Good morning, Pocatello.

Gate City Pride will be held Saturday in downtown Pocatello—featuring inclusive activities, lively bands, and colorful treats that promise one of the largest pride celebrations yet.

Community leaders expect the event to attract many residents and visitors.

Police said a 30-year-old Pocatello man was arrested—he battered and raped a local woman in Chubbuck.

Bingham County College of Idaho sophomore Quincy Cronquist was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Idaho Association of Counties—she plans to use the funds to cover her college expenses.

Idaho Fish and Game announced nearly 18,000 catchable-size rainbow trout will be stocked in June at various waters including Bannock Reservoir near the County Fairgrounds in Pocatello — and at Edson Fichter Pond — while 1,000 tiger trout will be released at both Montpelier Reservoir and Sheep Creek Reservoir.

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting on June 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers at 911 North 7th Avenue — to discuss fireworks safety and enforcement before July festivities.

Attendees must sign up to speak and will have two minutes to ask questions — and the meeting will be broadcast on YouTube the following day.

The City of Pocatello announced the final phase of the Center Street Underpass construction will begin in January 2026 when crews install shoring and build a pedestrian bridge spanning Center Street—this delay was planned to reduce disruptions to Historic Downtown businesses and give contractors more time to secure materials and work in favorable weather.

Gateway Transitional Care Center in Pocatello is remodeling its facility to add a first-of-its-kind Vent/Trach Unit plus a new outpatient therapy gym, with a groundbreaking scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at 11:30 a.m. and the unit expected to open in late summer 2026.

A new owner of Portneuf Valley Dental in Pocatello aims to offer patients premier dental care — focusing on compassion, clinical excellence, and clear communication as the practice transitions ownership.

Patients can expect the same trusted location and care standards during this change.

Arbon Valley cowgirl Katelyn Evans, 17, is competing at the Idaho High School State Finals Rodeo in Pocatello this week in five events including breakaway roping and barrel racing—she represents District 4 and aims to add to her record while earning a full-ride scholarship to pursue nursing.

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.