IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The temperatures may be rising, but now is the time to think about getting your home ready for winter. Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) is looking for homes that need to be weatherized. Typically, there is a years-long waiting list just to get the months-long process started. That is not
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The City of McCammon has issued an immediate boil water order following a loss of pressure in the municipal water system earlier today.
According to an official Facebook post, during a regular water line repair, crews were required to shut off several valves in order to keep conditions safe and sanitary. City officials confirmed that the situation is under control, but it has led to a loss of pressure.
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Firefighters and emergency crews are on the scene of a structure fire near the intersection of 4500 N. and 5800 W. in Rexburg, Idaho, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has closed the roadway to ensure the safety of first responders.
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Christopher Brunt, a former Idaho Falls City Council candidate, is being held on a $1 million bond following his arrest by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The arrest was part of a multi-agency sweep in April that Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is highlighting as a major success in the ICAC Task Force’s partnerships with local agencies.
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The clock is ticking for Idahoans to get involved in the state’s largest annual donation drive. Today, Thursday, May 7, marks the final day of Idaho Gives, the statewide campaign dedicated to supporting local nonprofits.
As of Thursday morning, the generosity of Idahoans is already on full display. The campaign has surged past the $4 million mark, with donations continuing to pour in for hundreds of organizations across the Gem State.
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On the nearly four-hour drive from a southeast Idaho prison, Kristine Scott was optimistic. One of 15 women transferred on April 3 to a minimum security prison in Boise, Scott was told she’d work at the community reentry center and live in one of the least restrictive facilities in Idaho’s prison system.
But when the women arrived at the South Idaho Correctional Institution, Scott said staff told them there weren’t enough beds available in the dorms. Instead, she and five other women were led to a segregated housing unit usually reserved as punishment for inmates who violate the rules or pose a safety risk — a unit known to prisoners as “the hole.”
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Gas prices in Idaho have increased by 13 cents over the past week, bringing the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline to $4.46, as reported by AAA. The national average also stands at approximately $4.46 per gallon, marking a 35-cent rise from the previous week. Idaho is currently
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This weekend is Mother’s Day, whether you’re a seasoned Mom or a new Mama, this Sunday is all about you! As we celebrate all mothers, a local midwife is drawing attention to the many struggles that often go unseen in the early days of motherhood.
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a serious, long-lasting mood disorder that happens after giving birth. It is caused by a combination of rapid hormonal shifts, physical exhaustion, and emotional stress after childbirth. The sudden, severe drop in estrogen and progesterone, along with changed thyroid levels, can trigger Postpartum Depression.
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Classes at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls will be canceled Thursday, May 7th after a student received an anonymous threat targeting the school.
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The Idaho Falls Farmers Market is facing a leadership crisis after the manager resigned following public outcry over a 2019 plea agreement where he pleaded guilty to felony injury to a child. The controversy has sparked hundreds of comments on social media, ranging from calls for transparency to violent threats directed at current board members. Some vendors have already begun severing ties with the organization, and the board is facing an intense community reaction. Despite the controversy, the Idaho Falls Farmers Market will continue to operate, opening up at 8 AM Saturday.
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City leaders in Pocatello may have a new home following tomorrow’s city council meeting. Council members will vote on whether to allow a feasibility study for the city’s first federal courthouse downtown to become the new city hall.
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Late afternoon on Wednesday, May 6, a police standoff caused a road closure off Interstate 86. Several school buses and cars were backed up at the intersection of Truckersville Road and Curlew Road, where police had cones blocking the road.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The city of Rexburg may soon be cracking down on the way pets are distributed within the city. Ordinance 1336 would ban the distribution of pets in public places especially dogs and cats. It is similar to a law recently passed in Idaho Falls. The goal is to prevent breeders from showing
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Fall River Electric is responding to a large-scale power outage in Island Park and West Yellowstone. The outage is expected to last up to 2 hours.
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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness, Cherie DeVaux Racing announced on Wednesday.
