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 - 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 activit...

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 re...

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...

SIPH - 94 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 94 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 4,273. Out of the 4,273 cases, 3,401 have recovered from COVID-19. See county case counts bel...

Konni Kendell Appointed Pocatello City Clerk

There’s a new keeper of history at Pocatello City Hall.

At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council Meeting, Councilmembers voted to confirm Mayor Brian Blad’s appointment of Konni Kendell as City Clerk. Konni started with the City of Pocatello as an Administrati...

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

Starting today, Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be reporting the probable case counts for each county along with confirmed cases in their daily press releases. As a reminder, probable cases are individuals that have had contact to a confirmed case a...

Pocatello Street Operations Dept. Closes Out 2020 Paving Year, 30+ Miles of Road Treated

The City of Pocatello Street Operations Department has wrapped up its 2020 paving year. 

2020 saw crews treat 30.98 miles of road between October 2019 and September 2020. With this year’s tally, the department has treated 207.77 miles of Pocatello...

SIPH - 26 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (6 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 4 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 6 in Caribou County, 7 in Franklin County and 1 in Oneida County) in southeast Idaho. This brings ...

SIPH - One Hundred and Sixty-Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 168 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (69 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 52 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 15 in Caribou County, 19 in Franklin County, 4 in Oneida County and 6 in Power County) in south...

Pocatello HPC to Host Historical Tour and Scavenger Hunt at Mountain View Cemetery

The City of Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission is inviting you to learn about Pocatellans from years gone by. 

The group will host its Fifth Annual Scavenger Hunt at Mountain View Cemetery starting at Brady Chapel Saturday, Octob...

SIPH - One Hundred and Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 106 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (51 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 20 in Bingham County, 4 in Butte County, 11 in Caribou County, 10 in Franklin County and 9 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This bri...

Abstract Art Showing at Marshall Public Library During October and November

A unique style of art is on display at Marshall Public Library.

The public is invited to see the abstract artwork by local artist Sunny Sage Bybee. The type of art she creates is made with fluid acrylic paint on canvas with a process called paint pouring. ...

Pocatello Water Dept. to Begin Project on East Lovejoy Street

Monday, October 12, crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will start replacing water main lines on East Lovejoy Street. 

The project areas will be between South 1st Avenue and South 2nd Avenue and between South 3rd Avenue and South 4th...

SIPH - Forty-Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 45 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (27 in Bannock County, 4 in Bingham County, 5 in Butte County, 3 in Caribou County, 5 in Franklin County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed...

Pocatello City Clerk, Ruth Newsom, to Retire After 17+ Years with City

The City of Pocatello’s prime historian is retiring.

At month’s end, City Clerk, Ruth Newsom, will step away from the post she has had for nearly 10 years. Before joining the City of Pocatello, Ruth worked in the private sector and the Idaho Department of ...

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 in Bannock County. The individuals were both females. One was in her 40s and the other was in her 90s. This brings the total to 23 deaths due to COVID-19 in southeas...

SIPH - Thirty-Seven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 14 in Bingham County, 4 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 1 in Oneida County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed ...

SIPH - Sixty-Two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 62 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (32 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 15 in Bingham County, 4 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 5 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County, and 2 in Power County) in southea...

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms Two Additional Deaths in Southeast Idaho Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. One individual was a female in her 70s from Bannock County, and the other individual was a male in his 80s from Franklin County. This was th...

SIPH - Seventy-four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (38 in Bannock County, 11 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 18 in Franklin County and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirme...

SIPH - Eighty-One New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 81 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (40 in Bannock County, 18 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 3 in Caribou County, 11 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County and 7 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings t...

City Council Adopts Resolution Affirming Pocatello’s Status as “Welcoming and Inclusive” City

The Pocatello City Council has put its stamp of approval on a resolution confirming the City’s status as a “welcoming and inclusive” city.

At Thursday’s regular City Council meeting, Councilmembers voted to approve ...

City Council Amends “Animal Services” Ordinance

The Pocatello City Council has amended the “Animal Services” section of City Code to add a section that prohibits citizens from feeding or attracting wildlife except for certain birds and squirrels in city limits. 

Under the or...

SIPH - Twenty-Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (16 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 3 in Bingham County, 3 in Butte County, 1 in Caribou County, 3 in Franklin County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings...

Marshall Public Library Unveils Arts and Community Tickets Program Lineup for 2020-21 Season

Thanks to the Marshall Public Library and the Pocatello Arts Council, patrons will be able to enjoy a little art and culture for free.

Through the Library’s Arts and Community Ticket (ACT) program, patrons can enjoy theater performances at Idaho...

SIPH - Forty-Seven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 47 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (28 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 8 in Bingham County, 2 in Butte County, 3 in Franklin County, and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirm...

SIPH - Sixty-Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 68 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (31 in Bannock County, 20 in Bingham County, 3 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 6 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County, and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings t...

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 60s. This brings the total to seventeen deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these i...

Pocatello to Utilize Gov.’s Coronavirus Relief Funds for Public Safety Salaries Program

Taxpayers in Pocatello will be seeing a one-time tax relief on their December 2020 tax notice.  

Recently, the Pocatello City Council voted to utilize Governor Brad Little’s public safety proposal that uses up to $200 million of federal ...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (19 in Bannock County, 16 in Bingham County, 2 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 5 in Franklin County, and 6 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirme...

Pipeline Maintenance Sept. 28 – Oct. 2 near City Creek, Cusick Creek Trail Areas

Trail users will see a little maintenance happening in two popular Pocatello places.

A contractor with Williams Pipeline will be maintaining the right of way for their natural gas pipeline in the City Creek Trail area and Cusick Creek Trailhead. Trails ad...

