Posted on: November 28, 2023
On November 15 the Bureau of Reclamation announced that the City of Pocatello was awarded over $1.6 million in grant funding through the WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources program.
This grant will provide for the implementation of the Raine...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 21, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 14, 2023
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food drive. From November 20 through December 31, 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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 9, 2023
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal Friday, November 10, and on Veterans Day, November 11.
Residents who are scheduled for a Friday or Saturday pickup of garbage, recycling, and ya...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 9, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 7, 2023
City Creek area gates will close for the season to motorized access Wednesday, November 15, at the end of the day.
The gates will remain closed for the winter and reopen in mid-May weather permitting. This entails closing the motorized access gat...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 2, 2023
How cool is this!!!! This trail was abandoned over a decade ago and a City employee stumbled upon it and decided it needed to be used once more. Brett Lopez with the Parks Department then spent the next two days clearing out the overgrown brush a...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 1, 2023
Best Friends Animal Society recently recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for 2022.
Pocatello Animal Services has been working with a variety of resources to place every dog and cat into a home. This was made pos...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: November 1, 2023
Through the US Forest Service, the City of Pocatello was awarded a one million dollar “Urban Community Forestry” grant.
The grant provides necessary funding to improve Pocatello’s urban forest health, specifically th...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 31, 2023
* * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING * *
HEARING DATE: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho
ORGANIZATION HOLDING HEARING: Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission
The Pocatello P...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 30, 2023
The City of Pocatello Street Operations, Water Department, and Water Pollution Control Department (WPC) will switch to winter work hours starting Monday, November 6, 2023.
Once the departments switch to winter work hours, Street Operations, Water, and WPC ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 25, 2023
Posted October 23, 2023:
* * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING * *
HEARING DATE: Thursday, November 2, 2023
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho
ORGANIZATION HOLDING HEARING: Pocatello City Council
The Pocatello...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 6, 2023
The City of Pocatello, a municipal corporation of Idaho, requests proposals for the design of a logo and accompanying brand style guide for the City. The expected timeline is three logo options to be presented to the City Council by June 13, 2024, and a f...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 17, 2023
The City of Pocatello will join with more than 50 million people around the globe in the 2023 Great ShakeOut Drill.
Thursday, October 19 at 10:19 a.m., City of Pocatello employees will participate in the worldwide earthquake drill. The drill allo...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 13, 2023
The City of Pocatello wants to again thank Congressman Mike Simpson for taking the time to come out and tour some of our project sites.
Mayor Brian Blad and other City officials took Simpson through the underpass in Historic Downtown Pocatello an...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 12, 2023
POCATELLO PROJECTS: New large gravel parking lot and boat ramp going in on Batiste Road on the northwest side of the bridge by Water Pollution Control (WPC). And a second one going in off Douglass Lane about 1.8 miles downstream. Both areas will be closed...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 10, 2023
Thank you to the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce! Today the Chamber presented a check to Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust for $3,500 for their River Vision Fund.
This was made possible by donations from community members and from sponsors of th...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 10, 2023
Your input is needed! The City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is gearing up for next year and is seeking public input on the CDBG Annual Plan and other affordable housing needs. The City will be holding its annual Needs Heari...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 6, 2023
Get ready for an afternoon of furry fun and delicious brews as the Pocatello Animal Shelter partners with Portneuf Valley Brewing (PVB) to present “Pups and Pints,” an exciting event aimed at finding loving homes for our four-legged fr...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 5, 2023
Monday, October 9, 2023 crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will be replacing the water main line on Garrett Way, Madison Ave., Colorado Ave. and Maple St.
The project will start at the intersection of Garrett Way and Madison Ave., continuing...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 2, 2023
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council are hosting a Town Hall Meeting October 16, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 911 North 7th Avenue.
During the Town Hall meeting, City officials will update the public on v...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: October 7, 2023
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal on Columbus Day, October 9.
Residents who are scheduled for a Monday pickup of garbage and recycling should still place their autocarts out by 7...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 29, 2023
MILLING & PAVING:
Beginning Monday, October 2, 2023, through Thursday, October 5, 2023, Street Operations crews will be milling and paving Benton Street from S. Main St. to S. 4th Ave. Crews will work from 7:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM each day.&...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 28, 2023
This is the home of the new pickleball courts in Pocatello, located in Lower Ross Park near the horseshoe pits.
