Pocatello Archives

Dale Spencer in the Temple Emanuel Synagogue in Pocatello

Local perspective on current conflict in Israel

October 10, 2023 11:59 AM Cole Sams

It has been a difficult week for Dale Spencer and other members of the Temple Emanuel Synagogue in…

ISU hosts 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration

October 9, 2023 9:51 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University is hosting the 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on…

Pocatello water line installation begins on Monday

October 8, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The project is set to last approximately eight…

Pups and Pints event to feature adorable pups up for adoptions

October 7, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Get ready for an afternoon of furry fun and delicious brews as the Pocatello Animal Shelter partners with Portneuf Valley Brewing (PVB) to present…

Pocatello wants help with rebrand

October 6, 2023 12:20 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello wants your help redesigning its logo and accompanying brand style guide for the city.…

PCSD 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in Idaho

October 6, 2023 4:02 PM News Team

The 2023 ISAT results place the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in…

Public invited to Pocatello Town Hall meeting

October 6, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

You are invited to the Pocatello City Council Meeting on Oct.…

“Brake for Breakfast” raises breast cancer awareness

October 3, 2023 1:54 PM Dylan Carder

This month, hospitals around east Idaho and the country will be participating in the 24th annual Brake for Breakfast…

2nd annual Pocatello Historic Home Tour taking place on Saturday

October 3, 2023 10:10 AM Cole Sams

Pocatello’s historic structures are set to open their doors for a day of touring, and it’s all for a good…

United Way of Southeastern Idaho needs donations for annual Coat for Kids Drive

October 3, 2023 9:55 AM Cole Sams

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho, its Women United affinity group, and the Pocatello-Chubbuck Head Start Program is teaming up again to…

Wolf trapper education class coming to Pocatello Oct. 7

October 3, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

There is still space…

Former funeral home owner now charged with felony complaints

October 2, 2023 11:32 AM Cole Sams

There are new charges against the former owner of the Downard Funeral Home &…

Mental Health Resource Fair for veterans, service members and families scheduled for Oct. 5

October 2, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

Service members, veterans and their families are invited to attend a Mental Health Resource Fair to get connected to counseling and other healthcare…

Westside Ranger District planning prescribed fire in Toponce Drainage

September 30, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Smoke may be noticeable from the Inkom area and a majority of western Caribou…

Fundraiser for Shop with a Cop to be held Oct. 6 and 7

September 24, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Cash, check and Venmo donations are…

Economic stress affects local charities

September 29, 2023 12:52 PM Stephanie Lucas

Inflation and rising housing costs are hitting hard across the country and in east Idaho.…

Idaho’s business growth seen in Pocatello

September 26, 2023 6:31 PM Cole Sams

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Idaho ranks ninth in the country in their business growth rate at…

Master Iconographers visit Pocatello church

September 25, 2023 5:57 PM Stephanie Lucas

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Three Master Iconographers are in east Idaho this week, touching up artwork at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary…

New Pocatello entrance sign unveiled

September 25, 2023 10:00 AM Cole Sams

The sign is located on South 5th Avenue near the Visit Pocatello Idaho…

Kiosk being used at the Bannock County DMV

Upgrades coming to Bannock County DMV’s walk-in and appointment system

September 25, 2023 9:50 AM Cole Sams

Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is implementing changes at the DMV to make things simpler for walk-in visitors and reduce costs to the online…

BLM calls for participation on National Public Lands Day

September 22, 2023 3:10 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened an invitation to the public for an event in the Pocatello Highlands on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023, in…

Portneuf Heart and Vascular team completed 200th Watchman

September 23, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Watchman Device is a groundbreaking medical innovation designed to provide an alternative to long-term anticoagulation therapy for patients with…

SIPH offers updated COVID-19 vaccine

September 22, 2023 10:56 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has the added the updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna in limited quantities to its…

ISU Homecoming parade returns Saturday

September 21, 2023 11:22 AM News Team

One of Idaho State University’s most long-standing traditions will begin Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10…

US Attorney Hurwit to co-sponsor “United Against Hate” summit in Pocatello

September 21, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

The event is free and is open to the…

Fossil found: Idaho No. 5 returns to Idaho Museum of Natural History after 60+ years

September 7, 2023 11:48 AM Cole Sams

A late-night glance at his inbox almost caused Leif Tapanila to fall out of…

DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for American Falls Hydroelectric Project

September 19, 2023 12:02 PM News Team

The existing facility, located on the Snake River in Power County, Idaho, is filing for relicense.…

