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Section of Portneuf River in Pocatello closed to public because of dangerous conditions
POCATELLO — City officials are warning the public about the dangerous conditions on the Portneuf River from the north end of the concrete channel to Batiste Bridge in Pocatello. This section of the river has been closed to the public by the city because it is not floatable at this time. Along this portion of the river north of the concrete channel, there are multiple log jams as well as...
A Local Realtor is Hosting a Community Event
A local realtor is putting on an event for the community this weekend. Magali Saunders has been a Latina realtor for the last five years. To celebrate her 5-year anniversary, she is hosting a community event on Friday July 19th. It will be at the old Historic Downtown Pocatello Pavilion...
Local author who penned Pocatello trail guide to hold book signing later this month
POCATELLO — A local author has just finished a guide book on the trails that surround Pocatello that’s sure be a helpful resource for anyone regardless of skill level. Ryan Byers, author of “Pocatello Trail Guide: Hiking, Biking and Cross Country Skiing over 300 Miles of Trails around the Gate City” said the book serves as a guide to all the different trails in the area. It has information on more well-known trails such as City Creek and lesser known trails such as Blackrock Canyon. ...
Pureflight Aviation to Open Flight School at Pocatello Regional Airport
Thursday, KPVI reported about the Pocatello City Council’s approval of a lease agreement with an Oregon based flight school to open a training center in eastern Idaho. Bannock Development Corporation and the city have spent the last 18 months working to get Pureflight Aviation. LLC to open a flight school at the Pocatello Regional Airport. Pureflight Aviation started in 1983 as Precision Aviation Training and now has locations in Newberg and Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Pocatello City Council Votes on 2024 Budget Amendment
At tonight’s Pocatello City Council meeting a number of items were discussed and voted on. One of the main agenda items was the budget addition of $2.7 million dollars to the city’s 2024 budget. This money would be used to buy and improve the Western Recycling building at 3034 Garrett Way in Pocatello. With the recycling plant going up for sale, the city was looking at losing its city recycling program. By purchasing the recycling plant, the city will continue its program at a lower cost per tonnage. The City Council voted unanimously voted in favor of the budget amendment.
Belwood Building renovation to receive Orchids and Onions award
For the past 47 years, Preservation Idaho has hosted the Orchids and Onions awards, which honor individuals and organizations that have made positive contributions to historic preservation (Orchids) as well as bring awareness to projects that have shown insensitivity to the state’s cultural history (Onions). The 2024 ceremony will...
Direct Communications Pledges $500K for Artificial Turf at Miller Ranch Stadium
Direct Communications pledges $500,000 to install artificial turf at Miller Ranch Stadium, enhancing ISU's softball program and mitigating weather impact. Total investment in ISU softball program: over $1.1 million. Yes, But. The installation of artificial turf may face criticism for environmental concerns associated with synthetic materials. State of Play. Direct...
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