Fall Used Book Sale Planned for Oct. 2 and 3 at Marshall Public Library

For the first time in its history, The Friends of the Marshall Public Library’s Fall Used Book Sale is headed outside.

Friday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the group will hold their biannual sal...

SIPH - Sixty-Nine New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 69 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (27 in Bannock County, 20 in Bingham County, 3 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 10 in Franklin County, 2 in Oneida County, and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings ...

SIPH - Forty-Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 46 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (22 in Bannock County, 15 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 4 in Caribou County, 3 in Franklin County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirme...

SIPH - Twenty-four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (8 in Bannock County, 9 in Bingham County, 2 in Caribou County, 3 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed ...

Pocatello Animal Services Starts Community Cat Program

Pocatello’s community cats will only be making a temporary stop at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. 

Recently, Pocatello Animal Services started its Community Cat Program. Animal Services staff will set traps in areas of the city with known...

SIPH - Thirty-Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (10 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 9 in Bingham County, 4 in Caribou County, 4 in Franklin County, and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confi...

Brent McLane Named City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Director

Brent McLane is now the head of the City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Department. 

McLane comes to Pocatello from the City of Idaho Falls where he served as a City Planner. While there, he led the long-range planning activities...

SIPH -Thirty-One New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (13 in Bannock County, 13 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 2 in Franklin County, and 2 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable case...

PPD, Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Comm. Remind Residents about Civility when Patronizing Businesses

As we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pocatello Police Department and Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce are reminding business owners, managers, and citizens about courtesy when doing business at an establishment.  

Privat...

SIPH - Forty-one New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 41 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (13 in Bannock County, 19 in Bingham County, 3 in Caribou County, 1 in Oneida County and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases t...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (6 in Bannock County, 6 in Bingham County, 5 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County and 2 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases t...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (5 in Bannock County, 10 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases ...

SIPH - Seventy-three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 73 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (14 in Bannock County, 39 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 7 in Caribou County, 2 in Franklin County and 10 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirme...

Portneuf River Vision Seeks Public Input on Designs to Update Centennial & Rainey Parks

The Portneuf River Vision is looking for your input on the future of a pair of Pocatello parks. 

Recently, the group unveiled a round of updated designs for Centennial Park and Rainey Park, and now they’re looking for your input on the p...

New Bus Stop Completed at Intersection of West Day St. and North Grant Ave.

Pocatello Regional Transit has put the finishing touches on a new stop at the intersection of West Day Street and North Grant Avenue. 

The new stop features a bus shelter, dedicated bus parking, sidewalk renovations, and Americans with Disabilitie...

SIPH - Twenty-Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (5 in Bannock County, 9 in Bingham County, 3 in Caribou County, 7 in Franklin County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases ...

SIPH - Thirty-one New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (13 in Bannock County, 4 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 6 in Caribou County, 3 in Franklin County and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed ...

SIPH - Thirty-two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (8 in Bannock County, 13 in Bingham County, 8 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County and 2 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases ...

SIPH - Twenty-Nine New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (9 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 12 in Bingham County, 2 in Caribou County, 2 in Franklin County, and 2 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confi...

Pocatello Animal Shelter to Close Monday, September 14 for Kennel Installation

The Pocatello Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, September 14 while staff installs new cat kennels at the facility. 

The shelter will be closed to walk-in visitors. However, staff will still be available for owner returns and appointment-only a...

City of Pocatello Surplus Auction Underway

The City of Pocatello’s annual auction is underway. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City’s annual auction is being held online only. Items hitting the auction block this year include office furniture, vehicles, tools, heavy ...

SIPH - Seventy-Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 73 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (21 in Bannock County, 35 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 3 in Franklin County, and 11 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirm...

SIPH - Twenty-Nine New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (11 in Bannock County, 10 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 2 in Franklin County, and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable case...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. One individual was a male in his 70s from Bannock County, and the other individual was a male in his 80s from Bingham County. This brings th...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (16 in Bannock County, 27 in Bingham County, 2 in Butte County, 1 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County and 3 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed...

SIPH - One Hundred and Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 108 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (18 in Bannock County, 79 in Bingham County, 3 in Butte County, 2 in Franklin County and 6 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases ...

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 70s. This brings the total to nine deaths due to COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. Out of respect to these indivi...

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

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal on Labor Day, September 7.

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

SIPH - One Hundred and Forty New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 140 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (83 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 34 in Bingham County, 2 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 2 in Franklin County, and 15 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This bri...

Pocatello Water Dept. Starts Main Line Project on East Dunn St., South 3rd Ave.

Tuesday, September 1, crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department began replacing water main lines on East Dunn Street. 

The East Dunn Street project area will start near South 2nd Avenue and continue to the north of South 5th Avenue. Once c...

Pocatello, USFS, IRRC Partner to Install “Close the Gate” Signage in West Fork Mink Creek Area

There are some new, friendly reminders on the trail for your adventures in the West Fork Mink Creek area. 

Recently, the City of Pocatello, United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission (IRRC) teamed up to instal...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 9 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (5 in Bannock County, 1 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 1 in Oneida County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 14...

SIPH - Thirty-five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (12 in Bannock County, 10 in Bingham County, 2 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County and 8 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed...

SIPH - Fifty-four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (21 in Bannock County, 20 in Bingham County, 6 in Butte County, 3 in Caribou County, 1 in Oneida County and 3 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed a...

Portneuf River Cleanup Planned for August 29

The Portneuf River Cleanup is set for Saturday, August 29. 

Beginning 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 Recycling Trail...

