Good morning, Pocatello.

The new Optimist Skate Park in Pocatello opened with a 12:15 p.m. ribbon cutting on Friday as skateboarding advocate David Van Etten and Parks and Recreation director Anne Butler celebrated its completion—its 7,000 to 8,000 square feet include a skating bowl, ramps, ledges and banks designed to serve local skateboarders for decades.

Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, ZZ Top, Darius Rucker + Mudvayne will perform during a summer concert series at the Portneuf Health Trust in Pocatello, bringing a burst of rock energy to the local scene.

A local non-profit called Bicycles for Recovery is helping people get back on their feet by repairing donated bikes to support recovery from addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges—holding raffles today at the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market in Pocatello and accepting bike and monetary donations.

Lauren Hale, a 44-year-old Pocatello mother, turned a personal quest to understand her changing skin into a career as a renowned beauty influencer with over 800,000 followers—she left teaching to create makeup tutorials for women over 40 and wrote a bestselling book that garnered national attention.

Idaho State University Football held its first fall camp practice on Wednesday at the newly renovated ICCU Practice Field in Pocatello — players focused on drills and fundamentals.

Head Coach Cody Hawkins said the team will use this training to prepare for their season opener on August 23 at UNLV's Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas — building on a transition from summer practices.

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.

Jake Owen Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of country music with hitmaker Jake Owen performing fan favorites.

Outdoor Art Show

10 AM – 3 PM — 515 Featherie Dr, Pocatello, ID — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a day of creativity and community with artist Linda Buchli.