Good Day
Pocatello
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Starting November 3, Marshall Public Library is hosting its annual Food for Fines drive—each donated non-perishable food item forgives $1 in overdue fines to benefit The Idaho Foodbank. The program accepts items like canned fruits, vegetables, and boxed meals until December 13, though it does not cover replacement fees. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ With winter fast approaching, Valley Mission works to replace Pocatello’s only overnight warming center after The Refuge closed at the historic church on 309 North Garfield Avenue. The nonprofit is calling on trained volunteers—who must complete required training—to help run the center and keep people safe from the cold. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello High School will host Haunted Evenings from Oct. 27 to 29 as students—who have prepared spooky stories—invite area residents to a series of eerie presentations. Idaho State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CheapInsurance.com used Gas Buddy data from October 23 to compile a list of the cheapest gas stations in Pocatello—showing Costco at $3.22 per gallon leading the list followed by Chevron and several Maverik locations with prices from $3.25 to $3.34. This guide helps drivers find lower fuel costs in the local area. Local News 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho State Journal asked Pocatello and Chubbuck school board candidates about their backgrounds and platforms as they prepare for the Nov. 4 election. Their answers will help local voters decide in the upcoming contest. Idaho State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A newly repurposed recycling facility in Pocatello is cutting overhead expenses for taxpayers while making the city greener—efforts aimed at reducing waste and saving money for local government. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Today, a Pocatello nature preserve is using about three dozen billy goats to fight invasive cheatgrass—these goats are switching from sweet grass to cheatgrass to help control its spread. Idaho State Journal
- ➤ Officials removed a large female moose from a Chubbuck backyard on Whitaker Road (south of Vern Road and west of Hiline Road) Wednesday morning after tranquilizing it with help from Idaho Fish and Game and City Animal Control. It was then released to a remote habitat to keep people and vehicles safe, marking the second such relocation from a southeast Idaho neighborhood in less than two weeks. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Next week, the Pocatello Fire Department will hold a push-in ceremony at 5:15 p.m. on October 29th at Fire Station 1 to welcome its new aerial ladder truck, Truck 1. Fire Chief Ryan O’Hearn said the truck is a major investment in public safety — and city officials will give brief remarks as community members tour the station. Local News 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Middleton High School on Thursday, the Pocatello Thunder beat the Twin Falls Bruins 2-0 in the girls soccer state tournament with goalie Madysen Torngren making 21 saves and the defense holding off over 20 shots on goal. The underdog team will face six-seeded Vallivue Falcon today — it hopes to keep its title run alive. 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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