Good morning, Pocatello.

The City of Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department closed Optimist Skatepark at 972 N.

7th Avenue for scheduled maintenance beginning today to fix minor wear and weather damage; the park is expected to reopen in five to seven days once repairs are complete.

Amy's Kitchen will permanently lay off 49 workers at its Pocatello plant by year-end.

The company is closing its Santa Rosa facility and shifting production to Pocatello and Medford — eliminating the local canning operation while expanding entree production.

Residents in historic downtown Pocatello will attend Gate City Oktoberfest at Lookout Point on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will feature local breweries + food trucks, polka music, check-in at 3 p.m., and a best-dressed contest with proceeds benefiting local charities.

Pocatello Arts Council invites residents to nominate their Halloween displays for the Second Annual Golden Pumpkin Award, open for entries Oct.

1 with nominations closing Oct. 25 and winners announced on Oct. 29 — six awards include People’s Choice and a special award for entries outside city limits.

The Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot drew 253,906 guests from Sept.

4 to Sept. 12 and generated an estimated $74.3M that supported around 600 local jobs. The fair’s 'Red, White and Blue Jeans' theme featured concerts, rodeo and parachute displays — a nod to its 125-year tradition.

The Idaho Water Resource Board approved 67 Aging Infrastructure grants, nine Groundwater to Surface Water Conversion grants, and three Water Measurement and Monitoring grants that benefit local groundwater districts and other water providers.

The awards will support upgrades across the area (total funding details were not fully disclosed).

The Walk to End Alzheimer's event in Pocatello was held Saturday, Sept.

19 at Cotant Park, where hundreds gathered to support dementia research and caregivers by raising $42,000. Participants chose colored flowers—each symbolizing a personal connection—for hope and remembrance.

Starting tomorrow, Optimist Skatepark (972 North 7th Avenue) will be closed for about five to seven days as Artisan Skateparks repairs chips, cracks, and weather damage; the park will reopen when all work is complete and the area is deemed safe.