Good morning, Pocatello.

The new Optimist Skate Park will open Friday, July 25 at 12:15 p.m. at 972 N.

7th Avenue — the park spans about 7,000 to 8,000 square feet with ramps, stairs, ledges, rails and a 41-foot bowl and will unveil a memorial for local skateboard enthusiast Chevy Nichols.

Cane, a male dog looking for a new home, debuts on Tail-Wagger Wednesday at Pocatello Animal Services (3100 Avenue of the Chiefs) where interested residents can call 208-234-6156 for details.

Tomorrow night, Dawson Moon will perform on the ISU quad from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—after which Goody's will host an after-party with raffles and activities organized by the Southeast Idaho Task Force on Domestic and Sexual Violence to benefit the Family Services Alliance.

Longtime community member Idaho Purce dedicated Purce Park on July 9 after the park was refurbished with new benches, playground equipment and bocce ball courts — a renaming led by the Bonneville Neighborhood Association to honor her family's deep community ties.

The change aims to clear up confusion with another park while celebrating a legacy of service in Pocatello.

The Power County Sheriff's Office and Idaho State Police have identified human remains found nearly three years ago along the Fort Hall River as Lesiah Olivia Pickett, who had been missing from Pocatello since 2019—authorities ask anyone with information to call the sheriff's office.

Portneuf Health held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning in Chubbuck for its new urgent care facility as construction began last week just before July 4.

The center, with 8 exam rooms, imaging and lab services, is planned to open in early 2026 weather permitting—its location next to Texas Roadhouse and Freddy's is expected to serve a busy area.

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.