Good morning, Pocatello.

Idaho drivers faced rising gas prices as AAA reported the average price reached $4.57 per gallon—up eight cents from last week and $1.11 higher than a year ago + in Pocatello, pumps showed $4.55, placing the state seventh for expensive fuel amid global supply challenges.

State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield urged lawmakers to update Idaho’s public school funding formula as outdated costs and fixed expenses challenge districts ahead of the legislative session this winter.

Financial analyses and input from districts will guide proposed changes.

On Aug. 31, Idaho Fish and Game responded to a report of a young black bear in a south valley neighborhood and wildlife biologists captured the bear foraging for berries before relocating it to a remote area for safety (it may have followed the Portneuf River corridor).

A young black bear was captured Sunday from a south valley neighborhood and relocated to a remote habitat by Idaho Fish and Game for public and animal safety.

Officials reported the bear was seen foraging on berries and climbing fences (likely influenced by drought conditions).

The City of Pocatello released its Road Construction & Traffic Report for the week starting Aug.

31, 2026, noting regular street sweeping, pothole repair, and crosswalk repainting and upcoming closures on Sept. 5 on W Fremont Street and South Garfield Avenue for community events.

Historical records show that Richard Nixon visited Pocatello as vice president in October 1954 to campaign for Sen. Dworshak and returned as president in August 1971 to address a crowd at Fanning Field — a moment that underlined eastern Idaho’s growing political impact.

Bannock County HR posted several job openings in Pocatello & McCammon including positions for a Court Supervisor and Deputy Clerk, Equipment Operator 2, Maintenance Technician, On-call Juvenile Detention Deputy, Deputy Sheriff for Detention, and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.

Details are on the county career site.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement confirmed a West Nile-positive mosquito pool near Swan Lake, and no human cases have been reported; they increased treatment for larval and adult mosquitoes — protecting residents and livestock.