Youth Advisory Council hosts Teen Mental Health Awareness 5K
Mayor Brian Blad’s Youth Advisory Council hosted a Teen Mental Health Awareness 5K at Ross Park on Saturday.…
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City Creek Road closed for improvements beginning May 23
City Creek Road will be closed from the top of Lincoln Street (Upper City Creek Trailhead) to Kinport Peak beginning Monday.…
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NWHSSI doubles scholarships for ISU nursing students
Idaho State University School of Nursing students will receive $28,000 in scholarships this year from the Northwest Health Science Scholarship…
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Rendezvous Center to be dedicated as Richard and Connie S. Bowen Rendezvous Center
The Rendezvous Center at Idaho State University will be rededicated in honor of Richard L. and Connie S. Bowen at a reception on Friday May 20 at 3…
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Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies clinic May 21
Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2…
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Idaho Museum of Natural History to offer free admission to active military and families this summer
The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the…
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Portneuf Medical Center receives Primary Plus Stroke Center certification
Portneuf Medical Center announces it has received certification from DNV as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to…
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City of Pocatello CARES Act rental, mortgage assistance still available
The City of Pocatello still has Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available for Pocatello residents facing…
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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns in Pocatello
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is set to return to Pocatello for the 18th year in a…
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Bannock County GOP assessor race decided by 3 votes
Here is an example of why your vote…
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2 more performances announced for summer lineup at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
Go Out Local is announcing two more performances for the summer lineup at the Portneuf Health Trust…
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Pocatello honored with multiple awards at APWA Conference
The City of Pocatello took home a handful of awards at this year’s American Public Works Association (APWA) Conference.…
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ISU first and only institution to hold 2 early college accreditations
Idaho State University is the first and only institution in the U.S. to become accredited with both the College Provided Faculty and Concurrent…
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Pocatello Labor office hosts Morton Buildings at May 17 hiring event
Idaho Labor will be hosting a hiring event for one of the area’s newest employers Tuesday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Pocatello office,…
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Zoo Idaho hosts Wildlife Waltz
On Saturday night, Zoo Idaho hosted their first Wildlife Waltz gala and…
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Tandem Tour comes to Pocatello
The Tandem Tour is coming to Pocatello Saturday, May…
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Musicians West hosts 23rd Annual Piano Festival and Competition in Pocatello
After a two-year hiatus, Musicians West held their 23rd annual Piano Festival and Competition this weekend at the Stephens Performing Arts Center…
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Pocatello letter carriers collect food donations for Stamp Out Hunger
The National Association of Letter Carriers in Pocatello participated in the 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food…
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City of Pocatello hosts Hiring Fair
If you’re in the market for a seasonal job or career, the City of Pocatello wants…
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Pocatello auctioning surplus items
The City of Pocatello’s yearly auction has…
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Highland holds Senior Celebration
On Friday, Highland High School in Pocatello is holding a Senior Celebration, a school-wide event and gathering that will give recognition to all…
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Getting ready for primary election day
We are just days away from the primary elections in…
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Learn to ride safely at second annual Pocatello OHV Safety Fair
The second annual Pocatello OHV Safety Fair will be held at the Bannock County Fairgrounds on May 21,…
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Brooklyn’s Playground will be closed Thursday 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.…
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PCSD 25 announces Jefferson Elementary School principal
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Troy Johnson as the Jefferson Elementary School…
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Second officer released from hospital following shooting
The Pocatello Police Department is releasing the names of the two officers involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred May 5, 2022, on…
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Early in-person and absentee voting count is low
Some counties are experiencing low turn out for early voting so…
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Portneuf Medical Center nationally recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Portneuf Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022.…
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ISU student to compete at national FCCLA competition this summer
In April, Idaho State University College of Education student Jandy Grover won the gold award at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in…
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Bingham Healthcare cuts ribbon to new urgent care facility in Pocatello
Bingham Healthcare has opened a new urgent care clinic in the Gate City.…
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Bannock County hosts Critical Incident Stress Management training for area first responders
Local first responders are forming a support team to help each other recover from traumatic…
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Water line installation begins on Hayes Avenue
On Monday, City of Pocatello Water Department crews will be replacing the water main line on Hayes…
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Governor’s Taskforce on Fentanyl comes to Pocatello
On Monday, Pocatello City Hall is hosting a roundtable to discuss the impact that meth and fentanyl is having in the region.…
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Protesters in Pocatello come out in support of upholding Roe vs. Wade
On Saturday, a local group called Abortion is Health Care held a peaceful protest at Pocatello City…
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Pocatello community participates in annual spring cleanup
Residents of Pocatello and Chubbuck came out to Caldwell Park on Saturday to take part in the annual Community-Wide Spring Cleanup.…
