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City of Pocatello Well Inactivated Due to High Nitrate Levels in Water

The City of Pocatello water system recently received nitrate results for one of their wells that was above allowable limits. We want to ensure that our residents know what happened, what you should do, and what the City of Pocatello did to correct this si...

Pocatello Regional Airport Begins Master Plan Update | 10/12/21

The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) are kicking off the Pocatello Regional Airport Master Plan update Tuesday, October 19 at 6 p.m.

An airport master plan is a comprehensive study of an airport and describes the short-,...

SkyWest Reduces Service to Over a Dozen Markets, Including Pocatello | 10/6/21

As part of a systemwide response to decreased demand, SkyWest Airlines announced that it is temporarily reducing service to Pocatello and Twin Falls airports along with more than a dozen other airports served by the regional airline.

Recently, Po...

Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 10/4/21

For the week of September 28-October 4, 2021, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 793 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 22,725. Out of the 22,725 cases, 21,501 have recovered from COVID...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 9/28/21

For the week of September 21 – September 27, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 906 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 21,936. Out of the 21,936 cases, 20,645 have recovered f...

Pocatello Fire Dept. and Bannock County Ambulance Earn Mission: Lifeline Award for 7th Yr. | 9/23/21

For the better part of a decade, the Pocatello Fire Department and Bannock County Ambulance have earned recognition for their cardiac patient care. 

Recently, the department received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Li...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 9/21/21

For the week of September 14 – September 20, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 826 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 21,036. Out of the 21,036 cases, 19,746 have recovered f...

Pocatello Regional Transit Announces Changes for A, C and H Routes | 9/17/21

Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) is making some changes to three of its routes around Pocatello and Chubbuck. 

PRT is combining its J route service with the H route starting September 20. This route primarily serves the area around Idaho...

New Portneuf River Access Available on Douglass Lane | 9/17/2021

You now have a new spot to finish your float on the Portneuf River.

Recently, employees from the City of Pocatello, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho Transportation Department, Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust, Idaho State University Ge...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of September 9 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 9/14/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its September 9 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

To view the summary, visit...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 9/13/21

For the week of September 7 – September 13, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 865 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 20,205. Out of the 20,205 cases, 19,091 have recovered fr...

Marshall Public Library Launches Revamped Marshallpl.org | 9/13/21

Finding out more about the happenings at the Marshall Public Library just got easier. 

Monday, the Library unveiled a newly redesigned marshallpl.org. The new site is mobile-friendly, and content is now streamlined, mak...

Software Switch Powers Energy Savings Equivalent to 3 Homes at Pocatello Regional Airport | 9/13/21

A software change is leading to some big energy savings at Pocatello Regional Airport. 

Recently, the airport upgraded its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control system software to Alerton’s Compass building technol...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of August 31 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 9/9/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its August 31 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

To view the summary, visit&a...

Splash Dance for Dogs Returns September 18 | 9/8/21

The pups will be taking over the pool at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex. 

Saturday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the complex will host the 7^th edition of the Splash Dance for Dogs organized by The Friends of the Pocatello Animal S...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 9/7/21

For the week of August 31-September 6, 2021, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 452 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 19,555. Out of the 19,555 cases, 18,566 have recovered from COVID-...

MPL Commemorates 20th Anniv. of Sept. 11 Attacks with Display from 9/11 Memorial & Museum | 9/7/21

The Marshall Public Library will be shining a light on one of the darkest days in American history. 

During September, the library will feature “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” from the 9/11 Memori...

City of Pocatello 2021 Election Official Candidate List | 9/3/21

City of Pocatello 2021 Election Official Candidate List

(In alphabetical order by Seat #)

Mayor

Brian Blad

1522 Ridgeway Court

83201

208-221-5943

bcblad@gmail.com

Sam Laoboonmi

110 Fairway Circle

83201

208-233-7879

sam771@yahoo.com

&n...

City of Pocatello Sanitation Collection to Operate as Normal on Labor Day | 9/2/21

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal on Labor Day, September 6.

Residents regularly scheduled for a Monday pickup of garbage, recycling, and yard waste should still place their auto...

City of Pocatello Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Program Awarded Over $2.6 Million from HUD | 9/2/21

The City of Pocatello’s Lead Safe & Healthy Homes program is getting another boost from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

Recently, HUD announced that the City will receive $2,648,197 for...

MPL Announces Partners for 2021-22 Season of Arts and Community Ticket Program | 9/1/21

For a third year, the Marshall Public Library will help you sample for free some of the cultural opportunities available in the community.

Recently, staff announced the organizations that will be partnering with the Marshall Public Library for th...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 8/30/21

For the week of August 24 – August 30, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 491 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 18,897. Out of the 18,897 cases, 18,082 have recovered from CO...

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad Donates $1,000 from Mayor’s Walking Challenge to Zoo Idaho | 8/30/21

Whether he was strolling, hiking, or running, every step by Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad last October brought him closer to earning funds for Zoo Idaho.

Monday, Mayor Blad presented Peter Pruett, Zoo Idaho Superintendent, with a $1,000 donation fro...

“Our Valley | Our Vision” Open Houses Planned for September and October | 8/26/21

The Pocatello Planning and Development Services Department is taking “Our Valley | Our Vision” on tour around the Gate City. 

Recently, department staff slated a series of open houses to discuss “Our Valley ...

Marshall Public Library Seeking Donations of Yearbooks for Idaho Archives | 8/25/21

The Marshall Public Library is hoping you’ll be able to help preserve a piece of Pocatello’s past. 

The library is looking to fill in the gaps of its yearbook collection. Specifically, the library is looking for annua...

Pocatello City Council Decides not to Reinstate Face Covering Ordinance | 8/24/21

At Tuesday’s City Council special meeting, Councilmembers decided not to reinstate the City’s face covering ordinance at this time. 

Video of the meeting will be available to watch at youtube.com/pocatellocommunitymed...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 8/23/21

For the week of August 17 – August 23, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 310 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 18,413. Out of the 18,413 cases, 17,698 have recovered from CO...

City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Reimplementing Face Covering Ordinance | 8/20/21

The Pocatello City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. to discuss the possibility of reimplementing the City’s face covering ordinance.

When the ordinance was rescinded in late April, Councilmembers approve...

Neighborhood & Comm. Services Div. Seeks Public Input for CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan | 8/19/21

The City of Pocatello Neighborhood & Community Services Division is putting together its five-year plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and needs your help.

Recently, the division started taking resident input via it...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 8/16/21

For the week of August 10 – August 16, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 252 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 18,106. Out of the 18,106 cases, 17,573 have recovered from CO...

Free Admission to Zoo Idaho Saturday, Aug. 21 | 8/16/2021

You’ll be able to get into Zoo Idaho for free later this month.

Connections Credit Union is hosting a Community Day at Zoo Idaho Saturday, August 21. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., zoo-goers will receive free admission to the zoo and ...

Candidate Filing Period Opens August 23 for Pocatello Mayor, Council Seats 4, 5, and 6 | 8/16/21

Pocatellans who would like to run for office in the Gate City can officially pick up their candidacy forms this week.

Monday, August 23 marks the first date to file a Declaration of Candidacy for Mayor or Council member seats 4, 5, and 6 for term...

Portneuf River Cleanup Set for August 14 | 8/10/2021

The Portneuf River is set to get its annual bath Saturday, August 14.

Starting at 10 a.m., residents are invited to help clean the section of the river from Raymond Park to the J.R. Simplot plant. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Pacific Recyc...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 8/9/21

For the week of August 3 – August 9, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 180 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,857. Out of the 17,857 cases, 17,356 have recovered from COVI...

