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Residents of Grangeville gather for summer concert series
Spokane, Wash. – Music has a unique ability to bridge divides, create social connections and promote understanding among people from all walks of life. This year, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating Community,” Innovia Foundation is investing in free and low-cost events and opportunities that bring people together. As part of this investment, Innovia is proud to sponsor the Grangeville Summer Concert Series, an annual celebration that gathers residents around the shared power of music.
Historic Downtown Pocatello weekly update
Come enjoy some cool shopping, cool dining and some cool entertainment with week in Historic Downtown Pocatello. Maag Prescription & Medical Supply, 333 W. Center St., has been serving families in Pocatello and Chubbuck since 1950! That’s 74 years of being locally owned and providing pharmacy, medical equipment, compounding and vaccination services with top notch customer service. Free local delivery is just one service that sets Maag apart from other pharmacies. Give them a call at 208-233-2063 or stop in today to learn more about transferring your prescriptions. Main Street Mercantile and Antiques, 134 N. Main St., invites you in to shop all three floors full of wonderful items! Antiques, collectibles, furniture, home décor and more can be found inside Idaho’s largest indoor antique mall. Purpose Tea, 224 N. Main St., has a new drink for this week’s special, an Orange Dreamsicle Milk Tea. Enjoy it on ice or as a smoothy. Perfect for this hot weather! Students, ISU students, faculty and alumni receive a 15% off discount every Wednesday. Be sure to check out their lunch specials too. Wysteriasage & The Vintage Menagerie has moved to 127 N. Main St. If you haven’t been in to see this beautiful new space, be sure to stop in this week. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Have you visited Caribou Jack’s yet? They are hosting a liquidation sale with new inventory arriving daily! Now is a great time to check out Pocatello’s newest hardware store and more located at 120 N. Arthur Ave. The Bannock Civitan Club will host this week’s Revive @ 5 Summer Concert on Wednesday. Gas, Food & Lodging will be live on stage from 5-8:00 p.m. This week’s sponsor is the ISU College of Business and CEED. Angels Tacos, Camille’s Crepes and PoDogs will have delicious food available. Live music, great food, cold beverages and family fun, every Wednesday, all summer long at Lookout Point. Live music following Revive @ 5 at the First National Bar! Live on stage beginning at 8:30 p.m. will be Stiff Richard. On Saturday, catch Satin Steel on stage beginning at 9:00 p.m. Barricade, 308 E. Center St., will be hosting their July Wine Tasting on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It’s an All-Star Event so wear your favorite baseball team jersey or hat and enjoy some new wines along with some of the “all-stars” of the past. $12 for 5 pours with special pricing by the glass or bottle. Open Mic Jam Session happens every Thursday at Station Square, 200 S. Main St. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. Join in on a fun evening with open mic for poetry, stories, and of course music. Bring a friend and bring an instrument. Bring the kiddos Downtown to cool off on Friday afternoon as “Cool Rain” by the Pocatello Fire Department comes to Lookout Point. From 2-3:00 p.m. the cool water will pour down for kids to enjoy! The Bannock Civitan Club’s Revive @ 5 Committee Members will be handing out free ice cream sandwiches for an even cooler experience! Don’t miss this first-time cool event at Lookout Point. Brick 243 Gastropub, 243 W. Center St., has a delicious summer menu now available including Green Chili Pork Tacos, “The Bella” Summer Sandwich, and Summer Shrimp and Couscous Salad. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Call 208-990-0243 for reservations. Walk-ins are also welcome. Cue & Brews and The Office Bar & Grill will continue their weekly Roof Top Concert Series this Friday at 8:00 p.m. The Perfect Formation will be live along with delicious food and drink specials. On Saturday, join Cue & Brews and The Office Bar & Grill for another fun evening! Beginning at 9:00 p.m. enjoy an evening of slow jams and romance. Whether you’re a lover or heartbroken, this is the perfect event. Drink and food specials, too. With the heat of summer comes a scorcher of a musical at Westside Players! “Sweeney Todd — The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is sure to get your blood flowing! Get your tickets now for performances on July 19, 20, 26, 27 & August 1, 2 and 3. Dinner & Show tickets are $45 or Show Only tickets are $17. Get tickets at www.westsideplayers.org or call 208-226-0572. Summer outdoor seating for The Yellowstone Restaurant, 313 Whiskey Bar and The Union Taproom is now open! Enjoy your favorite dishes and beverages during these beautiful summer months. The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lookout Point. It’s Family Fun Day with live music, the princesses, petting zoo, bouncy house, four food trucks and fun activities for the whole family. Fresh produce this week will include raspberries, tomatoes, beats, onions, rhubarb, pickling cucumbers, carrots and peas! All locally grown! Don’t forget the Farmers Market accepts EBT/SNAP benefits. Come shop fresh and local at the Farmers Market.
