Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Pocatello.
🏘️ Community
Beloved community staple Mama Inez will close on Aug.
29 after more than 30 years of serving local patrons. The restaurant at (390 Yellowstone Ave) will end its run as staff assists in the transition while Kauai Ohana Grill plans to open in the space this fall.
A pancake breakfast fundraiser is set for Aug.
15 from 8 a.m. to noon at Ririe Junior-Senior High School (13809 130th Rd. E) to aid families affected by the Big Rock Fire. Organizer Natasha Daley-Verdugo partnered with local businesses to donate food and invite community members to bring camp chairs and blankets.
🎭 Culture
New owner Natalie Rice took over The Dance Factory early August when founder Gina Kershaw retired after 30 years, and Rice will teach young dancers while managing the studio with her husband.
Kershaw and her daughter will continue consulting with Rice to maintain traditions (keeping the community’s dance roots strong).
🎓 Education
ISU teacher candidates spent a week in rural Challis to learn about teaching in small schools by visiting Challis Elementary, Junior/Senior High and Stanley School, plus exploring local museums on Friday.
They held daily debriefs to share lessons from local educators.
🌲 Environment
Fire crews are battling the 225-acre McPherson fire near Grace, which started Friday on private property and spread onto Forest Service lands.
No injuries have been reported, and officials expect full containment by tomorrow night.
🏛️ Government
Idaho passed a new law on Aug.
7 that reduces commercial kitchen requirements so local food makers can sell homemade products directly to neighbors. Families & entrepreneurs now have a simpler path to turn cherished recipes into small business ventures.
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