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New UPS Store in Pocatello to hold grand opening on July 11
POCATELLO — The new UPS location inside the Shaver Pharmacy building on South Fourth Avenue will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 11. Meagan Miller, operator of the store, said the store has been open for about two months now. It is located on the first floor of the building along with the Hallmark. “The compounding pharmacy is still in full swing,” Miller said. “The first...
Rotary Club Schedule of Independence Day Events
“Made in the USA” Traditional county-wide Independence Day Celebration. 2-4 p.m. City Park FOAM PARTY! The Soda Springs Fire Department will spray foam that is fun (and safe) for everyone. You may want to bring a swim suit, towels, lawn chairs, etc. Clean water will be available to. wash...
Cities, agencies warn of fireworks hazards entering Fourth of July
Local public safety agencies have been gearing up for the Fourth of July, with a number of them sending out safety tips and advisories over the past week regarding fireworks entering Thursday’s holiday. All are preparing for the Fourth, an annual rite of passage celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence in 1776 and typically featuring outdoor celebrations, barbecues and plenty of fireworks being set off to commemorate the occasion. The city...
Vallivue alum honors friend, highlights mental health through basketball camp
CALDWELL, Idaho — A hot summer morning in the Treasure Valley – the perfect time to get inside and get to work on the hardwood. A new camp at Vallivue High School looks to teach all the fundamentals of basketball – dribbling, passing, shooting form – but what makes it unique is the other skill it brings into focus.
Police: Local woman charged with burglary for entering shed and stealing bike
POCATELLO — A 25-year-old local woman was recently charged with a felony after police say she entered the shed of a local man and stole a bike from inside. Jasmin Isabel Douglas, of Pocatello, has been charged with felony burglary following a Pocatello police investigation that unfolded around 7:20 a.m. on Friday, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. Pocatello police were dispatched to Portneuf...
Even with genetic heart disease, Bedke leaves Idaho State as one of its most prolific cowgirls
It wasn’t exactly the ending Zoie Bedke envisioned. The former Idaho State national champion didn’t even make the breakaway roping short go round in her final appearance at the College National Finals Rodeo (June 9-15) at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. But it was hard to be too disappointed, especially when she could have very easily not even been there in the first place. A little more than four...
4th of July 2024: Celebrations in and around the Treasure Valley
BOISE, Idaho — The day commemorating independence for the United States of America "ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more," future President John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, in 1776.
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...
Hayden firefighters could lose jobs, fire station could close if levy isn’t passed
HAYDEN, Idaho – 12 Northern Lakes Firefighters could lose their jobs and the districts new fire station, that isn’t even completely built yet, could close if Kootenai County voters fail to pass a two year, $3.5 million override levy in November. “It’s direly critical that we retain these...
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:
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...
Innovia Foundation Celebrates Music and Community at Grangeville Summer Concert Series
SPOKANE - 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.
Burn ban issued for Celebration Park in Canyon County
Canyon County’s Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources Department has issued a fire ban for Celebration Park, effective until further notice. The ban went into effect Monday and applies to campfires, fires in designated fire pits or portable fire pits, pallet fires, rock ring fires and charcoal grills, according to a Canyon County news release. Propane camp stoves will still be allowed while the ban is in effect, the release says. Extreme fire danger persists at Martin’s Landing Campground, prompting the county to impose the burn ban. Violators will be cited, the release says.
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