“The horse just ran the race of his life,’’ trainer Cherie DeVaux told CNN Sports about the decision minutes before it was announced publicly. “Asking him to race again, we just want to give him the best opportunity for the best outcome.’’
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Time is running out if you want to vote absentee in the primary elections. Idaho voters have until Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. to pre-register to vote or request an absentee ballot ahead of the Idaho Primary Election.
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The Idaho Falls Rotary Club celebrates the completion of Heritage Park, a 14-acre green space along the Idaho Falls Greenbelt. The event also marks the start of the 35th annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race, a fundraiser for improving the Idaho Falls River Walk and Greenbelt.
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Starting May 10th, Idaho residents living outside city limits will need to obtain a free burn permit for most outdoor burning activities, which will be valid for 10 days, in order to reduce wildfires across the state.
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The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho has submitted over 150,000 signatures to qualify the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act for the November 2026 ballot, with county clerks now verifying signatures before the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office determines whether the initiative qualifies for the ballot.
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The Blackfoot Police Department is searching for a missing endangered adult, 76-year-old Tom Loefler.
Loefler has dementia and was last seen leaving his home along Lilac St. in Blackfoot. Police say he left the house this morning without his phone, carrying a blue backpack, and is believed to be in danger.
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Grab your tackle box, eastern Idaho! Idaho Fish and Game is restocking local fishing spots across Southeast Idaho with more than 13,000 hatchery rainbow trout this month.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Six candidates squared off on housing, immigration, infrastructure and private school tax credits at a Rexburg Chamber forum Tuesday at the Romance Theater in Rexburg. The primary election is quickly approaching in two weeks on May 19. In a close race for Madison County Commissioner, three-year incumbent Dustin Parkinson and challenger
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Rexburg Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy, named Samuel, who was reported missing in the Millhollow community. Samuel was last seen around 6:30 p.m.
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Madisonhealth is offering a new air medical helicopter service to expand emergency critical care access and cut down response times.
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Two hikers were injured Monday afternoon, May 4, following an encounter with one or more bears near the Mystic Falls Trail. The incident marks the first incident of a bear injuring a person within the park for the 2026 season.
National Park Service emergency personnel responded immediately to the scene. While the victims’ current conditions and the details of the incident have not been released, the NPS has launched a full investigation.
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Taxpayers have paid more than $300,000 in confidential sexual harassment settlements on behalf of six former members of the House of Representatives or their offices, according to GOP Rep. Nancy Mace and documents reviewed by CNN. The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights was compelled to turn over the settlement
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Camping in the Challis area is about to get a little pricier. Monday, the Bureau of Land Management announced it would raise fees at four campgrounds near Challis.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is moving forward with plans to widen Interstate 15 between Blackfoot and Fort Hall. Next week, the department will host a round of open houses to showcase the final design to improve the corridor.
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A family thought they could close a tragic chapter of their life on Monday when the woman accused of murdering their loved one was supposed to be sentenced. But a mix-up in court led to the family having to wait a little longer for justice.
“Anything that a son-in-law could ask for, really, she was a protector, she was always there for me whenever I needed her,” described Shiloh Alires about his mother-in-law, Nakeena Youngman. “She was the mom I never had and I wished for.”
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It was a ruff day on the hillside for one fluffy Samoyed named Nash. The 70-pound pup misstepped and tumbled down a steep embankment Monday morning.
Boise County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies responded around 11:30 a.m. and made their way to the edge of the drop. One look down was all it took to call Garden Valley Fire for some backup.
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With temperatures heating up and school coming to an end, Idahoans across the state will be hitting the road looking for that next family adventure — and this one takes you underground.
Located along Highway 75, 8 miles north of Shoshone, Mammoth Cave has a history that stretches back more than 70 years.
