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PPD Officers Receive Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing

June 5, 2023, Pocatello Police Officer Cpl. Demetrius Amos and Officer Mackenzie (Mac) Handel received the Distinguished Service in Community Policing Award from the US Attorney General’s office for an incident that occurred on May 5, 2022.  

Mayo...

City of Pocatello and City of Chubbuck Join 4th Annual Support Local Gems Initiative

The Cities of Pocatello and Chubbuck are joining U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce for the fourth annual Support Local Gems initiative, which will serve as an all-day event to support Idaho small businesses.

Friday, June...

Pedestrian Improvements Project on South 5th Avenue and Jason Avenue

The City of Pocatello has been awarded funding from the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program administered by the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council for a project at the intersection of South 5th Avenue and Jason Avenue. The project will instal...

County, City, and Local Agencies Attend Pocatello Public Safety Tabletop Exercise

PRESS RELEASE: Bannock County, City of Pocatello, and Other Local Agencies Attend 2023 Pocatello Public Safety Tabletop Exercise

Special Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led a training session for local first responder agencies.&nb...

Ribbon Cutting for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council’s Little Free Pantry

May 22, 2023: the Youth Council completed a Little Free Pantry. The pantry is located in the City Hall parking lot in the waterwise garden area, near the glass recycling bins. The pantry is open to anyone in need and is stocked with food and toiletry item...

Community Advisory: Dangerous River Conditions on Portneuf River

Due to the high levels and fast-moving water, please exercise extreme caution near rivers and creeks. The Portneuf River is 10.5 feet deep and is flowing at 1,060 cubic feet per second (cfs), making for dangerous conditions. This time last year the Portne...

Pocatello Fire Department Receives Three New Brush Trucks Ahead of Wildfire Season

The Pocatello Fire Department is excited to roll out three new Ford F550 wildland brush trucks just ahead of wildfire season. The new trucks were made possible by a generous donation from Idaho Central Credit Union, the Assistance to Firefighter Grant, an...

Pocatello Regional Airport to Host Second Airport Master Plan Open House

The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the “Airport Master Plan.” The community is encouraged to attend the public meeting, which will take place Tu...

Half Off Cat and Kitten Adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter Thanks to 'Friends'

Half-off cat and kitten adoptions from May 24 through May 31, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter, also known as Friends. Currently, the Pocatello Animal Shelter has 99 cats/kittens. 

Friends will cover 50 percent of the adoption cos...

Pocatello’s Ross Park Aquatic Complex Opens for 2023 Season May 27

One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this weekend. The Ross Park Aquatic Complex will kick off its 2023 season Saturday, May 27, at noon (weather permitting).  

Ross Park will be running a modified...

Wildlife Waltz - Celebrating the Roaring 20's with Zoo Idaho

Coming up Saturday, June 10, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is Zoo Idaho's Wildlife Waltz - Roaring 20’s. 

Join us for Zoo Idaho's biggest fundraiser of the year. There will be a live auction with a chance to win Shooter&...

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 on Memorial Day, May 29.  

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

POCATELLO PROJECTS: Hawthorne Road and Jensen Road Intersection Project

The City of Pocatello has been awarded $250,000 from the Children Pedestrian Safety Program administered by the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council for improvements to the Hawthorne Road and Jensen Road Intersection. This is the second round of fun...

Human Relations Advisory Committee is Accepting Nominations for 2023 Human and Civil Rights Award

The City of Pocatello’s Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC) will honor local human and civil rights champions again this year. HRAC is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Human and Civil Rights Award. 

Nominees should be o...

EVENT CANCELLED: Walk/Run for the Environmental Awareness 5K Hosted by Pocatello MYAC

EVENT CANCELLED: Unfortunately, the MYAC 5k run has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your continued support for the MYAC students. We hope to see you at the ribbon cutting for MYAC’s Little Free Pantry Monday, May 22,...

City of Pocatello Announces New Parks and Recreation Department Director

The City of Pocatello announced Anne Butler as the new Parks and Recreation Department Director. Butler will oversee the operations of the Parks and Recreation Department and its five divisions: Administration, Parks, Recreation, Zoo, and Cemetery.&nb...

Water Line Installation Begins May 16 on Wyeth St., Buchanan Ave., and Lander St.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will be replacing the water main line on Wyeth St., Buchanan Ave., and Lander St.

The project will start at the intersection of Wyeth St. and Lincoln St. and move southwest to Buchana...

Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road Intersection Project Construction Phase Two

Construction at Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection to install a traffic signal will be moving into phase two. The intersection will be closed beginning May 14 through the summer. The project is expected to be completed in August 2023. Thank y...

PPD and Fellow Investigators Seize Over 2,000 Fentanyl Pills During Drug Bust

Pocatello Police Department (PPD) and fellow investigators with the BADGES Task Force seized over 2,000 fentanyl pills. An investigation that resulted in a traffic stop led to the arrest of two suspects in possession of the pills. 

Saturd...

Open House at the Water Department During National Drinking Water Week

With the encouragement and support of the Mayor and City Council, the City of Pocatello Water Department will hold its 29th Annual Open House during National Drinking Water Week, May 8 through May 11. The event will be held at the Water Operations Facilit...

