Good morning, Pocatello.

On Friday, the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce held its annual Appreciation BBQ lunch to thank hundreds of local businesses—its membership exceeds 800 local organizations.

The Bureau of Land Management will host a horse adoption event at the East Idaho State Fair on August 30th at 11:30 a.m., and 4-H youths from Oneida to Teton will demonstrate their trained yearling mustang skills on August 29th at 11 a.m. Ten horses will be available for adoption to those who are 18 or older and meet facility requirements.

The Idaho Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Pocatello family trust in a long-running land dispute — the case had been dismissed by a lower court for the Northgate Parkway project.

It now returns to the district court for further review.

A Pocatello veteran will climb Mount Kilimanjaro on Veterans Day to raise awareness for PTSD—he hopes his climb will show that mental health challenges can be overcome.

East Idaho Sports kicked off its second high school football season coverage Friday — airing two District Games of the Week with the Soda Springs Cardinals against the American Falls Beavers and the Coeur d’Alene Vikings versus the Rigby Trojans.

Eastern Idaho State Fair

8 AM - 8 PM — Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds — Various costs — Experience a lively mix of rodeos, concerts, and family fun at this classic country fair.

Nathan Spenser Live Music Event

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Off The Rails Brewing — All Ages Welcome — Enjoy live music on the patio with Nathan Spenser in scenic Pocatello.

SRD's Wild Reptile Adventure

3–6 p.m. — The Jungle ReTreat Ice Cream — Free entry — Explore and interact with reptiles and amphibians while learning fascinating facts about them.

Harvest Lantern Festival

5-9 p.m. — Portneuf Wellness Complex — Admission fee may apply — Experience a magical evening with hot air balloon rides, vendors, crafts, food, games, and live music.