SIPH - Forty-Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 45 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 14 in Bingham County, 7 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County, and 6 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirme...

SIPH - Twenty-one New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (8 in Bannock County, 7 in Bingham County, 2 in Oneida County and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 1305. Out of the 1305...

SIPH - Twenty-five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (10 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 7 in Bingham County, 1 in Franklin County and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable case...

SIPH - Twenty-eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (7 in Bannock County, 4 in Bear Lake County, 7 in Bingham County and 10 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 1253. Out of the ...

SIPH - Thirty-One New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 9 in Bingham County, and 7 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 1225. Out of the 1225 cases, 1049 have ...

“Lead Safe & Healthy Homes” Program Spotlighted by U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

The City of Pocatello’s Lead Safe & Healthy Homes program is drawing attention on the national level. Again. 

Wednesday, Janae Mitchell, Community Development Block Grant Program Manager, was one of six featured speakers during a U.S...

SIPH - Twenty-Nine New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 10 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 1 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirme...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 17 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 1 in Oneida County, and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirme...

SIPH - Thirty-five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (17 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 5 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 1 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County and 8 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings t...

South Valley Road to Close for Fog Seal Treatment Wed., August 19

Pocatello’s South Valley Road will be closed Wednesday, August 19 for a little preventative maintenance. 

From noon to 4 p.m., City of Pocatello Street Operations Department crews will close the road to apply a fog seal treatment to the ...

SIPH - Forty-two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (26 in Bannock County and 16 in Bingham County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 1081. Out of the 1081 cases, 864 have recovered from COVID...

City of Pocatello Designates $264,672 of CARES Act Funding to Rental, Mortgage Assistance

Pocatellans who are facing financial hardships because of the COVID-19 pandemic may be able to get a little help. 

Thanks to $264,672 in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Pocatellans may be eligible for t...

SIPH - Thirty-five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (16 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 13 in Bingham County and 1 in Caribou County and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable c...

SIPH - Thirty-four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho Southeastern Idaho Public He

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (16 in Bannock County, 3 in Bear Lake County, 14 in Bingham County and 1 in Oneida County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 1001. Out of th...

SIPH - Fifty-one New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 51 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (21 in Bannock County, 22 in Bingham County, 1 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed...

SIPH - Thirty-six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 36 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (16 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 12 in Bingham County, 1 in Franklin County and 2 in Oneida County and 4 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of con...

Marshall Public Library Patrons Save $4+ Million Borrowing vs. Purchasing

The amount of money saved by patrons checking out books at the Marshall Public Library isn’t being counted by the hundreds or thousands. It’s in the millions. 

Back in May 2019, library staff activated a fun feature of the libr...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (9 in Bannock County, 4 in Bingham County, 2 in Franklin County and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 878. Out of the 878...

Pocatello City Council Adopts Resolution Encouraging Citizens to Wear a Face Covering

The Pocatello City Council has adopted a resolution that encourages all citizens to wear a mask. 

A Thursday night’s Regular City Council meeting, Councilmembers voted to approve the resolution that recommends all citizens, business owne...

SIPH - Thirty-One New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 3 in Bear Lake County, 10 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, and 2 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cas...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 6 in Bear Lake County, and 9 in Bingham County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 827. Out of the 827 cases, 656 have...

Local Artist Paints 45+ Foot Mural at Pocatello Animal Shelter

Art and animals are now on display at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. 

Recently, local artist Josh Pohlman with Sixes Art Initiative completed a 7 foot 7 inch tall by 47 foot long mural on the west side of the dog runs at the shelter. Painted in gra...

Two K-9 Officers Join Ranks of Pocatello Police Dept.

A pair of four-legged officers are now on the streets with the Pocatello Police Department (PPD). 

Recently, Berrett, a German Shepherd, and Frank, a Yellow Lab, were certified as explosive detection dogs for the department. Both dogs were donated...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (13 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 15 in Bingham County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 797. Out of the...

SIPH - Thirty-Seven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (12 in Bannock County, 17 in Bingham County, 2 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County, and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases...

City Council to Discuss Face Coverings Res. at Aug. 6 Special Meeting; May Consider at Reg. Meeting

The Pocatello City Council will take up the topic of face coverings at a special meeting August 6. 

During the 2 p.m. meeting, Councilmembers will discuss a face coverings resolution. Under the draft resolution, citizens, business owners, and visi...

Pocatello City Council Taking Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Fees

The Pocatello City Council is receiving public comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget and fees. 

At the August 6 Regular City Council meeting, the Council will hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget and the fees proposed for...

SIPH - Thirty-Seven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (21 in Bannock County, 9 in Bingham County, 1 in Oneida, and 6 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 668 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of the 724 tota...

SIPH - Twenty-Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (7 in Bannock County, 11 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County, and 5 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 631 confirmed cases in south...

SIPH - Twenty-Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (10 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 14 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, and 2 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 606 confirmed cases in sou...

SIPH - Twenty-Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (7 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 12 in Bingham County, and 5 in Caribou County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 578 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms Fourth Death in Southeast Idaho Related to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the fourth death associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. The individual was a male, in his 90s, from Bannock County. He had been hospitalized due to complications with COVID-19. Out of respect to ...

SIPH - Thirty-Two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 11 in Bingham County, and 5 in Power County) for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. This brings the total to 553 confirmed cases in southeaste...

SIPH - Forty-Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 46 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (27 in Bannock County, 11 in Bingham County, 3 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County, and 4 in Power County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 521 confirmed cases in so...

Mayor Issues Proc. Encouraging Citizens to “Wear a Face Covering”; Masks Required at City Buildings

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has a simple message for citizens, “wear a face covering.” 