Half-Priced Dog Licenses from Pocatello Animal Services for the Month of May

A pet license is a great way to help reunite lost pets with their families. All dogs over the age of three (3) months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their collar at all times. 

To ...

Brooklyn’s Playground Will be Closed May 11 for Annual Clean-up and Repair

Portneuf Valley Partners and Leadership Pocatello – Chubbuck are teaming up for the annual clean-up and repair of Brooklyn’s Playground. The clean-up team will paint, repair, plant flowers, spread new bark, and more to prepare for anot...

City of Pocatello, USFS, BLM, IDFG, and Bannock County Seek Community Input on Trail Vision

The City of Pocatello, US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), and Bannock County are looking for continued community feedback and participation on trail accessibility, sustainability, and diver...

Pocatello Animal Services Hosting Rabies Clinic May 6

Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The price is $10 per vaccine, and individuals can pay by cash or check. Please note credit cards will not be accepted. Citizens should also bring a ...

Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” for The Idaho Foodbank is Back

It’s time to start seeding our gardens! “Garden to Give” is back again this year. Marshall Public Library is teaming up with The Idaho Foodbank to help get excess produce from your garden to the food bank. 

Thanks to ...

Zoo Idaho to Create Interactive Memorial in Remembrance of Stripes the Grizzly Bear

Zoo Idaho is mourning the loss of long-time resident grizzly bear Stripes after she passed Wednesday, April, 19, 2023.

Saturday, April 29, an interactive memorial will be set up near the grizzly bear exhibit in honor of Stripes. Zoo Idaho will have prints ...

Residents Invited to Participate in May 4 Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan 2040

Thursday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m., residents are invited to participate in a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan 2040. The meeting will be in Council Chambers, 911 North 7th Avenue. 

At the hearing, City Council members will listen to testimony fr...

Residents Invited to Participate in May 4 Public Hearing on Proposed Future Land Use Map

Thursday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m., residents are invited to participate in a public hearing on the City’s proposed Future Land Use Map. The meeting will be in Council Chambers, 911 North 7th Avenue.

At the hearing, City Council members will hear comme...

City Announces Google Fiber Service Coming to Pocatello

The City of Pocatello is excited to announce Google Fiber has chosen Pocatello as the first city in Idaho for its high-speed broadband internet service. Google Fiber delivers high-speed, gigabit internet to customers across Pocatello. 

Access to h...

City of Pocatello Flag Ranks 11th in the US, Formerly Ranked 150th

The City of Pocatello flag, which was once ranked the “worst city flag in North America,” is now ranked at the top, coming in at 11th in the United States, according to a survey conducted by the North American Vexillological Associatio...

Half-Priced Dog and Puppy Adoptions EXTENDED Through April 22 at the Pocatello Animal Shelter

Half-priced dog and puppy adoptions have been extended at the Pocatello Animal Shelter thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends). 

From the start of the half-priced adoption event, March 31 through April 17, a total of 36 dogs/pu...

Exploration Kits Available at the Marshall Public Library

“What is an Exploration Kit?” Well, that’s a great question. Exploration kits contain a specific topic of interest that you can explore, like cupcake decorating, learning braille, gardening, Dungeons and Dragons, and more. Th...

Open House set for Pocatello’s Downtown Historic District

Tuesday, April 25 from noon to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m., residents are invited to participate in an open house to learn more about the Downtown Pocatello Historic District Design Standards. Both open house opportunities will be at Dude’s Publ...

City of Pocatello’s Annual Hiring Fair Scheduled for April 21

WE’RE HIRING! If you are in the market for summer, seasonal, or full-time work, the City of Pocatello wants you. 

It’s that time of year again and the City is hosting its annual hiring fair Friday, April 21 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m...

Library Giving Out Seed Packets in Celebration of National Gardening Day

The Marshall Public Library (MPL) is celebrating National Gardening Day by giving out free seed packets. The Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds (vegetables, herbs, and flowers) community members can plant at home. ...

Library Celebrates National Poetry Month with Poetry Wall

April is National Poetry Month and the Marshall Public Library is hosting their annual Poetry Wall filled with poems received from the community. Poetry can be a great way for people of all ages to express themselves and process emotions. Many find poetry...

VENDOR MAP: 2023 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair at Caldwell Park

Are you interested in learning more about our natural and built environment? Looking to get involved with a local organization committed to making the Portneuf Valley a healthier and more sustainable place to live? Looking for a spring outing that&rsq...

Recipients of the 2023 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” Announced

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has chosen three awardees for the 2023 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship.”

The scholarship program is in its fourth year. Each two-year scholarship awards the student $2000, or $50...

Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road Intersection Project Construction; Phase One Complete

Phase one of the Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection project to install a traffic signal is complete. The intersection is now open to the public. 

The initial work included irrigation and utility work, plus the installation of the stor...

900 Block of South Arthur Avenue to Main Street Restricted to One-Lane of Traffic

For the transmission line replacement project, traffic will be restricted to one lane on the 900 Block of South Arthur Avenue, continuing to Main Street starting Monday, April 3, 2023. 

