Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local woman in Pocatello, Idaho, is transforming the historic downtown pavilion into a learning center with drop-off daycare services. KPVI
- ➤ The Center Street underpass in Pocatello will reopen on August 18 after improvements, with more renovations planned for Spring 2025. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Portneuf Medical Center is hosting an indoor beach party-themed reunion for NICU graduates and their families on August 26. KPVI
- ➤ A local boy donates $12K from his first 4-H animal sale to support his best friend's battle with cancer. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department commences a multiyear project on Monday to widen a segment of I-15 to three lanes, aimed at easing congestion between Northgate Pocatello and the Fort Hall interchange, with completion expected in 2027. Local News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Pocatello baker wins $100,000 in the Netflix show 'Blue Ribbon Baking Championship.' Idaho State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 emphasizes the importance of daily attendance for academic success and community safety as the new school year begins. Local News 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Brad Little of Idaho emphasizes the critical role farmers play in addressing the state's underground water shortage, specifically the dwindling Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer, through self-driven solutions rather than government mandates. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bannock County is nearing the completion of its FY25 budget process, with a proposed tax increase and salary raises for employees, inviting public input at a hearing on August 27. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
-
SeptemBEAR Family Festival at Zoo Idaho
Experience a fun-filled day with scavenger hunts, fall crafts, and activities for the whole family at Zoo Idaho's SeptemBEAR Family Fest.
-
Grandparents' Day Special at Zoo Idaho
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with a special admission discount for grandparents accompanied by a paid child at Zoo Idaho.
-
Monthly Cooking Class: Prepare Nutritious Throw & Go Meals
Learn to prepare delicious and nutritious meals in a fun and interactive monthly cooking class.
-
Friday the 13th Scary Skate Night
Experience a night of fun with a costume contest, skating, and games at Deleta Skating in Pocatello!
-
Monthly Student Craft Night
Experience a creative evening painting trinket dishes at the Pond Student Union Building.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
About Good Day Pocatello
Welcome to the Good Day Pocatello, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Pocatello, Idaho community. If you like the Good Day Pocatello, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pocatello.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pocatello and across Idaho. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Pocatello
A free Pocatello community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaypocatello.com/sitemap