Good morning, Pocatello.

Florence is a 3-year-old Heeler-Shepard mix who loves playing catch and is looking for his forever home.

Interested adopters can call Pocatello Animal Services at 208-234-6156.

Friends of the Children, a local non-profit that mentors children, will host a booth at Kids Day today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fort Hall Housing Authority where food, vendors, and community supporters will be present.

The fourth annual Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair will run Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bannock County Event Center, plus offering live duels, fantasy costumes and an improved vendor layout with food vendors at the entrance.

Portneuf Health Amphitheatre will host a free public watch party on Friday for Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s 100th anniversary concert broadcast live from the Hollywood Bowl (a once-in-a-lifetime event).

A free childcare and pre-K fair is happening Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum of Clean (711 S.

Second Avenue) where families can meet local childcare providers and access free on-site screenings for hearing, vision, and development.

Pocatello City Council approved preliminary engineering for a potential new railroad crossing at Pocatello Square that would link Flandro Drive with the Yellowstone Avenue corridor.

Union Pacific and developer Rick Vanden Boomen aim to ease heavy traffic in the busy retail area over a 24-month timeline.

The Pocatello Fire Department urges residents to prioritize safety as dry conditions persist ahead of Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, reminding them that only Safe and Sane fireworks (sparklers, fountains, cones, and smoke devices) are allowed while crews stand ready.

Attorney General Raúl Labrador warned Idaho families on June 23 to verify official sites and contact numbers before booking vacation deals.

He explained that scammers use fake ads and phishing texts to trick travelers into using untraceable payment methods.

After an internal forensic audit revealed financial irregularities, the Portneuf Valley Soccer Club board forwarded evidence to the Bannock County Prosecutor's Office on June 17, though club officials said leagues and programs continue as scheduled.

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.

Papa Roach Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre — Tickets on sale now — Catch the nu metal legends live with hits from their latest album and classics.