Contracted work crews will be installing new waterlines acros...

Annual Spring Clean-Up Planned at Restlawn and Mountain View Cemeteries

Starting Monday, April 3, 2023, crews will be removing and discarding all flower placement and decorations in Restlawn and Mountain View Cemetery (weather permitting). Please remove and discard any trash, flower placements, and decorations through-out cem...

Half-Price Dog and Puppy Adoptions at the Pocatello Animal Shelter Slated for March 31

Add a new dog or puppy to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends). Currently, the Pocatello Animal Shelter has 26 dogs and 14 puppies available for adoption. 

Starting Friday, M...

Opening Day at Zoo Idaho Slated for April 8

This season is looking great with a lot of great events and fun for everyone. One of the events schools and classrooms can sign up for is school field trips to visit the zoo. Sign up anytime for April and May, by following the link zooidaho.org/edzoocatio...

Street Operations Department and Water Pollution Control Switches to Summer Work Hours April 3

The City of Pocatello Street Department and Water Pollution Control (WPC) will switch to summer working hours Monday, April 3. 

Street Crews will begin working from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. This switch in schedule allows th...

Zoo Idaho Delays Opening Day Due to Weather

Zoo Idaho will be delaying its opening day due to the weekend weather forecast. The zoo typically opens the first weekend in April, but with the wintry weather, has scheduled to open Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting). ...

Residents Invited to Participate in April 12 Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan 2040

Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m., residents are invited to participate in a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan 2040. The meeting will be in Council Chambers, 911 North 7th Avenue. 

At the hearing, Pocatello Planning and Zoning Commission mem...

Residents Invited to Participate in April 12 Public Hearing on Proposed Future Land Use Map

Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m., residents are invited to participate in a public hearing on the City’s proposed Future Land Use Map. The meeting will be in Council Chambers, 911 North 7th Avenue.

At the hearing, Pocatello Planning and Zoning Co...

Registration Open for 26th Annual “Run with the Big Dogs”

Registration is now open for the 26th Annual “Run with the Big Dogs” event scheduled for Saturday, April 15, at 9 a.m. at Lower Ross Park. The event from The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter features a 2k walk/run, and a 5k run....

Pocatello Sanitation Department: FIVE Facts About Recycling

FIVE Facts About Recycling: 

1. Recycling 100 aluminum cans saves enough energy to power a light bulb for two weeks. 

2. Recycling one ton of paper is equivalent to saving 17 trees and up to three cubic yards of landfill space. 

3....

Water Line Installation Begins March 20 on South Hayes Avenue between Lewis Street and Benton Street

Crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will be replacing the water main line on South Hayes Avenue Monday, March 20, 2023.

The project will start at the South Hayes Avenue and Lewis Street intersection and continue southeast toward Benton Street...

Water Department Crews Return to Summer Work Schedule March 20

The City of Pocatello Water Department announced their summer work schedule will begin Monday, March 20. Scheduled working hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The 10-hour shift schedule is expected to improve efficiency, control...

Second Open House Set for Pocatello’s Comprehensive Plan 2040

The first open house had such a great turnout, with more than 70 people attending, the City of Pocatello will hold a second open house. The open house is another opportunity to get questions answered and to learn more about the City’s proposed C...

New Webpage to Help Identify Stray Animals at the Pocatello Animal Shelter

Is your pet missing? Pocatello Animal Services has a newly added feature to assist pet owners looking for their lost animal(s) – the Stray Animal List. 

The new page will allow pet owners the opportunity to view pictures of the stray ani...

Public Invited to Town Hall Meeting

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council are hosting a Town Hall Meeting March 28, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 911 North 7th Avenue. 

The topic of the Town Hall meeting will focus on the Marshall Public Libra...

Fire Department PIO Appointed to Champions & Emerging Leaders Group

The Pocatello Fire Department’s (PFD) Public Information Officer Kim Stouse was appointed to the Champions and Emerging Leaders Group within the Vision 20/20 Advisory Council. Stouse will serve with other fire service leaders to advocate and set...

Ross Park Aquatic Complex Tower and Slide to be Torn Down

Monday, March 13, 2023, the City of Pocatello begins demolition of the water slide and tower at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex. 

For safety concerns, the slide has been closed since 2020. Doing the demolition of the condemned slide in-house is esti...

City of Pocatello Employees Participate in Narcan Training

The Pocatello Fire Department and Southeastern Idaho Public Health provided City employees with Narcan and opioid overdose training. The drug Narcan is a nasal spray designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and can be potentially lifesav...

Sponsors, Vendors, and Volunteers Wanted for the 2023 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair

We are excited to announce the upcoming Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair, which will take place on Earth Day, April 22, 2023, in the beautiful Caldwell Park in Pocatello, Idaho. On average over 4,000 people attend this free event to learn about our loca...

Open House Set for Pocatello’s Comprehensive Plan 2040

The City of Pocatello will hold an open house to learn more about the City’s proposed Comprehensive Plan as part of the City’s Our Valley Our Vision engagement efforts. The open house will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p...

Sanitation Collection to Operate as Normal on President’s Day

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will operate as normal Presidents’ Day, February 20. 

