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Pocatello
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, the first ever Pocatello Potato Festival took place outside the Museum of Clean. The event—organized by the J.R. Simplot Company and My World Discovery Children's Museum—offered free French fries, potato derby car races and other potato-themed activities that brought locals together. KPVI
- ➤ Aiding 2 Adoption Rescue will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, September 13th from 7 to 10 a.m. at the covered pavilion at Optimist Park in Pocatello; guests can buy pancakes, enter raffle drawings, and win prizes donated by local businesses + all proceeds will benefit the nonprofit. KPVI
- ➤ The Salvation Army Pocatello Corps launched its Drive Away Hunger campaign to raise $25,000 to replace its box truck after it broke down in February. Bryan Makowski said the group now uses its emergency aid van for food donations — this change limits its ability to serve the community at full capacity. Local News 8
- ➤ Camille from Camille's Crepes is showing off her famous food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this weekend—her food truck will serve fairgoers. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of people came to the annual Greek Festival in Pocatello and enjoyed Greek food like roasted lamb, shish kabobs, gyros and baklava—volunteers and dancers from Salt Lake City helped make the event run smoothly while funds raised will repair a 110-year-old church. Local News 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters halted the spread of a large wildfire near Aberdeen while another blaze burns near the Idaho-Wyoming border. Idaho State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Pocatello's Planning and Development Services launched a study on local housing that uses an online survey to gather input on housing demand and community needs. The survey will remain open until September 30 so officials can update regulations and plan for more housing options. KPVI
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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.
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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.
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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.
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