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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are battling a wildfire that started just after 1:00 p.m. today at the top of West Center Street near Pocatello — with 10 to 15 mph winds pushing the blaze toward homes, emergency officials have placed nearby residents on evacuation standby and staged extra engines in the area. KPVI
- ➤ Pocatello firefighters + aided by the Chubbuck Fire Department and BLM wildland crews are battling a wildfire off West Clark Street on the west bench as the blaze, estimated at 50 acres, has not prompted evacuations while officials ask residents to avoid the area for safe access. Local News 8
- ➤ On June 19th, officials told some City Creek residents to evacuate due to a wildfire burning off West Clark Street near the City Creek Trailhead (covering 800-1000 acres and zero percent contained) while later updates indicated no homes were threatened and the public should avoid the area to support fire crews. KPVI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shay's Pie Place in Chubbuck is celebrating its two-year birthday today with an open house from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. where visitors can enjoy free treats, a prize wheel, and a drawing for a gift basket—owner Shay Longhurst says the event also spotlights a new expansion and classroom. KPVI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire was reported near West Clark Street on the West Bench on Thursday at 12:45 p.m.—firefighters from Pocatello, Chubbuck and the Bureau of Land Management are working to contain the estimated 50-acre blaze while police coordinate evacuations if needed. East Idaho News
- ➤ Firefighters are battling wildfires in Pocatello and rural Bannock County — evacuations may be needed to protect residents as the fire spreads rapidly. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Chief Roger Schie swore in four new officers — Perkins, Bake, Katzenstein, and King — to boost the police department amid staffing shortages. The department also honored several officers with lifesaving awards for their crisis work, including an incident on October 20th, 2024. Local News 8
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Hello Handmade Craft Show
10 AM - 5 PM — Museum of Clean — Free admission — Discover unique handmade crafts from local artists in this vibrant craft fair.
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