Good morning, Pocatello.

The Oldies Rod and Custom Car Show took place at Outer Limits parking lot on Saturday to raise funds for the Senior Activity Center, drawing over 80 vintage cars and additional vehicles to help provide meals and building maintenance, Executive Director Tara Contreras said (last year participation was smaller).

D.L. Evans Bank donated funds through its Employee Directed Donation Initiative to Eastern Idaho Community Action and the Bannock Youth Foundation, boosting local programs for residents.

Idaho Brewing Company won five medals - three gold, one silver, and one bronze - at the North American Brewers Association’s International Beer and Cider Awards in Idaho Falls from June 3-5.

The win highlights the brewery’s quality craft beers made with locally sourced ingredients.

A Texas steel company will open a new Rocky Mountain distribution facility in Blackfoot on July 8—featuring an open house in Bingham County—to serve local markets.

Local pride celebrations will kick off on June 20 in Pocatello at Centennial Park, featuring family-friendly activities and live music; additional events in Rexburg at Porter Park (3 to 8 p.m.) and a parade followed by a festival in Idaho Falls on June 27 round out the regional festivities.

Children can join story time sessions at the Pocatello Animal Shelter free of charge every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. for kids five and under and every Thursday for ages six to 10, where they will enjoy animal storytelling and crafts at 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs.

United Way of Southeastern Idaho seeks childcare, pre-k and preschool vendors for its Childcare and Pre-K Fair on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum of Clean in Pocatello + registration closes Friday.

Governor Brad Little announced the creation of a college athletics working group to help local universities remain competitive— the team, led by Cortney Liddiard, will gather input from each school and present recommendations in September.

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.

Idaho International Choral Festival

Mass choir concert featuring 400 voices — July 15-18 — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Celebrate 40 years of harmony with high school choirs and renowned musicians.