Good morning, Pocatello.

The Pocatello Police Department invites residents to join National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lookout Point where activities will help neighbors connect with local public safety teams.

Local kids displayed their handmade items at the Community Kids Entrepreneur Market during the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market on Saturday at Lookout Point in Historic Downtown Pocatello.

The event gave young entrepreneurs real-world practice with 30 booths + lessons in cost, profit, and sales skills.

The annual Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns Friday, July 31 to raise carbon monoxide poisoning awareness and fundraise for the NO C.O.

Foundation and Chubbuck Lions Club; opening ceremonies and play begin Saturday, Aug. 1 with cooling stations to keep players safe.

Local students will pick up free backpacks and school supplies at the Back 2 School Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.

1 at the Mountain View Event Center (1567 Way to Grace) as part of a community effort by Grace Lutheran Church and School.

Shoshone-Bannock youth completed a four-week Tribal Future Corps program at INL to earn certifications and gain hands-on skills in technical trades.

Nineteen-year-old Keylii Tsosie and his peers showcased their training at a summer event that prepared them for future careers.

Marsh Valley School District named Paul Sweat interim superintendent to drive teacher-led improvements — he begins meeting with teachers today and will bring in external consultants for reading cohorts — as he also serves as high school principal to restore public trust.

Mike Winans, a Pocatello native who began his law enforcement career on a Blackfoot ride-along, was promoted to major last week after nearly 30 years with the Idaho State Police.

He will now lead agencywide investigations, Capitol security and the forensic services system.

Idaho, along with four other states, will host Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses to store nuclear waste and develop nuclear energy projects (a plan aimed at boosting local economies).

The initiative awaits federal approval (and oversight) and could attract billions in private investment.

Idaho led the nation in nuclear energy when three microreactors went critical at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) just before America's 250th Birthday.

Last week, the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor Tech Hub received a $31 million award, and INL secured over $200 million for its Prometheus Project to advance reactor technology.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis amid low donations, noting a local drive held Tuesday, July 28 at La Quinta Inn and Suites Pocatello (1440 Bench Road) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while urging more donors to help hospitals meet needs.

Barricade and Frankie's Toy Vault will host their first Bricks and Booze Lego night on Aug.

4 at 7 p.m. at Barricade, where tickets cost $20 to build sets, enjoy 2-for-1 well cocktails and $1 off draft beer, with proceeds supporting Frankie's Toy Vault + organizers plan future craft nights.