Good morning, Pocatello.

Idaho Honor Flight will transport 50 veterans from Southeast counties on an inaugural trip from Pocatello Regional Airport to Washington, D.C., departing Sept.

1 and returning Sept. 2; veterans must pass a doctor’s clearance and be accompanied by a guardian (with a $1,000 fee), while Anheuser-Busch sponsors the trip at no cost.

Three city cooling shelters will open tomorrow at City Hall, Marshall Public Library and Pocatello Animal Services to help residents beat rising heat.

Shelters offer bottled water and charging stations, and Animal Services welcomes pets while open for 45 days before a program review.

The Growling Garden is hosting a 10th-anniversary celebration on July 18 from Noon to 5 p.m. at Alameda Park Pavilion.

The event offers face painting, Italian ice, a food truck, and a time capsule activity designed for all ages—inviting community members to enjoy a day of healthy food and fun.

Jim Dandy Brewing celebrates its eight-year anniversary today with a party at its location (305 E.

Lander St.) featuring live music at 6 p.m., special beer releases, and new merchandise after its Ambush Roaring Ale won gold at the North American Brewers Association Beer Awards.

Ali Khan, CEO of Moat IT, says an AI Data Center could boost local opportunities and address community concerns while helping businesses compete.

The city council will review the appeal for the denial on Thursday, July 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers.

Representatives from the Idaho labs and ISU held a forum Wednesday in Downey to discuss small modular reactors—compact power units that could boost local energy independence—and possible sites near Pocatello.

Community members learned the project may create new jobs and partnerships if plans move forward.

PCSD 25 selected Chance Loynd as the new Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Alameda Middle School—replacing Molly Johnson, named principal at Greenacres Elementary on July 1.

He brings six years of teaching experience and extensive athletic coaching to support student success.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes reaffirmed their opposition to Lex Developments’ proposed AI data center in Pocatello (citing concerns over potential rises in electricity rates, unclear water needs, and chemical outputs near the Portneuf River).

The appellate hearing is scheduled later this month.

The Bingham County Sheriff's Office in Blackfoot held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday to open a resilience room for deputies and dispatchers to process stressful calls—featuring an infrared sauna dome, Chi Cot, zero-gravity chair and more—funded by a nonprofit campaign.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes held a grand opening for the new Fort Hall Fire Station at 70 Widowville Road after two years of work.

The 25,000 sqft facility cost $13 million (including $7 million from Congressman Mike Simpson) and replaces an old station to better serve firefighters and host community events.

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.