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Annual Back 2 School Giveaway set for Aug. 3 at Mountain View Event Center
POCATELLO — Students across the Gate City area from elementary to high school can load up with free backpacks and school supplies provided by Grace Lutheran at the annual Back 2 School Giveaway on Aug. 3. Founded over 10 years ago by Pastor Josh Robinson of the Gate City Christian Church, the giveaway has provided thousands of backpacks and school supplies for low-income families or anyone in need. In previous years, attendees have camped out overnight to receive the free school supplies, which can make...
Michael Shulikov finally fulfilling his childhood dream of playing football with the Bengals
Sometimes obvious things aren’t obvious. Take Michael Shulikov, for example. The 6-foot-6-inch Idaho State junior wide receiver, has the wing span of a pterodactyl, holds the school record for the high jump at just over 7 feet and has great ball skills. Off the field, he’s smart, engaging and personable. Pretty obvious you want this kid on your football team, right? To add to all that, it’s been Shulikov’s dream...
New lawsuit seeks to stop enforcement of Idaho library materials bill
A group of lawyers on behalf of private Idaho schools, privately-funded public libraries, parents and their children have sued Idaho officials in federal court to stop the enforcement of House Bill 710, a law that codified the process libraries must follow if a patron were to deem a material harmful to children. House Bill 710 was signed into law after years of attempts from the Idaho Legislature to restrict library material access. It took effect on July 1. ...
Q&A with new Grace High School volleyball coach Kayci Christensen
The News-Examiner recently sat down with new Grace High School volleyball coach Kayci Christensen. Here are her answers to our questions. News-Examiner: How does volleyball contribute to growth and development in youth? Christensen: The sport of volleyball contributes to the growth and development of youth in many ways, some being physically, mentally and socially. Playing volleyball allows athletes to push themselves physically while having the opportunity build mental fortitude alongside...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: Can Idaho State improve its kicking game?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. To get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until camp begins. Today’s second question: Can Idaho State improve its kicking game? “Talking about kicking will be interesting,” said ISU head coach Cody Hawkins. “Can we get consistent specialist play? Last year, we were awful in kickoffs. We’ve got to do better just because starting field...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: Can Idaho State improve its running game?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. To get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until camp begins. Today’s question: Can Idaho State improve its running game? Last year, the Bengals were outrushed by their opponents 2,477 yards to 652. Bengal foes averaged 5.6 yards a carry, while Idaho State averaged just 2.7. The Bengals’ leading rusher was backup quarterback Hunter Hays,...
Target reportedly looking at Pine Ridge Mall area as redevelopment project advances
One of the nation’s largest retailers has its eyes on the Gate City area as developers make progress on a project to convert the Pine Ridge Mall into an open-air retail center. SimonCRE, a national development and acquisition firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently met with Bannock County Commissioners to discuss a fee waiver for hauling construction waste to the landfill when the eventual teardown of much of the Pine Ridge Mall commences next year. ...
ISU legend Natalie Doma inducted into Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame
When her college career ended for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, Natalie Doma was the Big Sky Conference all-time leader in both points scored (2,296) and rebounds (1,174) − an incredible achievement. Doma had already been inducted into the Idaho State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. But this past weekend at the Big Sky Conference “Kickoff Weekend” in Spokane, she was awarded another singular honor − being inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame. ...
Wild Wyoming Outfitters is the place to go for everything on your fishing, camping, hunting and recreational shooting wish list
AFTON, Wyoming — Located within a stone's throw of the famous elk horn arch on Afton’s Main Street sits a relatively new business whose recent renovations provide something for anyone wishing to enhance their experience in the great outdoors. Wild Wyoming Outfitters, 445 S. Washington St., is family owned and operated, and since its inception in 2022 has sought to bring only the highest level of products and customer service to the local area. ...
Pocatello Car Club to hold drag races this weekend
POCATELLO — The Pocatello Car Club is set to host its first-ever street drag racing event this weekend near Pocatello Regional Airport. The event, called Outlaw Street Drags, will be held on Saturday and Sunday on Fortress Street northeast of the airport terminal. The event is free to attend for Pocatello Car Club members. Organizers are asking for a $5 donation from non-members. There will be a car show and food trucks at the event in addition to the drag races. ...
Street fair returns to downtown Blackfoot streets on Saturday
Once again, South Broadway Street from Bridge to Pacific streets will be closed to traffic as pedestrians stroll the streets at Blackfoot’s second downtown fair this weekend. Sponsored by the Greater Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce, the street fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m.on Saturday. There will be booths to explore for local services and education, including the College of Massage Therapy, the Awareness Center for Counseling, Red...
Local man sentenced for leading officers on high-speed chase in stolen car with juvenile inside
BLACKFOOT — A 40-year-old local man was recently sentenced to serve up to 14 years in prison for leading officers on a high-speed chase in February while in a stolen car with a juvenile still inside the vehicle. Brent T. Sequints Jr., of Fort Hall, received a unified sentence of 14 years, of which at least four are mandatory, during a sentencing hearing in front of 7th District Judge Darren B. Simpson on Monday. ...
Blackfoot Mexican restaurant expands to Chubbuck
CHUBBUCK — A popular Mexican restaurant in Blackfoot has recently opened a second location in Chubbuck. Juan Huizar, owner of Los Gavilanes Mexican Grill, said this second location is on West Chubbuck Road in the former Mama Inez Express location. He chose that location because he liked the area. ”I thought it was a good location,” he said. “It’s growing a lot.” ...
Local entrepreneur opens business specializing in sweet and sour candies
POCATELLO — A young local man with a passion for food and business has found success in his new candy making endeavor. Ashton Abel is a Pocatello entrepreneur who started Sweet and Sour Dunks Caramel Apple Candies when he was a senior in high school. His candies are double sided candies with caramel on one side and green apple on the other. "I've always wanted to start my own business,"...
Brush fire ignites along Interstate 15 south of Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT — Firefighters extinguished a brush fire that ignited along Interstate 15 south of Blackfoot on Wednesday. The blaze along Interstate 15’s southbound lanes was reported around 4 p.m. and contributed to significant traffic congestion on the freeway. The fire scorched about two acres of farmland on the west side of the freeway before firefighters from the Blackfoot and Fort Hall fire departments extinguished the flames. ...
City crews shut down Pocatello street after water main break creates large crater in road
POCATELLO — A city block near Idaho State University was closed to traffic Wednesday night after a water main break created a massive crater in the road. The incident happened around 8 p.m. on the 200 block of South Seventh Avenue between East Lewis and East Bonneville streets. The water main break caused the road to flood with water and created a large crater measuring about 10 feet wide, 30 feet long and 4 feet deep on South Seventh. City public works crews immediately shut down South Seventh and began trying to make the necessary repairs to stop the flow of water. The main was repaired and water was turned back on around 11 p.m. Wednesday and the road was reopened an hour later, city officials said.
Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” Biden used his first public address since his announcement Sunday that he was stepping aside to deliver an implicit repudiation of former President Donald Trump. He did not...
Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” Biden used his first public address since his announcement Sunday that he was stepping aside to deliver an implicit repudiation of former President Donald Trump. He did not...
Downtown Pocatello laundromat receives beautification award amid first anniversary celebration
POCATELLO — A local laundromat has reached its first anniversary in business, and the owners have ideas for how they want to make things even better going forward. Peggy Welsh, one of the owners of The Laundry Barn, located at 923 N. Arthur Ave., said they had a one year anniversary celebration earlier this month with the Chamber of Commerce and other community members. "The Chamber awarded us with the...
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