Marshall Public Library Collecting Supplies for In-Need School District #25 Students | 8/5/21

If you’re out shopping for school supplies for your student this year, the staff at the Marshall Public Library are hoping you’ll consider picking up a few extra items for students in need. 

The staff at the library a...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 8/2/21

For the week of July 27 – August 2, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 143 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,677. Out of the 17,677 cases, 17,471 have recovered from COVID...

Face Coverings Required at Indoor City of Pocatello Facilities | 7/28/21

Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated mask and face covering guidance and in consultation with Southeastern Idaho Public Health, the City of Pocatello will be requiring masks or face coverings at all indoor City faci...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 7/26/21

For the week of July 20-July 26, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 125 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,532. Out of the 17,532 cases, 17,352 have recovered from COVID-19.

 ...

Pocatello City Council Taking Public Comment on Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Fees | 7/26/21

The Pocatello City Council is looking for your input on the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and fees.

During the August 5 Regular City Council meeting, the Council will hold public hearings on the fiscal year 2022 budget and fees proposed for t...

Pocatello Water Dept.’s North Grant Avenue Project Starts July 19 | 7/15/21

Crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will start replacing the water main line on North Grant Avenue Monday, July 19. 

The total project area will span over 4,500 feet on North Grant Avenue from Center Street to West Day Street. Crews ...

Street Repair Scheduled July 15 on 1800 Block of West Quinn Road, Detour Planned | 7/14/21

Tomorrow, July 15, 2021, the 1800 block of West Quinn Road will be closed for surface repairs.

Morris Construction will begin repairs at 6 a.m. and expects the work to be completed by the end of the day, weather permitting. During the one-day project, traf...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of July 13 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 7/13/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its July 13 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/2VyQO...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 7/12/21

For the week of July 6 -July 12, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 41 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,325. Out of the 17,325 cases, 17,277 have recovered from COVID-19.

 ...

Pocatello Utility Billing Dept. to Switch Payment System to Paymentus July 14 | 7/12/21

The City of Pocatello Utility Billing Department will start using a new payment processing system this month. 

The City of Pocatello Utility Billing Department will begin processing payments using Paymentus starting July 14. The new soft...

Half-off Cat and Kitten Adoptions from Pocatello Animal Shelter July 12 – July 24 | 7/8/21

You can add a cat or kitten to your family for half-price July 12 through July 24 thanks to The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter.

Recently, the group chose to cover 50 percent of the adoption cost from the shelter. Residents can adopt a c...

Pocatello Water Department Releases 2021 Water Quality Report | 7/1/21

The latest edition of the City of Pocatello Water Department’s Water Quality Report is available for the public.

The annual document summarizes the results of 2,508 water quality tests conducted for over 100 different compounds over th...

City of Pocatello Officially Launches “Our Valley | Our Vision” | 7/1/21

The City of Pocatello is looking for your help in shaping the future of the Gate City.

Recently, the City kicked off “Our Valley | Our Vision.” The nearly two-year-long effort is seeking citizen and community input to help Ci...

PFD, PPD Encourage Residents to Keep Fireworks Displays “Safe and Sane” | 6/30/21

With little to no rain in the forecast over the coming days, the Pocatello Fire and Police Departments are reminding residents of the importance of celebrating the Fourth of July responsibly when it comes to fireworks.

Currently, Pocatello and t...

Works by Portneuf Valley Woodturners Association on Display at Marshall Public Library | 6/29/21

For the third time in as many years, a popular display is returning to the Marshall Public Library.

The library is showcasing the handiworks of the Portneuf Valley Woodturners Association (PVWA) through the end of July. Using lathes and hand-hel...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of June 24 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 6/29/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its June 24 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/3hgfz4...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 6/28/21

For the week of June 22 – June 28, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 25 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,263. Out of the 17,263 cases, 17,231 have recovered from COVID-1...

River Access Points Improved, Water Trail Signage Installed Ahead of 2021 Poky Paddle | 6/21/21

Just in time for the 2021 Poky Paddle, getting in and out of the Portneuf River will be easier than ever. 

Recently, crews from the City of Pocatello Outdoor Recreation division improved Portneuf River access points at the Cheyenne Acces...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of June 23 Meeting with FOP Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 | 6/23/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its June 23 discussion/negotiation meeting with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/3h1I8Cf...

12 Graduate from Pocatello Police Dept.’s Citizen Police Academy | 6/23/21

Twelve residents are officially graduates of the Pocatello Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy.

During the eight-week course, students learned about police driving techniques, crime scene investigations, use of force training, p...

Pocatello Fire Department to Host “Let’s Talk About Wildfires” Town Hall Meeting June 29 | 6/23/21

Now is your chance to learn how to protect your home or business from wildfire.

The Pocatello Fire Department is teaming up with the Bureau of Land Management, Johnny Creek Firewise Committee, and High Country Resource Conversation and Developme...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of June 17 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 6/22/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its June 17 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

To view the summary, visit bit...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 6/21/21

For the week of June 15 – June 21, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 16 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,239. Out of the 17,239 cases, 17,212 have recovered from COVID-1...

City of Pocatello Scores Two City Achievement Awards from Assoc. of Idaho Cities | 6/21/21

The City of Pocatello brought home award hardware from the Association of Idaho Cities’ Annual Conference.

The City walked away with two City Achievement Awards during the group’s Awards Banquet Thursday evening. The first wa...

Pocatello Fire Dept., North Bannock Fire Dept. Host Jr. Firefighter Camp | 6/21/21

Over the weekend, local teens had the chance to see what the day in and day out lives of firefighters are like.

The Pocatello Fire Department and North Bannock Fire Department teamed up with Idaho State University’s Continuing Educatio...

Burn Ban for Pocatello's Wildland Urban Interface Areas Effective June 20, 2021 | 6/17/21

In conjunction with Bannock County, the City of Pocatello has implemented a burn ban starting Sunday June 20th for all open burning of solid fuels such as wood, paper and charcoal within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas of Pocatello in accordance ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 6/14/21

For the week of June 8 – June 14, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 24 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,225. Out of the 17,225 cases, 17,181 have recovered from COVID-19...

Pocatello Regional Airport Debuts Redesigned IFlyPocatello.com | 6/14/21

Pocatello Regional Airport’s online home has a new look.

Recently, the airport launched a redesigned IFlyPocatello.com. The revamped site is a cleaner design, more mobile-friendly, and features improved navigation to where each page on...

Governor’s One-Time Property Tax Relief Program Ends | 6/8/21

Pocatello taxpayers will soon be receiving their 2021 tax assessments, and missing from the statement will be the section showing Governor Brad Little’s one-time property tax reduction.

Last year, Governor Little offered federal coronav...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of June 2 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 6/4/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its June 2 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/34O7LA...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of June 1 Meeting with FOP Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 | 6/2/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its June 1 discussion/negotiation meeting with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

To view the summary, visit bit.l...

Marshall Public Library’s “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program Starts June 7 | 6/2/21

The Marshall Public Library (MPL) is giving you a good reason to bury your head in a bunch of good books this summer. 

The MPL will jumpstart its all-ages Summer Reading Program, “Tails and Tales,” with an event at th...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 6/1/21

For the week of May 25-May 31, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 32 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,176. Out of the 17,176 cases, 17,097 have recovered from COVID-19.

Se...

Water Line Installation Starts June 1 on Jefferson Avenue, Detours Planned | 5/27/21

Tuesday, June 1, crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will begin replacing the water main line on Jefferson Avenue.

The project will start at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and East Poplar Street and continue north to Alameda Road. Durin...

Kirk Bybee Set to Retire after 16+ Years at City of Pocatello | 5/27/21

After 40 years of practicing law, City of Pocatello Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Kirk Bybee will be retiring.