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Idaho (KIFI) – As wildfire season approaches amid an abnormally dry, warm spring, Idaho is rolling out a new standardized evacuation system designed to make emergency alerts clearer and easier to follow. State officials have officially adopted the “Ready, Set, Go” wildfire evacuation program as the statewide standard, aiming to eliminate confusion caused by inconsistent
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By Jacqui Palumbo, Oscar Holland, Bianca Betancourt, Jennifer Arnow, Lanna Apisukh New York (CNN) — Hundreds of stars ascended the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Met Gala on Monday evening, bringing a range of interpretations to this year’s dress code, “Fashion is Art.” The theme mirrored an accompanying exhibition titled
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“I’ve seen a lot of people decide to Roundup crops. I’ve seen a lot of people take their crop and mow it down,” said Idaho Agriculture Experiment Station Associate Director Juliet Marshall.
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The celebration for America’s 250th birthday is hitting a high note this weekend. On Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m., the Blackfoot Performing Arts Center will play host to “We Are America,” a free patriotic showcase presented by the Tavaci School of Performing Arts.
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Idaho’s annual statewide giving campaign, Idaho Gives, is back, encouraging donations to nonprofit organizations across the state.
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Multiple local food trucks called The Yellowstone Food Village home for many years and now they are left confused as it closes down with no confirmed reason.
Some trucks have already left, with three more planning to leave by the end of this week. All any of them know is they have to be gone by October 1st.
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The Montpelier Idaho Temple has an open house date set beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, and a dedication scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18.
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The Supreme Court temporarily restored telehealth and mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Monday, responding to an emergency appeal that warned of potential chaos for patients who had appointments to access the drug.
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Rexburg City police found a child alone at a local apartment complex and have safely reunited her with her family.
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Community members gathered Sunday at the Snake River Event Center to enjoy live music, cultural performances, local vendors, and a variety of food throughout the event.
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The owners of Pick Me Up Drinks, Amy and Zac Martin, created a series combining their love of fantasy with their custom drinks. Their series is called Roll For Soda, and it is on multiple social media platforms.
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“The community support is really amazing,” Casey Etheredge, owner of Ethers Edge said. “It’s so important for the community to support these small businesses because without the community support, we wouldn’t have the farmers market. We wouldn’t have all this amazing stuff happening every Saturday.”
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Firefighters were called to a wildfire burning near Palisades Reservoir on Friday afternoon.
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A nationwide protest called “May Day Strong” brought together a small group in Idaho Falls.
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Public events set to honor the life and legacy of former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, who died April 24 at the age of 74.
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Groundwater users in Little Lost River Basin, Big Lost River Basin, and Upper Big Lost River Basin could avoid water shutoffs this irrigation season after reaching a new agreement to join the state’s 2024 mitigation plan.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – May 1st is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, dedicated to raising awareness of a danger that can be deadly in just a few minutes. As warmer weather approaches our region, Kids and Car Safety has provided Local News 8 with the latest tips and safety reminders that could save the lives
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Prosecutors in the case of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are pushing back against a defense motion to hold them in contempt of court over recent comments to the media.
Tyler Robinson faces charges of aggravated murder and multiple felony counts following the fatal shooting of Kirk at Utah Valley University.
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Increases in temperatures around so-called urban heat domes, or heat islands, could apply to a massive data center that is proposed for the northwestern side of Box Elder County.
Project Stratos, headed by “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary’s company, would span some 40,000 acres and produce up to 9 gigawatts of power at full scale, all to help serve artificial intelligence to the military and cloud-computing needs.
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released an update in the ongoing search for missing teenagers Rachelle and Allen Fischer, nearly a year after their initial disappearance.
Investigators announced via social media that the teens’ older sister, Elintra Dee Fischer, obtained a driver’s license in the state of Utah. Elintra had been listed as a missing person since 2023, after disappearing from the same home as her younger siblings.
