Good morning, Pocatello.

Ford is a friendly 3-year-old Corgi available for adoption who loves cuddles & play time.

Residents interested in meeting him should call Pocatello Animal Services at 208-234-6156 to schedule a visit.

The Gate City-based Aaron Ball Band will perform at Lookout Point on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the free 5th Annual Foodbank Music Festival to help raise food and cash donations for local families facing food insecurity, with Bannock Storage & RV Park matching the first $1,000 in cash donations.

Idaho senators launched a statewide essay contest for fourth grade students to help choose a U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting helper.

The contest runs from Sept. 8 to Sept. 30 and the winner plus three family members will be flown to Washington, D.C. (essay reading required).

The VA awarded $13 million in grants to eight local organizations to support veterans facing homelessness with housing assistance through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program for FY 2027.

Idaho's top insurance official, Dean Cameron, recommended reviving a summer task force to study healthcare issues during a Health Insurers Working Group meeting today.

He cited rising complaints against Regence BlueShield after recent contract changes, and the committee will reconvene on Oct. 14.

At Marsh Valley High School Friday, the Aberdeen Tigers won 13-6 as senior Jeremy Partida scored both touchdowns + earned East Idaho Sports District 5 Athlete of the Week honors.

The team will travel to Ririe tomorrow for a state semifinal rematch.