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Pocatello
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fifth Annual Rally in the Alley took place yesterday at Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello as a bowling tournament fundraiser for Family Services Alliance, which aids domestic abuse survivors. Idaho Governor Brad Little declared May 16th Rally in the Alley Day + local team Gutterdone won first place. KPVI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal report released Thursday found that East Idaho's mountains are nearly bare of snow, marking the worst snowpack on record. The report warns of a harsh summer with water shortages, ag challenges and wildfire risks. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ A federal report released Thursday shows that the snowpack is the worst ever, leaving the mountains nearly bare in East Idaho and setting up water shortages, crop problems & wildfire risks this summer. Post Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Department of Water Resources issued a groundwater curtailment order Thursday for rights tapping the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer as part of the Surface Water Coalition’s conjunctive administration delivery call. The decision affects water users across the region. Post Register
- ➤ Bannock County released a list of job openings on May 15 that includes roles such as Deputy Sheriff – Detention, Accountant and Payroll Specialist, and Seasonal Laborer in Pocatello. Applicants may check county HR for full descriptions. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ The Idaho Department of Water Resources issued a curtailment order on Thursday for groundwater rights tapping the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer due to a water shortfall, prompting affected users to review the latest guidelines. 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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Nathan Spenser Live at Off The Rails Brewing
6-9 p.m. — Off The Rails Brewing — All Ages Welcome — Enjoy dinner and live music on the patio with Nathan Spenser.
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