Friday, Mayor Blad issued a proclamation that expresses his “full support of Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (5 in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 4 in Bingham County, and 1 in Power County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 475 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of ...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (12 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 4 in Bingham County, 1 in Franklin County, and 1 in Power County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 463 confirmed cases in ...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 9 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (4 in Bannock County and 5 in Bingham County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 444 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of the 493 total confirmed and probable cases, ...

Chinese Peak Fire Cause Determined

The Pocatello Fire Department with the assistance of the Idaho Falls District Bureau of Land Management have determined that the Chinese Peak Fire was human caused and accidental. 

The fire started in the area of Stockman Road when a resident was ...

SIPH - Forty-Two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (25 in Bannock County, 14 in Bingham County, 1 in Franklin County, and 2 in Power County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 435 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of...

SIPH - Twenty-Two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeastern Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (15 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, 3 in Franklin County, and 1 in Power County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 393 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of ...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (11 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 5 in Bingham County, 2 in Caribou County, and 1 in Power County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 371 confirmed cases in s...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (8 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, and 1 in Bear Lake County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 351 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of the 394 total confi...

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

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (3 in Bannock County, 6 in Bingham County, and 1 in Caribou County) in southeastern Idaho. This brings the total to 339 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of the 382 total confirm...

SIPH - Twenty-eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (16 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, and 11 in Bingham County) in southeast Idaho.

This brings the total to 329 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Of the 372 total confirm...

Zoo Idaho Officially Unveils Upgraded Bald Eagle Exhibit

The home of Zoo Idaho’s resident bald eagle has undergone some extensive remodeling. 

Recently, zoo staff and members of Leadership Pocatello-Chubbuck, along with some help from the Pocatello Chiefs, cut the ribbon on the improved home f...

SIPH – Twelve New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has twelve new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (6 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 2 in Bingham County, 1 in Franklin County, and 2 in Oneida County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 301 confirmed cases in...

SIPH - Nine New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 9 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (3 in Bannock County, 4 in Bingham County, 1 in Oneida County, and 1 in Power County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 289 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. One hundre...

SIPH - Sixteen New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (8 in Bannock County, 6 in Bingham County, and 2 in Caribou County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 280 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. One hundred sixty- six of t...

SIPH - Eighteen New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (9 in Bannock County, 7 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 264 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. One hundr...

City Council to Consider Public Health Emergency Ordinance Requiring Masks in Public Places

At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council Work Session, 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 the pr...

Twenty-Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Twenty-Three new COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (8 in Bannock County, 9 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 3 in Frank...

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Warns Public of Possible COVID-19 Exposure At Pocatello Bars

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Warns Public of Possible COVID-19 Exposure At Pocatello Bars

Customers of Pub New Harmony, 134 Warren Ave., and Hooligans, 122 N. 3rd Ave., in Pocatello, may have been exposed to COVID-19. An employee of Pub New Harmony, wh...

SIPH - Eleven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Eleven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has eleven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (7 in Bannock County, 1 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 1 in Franklin County, and 1 in Oneida County) in southeast I...

SIPH - Ten New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Ten New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has ten new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (2 in Bannock County, 7 in Bingham County, and 1 in Oneida County) in southeast Id...

SIPH - Eleven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Eleven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has eleven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (3 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 6 in Bingham County, and 1 in O...

Pocatello Fire, Police Remind Residents to Keep Fireworks Displays “Safe and Sane”

What’s traditionally been one of the Pocatello Fire Department’s busiest days of the year is almost here. 

Firefighters are reminding citizens to keep their celebrations “Safe and Sane” during the days aroun...

City of Pocatello Offices, PRT Closed July 3 and 4; Sanitation Collection Normal

Friday, July 3 City of Pocatello offices will be closed for Independence Day (observed). 

Pocatello Regional Transit buses will not be running July 3 and July 4. Salt Lake Express buses can still be met at the Transit Center.

The Sanitation Departm...

SIPH - Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (2 in Bannock County and 2 in Bingham County) in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to...

Pocatello Water Department’s 2020 Water Quality Report Released

Pocatellans can now view the sampling results of their drinking water. 

Recently, staff with the City of Pocatello Water Department mailed out over 26,000 copies of its Annual Water Quality Report. The document summarizes the results of roughly 2,...

SIPH - Fifteen New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Fifteen New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has fifteen new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (5 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 4 in Bingham County, 2 in Fra...

Pocatello Police Dept. Releases Video Explanation of Feb. 25, 2020 Officer-Involved Shooting

Below is a link to the Pocatello Police Department’s video explanation of an officer-involved shooting that happened February 25, 2020.

This video is intended to provide the public with more information regarding the February 25, 2020 officer-in...

Portneuf River Vision Debuts River Floating Map

If you’ve wanted to float the Portneuf River but don’t know where to start, there’s a new tool that’ll help you dip your toe in the water. 

Recently, Portneuf River Vision debuted a new map that will help po...

SIPH - Ten New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Ten New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has ten new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (2 in Bannock County, 6 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, and 1 in Franklin ...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Warns Public of Possible COVID-19 Exposure

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Warns Public of Possible COVID-19 Exposure

Student athletes and staff who had used the weight room at Highland High School on June 18, 19, and 22nd may have been exposed to CO...

Open Burn Ban Begins July 1 for Pocatello’s Wildland-Urban Interface Areas

Starting July 1, a ban on certain types of fires will be in place for parts of Pocatello.

All open burning of solid fuels such as wood, paper, or charcoal within the Wildland-Urban Interface Areas of the Gate City will be put on hold because of current fir...

