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We dug through trash from World War II in the Idaho desert. Here's what we found
ARCO, Idaho — Far out in the eastern Idaho desert, we explored a canal just feet off the road, filled with thousands of rusted medicine bottles, hand-painted mugs, fine china, original glass soda bottles, children's toys and even a bird cage. We walked past beer bottles, antique light fixtures,...
Eastern Idaho State Fair recognizes three as ‘Friends of the Fair’ for 2024
BLACKFOOT — Starting in 2023, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has honored up to three people annually who have significantly contributed to the Fair and its cherished traditions of family, community, and hard work. This year is no exception, and the EISF is proud to recognize Marcene Freeman, Lyla Morgan, and Bob Layton as the 2024 Friends of the Fair.
Superintendent Howell talks Highland, other School District 25 projects during chamber breakfast
POCATELLO — School District 25 Superintendent Doug Howell on Thursday spoke during a Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce breakfast and detailed the district’s various projects throughout the Gate City area. Following a generous breakfast held at the Idaho State University Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center and an introduction from district spokesperson Courtney Fisher, Howell addressed an audience of nearly 100 guests, detailing the mission of the school district and providing updates to projects across the city. ...
School District 25 to ask voters to renew $8.25 million annual supplemental levy in November
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees recently approved a resolution to place a supplemental levy renewal on the November election ballot. According to a news release from the school district, the proposed levy will provide $8.25 million per year for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. It will replace the current levy that is set to expire in June 2025. ...
Pocatello celebrating grand opening of new pickleball courts in Ross Park
POCATELLO – The Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the grand opening of Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts in Lower Ross Park Tuesday, August 27 at 10 a.m. The original grand opening was recently delayed due to the heavy rain the day before the opening on August...
Bingham County Commissioner Mark Bair to resign Sept. 30
After nearly 12 years of serving Bingham County, Commissioner Mark R. Bair is resigning, effective Sept. 30. Born into a farming family in western Bingham County, Bair reluctantly left the fields and sold the farm due to health issues. Eventually resettling in Firth, he ran for and won the commissioner position in 2013. Bair represents District 1 which is the northern and eastern portions of the county, including Shelley, Firth...
Public hearing set for sign code Sept. 5
POCATELLO — A public hearing has been set for the proposed sign code at the city Council regular meeting Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 911 N. 7th Ave. in Pocatello. During the hearing, the council will hear comments from the public concerning the city’s proposed sign code.
Bill and Sharol Coon: Honored as 2024 Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair
Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years. Their recent appointment as the 2024 Grand Marshals is a fitting tribute to their dedication, hard work and community service, particularly in the sheep and Boer goat industry, benefiting countless 4-H youth and fairgoers.
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