Good morning, Pocatello.

Today, the city teamed with Senator Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce to launch the seventh annual Support Local Gems initiative to help local businesses.

The event will take place Friday, June 12 and invites residents to shop local, dine local, or simply say thanks.

Today, the EMS Memorial Moving Honors tour visited Pocatello, featuring a teddy bear (a symbol of comfort), a Tree of Life and 37 names honoring EMS workers who risk their lives every day.

Pocatello Animal Services will host a free dog adoption event this Saturday, June 13 — held at Massacre Rocks State Park in American Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will assist visitors in meeting and adopting dogs that are spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

The Friends of Marshall Public Library will host its 30th anniversary bash on Saturday, June 13 at the library from 10am to 1pm, featuring a brief program with remarks by the staff and Mayor Mark Dahlquist (followed by a scavenger hunt with prizes for all ages).

Local candy shop The Candy Jar was named among seven small businesses chosen by Sen. James Risch as Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for June.

A performance of Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged will debut soon in Pocatello, offering audiences a humorous twist on the Bard’s classics (with a playful reimagining of traditional scenes).

Pocatello Animal Services launches a Children’s Story Time Program at the Animal Shelter (3100 Avenue of the Chiefs) beginning June 16.

Sessions run Tuesdays at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for kids 5 and under and Thursdays for kids 6 to 10; peanut butter is used so allergy caution is advised.

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced that Molly Johnson is the new principal at Greenacres Elementary effective July 1.

She has 10 years of local education experience as an assistant principal and department chair (replacing Dr. Joel Wilson) and will lead the school’s continued success.

Pocatello professor Barclay Roper has launched a Kickstarter to fund a financial literacy card game inspired by his work with orphans.

The game will teach players money management through hands-on play.

Hundreds of rodeo athletes from Idaho and neighboring states are competing in the 2026 Idaho High School Rodeo Association State Finals at Bannock County Fairgrounds — the week-long event began Monday and continues through Saturday.

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.

Southeast Idaho Senior Games

All day — Mountain View Event Center — Registration required — Compete in pickleball, chair volleyball, and basketball events designed for seniors.