SIPH - Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has five new confirmed cases (2 in Bannock County, 1 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, and 1 in Franklin County) of...

SIPH - Eleven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: Eleven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has eleven new confirmed cases (4 in Bannock County, 2 in Bingham County, 3 in Franklin County, and 2 in Power County) ...

SIPH - Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has eight new confirmed cases (3 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, and 2 in Caribou County) of COVID-19 in southea...

SIPH - Twelve New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Twelve New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has twelve new confirmed cases (6 in Bannock County and 6 in Power County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total ...

SIPH - Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has four new confirmed cases (3 in Bannock County and 1 in Caribou County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to...

SIPH - Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has three new confirmed cases (1 in Bannock County, 1 in Caribou County, and 1 in Franklin County) of COVID-19 in south...

SIPH - Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has four new confirmed cases (3 in Bannock County and 1 in Franklin County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings ...

SIPH - Two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has two new confirmed cases (1 in Bannock County and 1 in Franklin County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 111 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Sixty-three of the 111 total confirmed cases ha...

SIPH - Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has six new confirmed cases (4 in Bannock County, 1 in Bingham County, and 1 in Franklin County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 109 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Sixty-three of the 109 to...

SIPH - Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has six new confirmed cases (1 in Bannock County, 1 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou, and 3 in Franklin County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total to 103 confirmed cases in southeastern Idaho. Sixty-three...

Lazy River Walking at Ross Park Aquatic Complex Starts June 15, Facility to Open 7 Days a Week

What’s proved to be a popular summertime activity at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is returning. 

Lazy River Walking will be held Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. starting Monday, June 15. A second session will also be held ...

Northgate Interchange Earns City Achievement Award from Assoc. of Idaho Cities

The Northgate Interchange Public Private Partnership has another piece of hardware for the mantle. 

During the Association of Idaho Cities’ virtual 2020 annual conference, the group honored the project with a City Achievement Award in th...

City of Pocatello, Volunteers Complete Stream Restoration Effort on Buck Creek

A Pocatello creek received a little TLC this spring.  

Recently, the staff from the City of Pocatello Science and Environment Division and volunteers helped stabilize roughly 800 feet of streambank on Buck Creek (also known as Cedar Lake Creek), a...

SIPH - Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has three new confirmed cases (2 in Bannock County and 1 in Franklin County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This bring...

City of Pocatello Outlines Stage 4 Reopening Plans

After getting the green light from Governor Brad Little to move to Stage 4 of Idaho’s reopening, City of Pocatello departments will be making the following changes to their operations. 

In the Parks and Recreation Department, park picnic...

SIPH - Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has five new confirmed cases (4 in Bannock County and 1 in Franklin County) of COVID-19 in southe...

SIPH - SIPH Warns Public of Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Pocatello Restaurant

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Warns Public of Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Pocatello Restaurant

Customers of Perkins Restaurant, 1600 Pocatello Creek Road, in Pocatello may have been exposed to COVID-19,...

Marshall Public Library Goes All-Online for Summer Reading Program

If you’ve been itching to pick up a good book this summer, now’s as good a time as any.  

Monday marked the start of the Marshall Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. The theme for 2020 is “Imagin...

SIPH - Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has four new confirmed cases (3 in Bannock County and 1 in Bingham County) of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings th...

Enrichment Day Slated for Sat., June 13 at Zoo Idaho

Zoo Idaho will be giving you a look at how zookeepers keep the many animals that call the zoo home happy and healthy. 

Zoo Idaho is hosting its annual Enrichment Day Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Enrichment is care techniques ...

SIPH - Two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: Two New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (1 in Bannock County and 1 in Bingham County). This brings the ...

SIPH - Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (2 in Bannock County, 2 in Bingham Co...

SIPH - Twelve New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

From Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Twelve New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed twelve new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (7 in Bannock County and 5 in Bingham County). This bring...

SIPH - Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Four New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (3 in Bannock County and 1 in Caribou County). ...

City of Pocatello to Resume Water Service Shutoffs, Payment Arrangements Must be Made by July 6

After suspending water service shutoffs since late March, the City of Pocatello will resume shutting off water service for non-payment starting July 7. 

If residents are unable to pay their utility bill, they must make a payment arrangement with t...

SIPH - Seven New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Seven new COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (3 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, an...

SIPH - Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Three new COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (1 in Bannock County, 1 in Bingham...

SIPH - Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms First Death Due to COVID-19

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Confirms First Death Due to COVID-19

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the first death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County. ...

SIPH - Eight new COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Eight new COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (4 in Bannock County, 1 in Bingham,...

City of Pocatello Lays Out Stage 3 Reopening Changes

With Governor Brad Little giving the State of Idaho the go-ahead to move to Stage 3 of reopening, City of Pocatello departments and services will be making the following changes. 

The Marshall Public Library will reopen to the public June 1 at 10 ...

SIPH - Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Eight New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho (6 in Bannock County, 1 in Franklin County, a...

Water Line Installation Begins June 1 on West Clark St., West Center St., and Lincoln Ave.

Monday, June 1 crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will begin replacing the water main lines on West Clark Street, West Center Street, and Lincoln Avenue. 

The West Clark Street project will start in the 800 block and extend through ...

SIPH - New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County. This brings the total to 27 confirmed cases (17 ...

Pocatello Regional Airport Keeps Commercial Flights

Pocatello Regional Airport’s commercial flights are staying put. 

Several weeks ago, airport staff was informed Delta requested permission from the U.S. Department of Transportation to suspend service in Pocatello due to the COVID-19 pan...

