Good morning, Pocatello.

SIECAA is making a final push with its HandsUp donation campaign to raise $50,000 by year-end for programs that help with affordable housing, energy bills, and Meals on Wheels + it has raised $11,000 so far, and CEO Joe Borich said the funds will go directly back into community support.

Today, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced that Andrea O’Brien of Pocatello was sentenced to 70 months after officers discovered methamphetamine and a loaded Glock during a traffic stop—Curtis Campbell of American Falls received 143 months for multiple meth sales and Jessica Elison of Pocatello was sentenced to 60 months after a vehicle breakdown led to the recovery of large amounts of methamphetamine and marijuana.

Andrae Kenneth Griggs, 37, was arrested after allegedly climbing through a window on Richland Avenue to break into a home, assault a woman and steal her keys—and he now faces charges of robbery, burglary, controlled substance possession and misdemeanor battery with a court appearance set for Sept. 16.

The Portneuf Pollinator Partnership and Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust are celebrating Idaho’s Monarch Butterfly throughout September as it migrates toward winter in California—organizers will be at the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market at Lookout Point in Pocatello tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to hand out free milkweed seed packets.

Candidates filed to run for city council and mayor seats in Pocatello, Chubbuck, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley, Soda Springs, and Montpelier.

Write-in candidates may file their names today and voters will choose new leaders on Nov. 4.

Community leaders and Idaho Department of Correction officials broke ground on a new $12M reentry center on Pocatello's south side Wednesday afternoon—designed to help former inmates rejoin the community.

In Pocatello, the Please Just Stay initiative started Wednesday evening at Lookout Point to share help and vital resources for suicide prevention during awareness month + it aims to deliver a message of hope to those in need.

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.

Gate City Oktoberfest

4-8 p.m. — Lookout Point — Check-in required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with great beers, tasty food, and live music from Idaho Rovers and KYD-J.

Crystal Festival – A Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Mountain View Event Center — Free admission — Explore gems and minerals with family-friendly activities and over 30 vendors.

Mudvayne Concert

1-8:30 p.m. — Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of hard-hitting rock with Mudvayne in Pocatello.