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Grand opening for new Ross Park Aquatics Complex water slides set for July 12
The Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the grand opening of the NEW water slides at Ross Park Aquatics Complex (RPAC) Friday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will include the Milder Family, who made a monetary donation for the water slides to be built in honor of Doug Milder, long-time Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Chairman. The water slides, designed by Splashtacular, feature two slides. Both slides tower approximately 35 feet high. The green slide is an open-air design with...
Thunderstorms, strong winds topple trees in Pocatello and Blackfoot
Parts of East Idaho experienced some wild weather Monday evening, including thunderstorms and high winds that downed large trees in Blackfoot and north Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal spoke to a resident of Pocatello who lives near the Bannock County Event Center as well as a resident of Porterville Road in Blackfoot who both experienced scary situations Monday evening involving trees that were toppled by the destructive winds. Erika Cropp,...
New details emerge about weekend alleyway shooting in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — New details have been released describing what police say happened minutes before a man was shot multiple times in downtown Idaho Falls. Logan Stephens, 23, has been charged with felony aggravated battery and an enhancement for using a firearm as a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony.
Opening doors for all: Meet incoming CEI President Lori Barber
IDAHO FALLS — The recently-selected second president of College of Eastern Idaho Lori Barber knows firsthand what it means to be a nontraditional college student. “I went to college right after high school — went for four years, but never finished because I changed my major and then got married,” she said. “(We) started a family, and education just kind of got lost in time’s wake.”
Warm, breezy with a few thunderstorms for Wednesday
Mostly clear overnight with a low around 49°. South southwest winds around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Mostly Sunny this Wednesday, with a high near 80°. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. A few thunderstorms are possible for the afternoon and evening.
Rexburg’s first late night lounge, Fizz Rizz, opens July 4
Ever wondered why there is nothing to do in Rexburg, but no one does anything about it? Joseph Aragon and Daniel Alworth are changing that with Rexburg’s first late-night, non-alcoholic bar and arcade. This new hotspot is named Fizz Rizz, combining the nostalgic charm of classic arcade games with...
Under New Ownership – Jeremiah Wynott Speaks on Growing Business, Family, and Giving Back to the Community
(Lewiston, ID) Formerly known as Floor Covers International; Idaho Floors is a local family owned flooring company located at 1905 19th Ave in Lewiston. The exciting reason for their recent name change is because the company is now under new ownership. “I worked for Floor Covers International for 16 years,...
Magic Valley dairy duo vertically integrate with new Burley milk plant
Dairyman Jesus Hurtado’s fate was intertwined with the late John Reitsma and his dairies for nearly three decades. Now Hurtado and John’s son Dirk Reitsma and their dairy futures are connected again through co-investment in a new milk plant in Burley, Idaho. The new 190,000-square-foot facility on 23...
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Over 23,000 square feet of inflatable fun is bouncing back to eastern Idaho
IDAHO FALLS — It’s like the bounce house of everyone’s childhood dreams. Over 23,000 square feet of inflatable fun is coming to eastern Idaho next week. “Monster Bounce” is returning to Idaho Falls for the second year at the Grand Teton Mall. It will be there from July 11 to Aug. 10.
Horner Named NAIA Baseball Academic All-American of the Year
DALLAS, Texas – Oregon Tech catcher Tyler Horner received the highest honor for a collegiate student-athlete, as the junior was named College Sports Communicators NAIA Baseball Academic All-American of the Year. The award is selected as part of the prestigious Academic All-America team – as Horner becomes the first-ever...
2024 Annual Street Preservation - Seal & Fog Coat Project Announced by City of Lewiston
LEWISTON - The City of Lewiston has partnered with Poe Asphalt Paving, Inc. for this year’s Seal & Fog Coat project, a key component of the Annual Street Preservation program. Pavement patching commenced on Monday, with Seal & Fog Coat operations set to begin on July 22nd. Project Details:
Prime Video Doubles Down On Idaho College Murders With Scripted Series And Documentary About Infamous 2022 Crime
True crime fans are about to get a double-whammy of new content when it comes to their favorite genre. Amazon Prime Video just announced a new docuseries about the 2022 University of Idaho murders and investigation ahead of Bryan Kohberger’s impending 2025 trial. Per Variety, the series is being produced by Skydance Television and Story Syndicate, and will be based upon James Patterson and Vicky Ward’s also recently announced upcoming non-fiction book on the subject. The doc will cover “the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students and the subsequent investigation, arrest, and trial of suspect Bryan Kohberger,” Variety reports....
Mountain West News Bureau named collaborator for 2024-25 Health Equity Initiative cohort
The Solutions Journalism Network and Indigenous Journalists Association have partnered to launch the 2024-25 Health Equity Initiative, a project to support newsrooms in covering issues of health equity through a solutions lens. Over the course of a year, these newsrooms will gain a deep understanding of solutions journalism and use...
Boise National Forest seeks public comment on proposed recreation fee changes
Fees may soon increase at dozens of campgrounds, cabins and day-use sites throughout the Boise National Forest, but public input will be considered before final decisions are made. Residents can submit comments and feedback through close of business on Wednesday, Sept. 4, regarding the 60-plus recreational sites that may incur...
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