Good morning, Pocatello.

Residents in Chubbuck and Portneuf Valley may join an America 250 celebration on Wednesday, July 1 at Chubbuck City Hall (290 East Linden Avenue) from 6 to 8 p.m.; the event offers a story walk, free food, live music by Steelhead Redd, and crafts for children.

Inkom extended its Fourth of July celebration to four days from Wednesday, July 1 to Saturday, July 4 as part of America 250 (milestone event) at Skyline Park and Glen Peck Park with tournaments, duck races, craft night, a kids bike parade, a car show and a parade.

Chipotle Mexican Grill at 299 East Alameda Road in Pocatello will open next Tuesday, June 30+ operating daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. The new location is the second Chipotle to open in eastern Idaho this month.

Pocatello-based Elite Seats Luxury Bathroom Trailer offers upscale restroom services for weddings and events in southeastern Idaho.

Founded by Zach Burnham, the company imported its trailer despite a 35% tariff fee and now has bookings from Driggs (and Montpelier) through August and October.

Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair returns to Bannock County Fairgrounds this weekend with 84 vendors, four stages offering music, magic, and armored combat, and workshops for sword techniques; organizers expect to break last year’s 4,000 visitor record as fans in any outfit (from pirates to Jedi) enjoy the event.

Idaho State University's elementary teacher preparation program earned an A rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its focus on the science of reading.

The program highlights a strong commitment to training future educators in Pocatello.

Forecasters confirmed that El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific will strengthen through winter, which may worsen record-low snowpack and severe drought already impacting water supplies (and prompting water emergency measures) in the region.

Pocatello is investing millions in Historic Downtown infrastructure, safety and beautification projects — several projects are underway while others will begin soon.

The Idaho Transportation Department will shift overnight lanes near Fort Hall starting Thursday night to let crews remove lead paint from an abandoned bridge.

From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., drivers between Pocatello + Blackfoot must use one lane per direction with a 55 mph limit until demolition allows widening.

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.