Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Pocatello.
🏘️ Community
ICCU, Scheels, and Fish and Game will give away 1,300 fishing poles and tackle boxes for anglers 14 and under on June 13.
The giveaway is offered at select locations on a first come first served basis (supplies are limited) and supports Idaho's annual Free Fishing Day tradition.
Two moose visited a northwest neighborhood Friday morning when a father and his son encountered them.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating 40,000 pounds of food to Pocatello as part of America250's initiative (250 truckloads spanning all 50 states) to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The donation will support local residents in need.
Friday evening, the 7th Annual Poky Paddle took place on the Portneuf River in Pocatello, featuring food trucks, live music and local vendors while raising funds for Portneuf River Vision (which works to restore the river and boost recreation).
Tiny Footprints is a new support group for pregnancy and infant loss started in April by Amy Jaussi of New Branches Postpartum Doula.
It meets monthly, with its next session on June 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. at 2025 Flandro Drive Suite #2 in Pocatello.
Local leaders and families gathered to honor those lost in the Teton Dam flood at a Friday memorial held at the dam site.
The event recalled 11 lives lost and changes to dam safety procedures (a legacy remembered by communities in Sugar City, Rexburg and Wilford).
NeighborWorks Pocatello hosted its 13th Annual Pay It Forward barbeque at Caldwell Park on Thursday afternoon.
The event featured free food from NeighborWorks and the Lamb Weston fry truck — attendees received a potted plant if they pledged future support to local nonprofits.
🚧 Accidents
Local firefighters responded to two human-caused wildfires on Friday near a mobile home park and Pocatello airport (stopping the blazes before damage or injuries occurred).
💼 Business
The remodeled former Kingpot Korean BBQ – now Super Yummy Bowl Mongolian Grill – on Yellowstone Avenue will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 9 to mark its grand opening.
🎭 Culture
Idaho State University's Bengal Beats free summer concert series kicked off Thursday night on the ISU quad with a performance by the Opskamatrists, a ska-reggae-punk band.
The series runs every Thursday until July 23 with folk performers Jay Hurley and Evan Norman set for June 11.
🎓 Education
On Thursday, Idaho State University’s College of Technology offered a tour at the Eames Complex for Pocatello Rotary Club members.
The tour featured diesel, auto and nuclear engineering facilities and introduced three new three-year degree programs in law enforcement, applied business and digital systems, designed to speed students to work.
Over 900 (District 25) high school students in Pocatello celebrated graduation this week as they received their diplomas and prepared for the next chapter.
🏈 Sports
Pocatello is set to host the Idaho State High School Rodeo Finals for its 30th year — featuring 400 competitors from local schools.
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Gift of Life Walk/Run 2026
8 AM – 2 PM — Portneuf Wellness Complex — Registration required — Celebrate life and honor donors in this spirited 5K Fun Run and mile walk.
Pocatello Fourth of July Fireworks
10 PM — Portneuf Wellness Complex — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display and community activities.
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