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

Vandalism at Site of Pocatello East Bench Wildfire Mitigation Project

February 14, work crews arrived on site to find one of their machines inoperable. The masticator owned by the contracted party, CR Fence, was not working. After further investigation, the owner discovered operating wires had been cut. 

It&rsqu...

Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road Intersection Project Construction

Construction to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road will begin Wednesday, February 15. The intersection will be closed during the initial phase. Crews will close the intersection starting Tuesday, February 14...

Over 70 Cats and Dogs Find Homes During Half-off Adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter

Dozens of cats and dogs found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from January 14 through February 4, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter. 

Recently, the group chose to cover 50 percent of the adoption cost from the shelter...

VIDEO: Mayor Brian Blad - State of the City 2022

POCATELLO, Idaho - State of the City 2022

To watch the full video click HERE. Video created by Marlise Irby, Public Information Officer (PIO)

Mayor/Council Department:

We have seen a lot of changes this past year. We hired a new Chief Financial Officer Gene ...

City of Pocatello Migrates to Pocatello.GOV Domain

Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its new Pocatello.GOV domain.

With many online services, the .gov domain is a meaningful signal of identity and trust utilized ...

Half-Price Dog and Puppy, Cat and Kitten Adoptions EXTENDED

Half-priced pet adoptions have been extended at the Pocatello Animal Shelter thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends). 

During the initial half-priced adoption event, a total of 48 animals were adopted; 27 cats and 21 dogs. Curr...

Mayor’s Million Minute Marathon – Reading Challenge

It’s that time of year again for thousands of local students to take part in the Mayor’s Million Minute Marathon! 

Each year in February, Lookout Credit Union partners up with City of Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad, PCSD #25, and t...

Pocatello Regional Transit Partners with Lamb Weston on New Commuter Shuttle to American Falls

Starting Monday, January 23, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) will provide a new commuter route that will be open to the public. 

PRT has partnered with Lamb Weston, one of the largest employers in American Falls, to provide a commuter shuttle for...

Applications Open for 2023 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”

Class of 2023 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 ...

Half-Price Dog and Puppy, Cat and Kitten Adoptions at the Pocatello Animal Shelter

Start the new year by adding a furry friend to your family and giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends). 

Starting Saturday, January 14 through Saturday, January 28, Friends will cover 50 percen...

City of Pocatello Employees Donate Over $20,000 During United Way Giving Campaign

Thanks to generous donations, City of Pocatello employees have pledged $20,122 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho to help community members in need. Each year the City of Pocatello employees host a United Way giving campaign. This year the Pocatello Fire...

First Annual Poke Fest at Zoo Idaho January 21

Zoo Idaho is hosting its first-ever Poke Fest January 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the zoo, located at 2900 S. 2nd Ave.

Poke Fest comes from a Bavarian and Midwest tradition of poking your beer with a hot iron to warm and caramelize the beverage. Similar festiva...

VIDEO: Check Out the New PistenBully 100 Donated to the City by ICCU

Check out this video of the NEW PistenBully 100 Series donated to the City of Pocatello by Idaho Central Credit Union.

Click the link to watch the short video from the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Nordic Center youtu.be/7ws0RPOtdpE.

About the Min...

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 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 16, 2023. 

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

"Ski for Free Day" at the Mink Creek Nordic Center January 7, Sponsored by ICCU

The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting its annual “Ski for Free” day January 7, 2023. Parking, trail passes, rentals and mini-lessons will be free for the entire day. Rentals will be offered on a first come, first served basis. R...

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

One of the City Sanitation Department’s busiest times of the year is almost here.

City offices will be closed Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday and January 2 to observe the New Year’s Day Holiday. Garbage and re...

Grant Street Closed at Fore Road Intersection for Transmission Line Replacement

A segment of Grant Street near the intersection of Fore Road adjacent to Centennial Park will be closed December 16 and 17. Contracted work crews will be installing new waterlines across the roadway. No through traffic will be possible during this closure...

Pocatello East Bench Wildfire Fuels Mitigation Project

The City of Pocatello plans to conduct wildfire fuels mitigation on approximately 70 acres of City-owned gullies located east of Satterfield Drive. The gullies are located off Summit, Granite, Ridgewood, Shadowpines, and Satterfield Drive. This project is...

Carson Street Bridge Closing For Reconstruction

Starting December 15, 2022, the entire Carson Street Bridge will be closed for reconstruction. Motorists will be detoured to the Custer Street Bridge during the construction. The project is expected to be completed late April 2023. 

The existing C...

Pocatello Regional Airport to Host Airport Master Plan Open House

The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the Airport Master Plan. The community is encouraged to attend the public meeting which will take place Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 4:...

Pocatello Animal Services Offering Discount Pet Adoptions During National Adoption Weekend

Add a new dog, puppy, cat, or kitten to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Best Friends Animal Society. 

December 9 through 11 is National Adoption Weekend and to celebrate Pocatello Animal Services is offering $50 off dog ...

East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center Opens for 2022-2023 Season

The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2022-2023 season. Due to the amount of snow in November and December, the center was able to open earlier than in previous years, and 100 percent of the center is ready for cross-country sk...

