Good Day
Pocatello
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Police officers & sheriff's deputies across Eastern Idaho will run at least a mile on Wednesday through local communities to support the Special Olympics, featuring participants from various departments. Post Register
- ➤ Area first responders will host a Know Me community resource fair on Wednesday in Pocatello (designed to support individuals with physical, intellectual, cognitive, and medical disabilities). Idaho State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho State Historical Society will honor three local cultural events featuring powwows, sled dog racing and pioneer traditions at its 2026 Esto Perpetua Awards. The recognition highlights efforts to preserve East Idaho's rich heritage. Idaho State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Idaho warned that rising gas prices could affect travel plans for 268,000 locals, with the average gallon at $4.63 (up eight cents from last week) and Idaho ranking 14th in cost. AAA shared travel tips for safe holiday trips. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canopy Lawn Care in Pocatello helps homeowners water lawns more efficiently during the drought by using a spray with sea kelp, amino acids, recycled coffee grounds and carbon to boost soil health. Launched in 2025, the business now serves eastern Idaho + advises customers to water wisely. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello officials shared that road crews will patch potholes, mill and pave several streets and replace the water main on Westello Blvd from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday for about 2-3 weeks; Lewis Street will close May 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. for a local fair. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department began shifting northbound I-15 traffic into new lanes between Northgate (Exit 73) and Fort Hall (Exit 80) yesterday, providing three lanes for drivers as temporary ramp closures caused delays — final construction is expected to wrap up in 2027. Local News 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Portneuf Health is negotiating with Regence BlueShield and warns that without a deal by June 15, patients will face higher non-emergency costs. The provider attributes the delay to Regence’s (delayed claims, denials, and unpaid bills) that affect patient care. Local News 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A professional rodeo returns to Bannock County Events Complex Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. The Big Bucks ProRodeo features bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, and a special race by Fort Hall Indian Relay Association (free Family Night tickets come with each adult admission). East Idaho News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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