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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Poky Paddle 2025 will take place on Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Pocatello and features food trucks, live music and river floats that help restore the Portneuf River (float rentals are available for $5 or $10). Funds raised from sponsors and rentals will support the Portneuf River Vision project (a long-term plan linking community development with river revitalization). East Idaho News
- ➤ The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will host its annual All Star Dads Day event this Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Lookout Point in Historic Downtown Pocatello, where manager Ellen Loomis says the event will celebrate dads. KPVI
- ➤ Dexter is a male dog looking for his furr-ever home—Pocatello Animal Services at 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs has him available and can be reached at 208-234-6156. KPVI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 9, police stopped a Pocatello driver at Love’s truck stop on I-15 in Bonneville County for speeding and swerving; showing signs of impairment and combative behavior, he tried to flee and damaged the fueling facility before his abandoned car was found at Rush’s Truck Repair—he now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Property tax payments for the second half of 2024 are due in Bannock County by Friday, June 20 before 5:00 p.m.—any payment received late will incur additional fees. KPVI
- ➤ Idaho property owners who split their 2024 taxes must pay the second-half payment by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 20—late payments will incur fees and interest calculated from January 1. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council will host a Town Hall Meeting on June 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 911 North 7th Avenue—officials will discuss fireworks safety and enforcement and allow a two-minute question and answer session for each speaker who signs up before 6:00 p.m. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Bannock County Sheriff’s Office launched a new free mobile app — developed with TheSheriffApp.com — that lets residents view crime tips, the jail roster, and emergency alerts and is available on the App Store and Google Play. The office says the app will help the community stay informed and connected by posting real-time news releases and updates on one platform. Local News 8
WELLNESS NEWS
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Poky Paddle Portneuf River Float
5-9 p.m. — Centennial Park — Enjoy food trucks and live entertainment while floating the beautiful Portneuf River.
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Go Skate Day Community Event
4-7 p.m. — Ross Park — Free entry — Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day with skating tricks and community vibes.
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Breakthrough Basketball Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Registration Required — Enhance your ball-handling skills at this exciting basketball camp.
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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.
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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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Tour de Small Towns Bike Ride
7 a.m. — Skyline Park — Registration fee required — Experience a scenic bike ride through Southeast Idaho's charming small towns with local highlights and post-ride festivities.
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