PRT Expands “Summer Youth Pass” Program, Ages 18 and Under Ride Fixed Routes for Free

Youth ages 18 and younger will be able to get a lift from Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) for free this summer.

Thanks to a $1,000 donation from Gate City Rotary, area youth can ride a PRT bus anywhere in the fixed route system at no cost over the summer...

Pocatello Parks and Rec. Completes New Section of Trail in City Creek Management Area

If you take a hike or bike ride on Upper City Creek Trail, you’re going to notice a bit of a change. 

Recently, staff with the City of Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department’s Outdoor Recreation Program completed a new bypas...

Pocatello Street Operations Dept. Announces 2020 Paving Plan

The list of roads that will see work this year by the Pocatello Street Operations Department is now available to the public. 

Recently, the Pocatello Street Operations Department announced its 2020 Paving Plan. The schedule details which roads sho...

SIPH - New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Bannock County

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County. This brings the total to 22 confirmed cases (12 in Bannock County, 6 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou, and 3 in Power County) in southeastern Idaho.

Patient is a fem...

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

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal Memorial Day, May 25.

Residents who are scheduled for a Monday pickup of garbage, recycling, and yard waste should still place their autocarts out by 7 a....

City of Pocatello Announces Stage 2 Reopening Changes

With Governor Brad Little’s announcement that businesses can move to Stage 2 of reopening, the following City of Pocatello departments will be making changes to their services. 

Starting Monday, May 18, the Animal Services Department is ...

SIPH: New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County. This brings the total to 20 confirmed cases (10 in Bannock...

Pocatello Fleet Services Dept. Featured in The Municipal Magazine

Despite being less than a year old, the City of Pocatello’s Fleet Services Department is being spotlighted on the national level. 

The March issue of The Municipal magazine features the department in an article titled “Pocatell...

“Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” Recipients Announced

The recipients of the 2020 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” have been selected.

In its inaugural year, the scholarship program awarded five students with two-year scholarships each totaling $2,000 ($500 pe...

SIPH - New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County. This brings the total to 16 confirmed cases (9 in Bannock County, 4 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou, an...

PFD Offering Landfill Passes to Residents Living in Wildland-Urban Interface Areas

Thanks to a partnership between the Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) and the Gateway Interagency Fire Front, residents living in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas of the Gate City can get a little help clearing their property of wildfire fuels.

As p...

Half-off Dog Licenses Through May 31 Offered by Pocatello Animal Services

You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half-price through May 31.

Until the end of 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.&nbs...

Water System Flushing Begins May 11

Starting Monday, residents may see water flowing from Pocatello’s fire hydrants.  

May 11 will mark the beginning of the City of Pocatello Water Department’s annual water system flushing efforts. During the process, workers ope...

SIPH - New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County. This brings the total to 15 confirmed cases (8 in Bannock...

Zoo Idaho Offering Online Events, Moves Science Talks Series to Web

Zoo Idaho is taking its animal experiences online. 

Starting May 6, zoo staff will host a series of online events in lieu of field trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the online events will begin at 1 p.m. and will be held each Wednesday in...

City of Pocatello Depts. Outline Stage 1 Reopening Plans

Following Governor Brad Little’s announcement that businesses can move to Stage 1 of Idaho’s reopening, the following City of Pocatello departments will be making changes to their services starting May 4. 

The Pocatello Animal ...

City of Pocatello, FOP Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

The City of Pocatello and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 reached a tentative labor agreement for the coming fiscal year. 

Recently, the City and the FOP Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 agreed to extend the current collective b...

Idaho Press Club Honors Pocatello Public Information Officer

The City of Pocatello’s Public Information Officer has received accolades from the Idaho Press Club.

Saturday, April 25, the Idaho Press Club announced its Best of 2019 Award Winners online instead of at its gala awards banquet, which was cancele...

City of Pocatello Scores Two Awards from APWA Rocky Mountain Chapter

The City of Pocatello is earning high marks from the American Public Works Association Rocky Mountain Chapter. 

While the group’s annual conference was canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the chapter still honored the best...

SIPH - SIPH Announces Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Announces Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed three additional cases of novel c...

City of Pocatello, Intl. Assoc. of Firefighters Local 187 Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

The City of Pocatello and International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 187 have reached a tentative labor agreement for Fiscal Year 2021. 

Recently, both the City and the IAFF Local 187 agreed to extend the current collective bargaining ...

Gov. Little - Idaho Rebounds: Gov. Little outlines new plans in path to prosperity

Below is a news release from Governor Brad Little:

Idaho Rebounds: Gov. Little outlines new plans in path to prosperity

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced new plans today to help Idaho rebound from the economic impacts of coronavirus.

&a...

City Pledges Support to Local Businesses through “Support Local Gems” Initiative

The City of Pocatello is joining with U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the Idaho Department of Commerce, as well as other leaders and organizations to help local small businesses. 

Friday, April 24, Pocatellans and all Idahoans are invited to Support Local...

City Continues Limited Services, Extends Closures Following Revised Stay-Home Order

Following Idaho Governor Brad Little’s extension of the statewide stay-home order through April 30, the City of Pocatello is continuing to limit services and staff to only those deemed essential for City operations. 

“We all mu...

Gov. Little - Governor Little extends statewide stay-home order to April 30 with exceptions

Below is a news release from Governor Brad Little: 

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that he is extending the statewide stay-home order to April 30, with exceptions for operations of formerly “non-essential&a...

Residents Invited to Participate in April 16 Public Hearings via Phone

The Pocatello City Council will be taking testimony from citizens via phone for three scheduled public hearings on the April 16 regular meeting agenda. 