How exciting! When the project is completed, there will be seven courts lit by LED lights. The City's Streets Department has ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 27, 2023
A big thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting event Tuesday. Thank you to the Pocatello Chubbuck Chamber Chiefs, our community, Portneuf Valley Partners, City employees, and City of Chubbuck Mayor England for all your support.
Portn...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 21, 2023
The Pocatello Skate Park looks great! A big thank you to everyone who came out Wednesday for the ribbon-cutting and check presentation. This project could not have been completed without the help of some key community members. Thank you to Gilgen&apos...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 20, 2023
The City of Pocatello is pleased to announce that paving of the Brennan Extension section of the Portneuf Greenway across the Portneuf River from Sacagawea Park is complete and the trail is open for public use. The only work remaining is seeding with nati...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 20, 2023
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit to Co-Sponsor “United Against Hate” Summit in Pocatello
POCATELLO – U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit along with Idaho State University, the Shoshone Bannock Tribes, the Family Services Alliance, the City of ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Starting September 26 drivers will be greeted into Pocatello with a new Pocatello entrance sign. The sign will be located on South 5th Avenue near the Visit Pocatello Idaho building.
Portneuf Valley Partners (PVP) received IFFT Foundation funds t...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 18, 2023
A big THANK YOU to Pocatello Grocery Outlet and to our community! Thanks to your donations Pocatello Grocery Outlet was able to raise over $7,000 during their Independence from Hunger Food Drive.
These donations help support the Mayor's ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 15, 2023
FOG SEALING:
The Street Operations crew will be fog-sealing the streets as listed below. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic and lanes/roads will be closed as work is performed, with restricted access to residents. There will be no parking allowed o...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 13, 2023
Marshall Public Library’s Arts and Community Tickets (ACT) program is back with symphony and theater tickets for the 2023-2024 season!
The Idaho State Civic Symphony and the Friends of Marshall Public Library each donated one pair of season symphony ticket...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 5, 2023
Pocatellans who would like to run for office in the Gate City can officially file their candidacy forms through Friday, September 8. Candidates may file a Declaration of Candidacy for Council member seats 1, 2, and 3 for terms of 4 years. Declar...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: September 1, 2023
The City of Pocatello offices and Pocatello Regional Transit will be closed Monday, September 4, for the Labor Day holiday. The Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal.
Residents regularly scheduled for a M...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 30, 2023
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 Friday, September 1, and continuing through Saturday, September 9, Friends will cover 50 percent of ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 31, 2023
Tuesday, September 5, Pocatello Regional Airport will be hosting a ribbon cutting by the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Chiefs to celebrate the first arrival of the new second daily flight on Delta Air Lines. The new flight will expand service to ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 30, 2023
The City of Pocatello is proud to be partnering with Bannock County and many other local organizations to help bring awareness to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
PRESS RELEASE (Bannock County): Local elected officials are hosting a kickoff event for Su...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 29, 2023
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Marshall Public Library will also be closed Wednesday, August 30.
(08/28): Marshall Public Library closed Monday, August 28, and Tuesday, August 29 for book book-shifting project
To learn more about the Marshall Public library visit t...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 29, 2023
The pups will be taking over the pool at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex.
Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the complex will host the 10th edition of the Splash Dance organized by The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter. The entry f...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 25, 2023
The Street Operations crew will be fog-sealing the streets as listed below. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic and lanes/roads will be closed as work is performed, with restricted access to residents. There will be no parking allowed on these stre...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 23, 2023
The community is invited to the Pocatello Police Department Award Ceremony, Thursday, August 24 at City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue, at 11 a.m.
The State of Idaho Medal of Honor Commission has named four Pocatello Police Officers as recipients of the 2023 M...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 18, 2023
Monday, August 21, 2023 crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will be replacing the water main line on East Chapel Road, Meadowbrook Lane, and Hiline Road.