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ISU holds spring commencement on Saturday
A total of 1,989 spring and summer 2022 graduates will receive 2,144 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s annual spring…
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New magistrate judge appointed for Bannock County
He will succeed the Honorable Bryan K. Murray, who will retire from the bench on July 1, 2022.…
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Historic Pocatello Indian sign to be relit at new location on Main Street on May 25
Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Main Street will soon be lit up with an important piece of local history.…
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Missing McCammon teen found safe
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Idaho Falls Police Department, is requesting help from the southeast Idaho community…
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ISU Sign Language Interpreting program awarded $2.1 million grant
The United States Department of Education, through its Rehabilitation Services Administration has awarded $2.1 million to Idaho State University…
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Raising funds for Idaho Youth Advisory Council during Idaho Gives
The City of Pocatello along with the League of Idaho Cities are working to help raise funds for the Idaho Youth Advisory Council (iYAC) that serve…
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ISU graduates first students with MS in Computer Science, Ph.D. with Computer Science concentration
A pair of Idaho State University students will be going down in the history books as the first graduates to earn two advanced degrees from the…
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Idaho Gives returns in 2022
Idaho Gives, a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center and sponsored by ICCU takes place this…
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Scout Mountain District Expo takes place at Portneuf Wellness Complex
This weekend, local scout units got the chance to showcase their stuff.…
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The Comedy Project holds Improvathon
The Gate City was full of giggles for the entire day.…
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Bannock Youth Foundation hosts Community Conversation for Prevention
On Saturday, the Bannock Youth Foundation hosted a Community Conversation for Prevention to wrap up Child Abuse Prevention Month.…
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Work continues on Lower City Creek Trailhead
Volunteers from the City of Pocatello were hard at work this weekend at…
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Water line installation begins Monday on Grant Avenue
On Monday, May 2, City of Pocatello Water Department crews will continue the process of replacing the water main line on Grant…
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Police arrest suspect in early morning stabbing at Rodeway Inn
Pocatello dispatch received a 911 call from the Rodeway Inn, 835 South 5th Avenue, in reference to a physical disturbance involving a suspect with a…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Do you have unused or expired prescription…
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Portneuf Health Trust announces “Healthy City, USA” initiative
Menchaca stated they have already started a Facebook page and will share all aspects of healthy living and wellness opportunities on the page.…
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2 hospitalized after crash on I-15 in Pocatello
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 69, in Bannock County, that occurred on Friday at 9:53…
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2022 Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship recipients announced
The five awardees for the 2022 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” have been…
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Board of Education approves ISU plan to use reserves to cover new Holt Arena renovation costs
The Idaho State Board of Education Thursday approved an Idaho State University request to spend nearly $10 million in institution reserve funds…
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Lower City Creek Trailhead and trail to Bridge 1 closed Saturday
The City of Pocatello will be closing the Lower City Creek Trailhead and Trail to Bridge 1 on…
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Marshall Public Library receives new furniture
The Marshall Public Library, with the help of the Friends of the Marshall Public Library, is welcoming back patrons with new furniture.…
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Idaho Falls man convicted for firing weapon at law enforcement
An Idaho Falls man was convicted Thursday for firing a weapon at a Chubbuck police officer in February…
Continue Reading Pocatello announces half-priced license fees for dogs for the month of May
All dogs over the age of three months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their collar…
Continue Reading Holt Arena renovation is well underway
After 50 years of being one of the state’s most iconic buildings, an even better Holt Arena is taking shape on the Idaho State University Campus.…
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WIC to implement more accommodating hours at SIPH
To be more accommodating to the public, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Pocatello Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office is changing its…
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Bannock County first responders simulate car accident at Century High School
It was quite a chilling scene on Tuesday at Century High School, where they simulated from start to finish just how catastrophic a car accident can…
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ISU Debate closes season with third consecutive win on National Stage
ISU Bengal speakers Alyson and Joseph Tyler upset Bellmont Abbey College Sunday to win the final round of the CLIMB Online National Sweepstakes…
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Anglers: Remember these regulation changes as you break out the fishing gear
As the winter weather subsides and anglers start to think about hitting their favorite fishing holes this spring, keep in mind that new fishing…
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ISU Political Science Club to host “The Future for Ukraine”
It can be hard to understand the war in Ukraine and effects both globally and here in our…
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Pocatello Downtown Development Plan divides area into 5 districts
The City of Pocatello is moving forward with its Downtown Development…
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ISU’s College of Education is hosting appreciation lunches for all PCSD25 employees
Idaho State University’s College of Education will serve lunches to more than 1,400 faculty and staff at the district’s 26 schools in April and…
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ISU Music Department welcomes new Director of Bands
Idaho State University’s Music Department welcomes Dr. Patrick Young as the new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Low Brass.…
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New Pocatello Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations selected
