Good morning, Pocatello.

Supporters are hosting a cornhole fundraiser for Wyatt Christensen, who is recovering from a UTV crash (a side-by-side accident) on Saturday, Aug.

22 at 10588 Fairground Drive in Building B at the Elk Stage. The event will include bounce houses, a raffle, and kids’ activities to help with his expenses.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, Bannock County Veteran Services hosted the Mission 3E Summit at The Village in Pocatello, where veterans received sessions on employment, education – and entrepreneurship while connecting with local experts and vendors.

The event built a support network for veterans transitioning into civilian life.

An 80-foot grand fir from the Salmon River Ranger District was chosen to serve as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree; it will be decorated with 10,000 handmade ornaments from local contributors and will be harvested in late October for public display in Idaho towns and across the country.

Portneuf Health reached a long-term deal with Regence BlueShield that restores in-network care and rates for Regence members at its local facilities.

The agreement, retroactive to June 15, simplifies billing and supports patient care (per a press release).