The project will start at the intersection of Hiline Road and Meadowbrook Lane...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 17, 2023
Join us August 19, 2023, 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. Business and community groups are welcome at the clean...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 18, 2023
Micro Seal: August 21 - August 25 schedule
Flaggers will be present to direct traffic and lanes/roads will be closed as work is performed, with restricted access to residents. There will be no parking allowed on these streets from 6:30 a.m. – 5 p...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 17, 2023
The City of Pocatello, Kind Community, School District 25, Idaho State University, Southeastern Idaho Public Health, and other strong community institutions are partnering to spread kindness and remind everyone they matter.
The Kind Campaign is ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 1, 2023
If you’re out shopping for school supplies for your student this year, the Marshall Public Library staff hopes you’ll consider picking up a few extra items for students in need.
The staff at the library are collecting general toiletry items and s...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 28, 2023
Pocatello Animal Services is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, a national non-profit working to lead and inspire change for animals and animal welfare groups across the country.
Petco Love Lost is a new, searchable national database that uses patente...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 10, 2023
The 2023 season for the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is almost in the books. Sunday, August 20, marks the last day to take a dip in the pools at the facility.
The pool will operate as normal Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20. August 20 will...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 10, 2023
Calling young artists! HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) is looking for artists around the country to participate in the 2024 Healthy Homes Calendar Contest. The calendar will be a 12-month calendar highlighting the “8 Princip...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Pocatello Police Dispatch Non-Emergency phone number 208-234-6100 is currently not working. If you need to reach dispatch for a matter that is not an emergency, please call 208-234-2354 or 208-234-6101. If you receive a busy signal, please hang up and try...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: August 3, 2023
MICRO SEAL Schedule:
Valley Slurry Seal will begin micro-sealing the streets listed in the schedule below. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic, and lanes/roads will be closed as work is performed, with restricted access to residents. No pa...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 27, 2023
Beginning Monday, July 31, 2023, contracted work crews will be finishing sections of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on Pocatello Creek Rd. between Jefferson Ave. and Call Creek Dr. During construction East-bound traffic on Pocatello Creek Rd. will be close...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 24, 2023
Crews have been working diligently on the Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection, with most of the project expected to be completed by the end of August. This means the intersection will soon reopen to motorists.
Concrete work is nearly ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 21, 2023
Junior Jazz players who participated in the 2022/23 season are invited to meet Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji.
Tuesday, August 1 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pocatello High School, 325 North Arthur Avenue, players will get to hear about Agbaji&rsqu...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: December 7, 2022
07/18/23: Carson Street Bridge is officially open to traffic.
Thank you for your patience during this project. This project experienced some setbacks due to common issues plating construction projects everywhere. Such as weather delays, availabil...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 14, 2023
The City of Pocatello has been awarded funding from the State of Idaho Transportation Department 5310 grant in the amount of $191,983.00. The grant has a 20 percent match in the amount of $38,396.60 for a total project cost of $230,379.60. This project in...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 11, 2023
Starting July 15, a ban on certain types of fires will be in place for all of Bannock County: Inkom, Arimo, Downey, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and North Bannock Fire District. Many fire officials from the municipalities and fir...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 10, 2023
The City of Pocatello Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan was awarded funding through the Federal Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The award is for $225,900 in Federal funding. An Action Plan grant will enable the ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 10, 2023
What land do you want to see preserved in Pocatello? Where is stream or trail access needed? The City of Pocatello has created an interactive map to gather public input to help improve river and trail access.
This is a unique opportunity for the ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 5, 2023
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is participating in the "Independence From Hunger" food drive hosted by Pocatello Grocery Outlet on Hurley Drive. The funds collected stay local, with over $1,000 already raised. The goal is to ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: July 1, 2023
The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department reminds citizens to take extra care with their pets during the Fourth of July. The busiest day of the year for animal shelters is July 5 because pet owners are looking for their lost animals, and community ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 30, 2023
What a great day! Thank you East Idaho Credit Union for donating a $5,000 check to the Pocatello's Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship!
"This [the donation] changes lives," said Mayor Brian Blad. "Just to see the change in the l...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 30, 2023
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded the City of Pocatello $7,750,000 for major safety improvements at the intersection of North Kraft Road and North Main Extension. The North Portneuf Crossing project will include the final design and constr...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 30, 2023
Jump into summer 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, July 1 through Saturday, July 15, Friends will cover 50 percent of the ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 30, 2023
Tuesday, 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. ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 30, 2023
The latest edition of the City of Pocatello Water Department’s Water Quality Report is available for the public.