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Rigby, Idaho (KIFI) – The spirit of the Old West is alive and well in eastern Idaho—but today, it’s being assisted in the reign by a group of women riders redefining the sport. The Gem State Gunslingers, a mounted cowboy shooting group, is gearing up for its next competition this Saturday, May 2, at Wind
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Six candidates squared off in the political arena during a second round of Legislative debates Thursday.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Jefferson County Lake is starting to fill up. While other recreational bodies of water in east Idaho are struggling to get filled this year, Jefferson County Lake is not slowing down this year. “I’d say we’re pretty much on pace.” Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Director Martin Jones says the current
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Prosecutors filed new evidence Thursday including video showing the moments before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that President Donald Trump and administration officials attended at the Washington Hilton hotel in DC on Saturday night.
The video shows the alleged attacker, Cole Tomas Allen, walk through a doorway in the hall leading to the security check point.
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Many shelter pets across southeast Idaho have found their home with you, but there are thousands of pets still in need of their fur-ever homes.
Thursday, April 30th, is National Adopt a Shelter Animal Day, spreading awareness about the various pets currently in shelters that need new homes.
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Local firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire near Ammon on 4832 E Ririe Highway. Multiple units with the Idaho Falls Fire Department are on the scene.
The initial call came in just after 4 p.m., according to IFFD Pulsepoint. Earlier in the afternoon, a billowing pillar of smoke was visible from the Local News 8 skycam.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department is warning peer-to-peer and short-term rental owners to be on guard after a local car owner helped investigators uncover a load of narcotics.
The investigation began after two individuals—later identified as known drug traffickers with active federal warrants—rented a vehicle through a peer-to-peer sharing platform. According to police, the suspects used the car to travel out of state to transport narcotics.
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The United States Geological Survey has released footage of a sizeable hydrothermal eruption at Black Diamond Pool. This latest event marks the second time the hydrothermal pool has erupted this week in what the USGA says is “perhaps the largest eruption of the pool since the 2024 explosion.”
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Idaho Fish and Game has many responsibilities, including keeping the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello clean and healthy. To help with this massive task, local businesses and organizations can “Adopt a Wednesday” and bring their staff to the park to volunteer.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is sounding the alarm as a new wave of fraudulent text messages sweeps across the Gem State. These messages are impersonating local courts, law enforcement agencies, and the DMV to intimidate Idahoans into surrendering personal information.
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The ACLU of Idaho filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging House Bill 752, an expansion of Idaho’s existing trans bathroom ban that criminalizes the use of public restrooms and locker rooms that do not align with an individual’s biological sex.
The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. Representing six transgender Idahoans, the ACLU of Idaho argues the law violates the plaintiff’s constitutional rights to due process, equal protection, and privacy, characterizing it as an “unconstitutional intrusion on the fundamental rights of Idahoans.”
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A University of Utah student, just days away from graduation, has been arrested by ICE officials, according to his attorney.
Lisandro Pantaleon Pacheco, whose attorney Adam Crayk said has no criminal history, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier in the week while on his way to a new job.
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Better late than never, family reunion and learning is fun.
All three of those phrases apply to a trio of ladies receiving their college degrees this week from Utah Valley University.
2026 marks UVU’s largest ever graduating class.
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Congress voted to reopen key parts of the Department of Homeland Security — including the Transportation Security Administration — Thursday after weeks of GOP infighting that prolonged a record shutdown of the critical agency.
The bill to fund the department, which has gone unfunded for 75 days, now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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Employees of the Idaho Falls Shilo Inn are left scrambling after finding out they were shut down Tuesday morning.
“I was on the way down here from Rexburg. And [the manager] said the hotel is being shut down right now by the courts.”
The shutdown stems from the Inn’s parent company, which is undergoing Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Incumbent District Judge Steven Boyce is being challenged by Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal.
In their opening arguments, Boyce laid out his extensive experience on the bench, while Neal emphasized that judges should be elected officials, not just appointed officials.
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Idaho State University has hundreds of majors and programs to choose from. One of the lesser known of these programs is Robotics, nestled within the College of Technology. Several students in this program have won national competitions the past two years, and now, ISU Robotics is going for the three-peat!
