Good morning, Pocatello.

O.K. Ward Park's splash pad is now open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. after repairs fixed electrical issues caused by a vehicle striking a power pole on July 4; staff balanced the water chemistry for safety.

The 12th Bill Parrish Family Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament runs July 31 and Aug.

1 at the ICCU Dome north parking lot. It honors the family lost to carbon monoxide poisoning in 2014 while the No C.O. Foundation and Chubbuck Lions Club raise funds for CO safety education and detectors.

Friends of the Marshall Public Library is marking its 30th anniversary with a seasonal book sale today and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library—hardcover books sell for $2, paperbacks for $1 and mass market books for 25 cents; every $30 spent earns a raffle ticket.

Boot Barn opened a new western-wear store at 700 W.

Quinn Rd. in Pocatello on July 14; it will host its grand opening from July 31 to Aug. 2 with live music, ice cream, face painting, and special discounts for veterans and first responders.

ImPressed Coffee Co. is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Friday, July 31 at 127 W.

Burnside Ave. in Chubbuck and will offer free drinks all day while unveiling new weekly drink specials as a thank you to the community.

Idaho's 2025 wage data showed an average hourly wage of $29.41 after a 4.7% increase — enough to rank the state third nationally.

The Pocatello MSA recorded the largest median wage gain at $0.95, underscoring growth that benefits local workers.

A federal panel votes today on a rewrite of historic protections that may let large projects receive less support for preserving downtown, tribal lands, and rural sites — Preservation Idaho urges locals to send letters to share their concerns.

Idaho Fish and Game warned residents in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas after reports of raccoons acting unusually appeared and one tested positive for canine distemper.

The agency urged pet owners to keep dogs away and secure food sources to reduce animal contact.

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation offers a 25% discount on campsites and yurt reservations from July 20 through Aug.

31 at state parks and the Idaho City Yurts to celebrate 250 years of America. Use codes A250Camping and Yurt250 at checkout to plan your summer getaway.

Camping at state parks is discounted for the next month (until early August), giving residents a chance to enjoy affordable outdoor stays across local sites.