The three public hearings on the agenda are: 

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Law Day Fun Run Postponed, Tentatively Rescheduled for October

The opening run of the City of Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department’s Portneuf Valley Fun Run Series has been postponed because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Law Day Fun Run that had been scheduled for May 2 is now tentativ...

Pocatello Animal Services to Facilitate Adoptions by Appointment Only

Starting Tuesday, April 7, Pocatello Animal Services will begin facilitating adoptions of animals by appointment only Monday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

No more than two potential pet parents at a time will be permitted into the shelter to meet ...

SIPH - New COVID-19 Case Identified in Bannock County

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County. This brings the total to seven cases (5 in Bannock County and 2 in Bingham County) in southeastern Idaho....

City of Pocatello to Waive 3% Credit/Debit Card Processing Charge

The City of Pocatello is waiving the three percent credit/debit card processing charge for payments made to the City of Pocatello. 

The charge was previously applied to all credit/debit card transactions. The charge was added to credit/debit card ...

Pocatello Fire Dept. Implements Temporary Restrictions on Open Burning

The Pocatello Fire Department is not issuing new burn permits and is asking residents to cease open burning in Pocatello due to health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Under the temporary restriction, residents will not receive a burn ...

City of Pocatello Temporarily Halts Water Service Shutoffs

The City of Pocatello is temporarily suspending water service shutoffs. 

Residents are encouraged to continue paying their utility bill as normal if able. If they are unable to pay their bill in full, residents are asked to make a payment arrangem...

SIPH - SIPH Warn Public of Possible Covid-19 Exposure at Pocatello Restaurant/Bar

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Customers of The Pressbox, 1257 Yellowstone Ave., in Pocatello may have been exposed to COVID-19, during March 19-22. A customer of The Pressbox has been confirmed as having COVID-19. While the...

SIPH - SIPH Announces Two Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in southeast Idaho. One in Bannock County and one in Bingham County, bringin...

Pocatello Police Explains Enforcement Provision of Gov. Little’s Stay-Home Order

The Pocatello Police Department is informing residents how enforcement of Governor Brad Little’s stay-home order will be handled in Pocatello. 

On the guidance of Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH), complaints about businesses or gr...

SIPH - One Additional Case of COVID-19 in Bannock County

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health: 

Southeastern Idaho Public Health Announces One Additional case of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed one additional case of novel coronav...

Highland, Riverside Golf Courses to Open

Following additional guidance from Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Southeastern Idaho Public Health on Governor Brad Little’s stay-home order, Highland and Riverside Golf Courses will open for play. 

Golf course staff will ins...

City of Pocatello Announces Changes to Services Following Gov. Little’s Stay-Home Order

UPDATE: Following additional guidance from Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Southeastern Idaho Public Health on Governor Brad Little’s stay-home order, Highland and Riverside Golf Courses will open for play. For more information, visit...

Gov. Little - Governor Little issues statewide stay-home order, signs extreme emergency declaration

Below is a news release from Governor Brad Little:

Boise, Idaho – Following the guidance of Idaho’s public health experts, Governor Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home order today for all Idahoans.

He also signed an extreme emergenc...

Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. to Close Playgrounds, CRC Closure Extended

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department will be closing playgrounds in the City’s park system. 

Starting Wednesday, Parks and Recreation Department crews will begin fencing off p...

SIPH - Two cases of COVID-19 Reported in Bannock County

Below is a news release from Southeastern Idaho Public Health:

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County. This brings the total to three case in southeastern Idaho, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-1...

Pocatello Water Dept. Assures Residents Drinking Water is Safe, WPC Dept. Reminds Residents to Only

As many of us are stressed over the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Pocatello Water Department is reaffirming residents that the City’s water is safe. 

“We are prepared and committed to providing Pocatellans with clean, safe, an...

City of Pocatello Cancels Advisory Board Meetings Through April 30

Considering the guidance from the State of Idaho and Southeastern Idaho Public Health limiting gatherings to no more than 10 people, the City of Pocatello is canceling advisory board meetings through April 30.

As April 30 approaches, City staff will again ...

Pocatello City Council Adopts COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

The Pocatello City Council has adopted an Emergency Declaration to help the City in its response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

At Thursday’s City Council meeting, councilmembers approved the declaration that allows the City to pr...

Mayor Blad Self-Quarantines Following Personal Travel, He is Not Experiencing Symptoms of COVID-19

Taking the advice of the health experts, Mayor Brian Blad is under self-quarantine after an essential trip to New York City. Mayor Blad wants to reassure everyone he is not experiencing symptoms of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

During his self-quarantine, ...

Pocatello Police Changing Procedures Due to COVID-19

The Pocatello Police Department will be changing the way it handles certain types of calls in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Effective immediately, officers will be making the following adjustments to the following types o...

Zoo Idaho Postpones Outreach Programs, Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair Cancelled

As part of the continuing precautionary measures the City of Pocatello is taking against coronavirus (COVID-19), Zoo Idaho is postponing all outreach efforts until further notice and the Science and Environment Division is cancelling the 2020 Portneuf Val...

Pocatello City Hall Remains Open, Limited Access Starts March 17

Pocatello City Hall remains open for business but as a precaution for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Pocatello will be limiting access starting March 17 at 8 a.m.

Citizens are strongly encouraged to utilize phone or email first to contact City e...

Marshall Public Library to Close to Public

The Marshall Public Library will be closing to the public as a precaution for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) until further notice. 

In consultation with Southeastern Idaho Public Health, beginning Monday, March 16 at noon the library will be closed ...

City of Pocatello Community Rec. Center, Parks and Rec. Offices to Close to Public

UPDATE: The Parks and Recreation Dept. is extending the closure of the Community Recreation Center (CRC) and Parks and Recreation Department offices through April 12. Because of the closure, the remainder of dance classes and the third session of...

