Good morning, Pocatello.

The Chamber will honor former CEO Sam Nettinga as the first Hall of Fame inductee on Sept.

8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mountain View Event Center — the event supports local nonprofits chosen by Nettinga.

Two local museums are hosting the second Pocatello Potato Festival on Saturday, Aug.

22 from 4 to 9 p.m. at 711 South 2nd Avenue, featuring free food, live music, and family activities with french fries from the Simplot fry team plus potato games that support the museums.

Pocatello Police Department (PD) warned drivers on Aug.

19 to never pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm because children may cross unexpectedly. Drivers are urged to slow down and give extra time for students getting on and off.

Life, A Center for Independent Living held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at its renovated facility (985 N.

Capital Ave) in Idaho Falls to mark a five-year effort to empower people with disabilities and expand independent living services in the region.

Mark Daniels celebrated the Creative Chameleon ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday afternoon at The Martlet, 218 N Main St + local business owners and friends attended the community gathering supporting his art.

Daniels plans to start a mural for a new podcast studio on Main Street soon.

Idaho State University announced plans to build a second nuclear microreactor on the Pocatello campus and launch its first major fundraising campaign in over 25 years— initiatives revealed at a board meeting that underline growth in research and education programs.

The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses warns residents that scammers may call, email, or text posing as state investigators and claim a license is under investigation.

Officials say not to share personal info & to contact the office directly with concerns.

State staff will ask for an extra $10 million to buy equipment and hire four full-time fire-related employees for fire season in 2028 as nearly 700,000 acres have burned this year and the current fire suppression fund may run short.

On Aug. 18, the Idaho Board of Land Commissioners approved a record distribution of $132.5 million for endowment beneficiaries, marking a 13 percent increase over last year.

The Endowment Fund generated a 16.6 percent return, supporting public schools, colleges and veterans’ homes for FY28.

Leah Crook Ivie Bitton, a 102-year-old from Iona, said her long life comes from close family ties + regular temple visits.

Her story reminds us how simple traditions can nurture well-being in our community.

The Marsh Valley Eagles have reassembled their varsity team after canceling last season due to a small roster and injuries; Coach Michaelson said the full senior class (plus 11 freshmen) is set to open their season Friday at home against Bear Lake.