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 Thursday...

Citizens Invited to Give Invocation at Pocatello City Council Meetings

Traditionally, City Council meetings are started with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an invocation. Previous invocations have been given in the form of a chant, inspirational message, meditation, moment of silence, motivational thought, or prayer. T...

Pocatello Animal Services Holiday Pet Food Drive

Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food drive. From November 21 through December 27, Pocatello Animal Services is collecting wet or dry dog food and cat food, pet treats, litter, toys, and other pet supplies. All donations collected will go ...

Crews Continue Clean-up Efforts From Pocatello Creek Oil Spill

November 10, 2022: Crews Continue Clean-up Efforts From Pocatello Creek Oil Spill, Virginia Transformer Corporation Claim Responsibility for Spill

Local, state, and federal cleanup crews working to recover mineral oil released into Pocatello Creek have col...

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 Friday pickup of garbage, recycling, and yard waste should still place their aut...

Transmission Line Replacement for Five Million Gallon (5MG) Tank

The City of Pocatello recently awarded a construction contract to Timberlake Construction, LLC, for the 5MG tank transmission line replacement project. Funding is provided through the Water Department’s capital reserve budget. The contractor wil...

PPD’s 4th Annual “Give the Cops a Bird” Turkey Drive is Underway

Last year, the Pocatello Police Department (PPD) raised over $10,000 and with the help of the community, donated around 120 turkeys. 

This is the fourth year PPD has sponsored its “Give the Cops a Bird” program, where PPD colle...

“Food for Fines” All Month Long at the Marshall Public Library

All month long the Marshall Public Library will be accepting a different type of currency for overdue fines. 

November 1 marks the beginning of the library’s “Food for Fines” food drive, meaning that for every non-per...

Mink Creek Nordic Center Getting New PistenBully Snow Grooming Machine

The City of Pocatello is excited to announce the addition of a new PistenBully 100 Series snow grooming machine for the Mink Creek Nordic Center.  

Thanks to a generous $281,000 donation from Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU), the City’s Parks &am...

City of Pocatello Seeks Feedback for New Sign Code

The City of Pocatello is asking for input to help design a new Sign Code.

The new Sign Code is intended to protect, enhance, and preserve the community's physical appearance and Pocatello's geography. The updated Sign Code is also intende...

Pocatello Street Operations, Water, and WPC Depts. Switch to Winter Work Hours

The City of Pocatello Water Department and Water Pollution Control Department will switch to winter work hours starting Monday, October 31.

The Streets Department will be making the switch to their winter work hours Monday, November 7, 2022. Streets will r...

Town Hall Meeting to Help Combat Illegal Drugs Including Fentanyl

Across the country and in Idaho, law enforcement agencies are reporting an increase in drug and drug trafficking cases. They are especially seeing an uptick in cases involving fentanyl. In working with the community and law enforcement, Governor Brad Litt...

City of Pocatello CDBG Program Helps Fund Community Projects Including Upgrades to SVDP

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program helps support community development and expand economic opportunities for Pocatello residents who earn below the area median income. 

With the help of the Pocatello CDBG program, St. Vi...

Pocatello Animal Services Partnering with Phil Meador Subaru; 4th Annual National Make A Dog’s Day

Pocatello Animal Services is partnering with Phil Meador Subaru for their 4th Annual National Make A Dog’s Day. This event was created by Subaru to encourage everyone to do something special for their dog and to think about adopting an Underdog ...

Pocatello Mayor Participating in Annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is one of a record 98 Idaho mayors participating in the Mayor’s Walking Challenge, a program of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health that promotes the importance of physical activity. The challenge takes place...

City of Pocatello and Other Agencies Seek Input on Local Trail System

The City of Pocatello, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and Bannock County need your help assessing authorized and social/unauthorized trails in the Portneuf to Peaks area for future improvements. They are a...

Pocatello Animal Shelter at Capacity; 189 Animals

The Pocatello Animal Shelter and other shelters and rescues across the nation have had a large number of dogs and cats enter their facilities. The Pocatello Animal Shelter has been at capacity for the last two months. Currently, the shelter has 189 animal...

Pocatello City Council Approves Nichols and Mangum for Seats 2 and 3

In a unanimous vote at the October 6, 2022, regular City Council meeting, Brent Nichols and Corey Mangum were confirmed by the Pocatello City Council to fill vacant Council seats #2 and #3. Their terms take effect immediately, and they will fulfill the re...

Mayor Blad Recommends Nichols and Mangum for Pocatello City Council Seats 2 and 3

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has announced his selections for vacant seats #2 and #3 on the Pocatello City Council.

At the October 6, 2022, regular City Council meeting, both Brent Nichols and Corey Mangum will be considered for seats #2 and #3. Thirty-eight...

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Benton Connection Trail

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Benton Connection Trail is now open to the public. The City of Pocatello will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, October 7, at 5:15 p.m. The event will have music, food trucks, and fun activities.

The 300-foot long, 10-foot wide non-motor...