The annual document summarizes the results of 2,100 water quality tests conducted for over 100 different compounds in the p...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 29, 2023
Congratulations to the City of Pocatello and its Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team! The GIS team consists of GIS Coordinator Ryan Howerton and GIS Analyst Allison Radmall. Together they worked with various departments to analyze data creating heat...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 12, 2023
UPDATE: Cool Rain was postponed until Wednesday, June 28, due to the weather forecast for June 14.
IT'S BACK!!!! Wednesday, June 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Pocatello Fire Department will bring “Cool Rain” to Caldwell Park in Pocatello.&a...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 27, 2023
The City of Pocatello Water Pollution Control (WPC) Department has begun construction on a significant facilities upgrade project. The “Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Package #1 Improvements” project, includes several componen...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as traditional as cookouts and parades. However, more fires are reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year in the United States. Over half of these fires are a result of fireworks. Everyone can...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 17, 2023
To select the Best Places to Live for Families in each state, Fortune evaluated nearly 1,900 cities, towns, suburbs, exurbs, villages, and townships that had approximately 20,000 residents across all 50 states in the U.S. This range provided a broad unive...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 16, 2023
The 2023 Marshall Public Library (MPL) Arts and Community Tickets (ACT) program kicks off with free tickets, with one pair of tickets to the Old Town Actors Studio performance of As You Like It and two pairs of tickets for each of the Gate City Grays&...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 17, 2023
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to announce Delta Air Lines is launching a second nonstop flight from PIH to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) beginning September 5, 2023. The new schedule will see an upgrade of aircraft to the Embraer E175, whi...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 16, 2023
The City of Pocatello Water Department will conduct its annual system flushing program beginning June 20, 2023, and will take approximately three weeks to complete. The flushing program is essential to the maintenance of the City’s water system ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 15, 2023
Photo Contest: WIN CITY SWAG!
We are looking for some great photos across the city to build our library of images. It’s all part of the “Love Where You Live” campaign.
Please send us photos from your walk, a local con...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 14, 2023
The City of Pocatello Offices Closed in Observance of the Juneteenth Holiday Pocatello City offices and departments will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Sanitation operations will run as normal and Pocatello Regional Tr...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 12, 2023
Every year the City’s Science and Environment Division visits local schools in Pocatello to teach the students about different environmentally-friendly topics. The City visited Wilcox Elementary School in May and interacted with over one-hundred...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 9, 2023
The Pocatello Fire Department was honored to have representatives from Idaho Central Credit Union, Pocatello Chamber, Pocatello Chief, representatives from Congressman Simpson and Senator Risch's office, Linda Leeuwrik - Pocatello City Council, a...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 8, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 7, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 6, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 6, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 2, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: June 1, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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, June 6, from ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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 schedule ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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’s (the zoo's bull elk) mounted r...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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 out by 7 a...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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 organizatio...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 26, 2023
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, at 5:15 p...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 12, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 12, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 10, 2023
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.
Saturday, May 6...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 5, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 4, 2023
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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 1, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: May 1, 2023
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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 27, 2023
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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 26, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 26, 2023
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 comments from t...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 20, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 18, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 17, 2023
“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. The Marshall Public Library (MPL...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 17, 2023
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 Public Market,...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 27, 2023
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. at the Public Work...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 14, 2023
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. ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 12, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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’s FREE ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 6, 2023
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 $500 per semester, to use at Idah...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 31, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 31, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 30, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 31, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 31, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 29, 2023
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). ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 28, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 28, 2023
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 Commission m...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 28, 2023
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. Adult registration ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 22, 2023
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....
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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 Comprehensi...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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 animals recen...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 6, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: March 2, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: February 24, 2023
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.m. at the Marshall ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: February 17, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: February 17, 2023
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’s believ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: February 13, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: February 7, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: February 2, 2023
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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: February 1, 2023
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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 30, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 3, 2023
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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 13, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 13, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 13, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: January 6, 2023
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: December 22, 2022
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: December 14, 2022
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: December 9, 2022
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...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: December 6, 2022
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:...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: December 5, 2022
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 ...
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City of Pocatello News
Posted on: December 2, 2022
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...
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City of Pocatello News