Good Day
Pocatello
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Centennial Rotary Club of Pocatello completed a community project on October 28 by installing three internationally recognized Peace Poles in Pocatello and Chubbuck to promote unity and peace—each pole displays the message 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' in seven languages reflecting local heritage. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ Luna has been in the shelter for two and a half months and is now in search of her forever home. Sarah, who says Luna may be a boxer mix, urges residents to call Pocatello Animal Services at 208-234-6156 & schedule a visit. KPVI
- ➤ The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced that two new paved and accessible trails in Pocatello have been finished—bringing the greenway system to 20 miles in total. The project provides residents with improved outdoor recreation options. Post Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ White Owl Books and Imports in downtown Pocatello shows rare and antique books picked by owner Jacob Hubers, who turned an online project into a full-time shop during COVID-19—offering titles that date back to the 1600s; the store is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for local readers to explore its unique collections. East Idaho News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University students worked behind the scenes to film games, run live streams and manage scoreboards that kept Bengal sports running smoothly. Their work gave them real skills for jobs in sports media and operations — a boost for their future careers. East Idaho News
- ➤ Free winter driving classes will start next week to help drivers prepare for harsh winter travel conditions in eastern Idaho—officials say the programs aim to boost road safety during the season. Post Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department is finishing summer construction as temperatures drop, wrapping up repairs on Interstate 15 bridges north of Idaho Falls and clearing lane closures to ease winter traffic. Work on State Highway 48 and near Pioneer Road in Rexburg will resume in spring—ensuring paving is done during proper temperature windows. Local News 8
- ➤ Denis Clijsters, owner of Station Square, said mixed-use developments are seen as a way to make Pocatello more walkable and safe as city planners change zoning rules to allow for more infill projects. City officials and local developers plan to boost economic activity by combining apartments, offices, and restaurants in new projects (with Station Square as one example). East Idaho News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello revised its cleaning protocols after an investigation by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare found that unclean surgical tools nearly exposed two patients to tissue fragments during surgery — hospital officials said they quickly retrained staff and restricted vendor access to prevent future issues. East Idaho News
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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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The Forgotten Carols Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Pocatello High School — Cost varies — Experience a heartwarming Christmas musical filled with laughter and touching melodies.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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