Good morning, Pocatello.

Henry is a 2-year-old yorkie mix in search of a forever home after being found at city hall a couple of weeks ago; interested adopters can call Pocatello Animal Services at 208-234-6156 to arrange a meeting.

The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will host Salsa Days on Saturday, Aug.

22, inviting locals to bring their homemade salsa jars for judging at the market's central information booth. Market Manager Ellen Loomis said participants are encouraged to use fresh market tomatoes in their recipes.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture said extensive sampling showed 77% fewer quagga mussels in the Snake River compared to 2025.

The agency will increase diving efforts + begin a multi-phase treatment in the infested area later this month.

Brandalyn Crapo has become the first female patrol captain at Idaho State Police after 12 years of service.

She will manage the academy, training unit and patrol budget + set statewide priorities.

The Pocatello police are urging drivers to slow down and put phones away during the 10 day Back to School Safety campaign as children, buses, and bicycles share streets in the city.

The advisory was issued on Tuesday, Aug. 18.