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Just days after water began flowing back into Jensen Grove, a new state-ordered cutoff has stopped the city from filling the popular recreation area.
Mayor Scott Stufflebeam said the city was notified by the Snake River Valley Irrigation District that Idaho has curtailed water rights based on priority dates.
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Incumbent Shante Sanchez has been serving as the Bonneville County Coroner since she was appointed in December 2024. Challenger Tim Shuijt is a former Emergency Room nurse trained in trauma with experience at hundreds of death scenes.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Before the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls can Stamp Out Hunger, it’s got to clamp down on getting the word out. The food basket is preparing for one of it’s biggest food drives of the year. This week, volunteers are gathering for what is being called a stapling party. Community
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Governor Brad Little is set to officially declare May as Wildfire Awareness Month this Friday, calling on Idahoans to begin preparing now before the fire season. This is especially important for Southeast Idahoans as this year’s season could be especially intense due to above-average temperatures, strong winds, and a lack of snowpack, factors that can quickly dry out vegetation and fuel fast-moving fires.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – A friendly competition between Air Idaho Rescue, EIRMC, and American Red Cross has now made its way right into the Local News 8 Newsroom. Megan Lavin and Danielle Mullenix spoke with representatives at the North Idaho Falls ER about the latest updates on the “Battle of the Badges” and joined
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With three weeks to go until the May 19 election, voters heard directly from Kelly Golden, Stephanie Mickelsen, Erin Bingham and Brian McKellar in the Legislative District 32 races on Tuesday.
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As cash continues to circulate alongside digital payments, counterfeit bills are still slipping into everyday transactions, often going unnoticed until it’s too late, something one Idaho Falls retiree says cost him hundreds of dollars in a Facebook Marketplace sale.
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April 28 marks National Parvo Awareness Day, and Eastern Idaho veterinarians are sounding the alarm: 90% of all Canine Parvovirus cases are fatal without proper treatment.
Canine Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious disease that is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. It damages the lining of a dog’s intestines, which makes it hard to absorb nutrients and allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream. This can quickly lead to severe dehydration, infection, and shock.
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Idaho State University will pay $160,000 in damages in a racial discrimination case.
A Bannock County jury Thursday ruled in favor of Chanica Sintima, a Black student pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy. Sintima said she was wrongfully removed from a clinical rotation at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls in the fall of 2023.
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Idaho students are likely to pay more for college this fall — when the sticker price for higher education goes up by as much as $425 per year.
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Calling all caped crusaders and pop culture enthusiasts: this Saturday, May 2nd, marks the 24th annual Free Comic Book Day, and several locations across Eastern Idaho are suiting up for the action.
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For over two hours Monday, the Davis County Bomb Squad removed explosives from a home in a West Bountiful neighborhood, throwing neighbors into a situation they’ve never had to deal with before.
“We’ve had lights flashing all weekend… and we weren’t sure what was going on yet,” said neighbor Lauren Paskett.
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Brian White and his family are from Idaho but have been long-time Vegas Golden Knights fans. They recently found out they’d be getting a new addition.
“Jenna and I found out this last fall that we were pregnant again,” White said. “We found out that our baby had an ARID1B genetic mutation, which often leads to a Coffin-Siris Syndrome diagnosis.”
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty Tuesday to misusing classified information about the operation to make over $400,000 in illegal profits. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a 38-year-old active duty soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, appeared in civilian clothes before
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Kristen Holmes, Holmes Lybrand, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. The charges, approved by a grand
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Tuesday, the Madison Library District hosts a special appearance of a traveling replica of the Declaration of Independence, and people lined up to add their signatures to the document before it becomes a permanent display at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.
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Crews with Bybee Excavation began work on Monday to install underground lines for nearby development.
The roadway will remain open to northbound traffic throughout the construction. However, southbound drivers are being detoured at 65th north to 5th west, then back around the work zone.