A lifelong resident of Pocatello, Kirk graduated from Idaho State University in 1978 and earned his law degree from the University of Id...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of May 24 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 5/26/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its May 24 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/3wAgRg...

Pocatello’s Ross Park Aquatic Complex Opens for 2021 Season May 29 | 5/25/21

One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this weekend.

The Ross Park Aquatic Complex will kick off its 2021 season Saturday, May 29 at noon. The year will mark the first time the facility has offered...

City of Pocatello Sanitation Collection to Operate as Normal on Memorial Day | 5/25/21

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal Memorial Day, May 31.

Residents who are scheduled for a Monday pickup of garbage, recycling, and yard waste should still place their autocarts o...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 5/24/21

For the week of May 18-May 24, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 68 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,144. Out of the 17,144 cases, 17,074 have recovered from COVID-19.

Th...

Brady Chapel Open House Planned for Memorial Day | 5/24/21

One of the most well-known pieces of Pocatello’s architectural history will be open to the public Memorial Day.

The members of the Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will be hosting an open house at Brady Chapel, located ...

Portneuf Health Trust, Pocatello Police Invite Public to Ribbon Cutting at Substation #2 | 5/21/21

The Portneuf Health Trust and Pocatello Police Department are inviting the public to a ribbon cutting for the Department’s second substation. 

The event will be held at the Portneuf Health Trust’s Bannock Campus, 500 South 11th...

20+ Local Artists Featured in Pocatello Arts Council Digital Exhibition | 5/21/21

The work of nearly two dozen Pocatello artists is being highlighted by the Pocatello Arts Council.

Recently, the group posted 23 works as part of its digital exhibition on the Pocatello Arts Council’s website, pocatelloartscou...

Pocatello Historic Preservation Comm. Seeks Donations for Brady Chapel Centennial Campaign | 5/20/21

The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is looking for your help to restore one of the Gate City’s architectural icons. 

The group is raising money to help restore Brady Chapel ahead of its 100-year anniversary in ...

City of Pocatello Lifts Face Covering Policy at City Facilities | 5/19/21

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is changing the face covering policy at City facilities.

Effective Monday, May 24, 2021, individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may enter City facilities without a face covering. Proof of vaccination is ...

Construction on Benton Connection Trail Begins | 5/19/2021

You’ll soon have a new path to take on your walks around Pocatello. 

Wednesday, May 19 crews began work on the Benton Connection trail. The 300-foot long, 10-foot wide non-motorized pathway will run along the ...

Pocatello Animal Services Asks Residents Not to Trap Cats, Suspends Community Cat Program | 5/19/21

Pocatello Animal Services is asking citizens not to trap feral cats and bring them to the Pocatello Animal Shelter.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Animal Services’ trap-neuter-return program – known as the Community Cat Pro...

City of Pocatello Encourages Residents to “Support Local Gems” | 5/18/21

For a second year, the City of Pocatello is joining with U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the Idaho Department of Commerce, as well as other organizations and leaders to support small businesses in the Gem State. 

Friday, May 21, Pocatellans and ...

PRT’s “Summer Youth Pass” Returns June 1, Ages 18 and Under Ride Fixed Routes for Free | 5/18/21

Local youth ages 18 and younger can catch a ride from Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) at no cost starting June 1.

Over the summer months, area youth can ride a PRT bus anywhere in the fixed route system at no cost with a Summer Youth Pass. Fixe...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Weekly COVID-19 Update | 5/17/21

For the week of May 11-May 17, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 50 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 17,077. Out of the 17,077 cases, 17,021 have recovered from COVID-19.

Th...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of May 14 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 5/17/2021

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its May 14 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

To view the summary, visit bit....

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of May 7 Meeting with FOP Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 | 5/7/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its May 7 discussion/negotiation meeting with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/2RDk5Az....

City of Pocatello Hiring Fair Scheduled for May 14 and 15 | 5/7/21

If you’re in the market for a new job or career, the City of Pocatello wants you.

The City will be hosting its first-ever hiring fair May 14 (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the Public Works Annex, 2405 Garrett Way, and Optimist/T...

Recipients of 2021 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” Announced | 5/7/21

The five awardees for the 2021 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” have been chosen.

The scholarship program is on its second year. Each two-year scholarship awards the student $2000, or $500 per semester, to use at Idaho State ...

Friends of the Marshall Public Library to Host Used Book Sales Monthly May – Sept. | 5/6/21

You’ll have five chances to find your new favorite book this summer thanks to The Friends of the Marshall Public Library.

Starting May 15, the group will host five monthly installments of its popular used book sales in the south parkin...

Don’t Fail Our Trails: Illegal trail building has permanent consequences | 5/5/21

A conglomerate of folks interested in the sustainable growth of the Pocatello trail system is coming together to remind everyone that it is illegal to build trails on public land without prior authorization.

 Unfortunately, land management agenci...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of May 3 Meeting with IAFF Local 187 | 5/4/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its May 3 discussion/negotiation meeting with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/3tiqQ88...

Pocatello Public Information Officer Receives Two Honors | 5/4/21

It’s a repeat for Pocatello’s Public Information Officer at this year’s Idaho Press Club awards.

Over the weekend, the Idaho Press Club announced its Best of 2020 Award Winners, and Logan McDougall, Public Informatio...

Two Proclamations to be Read at Pocatello City Council Meeting | 5/4/21

Two proclamations from Mayor Brian Blad are on the agenda for Thursday’s Pocatello City Council Regular Meeting.

The first sets May 16 – 22 as National Public Works Week in Pocatello. The proclamation encourages “all...

SIPH - 8 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 5/3/21

After today, Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be only providing case numbers to the public on Mondays. To monitor daily case counts, visit http://ow.ly/u2Ah50EDMYx.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 8 new confirmed and probable cases of C...

City of Pocatello Releases Summary of April 29 Meeting with FOP Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 | 5/3/21

The City of Pocatello has released a summary of its April 29 discussion/negotiation meeting with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To view the summary, visit bit.ly/3gY2HB...

Pocatello Animal Services to Host Rabies Vaccination Clinic May 15 | 5/3/21

You can get your furry friend protected against rabies for just $10 Saturday, May 15.  

Pocatello Animal Services and Aiding to Adoption Rescue will be holding a rabies vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pocatello Animal Sh...

City of Pocatello Auctioning Surplus Items | 5/3/21

The City of Pocatello’s yearly auction has started.

For a second year, the City’s annual auction will be held online only. Items up for grabs this year include vehicles, office furnishings, tools, and more. Bidding starts clo...

SIPH - 14 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/30/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 14 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,949. Out of the 16,949 cases, 16822 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts b...

SIPH - 8 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/29/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 8 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,935. Out of the 16,935 cases, 16803 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - 10 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/28/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 10 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,927. Out of the 16,927 cases, 16,788 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Half-price Dog Licenses from Pocatello Animal Services May 1 - 31 | 4/28/21

You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half the cost starting next month.

Through May, the department is offering $5 dog licenses for dogs that are spayed or neutered and $10 licenses for dogs that are not spayed or neutered...

SIPH - 27 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/27/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 27 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,917. Out of the 16,917 cases, 16,780 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 34 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/26/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 34 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,890. Out of the 16,890 cases, 16,761 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

City Council Votes to Rescind Face Covering Ord., Masks Still Required at City Facilities | 4/26/21

At a special meeting Monday, the Pocatello City Council voted to rescind the City’s face covering ordinance effective Wednesday, April 28.

Additionally, Councilmembers approved a motion to call a special meeting to consider reimplementi...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 4/23/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 70’s. This brings the total to 223 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indiv...