Vehicle burglaries in Pocatello

September 18, 2023 12:36 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department has received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries around the City of Pocatello during the past couple of weeks.…

Spreading kindness around Pocatello

August 19, 2023 9:00 AM Linda Larsen

This campaign is a reminder to choose kindness, understanding and support to empower and uplift community…

Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building

Dinner being held to raise money for Veterans Memorial Building

September 18, 2023 11:51 AM Cole Sams

A fundraiser is being held this Saturday to help raise money for the Bannock County Veterans Memorial…

Fog sealing taking place on Pocatello roads this week

September 18, 2023 11:29 AM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello will be fog sealing their roads this week from Tuesday through…

Marshall Public Library’s Arts and Community Tickets program returns

September 16, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

To check out the tickets, you must be a Pocatello city resident and have an adult Marshall Public Library…

Ribbon cutting and check presentation at Pocatello Skate Park in Ross Park

September 16, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

A ribbon cutting and check presentation is set Wednesday to announce a refresh of Pocatello Skate Park located in Lower Ross…

Robbery in Pocatello

September 15, 2023 10:31 AM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is reporting a robbery happened Thursday in the area of Bartz…

ISU unveils new and improved Holt Arena

September 14, 2023 8:29 PM Seth Ratliff

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – After nearly two years of renovations, Idaho State University’s Holt Arena is ready. ISU President Kevin Satterlee…

Hazardous materials leak cleared near Eames Complex

September 13, 2023 2:05 PM News Team

Pocatello Fire Department and Idaho State University officials are asking the public to avoid the area of the Eames…

2023 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to end Alzheimer’s

September 13, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

Pocatello residents set to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and…

Bannock County 9/11 community commemoration

September 12, 2023 12:46 PM News Team

It has been 22 years since the 9-11 terror attacks that changed the…

New garage in Pocatello allows you to work on car

September 12, 2023 11:59 AM Cole Sams

A new auto repair shop is giving people the opportunity to do work on their own cars.…

ISU Physics’ Haunted Science Lab earns $10,000 grant

September 12, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the department’s annual Haunted Science…

Michaud Road fire determined to be electrical in nature

September 11, 2023 2:27 PM News Team

There were no injuries…

ISU welcomes largest incoming class since 2014

September 11, 2023 5:06 PM Cole Sams

This fall, Idaho State University welcomed its largest incoming class since 2014, with nearly 26 percent more first-time undergraduate students…

Portneuf Valley Technical Education and Career Campus awarded $6.5 million grant

September 8, 2023 2:44 PM News Team

The grant represents the largest award during the second round of grants this…

Grand opening for Alpine Academy on Friday

September 8, 2023 11:46 AM Cole Sams

The new Alpine Academy Middle School is officially open for…

Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing for September

September 9, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…

ISU welcomes largest incoming class since 2014

September 6, 2023 3:25 PM News Team

This fall, Idaho State University welcomed its largest incoming class since 2014, with nearly 26% more first-time undergraduate students choosing ISU…

Plane arriving at Pocatello Regional Airport

Pocatello Regional Airport celebrates addition of second flight

September 5, 2023 5:58 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, the Pocatello Regional Airport held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the first arrival of the new second daily flight on Delta Air…

Second daily flight to arrive at Pocatello Regional Airport Tuesday

September 4, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

The new flight will expand service to Salt Lake City by providing a larger aircraft with premium seating options as well as an additional flight…

Portneuf Geenway to extend Brennan Trail

September 4, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

Construction for the extension of the Brennan Trail along the Portneuf River will begin Sept.…

Candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month set Sept. 5

September 4, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

Local elected officials are hosting a kickoff event for Suicide Prevention Awareness…

Pocatello sanitation collection to operate as normal on Labor Day

September 3, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello offices and Pocatello Regional Transit will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday.…

ISU biology alumna’s art featured at Idaho Museum of Natural History

September 3, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Seeing her artwork adorn the walls of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Idaho State University Alumna Ashelee Rasmussen describes it as a bit of a…

Pocatello Animal Services Splash Dance for dogs returns Saturday

September 1, 2023 11:27 AM News Team

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

Half-price dog and puppy adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter

September 1, 2023 11:24 AM News Team

Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost for dogs and puppies from the City of Pocatello’s animal…

North Fork Fire mapped at 113 acres

August 28, 2023 3:03 PM News Team

Fire officials say the North Fork Fire has been mapped at 113…

Edson Fichter Nature Talks coming to Pocatello in September

August 29, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

The popular Edson Fichter Nature Talks series is returning to Pocatello for its third year this…

Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash in Pocatello

August 28, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash Sunday on northbound Interstate 15 to Westbound Interstate 86 in Bannock…

Volunteers to gather to fight suicide

August 27, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Participation in this year’s walk is free, but participants need to…

Pocatello Police Department awards ceremony

Pocatello Police Department holds awards ceremony

August 24, 2023 5:54 PM Cole Sams

The Pocatello Police Department held a special awards ceremony on Monday at Pocatello City…

Highland students return to school for the first time since April fire

August 23, 2023 11:53 AM Seth Ratliff

It is a significant day for Highland High School as students return for the first time since a fire destroyed part of the school in…

Benny the Bengal at Welcome Back Orange and Black

Lookout Point hosts Welcome Back Orange and Black

August 22, 2023 7:28 AM Cole Sams

Classes began on Monday at Idaho State University for the fall semester, and the City of Pocatello wanted to welcome the students back with a special…

Water line installation begins Monday in Pocatello

August 20, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The project is anticipated to take six weeks to…

Fort Hall Mine Landfill in Pocatello, ID

Free Day at Fort Hall Mine Landfill on Saturday

August 18, 2023 6:33 PM Cole Sams

Bannock County residents will have the opportunity on Saturday to use the Fort Hall Mine Landfill for…

Ross Park Aquatic Complex to wrap up 2023 season August 20

August 14, 2023 9:56 AM News Team

The 2023 season for the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is almost in the…

New trial court administrator selected for Idaho’s Sixth Judicial District

August 18, 2023 12:42 PM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed Jason Dye as the new trial court administrator for the Sixth Judicial District.…

District 25’s Bond Option “A” moves forward in plans to renovate Highland High School after fire

August 15, 2023 9:18 PM Joel Killam

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will be asking voters to approve an estimated 42-million dollar bond to renovate Highland High School and…

Bonneville Commons first homes nearing completion

August 15, 2023 5:01 PM Cole Sams

NeighborWorks Pocatello is making significant progress with its Bonneville Commons subdivision at the site of the former Bonneville Elementary…

Mediation scheduled for case against Downard Funeral Home owner

August 14, 2023 9:36 AM News Team

Bannock County Prosecutor Stephen Herzog announced Monday the state and defense have agreed to enter into mediation in the case against Lance Peck,…

ISU President Kevin Satterlee at 2022 Fall Address

ISU holds annual Fall Address

August 14, 2023 10:37 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University is holding its annual Fall Address on Monday at Frazier Hall to provide institutional updates to faculty and staff.…

Proposed gravel pit in Bannock County has been denied

August 11, 2023 6:11 PM News Team

A proposal for a controversial gravel pit in Bannock County has been…

VA extends PACT Act deadline to Aug. 14 for backdated benefits after website issues

August 11, 2023 11:27 AM News Team

Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act…

Officials release identities of deceased following multi-vehicle fatality crash

August 9, 2023 4:35 PM News Team

Next of kin has been…

Parade of Homes in Pocatello kicks off with ribbon cutting ceremony

August 10, 2023 11:37 AM Travis Richards

The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Idaho Homebuilders Association officially kicked off their Parade off Homes week with a ribbon cutting…

Officials issue jury scam alert

August 10, 2023 10:37 AM News Team

The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury…

Public meeting to discuss future plans for Highland High School

August 8, 2023 6:02 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is seeking input on future plans for Highland High School since the D-wing of the school burnt down in…

Portneuf Medical Center nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

August 7, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke…

Portneuf Medical Center implements virtual nursing program

August 5, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center announced it has partnered with care.ai to implement virtual nursing and care.ai’s AI-powered ambient monitoring…

ISU forensic investigation begins on Bear Lake remains

August 3, 2023 4:33 PM Seth Ratliff

The investigation into the human remains discovered at Bear Lake continues but now at Idaho State…

Marshall Public Library collecting supplies for in-need PCSD25 students

August 3, 2023 9:29 AM News Team

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…

Pocatello police dispatch non-emergency number is not working

August 1, 2023 12:57 PM News Team

Pocatello police dispatch non-emergency phone number 208-234-6100 is currently not…

Deadline approaching for veterans exposed to toxic substances to apply for benefits

August 1, 2023 11:21 AM News Team

Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances in recent wars are encouraged to file for expanded benefits before…

Plans on schedule to welcome learners back to Highland High School and other SD25 schools on August 23

July 28, 2023 2:40 PM Cole Sams

Demolition of the fire-impacted facilities at Highland High School began earlier than expected Friday morning due to an emergency approval granted by…