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Convicted killer Kouri Richins will face sentencing as scheduled next month after a judge rejected a defense motion to postpone the hearing.
Richins was found guilty on March 13 of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, two counts of insurance fraud, and one count of forgery. Sentencing is now set for May 13th — what would have been her husband Eric’s 44th birthday.
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The City of Ammon is preparing to be “Freezing for a Reason” to raise some cold, hard cash for a good cause. Registration is officially closing this Friday for the community’s annual polar plunge, with all proceeds from this year’s event benefiting the Shannon Wilker Foundation and local cancer patients.
The foundation was established to honor the memory of Shannon Wilker, a local woman who passed away from breast cancer in July 2011. According to the foundation’s mission, they focus on providing “immediate assistance to breast cancer patients and their families.”
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As the Trump administration pressures ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, the Trump-aligned FCC is planning to challenge the network’s station licenses, setting up a legal battle with ABC’s parent company Disney.
The FCC is preparing to “call in all of the TV station licenses for Disney/ABC for early renewal,” a source familiar with the matter told CNN, confirming a report by Semafor.
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CNN, POOL By Issy Ronald, Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles III will emphasize the long history and democratic values his country shares with the United States in an address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, delivered while relations between the two nations are at an unusually
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“I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 5000 more…” A cross-country odyssey is making its way through Idaho—one determined step at a time.
Noah Coughlan is in the middle of a massive coast-to-coast run, his fifth and final journey across the United States. This time, his mission is tied to a milestone: honoring America’s upcoming 250th birthday through a 5,500-mile trek spanning 260 days.
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Idaho National Laboratory’s first female fire chief took the helm today, protecting 890-square miles of critical nuclear and energy infrastructure in southeast Idaho.
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The passing of former Idaho Governor and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on April 24, 2026, is shining a spotlight on the importance of Colorectal Cancer screening in the face of increasing CRC cases among young adults.
Kempthorne died Friday in Boise at age 74, just over a year after his March 2025 diagnosis of colon cancer. As Idaho flags fly at half-staff in his honor, health officials are emphasizing the former governor’s plea from when he was first diagnosed with the disease: Urging “everyone to be current in their testing and remain vigilant on updates.”
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The City is gearing up for the annual Clean & Green citywide cleanup effort, a partnership between Idaho Falls Code Enforcement and Idaho Falls Sanitation Division.
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Pocatello residents may notice a change in their water tonight. Today, April 27, the city’s Water Department began its annual system flushing, a three-week process to keep drinking water clean and safe.
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With Idaho under a statewide drought emergency, farmers face tough decisions heading into this year’s crop season.
At Williamson Orchards and Vineyard in Sunnyslope, co-owner Mike Williamson said the biggest concern is simple but critical.
“How are we going to keep our vines and trees alive through the end of the summer?” Williamson said.
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The road to the May 19 Primary Election officially opened today as early voting began in several counties across Idaho. While the rollout varies by location, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is urging every citizen of the Gem State to take advantage of the expanded access to the ballot box.
“Our goal is to make voting as easy and accessible as possible,” said McGrane. “With early voting, Idahoans have the flexibility to participate in a way that works with their schedule.”
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While tests were promising, District 91 officials say they are awaiting information from Home Health Environmental before reopening the doors to students and staff. The district expects another report today, which will determine when students and staff can safely return.
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The Marshall Public Library has become the canvas of a colorful tribute to the Gate City. On Monday, local artist Nick Hottman began the first brushstrokes of a new mural designed to celebrate both Pocatello’s iconic landmarks and the library’s role in the community.
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The U.S. Department of Justice will hold a public briefing today, April 27, regarding this past weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
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Last week, city leadership gratefully accepted a print of a young Chief Pocatello, the city’s namesake. Local artist Tal Sampson donated the print last week, adding to the city’s permanent art collection.
Chief Pocatello was a prominent leader of the Shoshone people who guided his people as they settled the Shoshone-Bannock reservation following peace negotiations with the U.S. Government.
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