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Pocatello
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and community members held a groundbreaking on Wednesday for a new 67,000 sqft recreation center at Fort Hall & it will offer a space for youth activities and events with construction starting in 2027 and finishing early 2028. KPVI
- ➤ On Thursday, May 21, the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics passed through Pocatello; Mayor Mark Dahlquist, law enforcement officers + Special Olympics athletes carried the Flame of Hope from Idaho State University's Frazier Hall to Caldwell Park. East Idaho News
- ➤ The ICCU Splashpad at OK Ward Park will open tomorrow, May 23, with hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It offers nearly 3,000 sqft of water features for toddlers and older kids next to Brooklyn’s Playground. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Idahoans reached 250,000 acts of service through the America250 in Idaho Service Challenge, with volunteers from 166 cities including nearly 100,000 in Idaho Falls. Organizers have planned regional celebrations to honor service efforts + will continue to promote volunteerism. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial will return in Pocatello this Memorial Day weekend to honor fallen service members; local organizers plan tributes plus special displays that invite community reflection. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum opens today with free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Labor Day; it is located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls on U.S. Highway 20 and marks the 75th anniversary of producing the first usable nuclear electricity in 1951. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Spark of Madness Film Festival at Idaho State University’s Bengal Theater is running now through Saturday – featuring filmmaker panels, screenings and special guest Jon Heder – and it celebrates independent films that capture original voices and creative risks. East Idaho News
- ➤ Bannock County PRCA Rodeo returns to Gate City after a 10-year hiatus. The announced event will offer local fans a chance to experience traditional rodeo competitions and community gatherings. Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A longtime school board trustee in the Pocatello/Chubbuck district resigned, leaving the board planning to fill the vacancy soon. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Pocatello High School Honors Biology students will host a science night on May 27 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the high school Commons, where students will share original biology experiments plus chat with 20 local scientists from Idaho State University and the Department of Environmental Quality. KPVI
- ➤ Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 reached a new teacher contract agreement for the 2026-2027 school year — district leaders noted flat state funding and rising costs; the deal will support educators and help stabilize school operations in the coming months. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local transit drivers through the Pocatello Regional Transit system offer a Door-to-Door service for residents 60 and older Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a suggested $2 donation, helping seniors reach appointments, events, and errands safely. KPVI
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department is urging drivers to stay safe this summer by promoting the '100 Safest Days of Summer' campaign after crash numbers dropped in 2025. Motorists are advised to buckle up + slow down during the busy Memorial Day to Labor Day period. KPVI
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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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