May 11 advised local gardeners on protecting tender vegetables from near freezing temperatures by hardening off transplants, covering plants with frost cloth (a breathable fabric that traps heat), and watering soil to hold warmth. The guide emphasizes that these methods can help reduce damage from early frosts before the planting season fully unfolds. East Idaho News
WELLNESS 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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