Good morning, Pocatello.

Museum of Clean will host the first Pocatello Potato Festival on Saturday, August 23.

The free event (partnered with Simplot and local sponsors) at 711 S. 2nd Ave (featuring a potato car derby, food trucks, live music, kids' activities, a beer garden and free french fries) will celebrate Idaho’s world-class potatoes.

Pocatello police arrested a suspect after responding to a report of multiple shots fired at an occupied vehicle on the 4800 block of Navajo Street on July 30 just before 8:30 p.m.—officials say the investigation is continuing.

Two Pocatello residents—31-year-old Jerica Ann Hall and 37-year-old Brian Stuart Wilcken—were arrested on July 13 after they allegedly fired multiple rounds inside a home believing unwanted people were there; officers responded to a 3:30 a.m. call on the 2000 block of Horizon Drive that led to a SWAT response, and charges include felony unlawful discharge, controlled substance possession, with Wilcken also facing felony battery on a law enforcement officer while court hearings are set for August 4 and August 13.

Thursday night, Idaho State University students presented their Emergency Management Case Studies Symposium after they traveled to Japan to tour the Fukushima disaster site 14 years after the meltdown.

Twenty-one students visited the TEPCO Daiichi nuclear facility and spoke with experts to learn about recovery efforts & how safety plans in Idaho could improve.

The College of Eastern Idaho is launching a new Associate of Arts in Education degree to address the teacher shortage in the region — the program is set to begin soon and aims to prepare future teachers.

The Bannock County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on August 26th at 10:15 a.m. in room 212 of the county courthouse to consider a zoning ordinance map amendment.

The Village in Bannock County received a 2025 achievement award from the National Association of Counties for its work with children and youth — the program has helped over 600 young people since 2023 and supports those facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges.

A study by PodPlay Pickleball Business Guide named Idaho the fifth best state for pickleball with an average of 4.65 courts per 100,000 people—making it one of the most accessible states for players.

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.

Eastern Idaho State Fair

8 AM - 8 PM — Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds — Various costs — Experience a lively mix of rodeos, concerts, and family fun at this classic country fair.