SIPH - 16 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/23/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,837. Out of the 16,837 cases, 16,699 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Consider Repeal of Face Covering Ordinance | 4/23/21

The Pocatello City Council will be holding a special meeting Monday, April 26 at 1 p.m. to consider rescinding the City’s face covering ordinance.

At the City Council’s April 1 regular meeting, the Council approved a motion t...

Water Line Installation Begins April 26 on N. Lincoln, N. Buchanan, and W. Custer | 4/23/21

Monday, April 26 crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will begin the process of replacing water main lines on North Lincoln Avenue, North Buchanan Avenue, and West Custer Street.

The project area will include the 900 and 1000 blocks of North ...

SIPH - 22 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/22/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 22 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,822. Out of the 16,822 cases, 16,690 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 16 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/21/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,800. Out of the 16,800 cases, 16,676 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 13 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/20/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 13 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,784. Out of the 16,784 cases, 16,670 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad Receives 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine | 4/20/21

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is on his way to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Tuesday, Mayor Blad received his second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s offices. He received his first dose March 30....

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 4/19/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a male in his 60’s. This brings the total to 222 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individ...

SIPH - 13 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/19/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 13 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,772. Out of the 16,772 cases, 16,658 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms Two Deaths in SE Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 4/16/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. One individual was a female in her 60s from Bingham County and the other individual was a male in his 80s from Bannock County. This brings the total to 22...

SIPH - 8 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/16/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 8 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,745. Out of the 16,745 cases, 16604 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Stephanie Morrison, Zonta Club of Pocatello Earn Human and Civil Rights Awards from HRAC | 4/16/21

A local teacher and leadership organization are being recognized by the City of Pocatello’s Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC).

Recently, the group honored Stephanie Morrison and Zonta Club of Pocatello with the HRAC’s...

SIPH - 20 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/15/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 20 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,738. Out of the 16,738 cases, 16,579 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 4/14/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 60’s. This brings the total to 218 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indiv...

SIPH - 8 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/14/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 8 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,718. Out of the 16,718 cases, 16,548 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts b...

SIPH - 34 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/13/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 34 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,710. Out of the 16,710 cases, 16,533 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Four Proclamations to be Read at Pocatello City Council Meeting | 4/13/21

Four proclamations are scheduled to be read at Thursday’s Pocatello City Council Meeting.

The first will proclaim April 10 through April 16 as the “Week of the Young Child.” The proclamation encourages “al...

Pocatello’s Glass Recycling Program Collects 1,000,000 lbs. of Glass | 4/13/21

Over 500 tons of glass are getting a second life thanks to the City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s glass recycling program. 

Recently, crews picked up a load of glass from one of the 12 glass drop-off bins located around ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in SE Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 4/12/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a Bannock County female in her 80’s and a Bingham County male in his 80’s. This brings the total to 217 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idah...

SIPH - 20 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/12/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 20 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,676. Out of the 16,676 cases, 16,501 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 16 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/9/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,642. Out of the 16,642 cases, 16,427 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Arts Council Seeks Artists for Digital Exhibition | 4/9/21

Local artists looking to publicly display their work are getting their chance thanks to the Pocatello Arts Council. 

The group is currently accepting entries for a digital exhibition that will be hosted on their website, pocatel...

SIPH - 19 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/8/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 19 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,626. Out of the 16,626cases, 16378 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Pocatello Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council to Hold Essential Needs Drive Saturday, April 17 | 4/8/21

The Pocatello Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is asking for you to lend a hand to those in need.

The group will be holding an essential needs drive for local organizations Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Pocatello...

City of Pocatello Chief Information Officer Featured by Toggle Magazine | 4/8/21

The City of Pocatello’s Chief Information Officer, Chris Sorensen, is the subject of a new case study by Toggle Magazine.

The article highlights the work he and the Information Technology (IT) department have undertaken in “modernizing Pocatello’...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in SE Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 4/7/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a Bannock County female in her 60’s and a Bingham County male in his 80’s. This brings the total to 215 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idah...

SIPH - 23 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/7/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 23 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,606. Out of the 16,606 cases, 16,329 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Animal Services Accepting Applications for Volunteers | 4/7/21

Pocatello Animal Services is looking for folks to lend a hand to the shelter’s furry friends.

After curtailing their volunteer program in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pocatello Animal Services is now accepting applications for potential...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 4/6/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a male in his 80’s. This brings the total to 213 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indivi...

SIPH - 31 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/6/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 31 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,583. Out of the 16,583 cases, 16,309 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 44 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/5/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 44 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,552. Out of the 16,552 cases, 16,285 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 25 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/2/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 25 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,477. Out of the 16,477 cases, 16,179 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello City Council Votes to Leave Face Covering Ordinance in Place | 4/1/21

Thursday, the Pocatello City Council voted to keep Pocatello’s face covering ordinance in place.

Additionally, the Council voted to approve a motion to call a special meeting to consider rescinding the ordinance if cases fall below a ra...

SIPH - 42 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 4/1/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,452. Out of the 16,452 cases, 16,160 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Water System Flushing Starts April 5 | 4/1/21

Beginning April 5, Pocatellans might see water flowing out of fire hydrants around the city.

Monday marks the start of the City of Pocatello Water Department’s annual water system flushing process. During the effort, crews open valves on fire hyd...

SIPH - 62 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/31/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 62 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,410. Out of the 16,410 cases, 16,115 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Two Proclamations to be Read at Thursday’s Pocatello City Council Meeting | 3/31/21

UPDATE: The reading of the “Week of the Young Child” proclamation has been rescheduled for the April 15 meeting. 

PREVIOUS: A pair of proclamations from Mayor Brian Blad are on the agenda for Thursday’s Pocatello City...

SIPH - 42 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/30/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,350. Out of the 16,350 cases, 16,071 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Mayor Brian Blad Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, Encourages Residents to Get Vaccinated | 3/30/21

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has joined the more than 430,000 Idahoans who’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mayor Blad received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s offices in Pocatello, T...

SIPH - 62 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/29/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 62 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,308. Out of the 16,308 cases, 16,025 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Opening Day at Zoo Idaho Slated for April 3 | 3/29/21

Zoo Idaho’s opening day for the 2021 season is set for April 3. 

The new season will mark the debut of the Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop. Scheduled to be completed in June, the new structure will be 1,200 square feet and be the ...

SIPH - 28 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/26/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,231. Out of the 16,231 cases, 15,933 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 44 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/25/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 44 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,206. Out of the 16,206 cases, 15,861 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Sanitation to Utilize Routeware, Create More Efficient Collection Truck Routes | 3/25/21

Trash and tech are coming together in the City of Pocatello Sanitation Department. 

Starting March 23, department staff will begin utilizing Routeware. Using a host of data collected by the department, the software helps staff o...

SIPH - 93 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/24/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 93 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,163. Out of the 16,163 cases, 15,825 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Sanitation Department’s Yard Waste Collection Program Begins April 5 | 3/24/21

Spring is here and that means the City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s Yard Waste Collection Program will get underway. 

Starting Monday, April 5, Pocatellans can place grass clippings, leaves, and garden trimmings in thei...

SIPH - 19 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/23/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 19 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,111. Out of the 16,111 cases, 15,798 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Street Operations Dept. Releases 2021 Paving Plan | 3/23/21

The list of which Pocatello roads are getting a bit of TLC from the Street Operations Department in 2021 is now available. 

Recently, the department published the 2021 Paving Plan. The plan details which roads should be completely resurfaced or wi...

SIPH - 50 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/22/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 50 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 16,051. Out of the 16,051 cases, 15,744 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 40 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/19/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 40 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,975. Out of the 15,975 cases, 15,613 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 30 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/18/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,935. Out of the 15,935 cases, 15,571 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in SE Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 3/17/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are a Bannock County female in her 80’s, a Bingham County male in his 70’s and a Bingham County female in her 50’s. This brings the tota...