Pocatello Creek Waterline Installation Continues September 30 Through November

Beginning Friday, September 30, 2022, for approximately six weeks, contracted work crews will be installing a new City waterline on Pocatello Creek Rd. which extends from Jefferson Ave. to Call Creek Dr.

The right-hand eastbound lane of Pocatello Creek Rd....

Short List Announced for Vacant Pocatello City Council Seats 2 and 3

The City of Pocatello is excited to announce the Mayor received 38 applications for vacant City Council Seats #2 and #3. The field of potential new City Council members has been narrowed down to 13 candidates. 

Thursday, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad...

MPL 'Garden to Give' Program Continues to Accept Food for The Idaho Foodbank

The Marshall Public Library is looking to take in your excess produce. Whether it’s a little or a lot, every bit helps. According to The Idaho Foodbank, Idaho is home to over 152,890 people with food insecurity.

In 2019, Marshall Public Library d...

POCATELLO PROJECTS: Ross Park Aquatic Complex Pool Resurfacing

The resurfacing project on the main pool and activity pool has begun! This project is expected to wrap up in November 2022. The aquatic complex is currently closed for the 2022 season but, will reopen for the 2023 season Saturday, May 27, 2023. See you ne...

Pocatello Regional Airport Tri-Annual FAA Training; Local Emergency Responders Assist

Every three years the Pocatello Regional Airport simulates a full-scale exercise for training purposes required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Pocatello Regional Airport will host a sim...

Call for Images of Pocatello for City’s Comprehensive Plan

The City of Pocatello invites community members to submit their favorite images of Pocatello for possible use in the Comprehensive Plan. To submit a photo, click on the “SHARE A PHOTOGRAPH” icon displayed on the City’s home p...

Tail End of Summer Adoption Event Saturday, September 24

Head out to the Pocatello Animal Shelter Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a tail-waggin' time! This is the last adoption event for summer 2022. 

The event will include adoptable animals, face painting, a bouncy house, a...

UPDATE: Open House for Pocatello East Bench Wildfire Fuels Mitigation Project

UPDATE: DUE TO WEATHER THE OPEN HOUSE HAS MOVED TO FIRE STATION 3 (1100 Pocatello Creek Rd.) 

The community is encouraged to attend an open house to discuss the East Bench Wildfire Mitigation Project Wednesday, September 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m....

FREE Car Seat Check at the Pocatello Police Department Saturday

The Pocatello Police Department will host a Buckle Up Event as part of Child Passenger Safety Week.  This event is FREE and will be at the Pocatello Police Department parking lot on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Cert...

Community Kickoff Celebration for Idaho’s Heritage Conference September 19

The City of Pocatello and the Idaho Heritage Partners invite the community to celebrate Pocatello’s heritage at Idaho’s Heritage Conference kickoff celebration Monday, September 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Historical Complex (3000 Aven...

Monthly ‘Untamed Art’ Class Helps Raise Money for Zoo Idaho’s School Outreach Program

Zoo Idaho’s August Untamed Art event raised enough money to help sponsor 18 school outreach classes. Each monthly event is themed, and August was Bob Ross-style painting with almost two dozen participants. 

Untamed Art helps to provide f...

Over a Dozen Dogs Adopted During Half-Priced Dog and Puppy Adoption

Woof, woof! Pocatello Animal Services is happy to announce that 20 dogs found their fur-ever homes during the department’s half-priced dog and puppy adoption event. 

Thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter, dog and puppy adopti...

Pocatello Police Department Recognized with ICOPA Accreditation

The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Police Department (PPD) are pleased to announce the successful completion of PPD’s Idaho Chief of Police Association (ICOPA) Accreditation.

“This is an accomplishment that you [Mayor and City Coun...

Pocatello Police Announce Two New K9 Officers To The Force

The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Police Department (PPD) are excited to introduce the two newest four-legged PPD K9 officers to the force. 

PPD K9 Officer Flip is a 24-month-old Belgian Malinois and is partnered with Officer Tyler Anderson....

Ribbon Cutting for Pocatello Regional Transit’s New Transit Coach

Pocatello Region Transit (PRT) is pleased to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new 2022 transit coach (bus). The new bus is ADA accessible and can hold around 45 passengers; 17 standing passengers and 28 seated.

The PRT bus was 100 percent fed...

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

The City of Pocatello offices and Pocatello Regional Transit will be closed Monday, September 5, for the Labor Day holiday. The Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal. 

Residents regularly scheduled for a M...

Mayor Seeks Applicants For Vacant Council Seats

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is officially starting his search to fill two empty seats on the City Council. 

Applications must be received at the Mayor’s Office by 5:00 p.m. September 9, 2022. Those interested in the position must be regis...

Governor Appoints Scott Marchand to Pocatello City Council Seat 1

Idaho Governor Brad Little announced his selection of Retired Pocatello Police Chief Scott Marchand to be appointed to fill Pocatello City Council Seat #1. 

“Scott Marchand has lived his life dedicated to the citizens of Pocatello with h...

PPD Awards Ceremony Honoring Officers For Their Service

PROMOTIONS, AWARDS, AND CERTIFICATES CEREMONY:

We are proud to announce a couple of recent promotions within the Pocatello Police Department. Patrol Capitan Eric Anderson has been promoted to Deputy Chief, Sergeant Adrian Wadsworth has been promoted to Pat...

