Good morning, Pocatello.

Daniel Miller, the podcaster known as 'I am the Whale', has launched Operation Freedom Recovery to connect military veterans with needed recovery resources.

The nonprofit also produces a podcast featuring veterans' stories and support organizations.

Pocatello Animal Services is featuring a dog for adoption in its Tail-wagger Wednesday series; interested residents should call (208-234-6156) to schedule a meet and greet.

Optimist Skate Park near City Hall is closed this week for routine repairs as Artisan Skateparks began work on Wednesday, Sept.

23; the park will remain closed for five to seven days until it is safe for use.

Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho acquired Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Company and its affiliates after closing Sept.

1, expanding into several states. The combined company will be headquartered in Pocatello (with a service center in Laramie) and aims to strengthen its region-wide insurance offerings while retaining local branding.

On Sept. 23, Modern Home cut the ribbon on its new Pocatello location as family owners and Chamber colleagues celebrated the store’s expansion to offer modern furniture and custom orders for local demand.

The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild will host Quilt Fest 2026 at Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello on Friday, Oct.

2 and Saturday, Oct. 3. Attendees pay $5 and enjoy more than two dozen demonstrations and vendor booths—great opportunities to learn quilt techniques and buy supplies.

Liberty Hall is set to host an immersive gothic theater event featuring Edgar Allan Poe’s tales this Saturday with shows at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Only the 2 p.m. performance still has openings, and guests can enjoy themed cocktails (or mocktails) throughout the experience.

Marshall Public Library continued its free ACT program for its eighth year, offering tickets for Idaho State Civic Symphony and Idaho State University theater shows.

Tickets were available on a first-come basis at the library (113 South Garfield Avenue) on Saturdays, with the first round on Saturday, Sep. 19.

The BLM Idaho Falls District, working with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, is set to begin controlled burns on Sept.

30 over about 1,500 acres in eastern Idaho + the burns aim to reduce wildfire risks.

The Highland Rams broke a three-game losing streak Friday when senior Easton Almond returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown that led to a 36-0 win at Montana Tech (Butte).

The team will host the Pocatello Thunder next week after local matchups with Century and the Diamondbacks this weekend.