Good Day
Pocatello
Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city of Chubbuck is preparing for its annual Chubbuck Days. The parade will be held on August 9th at 10 a.m.—the festival at Cotant Park will follow at 11 a.m.—registrations must be completed by July 1st with no entries accepted after July 30th. KPVI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An online fundraiser has been started for a local man who was severely injured when a vehicle struck him while he was riding his bicycle—community donations will help cover his rising medical bills. Idaho State Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two local moms in Pocatello launched overnight car seat and stroller cleaning businesses after watching TikTok videos that showed how to keep seats safe for children. They started their Facebook pages in late May and early June and let parents leave items on their porches to have them returned clean the next morning + both aim to offer an easy way for busy parents to boost car seat safety. East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Downard Funeral Home owner Lance Peck pleaded guilty to mishandling his business — including felony counts of tax evasion, perjury, grand theft and fraud — and agreed to pay restitution to victim families while awaiting sentencing on September 11. Local News 8
- ➤ A woman was charged with drunk driving after her car struck a parked SUV Wednesday night, shutting down a busy Pocatello street for over an hour—police are investigating the incident. Idaho State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An iconic World War II B-25 bomber will land at Pocatello Regional Airport next week for rides and tours, offering visitors a rare chance to experience a piece of aviation history. Idaho State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greg McReynolds, executive director of Idaho Rivers United, warned from Chinese Peak that a Senate proposal by Sen. Mike Lee could let federal agencies sell public lands and block access to recreation near Pocatello. Local conservation groups and officials oppose the plan and expect revisions to prevent public lands from becoming isolated parcels + limit community use. East Idaho News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Tyler Marlowe, an Ammon native, has taken over Portneuf Valley Dental at 1246 Yellowstone Avenue in Pocatello after Dr. Tanner Higham moved to Utah. The practice now offers expanded weekday hours — including lunchtime appointments — advanced services such as same-day crowns and 3D imaging, and is accepting new patients with a membership discount plan. East Idaho News
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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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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius
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