Good morning, Pocatello.

Pocatello Police will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lookout Point. The free event offers emergency services—K-9 demos, games, vendor booths, a comedy act at 5 p.m. and Josh Langston at 6 p.m., plus free Fixxology drinks for the first 350 guests.

Over 500 local business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs gathered at the Idaho State University Alumni Center for the Idaho State Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards, where winners like Outer Limits Fun Zone and 5th Street Bagelry celebrated community milestones and lasting success.

A wildfire exploded near Heise today, forcing families to evacuate while firefighters fought to contain the blaze.

The Idaho State Journal hosted its Readers’ Choice Awards event at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center at ISU on Jul.

31, where Bill Schaefer’s photos & the celebration highlighted local favorites.

Idaho State University announced the 2026 Alumni Awards winners who will be celebrated at an Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday, Oct.

9 during Homecoming Week in Pocatello (winners include Jared Allen, Marcia L. Lloyd, Angela Garcia, Glenn Alford, Alex Bolinger, Heidi Berry and President's Medallion honorees).

Glenn Thackray, a professor at ISU, was sworn in as president of the Geological Society of America in July and will lead 18,000 members + work with the GSA Council and Foundation to support students and early-career professionals.

The National Weather Service issued a fire watch for eastern Idaho — valid today through Sunday evening — because strong gusty winds and low humidity could cause fast-spreading fires.

Meteorologist Jack Messick warned that the dry cold front might soon prompt a red flag warning with gusts over 25 mph in several cities.

The Bill Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament began Friday afternoon at the ICCU Dome and runs through today, drawing locals for games and important carbon monoxide safety education while seeking volunteers to help run the event.

The tournament honors Bill Parrish's memory and promotes home safety in the community.

Brayden Pieper has been a vital presence for the Grays over six summers at Halliwell Park, helping secure a playoff spot Tuesday while remaining open to the idea of retirement; his versatile play and community involvement boost the team’s push for another league championship.