SIPH - 76 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/17/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 76 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,903. Out of the 15,903 cases, 15,532 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Marshall Public Library Accepting Submissions for 21st Annual Poetry Wall | 3/17/21

After a digital edition in 2020, the Poetry Wall is returning to the Marshall Public Library.  

In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, the library will be putting up its annual Poetry Wall. Started by former librarian Joan Jus...

SIPH - 32 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/16/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 32 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,828. Out of the 15,828 cases, 15,514 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

April 30 to be Proclaimed National Therapy Animal Day in Pocatello | 3/16/21

Therapy animals and their human handlers will be honored at Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting.

At the meeting, Mayor Brian Blad will proclaim April 30 as “National Therapy Animal Day.” The edict encourages &...

SIPH - 37 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/15/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,797. Out of the 15,797 cases, 15,474 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 40 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/12/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 40 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,717. Out of the 15,717 cases, 15,419 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Parks and Rec. Dept. Unveils Partnership Opportunities for Local Businesses, Individuals | 3/12/21

If you’ve ever wanted to have your name or the name of your business on the side of a building or other major community improvement, now’s your chance.

Recently, the City of Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department unveiled ...

Mendoza Family’s Crafts and Collections on Display at the Marshall Public Library | 3/12/21

The latest display at the Marshall Public Library is a family affair.

Library Assistant Annie Mendoza and her daughters, Alina and Amara, are showcasing their creative and collecting hobbies of crafting, crocheting, and coin collecting on the se...

SIPH - 57 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/11/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 57 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,677. Out of the 15,677 cases, 15,391 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Water Dept. Announces 2021 Projects; Water, WPC Coll. Crews Change to Summer Hours Mar. 15 | 3/11/21

The City of Pocatello Water Department is announcing its list of projects slated for the 2021 construction year.

In the months ahead, Water Department crews plan to replace just over 2 miles of water mainlines on North Lincoln Avenue, W...

SIPH - 66 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/10/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 66 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,622. Out of the 15,622 cases, 15,372 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 39 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/9/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 39 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,556. Out of the 15,556 cases, 15,353 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - SIPH Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 3/8/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are a Bannock County male in his 80’s, a Power County female in her 80’s and a Caribou County male in his 80’s. This brings the total to...

SIPH - 43 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/8/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 43 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,515. Out of the 15,515 cases, 15,308 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Parks and Rec. Dept. Seeks Public Input on Proposed Pioneer Ridge Trail System Access | 3/5/21

The City of Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department is looking for the public’s thoughts on a proposal to create access points to the planned Pioneer Ridge Trail System.

The primary access point being considered is at the old Alameda Landfill &...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 3/5/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a male in his 80’s. This brings the total to 198 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individ...

SIPH - 31 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/5/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 31 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,450. Out of the 15,450 cases, 15,226 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Friends of the PAS to Fully Fund Pet Adoptions for Veterans & 50% off Older Dogs | 3/5/21

The men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military can add a furry friend to their life for free thanks to a local group. 

Recently, the Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter decided to cover 100 percent of the cost of adopting a dog or cat th...

Pocatello City Council Votes to Keep Face Covering Ordinance in Place | 3/4/21

Thursday, the City Council voted to continue Pocatello’s face covering ordinance for at least another month. The ordinance will be revisited at the City Council’s April 1 meeting. 

Additionally, the Council voted to direct staff to prepa...

SIPH - 18 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/4/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 18 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,419. Out of the 15,419 cases, 15,194 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 33 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/3/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 33 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,401. Out of the 15,401 cases, 15,171 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 33 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/2/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 33 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,368. Out of the 15,368 cases, 15,146 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 37 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 3/1/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,335. Out of the 15,335 cases, 15,124 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Cemetery Clean-up Begins March 29 | 3/1/2021

The yearly clean-up of Pocatello’s two City-operated cemeteries has been scheduled for the end of the month.

Monday, March 29, crews will begin the process of removing and discarding decorations and flower placements that have been left on graves...

SIPH - 39 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/26/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 39 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,266. Out of the 15,266 cases, 14,979 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 16 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/25/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,226. Out of the 15,226 cases, 14,930 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

City of Pocatello Awards $245,487.95 in Small Business Grants, Helping 30+ Bus. and Orgs. | 2/25/21

More than 30 Pocatello businesses and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic received a little help thanks to the City of Pocatello’s Small Business Grants Program.

Through the program, businesses and organizations were&nbs...

SIPH - 60 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/24/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 60 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,213. Out of the 15,213 cases, 14,915 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair Canceled | 2/24/21

After consulting with Southeastern Idaho Public Health, organizers have decided to cancel the 2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair.

Due to the size of the event and the difficulty in ensuring proper social distancing, the decision was made to...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in SE Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 2/23/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a female from Bannock County in her 80’s and a female from Bannock County in her 90’s. This brings the total to 196 deaths due to COVID-19 in so...

SIPH - 30 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/23/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,152. Out of the 15,152 cases, 14,902 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Police Dept. Invests in Body-Worn Cameras | 2/23/2021

Before a Pocatello Police Officer hits the streets, they typically do a mental check of what they’ll need for their shift: vest-check; duty belt-check; keys-check; gear bag-check. Now, they’re adding a body camera to the list.

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SIPH - 33 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/22/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 33 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,122. Out of the 15,122 cases, 14,876 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 42 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/19/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,066. Out of the 15,066 cases, 14,807 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Face Covering Ordinance Left in Place by Pocatello City Council | 2/18/2021

Thursday, the Pocatello City Council voted against rescinding the City’s face covering ordinance. The ordinance will remain in place and be revisited on March 4.  

Under the ordinance, “every person shall, when in any...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19 | 2/18/21

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a male in his 60’s. This brings the total to 194 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individuals’ fami...

SIPH - 45 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/18/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 45 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 15,025. Out of the 15,025 cases, 14,746 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 45 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/17/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 45 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,980. Out of the 14,980 cases, 14,697 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Citizens Invited to Give Invocation at Pocatello City Council Meetings | 2/17/2021

With Governor Brad Little moving Idaho to Stage 3, in-person invocations are returning to the Pocatello City Council’s Regular Meetings.

Traditionally, City Council meetings are started with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an invocation. Pre...

SIPH - 44 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/16/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 44 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,935. Out of the 14,935 cases, 14,681 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 45 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/12/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 45 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,849. Out of the 14,849 cases, 14,550 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

City of Pocatello Unveils Redesigned City Website | 2/11/2021

If you head over to the City of Pocatello’s website, pocatello.us, things look a little different.

Thursday, the City unveiled the newly redesigned site. The new look leans on the Pocatello flag, utilizing the flag’s colors and elements in the si...

SIPH - 49 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho | 2/11/2021

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 49 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,804. Out of the 14,804 cases, 14,532 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a female from Bannock County in her 90’s and a female from Bingham County in her 70’s. This brings the total to 188 deaths due to COVID-19 in so...

SIPH - 47 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 47 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,757. Out of the 14,757 cases, 14,505 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 47 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 47 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,710. Out of the 14,710 cases, 14,477 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Sanitation Collection to Operate as Normal on Presidents’ Day

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will operate as normal on Presidents’ Day, February 15.

Residents with a Monday collection day for garbage and recycling are asked to place their autocarts at the...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are a Bannock County female in her 50’s, a Bannock County female in her 80’s and a Bannock County male in his 80’s. This brings the tota...

SIPH - 40 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 40 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,664. Out of the 14,664 cases, 14,453 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 70’s. This brings the total to 183 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indiv...

