Good morning, Pocatello.

The Pocatello NAACP held its 6th annual Juneteenth celebration last Saturday at the Senior Citizens Center.

The event featured a barbecue picnic, live music by Glynn Osborne, a raffle, and NAACP scholarship awards.

Former Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Sam Buntrock, who was 27 (he died) in a plane crash on May 29, 1974 near Bear Lake County, is honored today at a memorial outside Fish and Game headquarters in Boise.

Wildfires ignited Sunday along the railroad tracks between Pocatello and Inkom forced evacuations and closed several roads, and firefighters continue battling the blazes to protect homes.

The Gap Fire started Sunday near the 6000 block of W.

Old Highway 91 — it grew to 400 acres by 4 p.m. as fire officials reported. The Forest Service joined a Helicopter Bucket Crew while investigators have not yet determined the cause or time for containment.

A wildfire burned about 200 acres between Pocatello and Inkom near the Portneuf Gap as dry grass and brush fueled rapid growth; structures along Canyon Road were at risk until an evacuation order was lifted at 7:10 p.m. Sunday (BLM and local teams continue efforts to contain the blaze).

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.