Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Pocatello.
Today, Bannock Civitan kicks off its annual 'Revive at 5' event at Lookout Point in Pocatello — featuring live music from Best by Yesterday and food vendors including Angels Tacos, Home-fire Comfort Foods and Sticks and Scones — and the event will run every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. throughout the summer.
The annual Revive at 5 event began Wednesday evening at Lookout Point in Pocatello and featured live music from Best By Yesterday, food from vendors like Angels Tacos, Sticks & Scones, and Home Fire Comfort Foods, and homemade items.
The free event will continue every Wednesday through the summer—organizers promise more bands and new food trucks—as community volunteers support each show.
Three bystanders rescued a woman when her car plunged into a canal off Hawthorne Road on Tuesday in Bannock County; they formed a human chain + smashed the car windows with a truck wrench to free her before paramedics arrived.
Mira, a beautiful female dog who debuted on Tail-Wagger Wednesday, is looking for her furr-ever home at Pocatello Animal Services at 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs + interested adopters can call 208-234-6156.
Ukrainian refugees Vlad Horbachov, Olena Kharkiv, and their daughter, who fled war through the U4U program and built lives in Pocatello while starting local businesses, say they fear losing legal status when their two-year stay ends because the program was suspended by executive order earlier this year—raising concerns about an uncertain future.
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad recommended Dakota Bates for City Council Seat #4 at the meeting today at 6 p.m. The nomination follows the review of 17 applications and six interviews and, if confirmed, Bates will serve through December.
Governor Brad Little appointed Brendon Taylor as District Judge for the Seventh Judicial District; Taylor, who served as a Magistrate Judge in Bonneville County since 2022 and led the Domestic Violence Treatment Court program, will fill the vacancy left by retired Judge Bruce L.
Pickett and brought 22 years of civil and criminal litigation experience from Pocatello.
Idaho State University athletic director Pauline Thiros, a native of Pocatello, draws on her experience as a former player and coach to lead plans for a new sports performance complex, upgraded practice facilities and a basketball arena.
She became the first female Division I athletic director after her days at Century High School and works long hours to support student-athletes *building a lasting legacy of personal care and competitive success*.
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.
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.
Poky Paddle Portneuf River Float
5-9 p.m. — Centennial Park — Enjoy food trucks and live entertainment while floating the beautiful Portneuf River.
Go Skate Day Community Event
4-7 p.m. — Ross Park — Free entry — Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day with skating tricks and community vibes.
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Registration Required — Enhance your ball-handling skills at this exciting basketball camp.
Gift of Life Walk/Run
9-11 a.m. — Portneuf Wellness Complex — Registration fee applies — Celebrate eye, organ, and tissue donors while enjoying a fun run and walk event.
Pocatello 4th of July Parade
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Historic Downtown Pocatello — Free entry — Celebrate America with a festive parade along Main Street in Pocatello.
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