Boise Rescue Mission weighs in on recent U.S. Supreme Court homelessness ruling
Last week, we told you it’s legal again to give someone a ticket for sleeping or camping on public property. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Grants Pass vs. Johnson case. The city of Oregon wanted to fine people sleeping in public parks and possibly...
Former CSI volleyball star Airi Miyabe to compete for Japan at Paris Olympics
BOISE, Idaho — Former College of Southern Idaho volleyball standout Airi Miyabe is headed to Paris as part of Japan's Olympic volleyball team. She is one of 12 athletes on the 2024 squad. Miyabe helped the Golden Eagles capture their 12th national championship and was named NJCAA Player of...
Range Riders clinch Pioneer League postseason berth
BOISE, Idaho – The Glacier Range Riders (29-18) are going dancing for the first time in franchise history. With an 8-5 win on Saturday night over the Boise Hawks (24-23), the Range Riders clinched at least a tie for the second-best record in the first half of the Pioneer League. With one game to go and the tiebreaker being runs allowed, the Hawks would need to score at least 46 runs for a chance to flip the tiebreaker against the Range Riders. It is safe to say the Flathead Valley will see playoff baseball for the first time ever come September.
Repair Work and Improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road Complete
LEWISTON - Work to repair numerous road washouts, storm damage, and to make significant improvements to the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area is complete and the road is fully available for use. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to thank the public for their patience while this much needed road update was undergoing construction. The public’s compliance with the temporary closure allowed construction crews to work efficiently and complete the project in a timely manner.
Bronco Basketball lands 2 intriguing late additions to squad
With the close of Mountain West Conference media days last week, most of Bronco Nation has completely moved on to Boise State football season, and for good reason. But before football fully engulfs our busy lives, I thought we should get one last profile of a couple late additions to the BSU basketball team.
Pickleball, pool top list of Park City recreation’s busy summer capital project list
Park City Municipal has issued a Request for Proposals for a private developer to build a 12-court pickleball facility on a city-owned property between the Ice Arena and the US Ski and Snowboard building at Quinn’s. Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher said the city chose this route after voters turned down a bond last November to build additional pickleball courts in town.
60 in 60: #33 BYU’s Kody Epps (Wide Receiver)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Coming in at No. 33 is BYU wide receiver Kody Epps. Epps is the fifth Cougar to check in on our ranking. He joins No. 34 Brayden Keim (OL), No. 42 John Nelson (DT), No. 47 Isaiah Bagnah (DE), and No. 46 Blake Mangelson (DE).
Deputies identify 2 killed after being struck by separate cars on I-215 in Murray
MURRAY — Deputies identified two people who were killed after they parked their car on the shoulder of I-215 near 900 West Saturday morning and got out of their car, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. UHP says a dark SUV pulled to the shoulder of the road just...
Chesler rejoins UVU men's soccer coaching staff as associate head coach
OREM, Utah — Utah Valley men's soccer head coach Kyle Beckerman has announced the hiring of Michael Chesler, who is returning for his third stint with the team and will be serving as Beckerman's associate head coach. Chesler returns to Orem after spending the past three years coaching on...
9,180 graduating seniors set to receive Idaho LAUNCH awards
BOISE, Idaho — Graduating high school seniors who applied for funding from the Idaho LAUNCH program, check your mailboxes as Gov. Brad Little announced the final awards are heading to students. The governor's office on Tuesday said 9,180 students will soon receive the grant, which covers 80%, up to...
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