Good morning, Pocatello.

Pocatello Free Clinic started its 8th annual ‘Rake a Difference’ fundraiser today to raise money for the clinic as volunteers will rake leaves in assigned yards.

Registration for yard clean-ups is closed but the clinic still accepts volunteer sign-ups for work today, tomorrow, next Friday and next Saturday—donors may contribute funds for a yard service.

Fairway Condominiums in Pocatello flooded early Friday when a main pipeline burst, forcing the evacuation of one unit.

Axium Properties reported that Roto Rooter Plumbing had pumped the water out by mid-afternoon — residents then returned to their homes.

Sabine Siekmann—an ISU grad who arrived in Pocatello from Rotenburg, Germany as a 17-year-old Rotary exchange student in 1988—is now working to save a language with projects that extend to Alaska.

Fish and Game is working to rebuild local trout populations after drought conditions reduced water levels—officials say warm valley temperatures limited low-elevation snowfall despite a strong high-elevation snowpack last winter.

They expect trout fishing to be more difficult in 2026 as a result.

In February 2024, Idaho lawmakers debated a bill that would have repealed Medicaid expansion and affected health care access for everyone.

The proposal raised concerns that cutting Medicaid could harm services for all residents.

Honey Studio at the historic Bannock Building now offers tooth gems that add sparkle to teen and young adult smiles, with options starting at two for $30.

Dentist Dr. Tyler Marlowe warns the procedure must be done correctly—using dental-grade tools and FDA-approved materials—to prevent plaque buildup and enamel damage.

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.

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.

Omaha Mavericks vs. Idaho State Bengals

11 AM — Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym — Cost info unavailable — Watch an exciting women's basketball game as the Mavericks face the Bengals.