Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family and friends in Pocatello are mourning Elisabeth 'Lis' Barlow, a 42-year-old mother who died on Oct 19 from a blood clot after surgery for her breast cancer treatment. Her husband Ray and their five children—facing financial challenges—will hold a funeral service on Saturday. East Idaho News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lamb Weston in American Falls will hire over 100 new employees at $18 an hour or higher to fill operator, technician and full-time roles at its production facility. The company will host a hiring fair today at the Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—job offers and on-the-spot interviews will be available. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seventy goats are grazing at Century Heights Preserve this week to clear invasive cheatgrass and protect local wildlife. The project is a collaboration between Idaho Goat Grazers and Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust—after a successful spring trial, they will make it a regular, seasonal effort. East Idaho News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game’s Maiden Hunt Series follows five new hunters paired with experienced mentors who guide them through early morning hikes and mental preparation for hunting. The five-part series captures their progress and real feelings about the outdoors — showing that the journey of learning to hunt is about much more than the harvest. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Idaho State University's homecoming week is underway as students, alumni and community members gather for events including a parade, bonfire and football game on campus and downtown. The celebrations honor Bengal traditions and boost team spirit as festivities continue throughout the week. East Idaho News
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Idaho State BJJ Championship 2025
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Century High School — Entry fees applicable — Compete in Kids and Adult BJJ divisions with GI and NOGI formats.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training
Nov 3-7 — HansenAthletics — $2250 — Comprehensive training for aspiring Linux system administrators focusing on essential tools and techniques.
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Westminster Griffins vs. Idaho State Bengals Women’s Basketball
11 a.m. — Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym — Check for ticket availability — Catch the action as the Griffins take on the Bengals in an exciting women's college basketball matchup.
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Vienna Boys Choir Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting harmonies of one of the world's most renowned choirs.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Class
Mon-Fri, Nov 17-21 — HansenAthletics — $2250 — Enhance your coding skills with this comprehensive C# programming training class.
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