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Pocatello
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A powerful wind storm hit southeast Idaho on Wednesday, leaving debris and downed trees in Pocatello. City crews are cleaning Alameda Park and Mountain View Cemetery today while residents are urged to avoid hazards and can obtain a free permit (at Lower Ross Park) for fallen firewood. Local News 8
- ➤ Chubbuck Lions Club will host its 63rd annual Special Needs Christmas Dinner at the ISU Pond Ballroom on Sunday, Dec. 21 at noon. The free event welcomes over 400 guests for a meal, holiday entertainment, gifts, and a visit from Santa. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Monte Vista to Pocatello Creek multi use pathway was completed on Dec. 17. It now connects local residential areas and commercial hubs, featuring ADA accessible ramps + storm drainage improvements. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho State University's Law Enforcement program graduated 20 cadets during a ceremony held earlier this month in Pocatello. Post Register
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pocatello is preparing for its annual Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair on April 18 at Lookout Point & the event will feature interactive exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities while seeking sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers. KPVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bannock County Ambulance District will launch a full-time advanced life support crew at the new McCammon Fire Station in July 2026 to replace volunteer ambulances in rural south Bannock. The upgrade cuts response times and offers higher-level care to communities (including Inkom, Lava Hot Springs, Arimo, Downey, and Swan Lake). Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
- ➤ The City of Pocatello and Historic Downtown Pocatello will host an open house (Dec. 22, 4 to 6 p.m.) at 435 W. Center Street to explain the Center Street Underpass Project, which will begin construction in early January 2026 to repair elements for a route used by 10,000 vehicles daily. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game promotes small game hunting this winter as a way for local hunters to hone field skills and enjoy the outdoors. Hunters can target red squirrels, forest grouse, or hares using a small-caliber rifle or shotgun — check season dates and gear requirements before heading out. Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer
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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.
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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.
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