SIPH - 34 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 34 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,602. Out of the 14,602 cases, 14,327 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello City Council Instructs Staff to Prepare Ordinance that Repeals Face Covering Ordinance

At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting, the City Council voted to direct City staff to prepare an ordinance that repeals the City’s face covering ordinance. Under Idaho law, an ordinance can only be repealed by another ordinance....

SIPH - 41 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 41 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,571. Out of the 14,571 cases, 14,285 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 32 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 32 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,530. Out of the 14,530 cases, 14,261 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

City of Pocatello Outlines Changes Following Governor Little’s Move to Stage 3

The City of Pocatello is making the following changes after Tuesday’s announcement by Governor Brad Little that Idaho has moved to Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan. 

All City Council Meetings scheduled for this week will be held virtua...

Pocatello Arts Council Retools Grants Process, Seeks to Award up to $1,000 Monthly

The Pocatello Arts Council is looking to get more art out in the community.

Recently, the group announced they will be awarding up to $1,000 in grants monthly to local artisans. Grants are available to support visual, literary, and performance ar...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 100’s. This brings the total to 181 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indi...

SIPH - 45 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 45 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,499. Out of the 14,499 cases, 14,226 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are a Bannock County male in his 60’s, a Bingham County female in her 70’s and a Power County female in her 90’s. This brings the total ...

SIPH - 14 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 14 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,455. Out of the 14,455 cases, 14,202 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

PFD/Bannock County Ambulance District Invest CARES Act Funding in LUCAS Devices

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) crews now have a new partner in the fight against cardiac arrest.

Recently, the Pocatello Fire Department/Bannock County Ambulance purchased six Lund University Cardiac Assist System (LUCAS) devices for ambulance ...

SIPH - 50 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 50 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,407. Out of the 14,407 cases, 14,095 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 90’s. This brings the total to 177 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indiv...

SIPH - 40 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 40 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,357. Out of the 14,357 cases, 14,042 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Rides for Senior Citizens to COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available Through PRT

Local senior citizens in need of a ride to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment can get one for a donation through Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT).

Thanks to PRT’s partnership with the Area V Agency on Aging’s transportati...

SIPH - 35 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 35 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,316. Out of the 14,316 cases, 14,001 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 70 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 70 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,283. Out of the 14,283 cases, 13,981 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are two Bannock County residents, both female in their 80’s and a Bingham County male in his 90’s. This brings the total to 176 deaths due to COVI...

SIPH - 37 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,213. Out of the 14,213 cases, 13,928 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms Death in Bannock County Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 80s. This brings the total to 173 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individuals&...

SIPH - 42 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,146. Out of the 14,146 cases, 13,711 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Jim Krueger Joins City of Pocatello as Chief Financial Officer

The City of Pocatello has a new leader in the Finance Department. 

January 19 marked the first day as Chief Financial Officer for Jim Krueger. Jim brings over 34 years of municipal finance director experience to the City of Pocatello. He...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are two Bingham County residents, a female in her 60’s and a male in his 80’s and a Bannock County male in his 70’s. This brings the tot...

SIPH - 50 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 50 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,104. Out of the 14,104 cases, 13,661 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 66 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 66 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14,053. Out of the 14,053 cases, 13565 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts b...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a male from Bannock County in his 70’s and a male from Caribou County in his 70’s. This brings the total to 169 deaths due to COVID-19 in southe...

SIPH - 110 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 110 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,988. Out of the 13,988 cases, 13,524 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are a female from Bannock County in her 70’s and a female from Bannock County in her 80’s and a female from Bingham County in her 50’s. ...

SIPH - 71 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 71 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,839. Out of the 13,839 cases, 13,214 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a Power County female in her 70’s and a Bannock County male in his 70’s. This brings the total to 164 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho....

SIPH - 85 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 85 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,767. Out of the 13,767 cases, 13,131 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Construction Begins on “Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop” at Zoo Idaho

Even though the 2021 season is still a few months away, big things are afoot at Zoo Idaho.

Recently, construction started on the “Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop” with crews doing the prep work for the foundation and p...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Five Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed five deaths due to COVID-19. They are five residents from Bannock County: a male in his 60’s, male in his 70’s, female in her 90’s, female in her 70’s and a female in her 60’s. This brings the total to...

SIPH - 65 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 65 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,685. Out of the 13,685 cases, 13,001 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Public Input Wanted for Cusick Creek Trailhead, City Creek Grant Applications

The City of Pocatello is seeking public input for two grant applications through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

The first would fund trailhead improvements and erosion control efforts at the Cusick Creek trailhead. Proposed enhance...

SIPH - 73 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 73 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,624. Out of the 13,624 cases, 12,984 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Sanitation Collection to Operate as Normal on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will operate as normal Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18.

Residents with a Monday collection day for garbage and recycling are asked to place their autocarts at the c...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 80’s. This brings the total to 154 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indiv...

SIPH - 121 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 121 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,552. Out of the 13,552 cases, 12,854 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

SIPH - 88 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 88 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,377. Out of the 13,377 cases, 12,596 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pictures by Local Wildlife Photographer on Display at the Marshall Public Library

The majesty of the Intermountain West’s wildlife will be on display at the Marshall Public Library.

For the next two months, the library will feature photographs captured by Library Assistant and wildlife photographer Taylor Bunn. Tayl...

Pocatello City Council Leaves Face Covering Ordinance in Place

At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to leave Pocatello’s face covering ordinance in place for at least another month.

Under the ordinance, “every person shall, when in any indoor or ou...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are a male in his 70’s from Bingham County, a female in her 60’s from Bannock County and a female in her 90’s from Franklin County. This...

SIPH - 130 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 130 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,290. Out of the 13,290 cases, 12,521 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Four Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed four deaths due to COVID-19. They are a female in her 90s from Franklin County, two females from Bannock County one was in her 70s and the other one was in her 80s, and one male in his 60s also from Ba...

SIPH - 97 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 97 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,160. Out of the 13,160 cases, 12,450 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 106 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 106 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 13,071. Out of the 13,071 cases, 12,422 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

City of Pocatello Extends Deadline for COVID-19 Small Business Grants

UPDATE: The deadline for applications has passed. The deadline was January 13 at 5 p.m. 

PREVIOUS: After getting the go-ahead from the State of Idaho, the City of Pocatello is extending its deadline for businesses and organizations affected by the...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Five Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed five deaths due to COVID-19. They are three residents of Bingham County a female in her 60’s, a male in his 80’s and a male in his 50’s as well as a male in his 90&rsq...

SIPH - 99 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 99 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 12,965. Out of the 12,965 cases, 12,222 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Applications Open for 2021 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”

Class of 2021 high school graduating seniors can now apply for Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship.”

Five recipients will be awarded two-year scholarships each totaling $2,000 ($500 per semester) to ...

Pocatello’s State of the City Scheduled for January 7

The City of Pocatello will take a look back at 2020 during the City Council’s January 7 meeting. 

Mayor Brian Blad will give the annual State of the City address at the end of the meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Two deaths were in Bingham County, both were females one in her 40’s and the other in her 80s. The third death occurred in Bannock Co...

SIPH - 107 New Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 107 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 12,772. Out of the 12,772 cases, 12,069 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

SIPH - 138 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 138 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 12,665. Out of the 12,665 cases, 12,005 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are two residents from Bannock County a female in her 80’s and a female in her 70’s and Bingham County female in her 70’s. This brings t...

SIPH - 100 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 100 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 12,532. Out of the 12,532 cases, 11,994 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

City of Pocatello Employees Pledge $21,926.50 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho

‘Tis the season of giving and employees of the City of Pocatello reached into their wallets, donating more than $21,000 to the United Way of Southeastern Idaho (UWSEI).

