Good morning, Pocatello.

My World Discovery Museum and Simplot will host the Pocatello Potato Festival on Saturday, August 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Pocatello; the event will feature free French fries, food trucks + live music, a beer garden, a potato car derby and hands-on STEM activities for kids.

On Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., a home in Blackfoot near 1200 West was lost to a fire that firefighters fought for four hours amid high winds and water shortages—resources were limited because crews were also battling a brush fire at Fort Hall, and the cause remains under investigation.

A new hibachi restaurant called 'Yoimi Sushi and Hibachi' opened at Dudes Public Market in Historic Downtown, serving dishes like hibachi chicken, steak, and seafood.

Owner Choky Fandris said the downtown location meets local needs and that sushi will be added soon—bringing Japanese flavor to Pocatello.

Trinity Episcopal Church at 248 North Arthur in historic downtown will host an outdoor morning prayer service on Sunday, July 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a live New Orleans-style jazz band playing patriotic and church hymns; the same band will ride in the Fourth of July Parade on Main Street at 9:30 a.m.

Highland track athlete Spencer Van Orden was named the 2024/25 Gatorade Idaho Boys Track and Field Player of the Year—an honor given for his strong performance.

The award recognizes his top achievements on the track and highlights his role at Highland.

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.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp

9 AM – 3 PM — Mountain View Event Center — Registration Required — Enhance your basketball skills at this intensive scoring camp.

Nathan Spenser Live at Off The Rails Brewing

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Off The Rails Brewing — All ages welcome — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live music on the patio with Nathan Spenser.