Current Pocatello Fire Department Battalion Chief Shane Grow has been promoted to Assistant Chief of…
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Mountain America donates $5,000 to Idaho Foodbank
Mountain America Credit Union is donating $5,000 to the Idaho Foodbank in partnership with Idaho State Athletics for the Roar for More Food Drive.…
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PCSD 25 announces Chubbuck Elementary, Irving Middle School principals
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Kirk Thomson as the Principal of Chubbuck Elementary School and Stuart…
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Pocatello hosts annual Running with the Big Dogs
It was barking with excitement at Ross Park for the 25th-annual Running with the Big Dogs.…
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Ukrainian native takes trip to Poland to help refugees
Pocatello resident Lena Contor recently traveled to the Poland/Ukraine border to assist her mother and other Ukrainian…
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2 Idaho counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack designated Bannock County as a contiguous disaster area due to the recent drought affecting the…
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Investigation results in felony drug charges for 2 Pocatello residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office detectives in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department conducted an investigation Tuesday that led to the…
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$14 million donated to ISU College of Pharmacy for renovation
Idaho State University received a large gift to help renovate an 80-year-old building on the Pocatello…
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Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship recipients announced
The School District 25 Education Foundation and the scholarship selection committee announced the recipients of the 4th annual Terry Perkins…
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First 2 artists announced for Summer Concert Series
The Summer Concert Series announced two artists will be kicking off the 2022 series at the Portneuf Health Trust…
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ISU welcomes new Civic Symphony conductor
After a season of programming that featured guests and faculty conductors, Idaho State University welcomes Nell Flanders to serve as Artistic…
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ISU to offer new social media emphasis for communication degree
In an effort to meet the growing employment demands of social media positions, Idaho State University will offer a new option to students starting…
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Local airports end mask mandates
Both the Pocatello Regional Airport and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport have lifted their mask requirement in the facility and on outgoing flights.…
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Pocatello achieves SolSmart Silver recognition for commitment to solar energy
SolSmart has recognized the City of Pocatello for taking bold steps to make it faster, easier and more affordable to go…
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair makes its return
After a two year hiatus, the Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair was back in…
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2022 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2022 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Partnership provides new paraprofessional to teacher pathway
In April, the Idaho State University College of Education welcomed more than 50 paraprofessionals throughout the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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Honoring police and fire dispatch team for answering the call
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – All this week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW). The event is observed every second week in April…
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The Pocatello Police Department is holding a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until 2…
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April hiring fair a success for Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The hiring fair for the City of Pocatello was a success with 16 applications leading up to the fair and 61 applications…
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ISU Choirs Spring Concert set Saturday
The Idaho State University Choirs Spring Concert will be presented on Saturday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert…
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3 named 2022 Idaho State Distinguished Faculty
Three Idaho State University faculty have been honored as 2022 Distinguished…
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Dental hygiene clinic gets makeover on ISU campus
A dedication and ribbon cutting for the completely renovated Delta Dental of Idaho Dental Hygiene Clinic at Idaho State University will take…
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Downard Funeral home investigation continues in Pocatello
Downard Funeral Home has been locked up and shut down since Sept. 3, 2021 when investigators discovered 12 rotting corpses along with the remains of…
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More than $823,000 raised in ISU’s giving campaign
Idaho State University raised $823,635 for student scholarships and support during its inaugural 32-hour Bengal Giving Day campaign.…
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Pocatello Police warn of dangerous drugs
The Pocatello Police Department recently investigated a case where a local citizen consumed marijuana products that, appears to have been laced with…
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Jessie Leigh bound to District Court to stand trial
Day two of the preliminary hearing for Jessie Leigh is underway Wednesday at the Bannock County…
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PCSD 25 announces Director of Elementary Education, Director of Curriculum
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Mr. A.J. Watson as the Director of Elementary Education and Ms. Amy Bowie…
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Jesse Leigh visibly upset during preliminary hearing
A Pocatello man is in court Tuesday facing charges for killing two…
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Bengals claim 2nd in varsity debate at National Championship Tournament
Idaho State debater Joseph Tyler argued 14 rounds of debate last weekend delivering a 12-2 win-loss record to seize silver in the final round in the…
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ISU faculty tackling Idaho’s STEM teacher shortage
Idaho State University faculty are working to combat the teacher shortage using a newly launched project called Idaho Making Progress Against…
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Bengal Giving Day set for April 12 and April 13
Bengal Giving Day is a 32-hour digital fundraising campaign, and it begins April 12 with 1,901 minutes of celebration and…
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Citizen scientists, trees needed for seasonality research in Pocatello
The Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences needs your help researching the trees around…
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