Pocatello Water Dept. to Start Melrose Ave. Project March 16

Monday, March 16 City of Pocatello Water Department crews will start replacing a section of mainline on Melrose Avenue. 

The project area will span from the 200 block of Melrose Avenue to Oakwood Drive. Water Department employees will work between...

Heinz Named Pocatello Animal Services Director

There’s a new pack leader at Pocatello Animal Services. 

Recently, Shelter Supervisor Josh Heinz was promoted to Animal Services Director. Heinz started his career with Animal Services in July 2006 as an Animal Control Officer. As an Ani...

City of Pocatello Announces Coronavirus Website; Adopts Pandemic Personnel Policy

Thursday, the City of Pocatello announced the creation of pocatello.us/coronavirus. 

The site compiles resources and information for residents to get the latest on novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While the City is working with our public health part...

Dr. Joe Englanoff Sworn In as First Reserve Pocatello Police Officer

The Pocatello Police Department’s Reserve Team now has its first officer. 

Thursday, the Department swore in Dr. Joe Englanoff as a reserve officer. Dr. Englanoff is a Board Member of the Crimes Against Children Foundation (CACF). He has...

Pocatello Water, WPC Depts. Announce 2020 Projects; Switch to Summer Work Hours March 16

The City of Pocatello Water and Water Pollution Control Departments have unveiled their list of projects for the 2020 construction year.

Over the coming months, Water Department staff will replace water mainlines on Melrose Avenue, Booth Drive, Lincoln Ave...

Three Proclamations Planned for Thursday Pocatello City Council Meeting

Three health-focused proclamations are on the agenda for Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting.   

First, Mayor Brian Blad will proclaim March 2020 to be “National Athletic Training Month” in the Gate Cit...

Cemetery Clean-up Starts March 30

The annual clean-up of Pocatello’s cemeteries is scheduled for the end of March.  

Starting March 30, crews will begin the process of removing and discarding decorations and flower placements that have been left on graves at Mountain Vie...

City, LWV, AAUW Partner for Idaho Women 100 Event in Pocatello

The City of Pocatello, Pocatello Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and the League of Women Voters of Pocatello will be honoring 100 years of women’s right to vote.  

Citizens are invited to join in an Idaho W...

Pocatello Fire Selected as 1 of 25 Departments Nationwide for Community Risk Reduction Pilot Program

The Pocatello Fire Department will be leading the way when it comes to data-driven risk reduction. 

Recently, the Pocatello Fire Department was picked as 1 of 25 fire departments nationwide to participate in the National Fire Protection Associatio...

“A Mostly-Intelligible Recital:” Music in the Library Scheduled for Feb. 29

Music in the Library is making its way back to the Marshall Public Library February 29. 

Two of the library’s own, Trent Clegg, Reference Specialist, and Gabriel Lowman, Library Page, will trade their literary hats for their musical ones...

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 17.

Residents with a Monday collection day for garbage and recycling are asked to place their autocarts at the curb by 7...

Simplot Games Olympians to be Named Honorary Citizens of Pocatello

The City of Pocatello is adding five honorary citizens to its ranks. 

Mayor Brian Blad will proclaim Dick Fosbury, Andre Philips, Stacy Dragila, Willie Banks, and Tyson Gunter as honorary citizens of the Gate City at the Breakfast with Fosbury and...

Pocatello City Council to Host Town Hall Meeting

Pocatellans are invited to stop by City Hall and have a chat with the City Council. 

Members of the Pocatello City Council are hosting a town hall meeting Tuesday, February 18 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 911 N. 7th Avenue. The meeting ...

City of Pocatello to Auction 3 Buildings, 1 Storage Lot April 29

UPDATE: The auction has been moved to 1080 S. 1st Avenue. The auction will be held in the parking lot and appropriate social distancing of six-feet between participants will be followed.

PREVIOUS RELEASE: The City of Pocatello will be auctioning off four p...

3rd Annual “Smooches from Pooches” Event Planned at Pocatello Animal Shelter

What’s become a February tradition is back at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. 

“Smooches from Pooches” is returning to the Pocatello Animal Shelter, 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs, Saturday, February 15 from noon to 3 p.m. T...

Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow: Mayor Debuts Scholarship for Local Students

Local students looking to get a little help with their higher education pursuits now have a new resource to turn to. 

In partnership with the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Foundation and contributions from Idaho Central Credit Union, D. L...

Pocatello Planning & Development Services Dir. to Retire after Nearly 30 Years with City

A fixture at Pocatello City Hall for close to three decades is calling it a career.

Planning and Development Services Director Melanie Gygli is set to retire February 18. Gygli started at the City in April 1990 as a Secretary in the department. F...

Feb. 14 to be Proclaimed League of Women Voters Day

The League of Women Voters is scheduled to be honored at this week’s Pocatello City Council meeting. 

Mayor Brian Blad will proclaim February 14 to be League of Women Voters Day in Pocatello. The edict encourages “all citizens ...

Pocatello Child Care Advisory Committee to Host Child Development Class

A child’s early years will be the topic of a class offered by the City of Pocatello Child Care Advisory Committee. 

Andrea Rausch, Direct Services Supervisor, and Bailey Rainey, Developmental Specialist, with the Idaho Department of Heal...

Pocatello Ranks 2nd in 2019 Municipal Equality Index for Idaho

For the second time in as many years, Pocatello has ranked second in the Gem State on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Municipal Equality Index. 

According to the HRC, the “Municipal Equality Index (MEI) examines how inclusive...