Good morning, Pocatello.

The Friends of the Edson Fichter Nature Area will hold a free celebration at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

6 at Indian Hills Elementary School at 666 Cheyenne Avenue. The event features falconry, cake, door prizes, and updated entrance plans for the 40-acre reserve (managed by Idaho Fish and Game).

Portneuf Resource Council hosted the 5th annual EV Car Show at the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market at Lookout Point in Pocatello this past weekend.

Linda Engle (with the council) said fully electric vehicles can save about $2,000 a year on maintenance; owner James Rupp noted home charging cuts fuel costs.

Premier Technology Inc. will open its new 40,000 sqft machining center for public tours at 1858 W.

Bridge St. in Blackfoot on Oct. 23 at noon. Visitors will see imported, high-precision equipment built to support nuclear, mining, defense and energy industries (free light refreshments provided).

Pumpkin Fest returns this Saturday, Oct.

3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lot on Lander and Main with over 40 local vendors offering handmade goods, food trucks and free barrel train rides for kids (pleasant weather is expected).

Legislators heard Monday about a rule proposal that would let states manage grizzly bears more directly if recovery goals are met while keeping protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) until a potential delisting; officials expect Idaho to craft a recovery plan amid concerns from conservation groups.

Legislators on Idaho’s Federalism Committee heard Monday about a proposed rule that may allow states to manage grizzly bear populations more freely under a modified ESA protection scheme – officials say new state recovery plans are needed before any delisting can occur, and Idaho has yet to establish one.

The Highland Rams and Pocatello Thunder will compete in the 64th Black and Blue Bowl this Friday, Oct.

2, at 7:00 p.m. at Iron Horse Stadium (the Rams lead 49-14 while the Thunder hope to end a 15-game winless streak).