Half-Price Dog and Puppy Adoptions at the Pocatello Animal Shelter Slated August 27

Add a new dog or puppy to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends). 

Starting Saturday, August 27, through Saturday, September 3, Friends will cover 50 percent of the adoption cos...

Thousands Attend 2022 Free Zoo Day at Zoo Idaho

Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union teamed up again this year to provide free admission for the community to Zoo Idaho. Large crowds visited Zoo Idaho August 20, to enjoy the activities, see the animals, and check out the new Connections Entrance and G...

Ribbon Cutting For New Pocatello Police Department Mobile Command Center

Thanks to a large donation of over $400,000 the Pocatello Police Department was able to purchase a Mobile Command Center for the City of Pocatello.

A mobile command center has been on the department’s wish list for several years. The department w...

BACK TO SCHOOL: PPD Reminding Drivers to Use Caution In and Around School Zones

BACK TO SCHOOL: As students in the city of Pocatello are heading back to school the Pocatello Police Department is reminding everyone to...

• Slow down
• Look for children in school zones
• Put the phone away while operating a vehicle
• Stop for buses loading and unl...

Volunteers Needed for Annual Portneuf River Cleanup August 20

Join us Saturday, August 20, for the annual Portneuf River Cleanup. The City of Pocatello is looking for volunteers to help clean up trash and debris from the banks and main channel of our Portneuf River. Come out and help support the Portneuf River Visio...

Flight Changes Announced at Pocatello Regional Airport

Pocatello Regional Airport is pleased to announce the return of our morning flight with the addition of an evening return flight! Starting October 6, Pocatello Regional Airport will have one daily departure at 6:40 a.m. and one daily arrival at 6:51 p.m.

&...

Annual Free Zoo Day at Zoo Idaho August 20, with Connections Credit Union

Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union are teaming up to provide free admission to Zoo Idaho Saturday, August 20. Zoo Idaho will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Connections Credit Union will also be hosting a free BBQ with hotdogs and beverages while suppli...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop now OPEN

Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop are OPEN! Thank you to everyone who came out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Come check it out THIS SATURDAY (8/20) for FREE Zoo Day. 

The new Zoo Idaho building was made possible through donations by Connec...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Zoo Idaho’s New Gift Shop and Entrance August 18

Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union are pleased to announce the ribbon cutting of the new Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop. The new 1,200-square-foot structure is home to the ticketing and concession areas, a gift shop, and restrooms. The new bui...

Tips to Help Prevent Lead Poisoning When Living in a Home Built BEFORE 1978

Help Prevent Lead Poisoning if Living in a Home Built BEFORE 1978:

• Mop smooth floors (using a damp mop) weekly to control dust
• Vacuum carpets and upholstery to remove dust, preferably using a vacuum with a HEPA filter or a “higher efficiency&r...

Dozens of Cats and Kittens Found Homes During Half-off Adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter

Dozens of Cats and Kittens Adopted During Half-off Discount at Pocatello Animal Shelter, Thanks to ‘Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter’

Dozens of cats and kittens found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from July 8 thro...

PFD Seeks Abandoned/Vacant Structures for Training Opportunities

The Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) is planning to conduct firefighter training and is asking property owners who have structures that are abandoned and/or ready to be demolished to contact the department. PFD is looking for abandoned/vacant buildings for...

Zoo Idaho: August Untamed Art Event Includes Bob Ross Style Painting

Zoo Idaho is partnering with Sixes and Murphy’s Charcuterie to create a unique event for the whole family. Create one-of-a-kind art pieces with instruction from local artists in a monthly art-and-brunch event with new artists featured each month...

Street Operations Micro Sealing Summer Schedule

Street Operations will begin micro sealing the following streets as shown in the schedule:

Micro Sealing Schedule: Monday, Aug. 1 - Wednesday, Aug. 3

*This schedule will be updated weekly as the new schedule is released

Street Operations will begin micro sea...

Water Line Replacement Begins August 1, on Sublette Street, from Lincoln Ave. to Arthur Ave.

Beginning Monday, August 1, 2022, for approximately six weeks, crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will be replacing the water mainline on Sublette St. 

The project will start at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Sublette St. cont...

Fourth Biennial Idaho’s Heritage Conference Coming to Pocatello September 19-22, 2022

The Idaho State Historical Society is hosting the 4th Biennial Idaho’s Heritage Conference in partnership with the Idaho Heritage Partners and the City of Pocatello. 

Attendees will learn about Idaho’s history, anthropology, ar...

Groundbreaking Event for New Town Square; Park Name and Design Drawings Unveiled

What is the name of the new park you ask? Find out Thursday at the groundbreaking!

Lookout Credit Union, Historic Downtown Pocatello, and the City of Pocatello are excited to invite the community to attend the groundbreaking for Pocatello’s new t...

Pocatello Emergency Communications Center Awarded First ACE Certification in the State

The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Police Department are proud to announce the Emergency Communication Center (Dispatch) was awarded the Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) Certification by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).

