Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
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🏘️ Community
Aid for Friends renamed its homeless shelter the Barbara Jo 'BJ' Stensland Building during a ribbon cutting in Pocatello to honor the late former executive director who served for 25 years & boosted local support.
The dedication also marked the facility’s 5-year anniversary.
Poky Pickleball will host its Baby Auzzy Fundraiser Tournament Aug.
3-7 during Chubbuck Days to support the Price family, facing over $1M in medical expenses for their infant’s heart treatments. The event includes registration fees, silent auctions, and a ‘Beat the Owners’ challenge — uniting community for a cause.
Premier Collision Center will hold its 25th anniversary car show on Aug.
1 at Cotant Park with free admission, food, drinks, music, and raffle prizes. Proceeds will benefit Karter Robison, who is recovering after a serious car accident.
🎭 Culture
Pocatello filmmakers seek local talent for the independent mystery series Peripheral, with auditions on Saturday, Aug.
8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Miss Tiffin's Ballet and callbacks on Aug. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (all experience levels welcome) as filming begins this fall in Old Town.
The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University campus earned reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, confirming its record since 1997.
It remains one of five accredited museums in the state (shared with roughly 1,100 institutions nationwide) and will continue to serve the public.
🏛️ Government
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Idaho is one of five states chosen to explore a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus that could bring $50 billion in investments and 25,000 jobs.
Gov. Brad Little said the selection builds on the lab’s decades-long nuclear expertise — an asset for growth.
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