Good Day
Pocatello
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aid For Friends Shelter in Pocatello hosted its 19th annual homeless encampment at Caldwell park on Saturday, Dec. 6 — the event featured cardboard sleeping boxes, winter weather training from a local church and community support to raise funds for shelter services. Local News 8
- ➤ Pocatellans can help fill pets’ bowls with a Holiday Pet Food Drive that Animal Services launched on Friday and will run until Jan. 4. Donations can be dropped off at city locations—like the Animal Shelter and City Hall. East Idaho News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PCSD 25 elementary schools will join the global Hour of AI event today through Friday, Dec. 12 + teachers will guide learners with hands-on activities to explore artificial intelligence and digital literacy. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rebecca Falcon warns that county commissioners are set to revise ordinances to revive an industrial solar and battery project near Downey; the proposal would build a 300 mw battery system on 2400 acres (raising concerns over wetlands and local emergency services) and includes a contract offering $20k to the city with an additional $80k when work begins. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State's Reed Gym Pool hosted its first collegiate swim meet in six years on Saturday, Dec. 6 with Boise State, Utah State & Weber State competing in the Bengal Invitational meet. The ISU Swim club hopes this event sparks more team practices and future meets at the renovated venue. Local News 8
-
ISCS Concert: Joy to the World
5:30-11:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive concert featuring the Idaho State-Civic Symphony.
-
Laughing All The Way Holiday Show
7 PM – 1 AM — Pocatello High School — Ticket information TBA — Celebrate the season with this sold-out yuletide extravaganza featuring comedy and cheer.
-
Kurt Bestor Christmas
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of the season with Utah’s favorite holiday concert featuring live music and festive humor.
-
PVFM Winter Market
12-5 p.m. — Museum of Clean — Free entry — Celebrate the season with music, magic, and local crafts at a festive winter market.
-
Skate with Santa
10 AM – 12 PM — Deleta Skating & Family Fun Center — Free entry — Enjoy free pictures with Santa, crafts for kids, and an Ugly Sweater Costume Contest at a festive Christmas party.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Pocatello
Welcome to the Good Day Pocatello, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Pocatello, Idaho community. If you like the Good Day Pocatello, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pocatello.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pocatello and across Idaho. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Pocatello
A free Pocatello community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaypocatello.com/sitemap