T...

City of Pocatello, USFS, BLM, IDFG, and Bannock County Seek Community Input on Trail Vision

The City of Pocatello, US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), and Bannock County are looking for the community’s feedback and participation on trail accessibility, sustainability, and...

Pocatello Animal Shelter Recognized as a No-Kill Shelter

Best Friends Animal Society has recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for 2021. 

Pocatello Animal Services has been working with a variety of resources to place every dog and cat into a home.  This was made possible...

Half-off Cat and Kitten Adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter July 8 - July 23

You can add a cat or kitten to your family for half-price July 8 through July 23, thanks to The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter. 

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

PARADE MAP: Pocatello's Annual 2022 Independence Day Parade

PARADE MAP: This is going to be so much FUN!

Pocatello's Annual 2022 Independence Day Parade is almost HERE. LOOK for the City of Pocatello trolley, where we will be passing out candy! The parade starts at 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 4, in Historic Downtown Po...

Take Extra Care With Pets This 4th of July; Fireworks Can Scare Animals

The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department is reminding citizens to take extra care with their pets during the 4th of July holiday. 

July 5 is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. The loud noises and bright lights from fireworks ...

Pocatello Fire Dept. Encourages Residents to Keep Fireworks Displays “Safe and Sane” July Fourth

A day of celebration is one of the busiest of the year for the Pocatello Fire Department. 

Firefighters are asking citizens to remember the mantra of “Safe and Sane” during the days around the Fourth of July. 

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Pocatello Water Department Releases 2022 Water Quality Report

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

The annual document summarizes the results of 1,500 water quality tests conducted for over 100 different compounds over the...

More Families Able to Qualify for Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Program after Income Limit Increase

Each year HUD determines income limits for HUD-funded grants.  We are delighted the limits went up this year.  This allows for more families to qualify for our program.

In addition to making homes lead-safe, the City of Pocatello has up t...

City of Pocatello Offices, Pocatello Regional Transit Closed July 4; Sanitation Collection Normal

Monday, July 4, City of Pocatello offices will close for Independence Day (observed). Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) buses will not be running July 4. 

The Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal July 4. R...

City of Pocatello Announces New Chief Financial Officer

The City of Pocatello announces Eugene “Gene” Hill as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the City. Hill will oversee the City’s Finance Department. 

“We are excited to have Gene on our team. He brings...

Fore Road and Cusick Creek Trailhead Temporarily Closed Monday

Fore Road and Cusick Creek Trailhead will be temporarily closed Monday, June 27, 2022, for maintenance by Williams Northwest Pipeline Co. Fore Road and Cusick Creek Trailhead will reopen Tuesday, June 28, 2022. 

Please use alternate trailheads suc...

Open Burn Ban Begins July First for Bannock County Wildland-Urban Interface Areas

Starting July 1, 2022, a ban on certain types of fires will be in place for most parts of Bannock County, including, Inkom, Downey, Arimo, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and North Bannock Fire District. Fire officials from the muni...

City of Pocatello Offices Closed in Observance of Juneteenth Holiday

Pocatello City offices and departments will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Because, Juneteenth falls on a Sunday this year the holiday will be observed by the City on Monday, June 20. 

“The recogni...

Third Annual Poky Paddle Slated June 17

The third annual Poky Paddle will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Centennial Park in Pocatello. The event will feature a community river float, live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Plus, a new feature this year is the additi...

Half-priced Adoptions Continue from Pocatello Animal Shelter

Pocatello Animal Services has found 13 new homes for their adoptable dogs at the shelter thanks to half-priced adoptions, which, started the first week in June. Plus, more funds are still available for anyone looking to adopt a dog or puppy. 

Thes...

Summer Activities Underway at Parks and Recreation; Spots Still Available

Looking for something to DO?!?! 

Summer is HERE... have you ever wanted to learn PADDLE boarding or KAYAKING? Are the kids out of school and looking for some summer fun like ROCK climbing or SWIM lessons? Below, is a list of just a few of the acti...

MPL Receives Large Donation Thanks to 'Friends of the Marshall Public Library'

The Marshall Public Library, with the help of the Friends of the Marshall Public Library, is welcoming back patrons with comfortable new furniture. Friends donated over $12,000 to purchase leather sofas and chairs that can be found all over the building.&...

City of Pocatello announces half-priced license fees for dogs for the month of May

To help make that easier, license fees are half-price during the month of May. Prices are as follows for the month of May: 

• Non-spayed/non-neutered - $10 
• Spayed/neutered - $5
• Senior citizen rate for non-spayed/non-neutered - $9
• Senior citiz...

Lead Grant Fund Used to Help Students Build Sheds for Local Disabled Veterans

Lead grant fund used to help students build sheds for local disabled veterans

The City of Pocatello’s Neighborhood and Community Services Division is one of the sponsors for this year’s Construction Combine which Idaho State University puts on each year.&a...

City of Pocatello announces a new Public Information Officer

The City of Pocatello announced Marlise Irby as the new Public Information Officer for the City. Marlise Irby will oversee the City’s communications and serve as a primary spokesperson and media contact. 

“We are excited to hav...