Good morning, Pocatello.

Governor Little said on Oct.

8 that Idaho jobs are expected to grow by 1.3% per year through 2034, over four times the national average. The Idaho Department of Labor forecast marks 11 years of strong job gains in key sectors like construction and healthcare + manufacturing.

East Idaho school districts plan to ask voters for more than $65 million in supplemental levies this November to fund staff salaries, benefits and extracurricular programs; none of the funds are for bonds (levy impacts vary by district).

Idaho Fish and Game emphasizes proper species identification for hunters, to help distinguish mule deer from white-tailed deer (and moose from elk, black bears from grizzlies) and avoid harvest errors.

Hunters are urged to review the 2026 Big Game Season and Rules brochure and contact a regional office for details.

Idaho State University held its Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning with hundreds riding bikes and truck beds plus tossing candy from floats as the rain eased.

Local groups including candidates and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes joined a week of festivities that ended with a football game.

Pocatello has received a $4.84 million USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant to clear hazardous vegetation and boost wildfire readiness.

A free pop-up dump for juniper limbs, sagebrush, and yard debris will run on Oct. 23 at Sister City Park from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.