Through the UWSEI’s annual campaign, employees donated $2...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are three residents of Bannock County: a male in his 70’s, a male in his 80’s and a female in her 60’s. This brings the total to 129 dea...

SIPH - 96 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 96 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 12,434. Out of the 12,434 cases, 11,815 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Four Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed four deaths due to COVID-19. They are three residents of Bannock County, two males in their 70’s and a male in his 80’s and a male from Bingham County in his 70’s. This br...

SIPH - 64 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 64 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 12,171. Out of the 12,171 cases, 11,380 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 155 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health found a reporting error in the case numbers that were released earlier today (12/22). The post has been updated to reflect the corrected numbers.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 155 new confirmed and probable cases of ...

Trash Collection Delayed Due to Christmas, New Year’s; Holiday Garbage Pickups Begin Dec. 26

Due to the observance of the Christmas holiday on Friday, garbage and recycling collection by the City of Pocatello Sanitation Department following the holiday will be delayed by one day. Residents with a Friday pick up are asked to place their autocarts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Five Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed five deaths due to COVID-19. They are three residents of Bannock County, a male in his 60’s, a female in her 90’s and a female in her 60’s. The two other deaths are from B...

SIPH - 93 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 93 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 11,956. Out of the 11,956 cases, 11,163 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 69 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 69 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 11,765. Out of the 11,765 cases, 10,713 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 107 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 107 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 11,694. Out of the 11,694 cases, 10,581 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center Opens for 2020-2021 Season Friday, Dec. 18

One of Pocatello’s popular places to pass the time in the winter months is slated to open.

The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center will kickoff its 2020-2021 season Friday, December 18 with 75 percent of the center ready for cross count...

Pocatello Street Operations, Police Remind Residents Not to Place Snow on Roads

With winter weather upon us, the City of Pocatello Street Operations and Police Departments are reminding residents to keep sidewalks clear and not to shovel or blow snow into the streets of the Gate City.

Pocatello City Code 8.14.060 states, &am...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Four Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed four deaths due to COVID-19. They are a female in her 90’s from Bannock County, two males from Bannock County both in their 80’s and a male from Bingham County in his 50’s...

SIPH - 133 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 133 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 11,594. Out of the 11,594 cases, 10,388 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are two males from Bannock County both in their 80’s. This brings the total to 107 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individu...

SIPH - 145 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 145 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 11,460. Out of the 11,460 cases, 10,338 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

Pocatello Earns 2nd in Idaho on 2020 Municipal Equality Index

Pocatello has again been recognized on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Municipal Equality Index (MEI).

“The MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ people who live and work there. Citie...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms Three Deaths in southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. The deaths were in a male in his 70s from Bannock County; a male in his 70s from Franklin County, and a male in his 90s from Bingham County. This brings...

SIPH - 131 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 131 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 11,321. Out of the 11,321 cases, 10,164 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts...

Pocatello HRAC Seeks Nominations for 2021 Human and Civil Rights Awards

UPDATE: The deadline for nominations is now January 31 at midnight.

PREVIOUS: The City of Pocatello Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC) is looking to honor local champions of human and civil rights.

The group is currently accepting nominatio...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Four Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed four deaths due to COVID-19. They are two males from Bannock County one in his 80’s the other one in his 40’s. Additionally, there is a male from Bear Lake County in his 70&rsqu...

SIPH - 164 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 164 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 11,094. Out of the 11,094 cases, 9,704 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - 117 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 117 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 10,947. Out of the 10,947 cases, 9,555 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms Death in Bannock County Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death due to COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 90s. This brings the total to 97 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individuals&r...

SIPH - 262 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 262 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 10,865. Out of the 10,865 cases, 9,412 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a female from Bannock County in her 80’s and a male in his 90’s from Oneida County. This is the first COVID related death in Oneida County. This...

SIPH - 190 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 190 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 10,602. Out of the 10,602 cases, 9,352 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Friends of the Marshall Public Library Donates Glowforge to MPL

Some top-notch tech is now at the Marshall Public Library.

Thanks to a $7,000 donation by The Friends of the Marshall Public Library, the library is now outfitted with a Glowforge. The Glowforge “uses a beam of light the width...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are two males from Bannock County in their 70’s and one male from Bannock County in his 60’s. This brings the total to 94 deaths due to COVID-19 i...

SIPH - 135 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 135 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 10,414. Out of the 10,414 cases, 9,194 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

Pocatello Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Invite Public to Pickup Christmas Tree Cone Making Kits

The Pocatello Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council will be helping local children get into the holiday spirit.

Parents and caregivers are invited to pickup a “Christmas Tree Cone” making kit at the Pocatello Police Depart...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are two males from Bannock County one in his 70’s and the other in his 80’s. This brings the total to 91 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. ...

SIPH - 185 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 185 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 10,093. Out of the 10,093 cases, 8,899 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths due to COVID-19. They are a male from Bingham County in his 70’s, a female from Bannock County in her 60’s and a female from Franklin County in her 100’s. Thi...

SIPH - 175 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 175 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 9,905. Out of the 9,905 cases, 8,605 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Pocatello Community Rec. Center Offering Lifeguard Training Courses

The City of Pocatello’s Community Recreation Center (CRC) will be offering three Lifeguard Training Courses starting January 23.

Interested participants must complete a pre-course session that includes water skill testing prior to being...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths due to COVID-19. They are a male from Bannock County in his 60’s and a male from Bingham County in his 90’s. This brings the total to 86 deaths due to COVID-19 in southea...

SIPH - 221 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 221 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 9,743. Out of the 9,743 cases, 8,503 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Enrichment Stockings Available for Purchase for Zoo Idaho Animals

Now is your chance to brighten the holidays for the animals at Zoo Idaho.

Through December 12, you can sponsor “Stockings for Wildlife” for one of the zoo’s resident animals. The stocking includes enrichment activiti...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Four Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed four deaths associated with COVID-19. They are a female in her 80’s from Bannock County, a male in his 90’s from Franklin County, a female in her 60’s from Power County an...

SIPH - 171 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 171 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 9,511. Out of the 9,511 cases, 8,418 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19. All three are Bannock County residents. They are a male in his 40’s, a female in her 40’s and a male in his 70’s. This brings the to...

SIPH - 143 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 143 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 9,342. Out of the 9,342 cases, 8,278 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

PRT’s 2020 Tour of Lights Canceled, 2019 Tour Map Offered to Residents

Due to the ongoing pandemic and following Governor Brad Little’s Modified Stage 2 order limiting in-person gatherings to 10 or fewer people, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) is canceling the 2020 Tour of Lights.

“We are sadde...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19. Two females, one from Franklin County in her 80’s and the other from Bannock County in her 90’s. This brings the total to 76 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Ida...

SIPH - 175 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 175 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 8,886. Out of the 8,886 cases, 7,522 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - 347 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 347 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 8,697. Out of the 8,697 cases, 7,411 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - 145 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 145 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 8,349. Out of the 8,349 cases, 7,219 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Sanitation Collection to be Delayed Due to Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday and Friday’s garbage, recycling, yard waste, and leaf collections for Pocatello residents will be delayed by one day because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and leaves will not be picked up Thursda...

SIPH - 224 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 224 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 8,088. Out of the 8,088 cases, 6,670 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Pocatello City Council Adopts Face Covering Ordinance

At Thursday’s Regular Pocatello City Council meeting, Councilmembers voted to approve a public health emergency ordinance requiring masks to be worn in all public places or when six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained.

Under the ordina...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19. One female in her 50’s and one male in his 90’s both from Bannock County. This brings the total to 71 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho....

SIPH - 141 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 141 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 7,869. Out of the 7,869 cases, 6,645 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

City of Pocatello Details Changes to Services Following Governor’s Roll Back to Stage 2

Following Governor Brad Little’s announcement that Idaho is moving back to a modified version of Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebounds Plan, the City of Pocatello will be making the following changes to City services. 

All City Council...

SIPH - 179 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 179 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 7,729. Out of the 7,729 cases, 6,637 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Pocatello Police Dept. Opens New Substation

The Pocatello Police Department has added a new substation to its ranks thanks to the Portneuf Health Trust (PHT).

The approximately 500 square-foot substation at 500 South 11^th Avenue features additional places for officers to complete their rep...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Five Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed five deaths associated with COVID-19. Three males from Bannock County, one in their 60’s, one in their 70’s and one in their 80’s. One male in his 70’s from Cari...

SIPH - 160 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 160 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 7,552. Out of the 7,552 cases, 6,498 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Pocatello City Council to Consider Face Covering Ordinance at Thursday Meeting

At the Pocatello City Council’s Regular Meeting Thursday, Councilmembers will consider a public health emergency ordinance requiring masks to be worn in all public places or when six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained. 

Under...

SIPH - 120 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 120 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 7,393. Out of the 7,393 cases, 6,360 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Pocatello City Council to Discuss Possible Face Covering Ordinance at Special Meeting

Tuesday, November 17 at 11 a.m., the Pocatello City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the possibility of establishing a face covering ordinance. The ordinance itself would not be considered until the Council’s Regular Meeting Thursd...

SIPH - 164 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 164 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 7,143. Out of the 7,143 cases, 6,006 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - Idaho Rolls Back to Modified Stage 2

Governor Little announced today his plans to roll back the State to Modified Stage Two of the Idaho Rebounds Plan. The reason for rolling back to Stage 2 was due to the spike in cases statewide, an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and the burden bein...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19. One is a female in her 50’s from Franklin County and the other is a male in his 80’s from Bannock County. This brings the total to 58 deaths due to COVID-19 in sout...

SIPH - 157 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 157 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 6,981. Out of the 6,981 cases, 6,004 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19. They are both females in their 80’s from Bannock County. This brings the total to 56 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these in...

SIPH - 86 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 86 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 6,703. Out of the 6,703 cases, 5,793 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts bel...

SIPH - 112 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 112 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 6,618. Out of the 6,618 cases, 5,786 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - 178 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 178 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 6353. Out of the 6353 cases, 5302 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts below...

Pooka the Skunk Joins Zoo Idaho’s Ambassador Animal Program

One of nature’s smelliest animals is joining Zoo Idaho as an ambassador animal.

Recently, Pooka was turned over to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game who then took her to Zoo Idaho. Pooka the skunk originally hails from the ...

Pocatello Animal Services Offers Free Pet Adoptions for Active Duty Military, Veterans Nov. 9 – 14

Citizens who’ve served or are serving our country can add a furry friend to their life for free next week.

In honor of Veterans Day, active duty service members and veterans can have pet adoption fees waived when they adopt a dog or ca...

SIPH - 97 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 97 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 6,177. Out of the 6,177 cases, 5,294 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts bel...

City of Pocatello Sanitation Collection to Operate as Normal on Veterans Day

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal on Veterans Day, November 11.

Residents who are scheduled for a Wednesday pickup of garbage, recycling, and yard waste should still place their...

SIPH - 98 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 98 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 6,083. Out of the 6,083 cases, 5,183 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts bel...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms Four Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed four deaths associated with COVID-19. Two males in Bannock County one in their 70’s and one in their 80’s. One female from Bingham County in her 60’s and one female from C...

Pocatellans Invited to “Give the Cops a Bird” for the Idaho Foodbank

Pocatello Police Officers are asking you to give them a bird for a good cause.

Earlier this month, the Pocatello Police Department kicked off its 2^nd Annual “Give the Cops a Bird” Turkey Drive for the Idaho Foodbank. Citizens...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Two Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19. They are a male from Bingham County in his 80’s and a female in Bannock county in her 70’s. This brings the total to 48 deaths due to COVID-19 i...

SIPH - 99 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 99 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 5,989. Out of the 5,989 cases, 5,026 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts bel...

Brady Chapel Open House Slated for Veterans Day

A Pocatello landmark will be open to the public Veterans Day.

The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will be holding an open house at Brady Chapel, located in Mountain View Cemetery, Wednesday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At ...

SIPH - 121 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 121 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 5,891. Out of the 5,891 cases, 5,015 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

City of Pocatello Starts Small Business Grant Program

The City of Pocatello will be starting a grant program to help local businesses and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently, the City set aside an initial amount of $250,000 from Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advi...

SIPH - 130 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 130 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 5674. Out of the 5674 cases, 4682 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts below...

SIPH - 102 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 102 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 5,546. Out of the 5,546 cases, 4,537 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Board of Directors Raise COVID-19 Risk Levels

In July, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s (SIPH) Board of Health adopted the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan for the eight-county region (Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida & Power). The plan outlines risk levels...

Pocatello Street Operations, Water, and WPC Depts. Switch to Winter Work Hours

Three City of Pocatello departments will be making the switch to their winter work hours November 2.

Street Operations, Water, and Water Pollution Control crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Before and after busi...

SIPH - 93 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 93 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 5,438. Out of the 5,438 cases, 4,426 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts bel...

SIPH - 140 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 140 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 5,347. Out of the 5,347 cases, 4,189 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Death in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County. The individual was a female in her 80s. This brings the total to 42 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these individu...

City of Pocatello Outlines Changes to Services Following Governor’s Rollback to Stage 3

The City of Pocatello is making the following changes to its services following Governor Brad Little’s announcement that Idaho will move back to a modified version of stage three of the Idaho Rebounds Plan. 

Parks and Recreation Departme...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Six Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed six deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Three deaths occurred in Bannock County residents. One was a female in her 100’s, one was a female in her 50’s and the other ...

SIPH - 129 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 129 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 5,207. Out of the 5,207 cases, 4,029 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Leaf Collection Begins November 2 in Pocatello

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department is getting ready for their annual leaf collection program.

The 2020 program will begin Monday, November 2 and will wrap up Saturday, November 28. The leaves collected through the program will be taken to Bannock...

SIPH - 165 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 165 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 4,942. Out of the 4,942 cases, 3,910 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - 111 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 111 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 4,777. Out of the 4,777 cases, 3,806 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

Mayor Blad Donates $1,000 from Mayor’s Walking Challenge to Local Foundation

If you’ve noticed a little spring in Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad’s step, it's because he’s been walking for a good cause.

Thursday, Mayor Blad donated $1,000 to the Hitting Hearts Foundation. The money comes from his completing the 2019 Blue Cross of Idaho ...

Pocatello Water Department to Start Mainline Project on Fredregill Road and Oliver Avenue

Monday, October 26, crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will start replacing water main lines on Fredregill Road and Oliver Avenue.

The project areas will be Fredregill Road from South 2nd Avenue to Oliver Avenue, Oliver Avenue to the end of ...

Open House Planned for Carson Street Bridge Project

The public is invited to take a look at the plans for the Carson Street Bridge replacement.

Built in 1950 and spanning just over 54 feet, the Carson Street Bridge is scheduled to be replaced during the fall of 2021. Staff with the City of Pocatello Enginee...

SIPH - 126 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 126 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 4,670. Out of the 4,670 cases, 3,705 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...

SIPH - 118 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 118 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 4550. Out of the 4550 cases, 3632 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts below...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirmed Three Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Two deaths were in Bannock County, one was a female in her 80’s and the other one was a male in his 70’s. The third death occurred in Bingham C...

SIPH - 129 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 129 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 4,438. Out of the 4,438 cases, 3,515 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts be...