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Fort Hall Elementary students greatly boost reading proficiency, outscoring one third of schools in the district
Last year, Fort Hall Elementary was the only elementary school — out of the seven elementary schools in Blackfoot School District 55 — to show reading improvement in every grade level. Further, each grade level at Fort Hall Elementary scored higher than at least two other schools in the district. The third grade showed the greatest improvement by raising their reading proficiency from 20 percent to 57 percent. Other grades showed changes of 14 percent and 17 percent as well. Collectively, they have moved from...
What’s Happening in Bingham County
This is the place to find announcements, things to do, services available, ways to contribute and “the rest of the story” about events that have happened or updates on those currently happening. Announcements: • The Bingham County budget is ready for public comments before being adopted. The public hearing for both the county and ambulance district budgets will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the commissioner room at the...
Bingham County coroner seeking to modernize facilities, equipment and pay
BLACKFOOT — Deliberations between the commissioners and coroner in Bingham County continued last week during a meeting where concerns were raised surrounding a lack of oversight and a need for modern updates in the coroner’s office. Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts presented a detailed PowerPoint on Aug. 12 to the board of commissioners which showcased a variety of data points and emphasized the importance of growing public trust, reducing liability and providing accurate and timely determinations regarding autopsies and deaths. Roberts has asked the commission...
Every day matters: Pocatello/Chubbuck School District welcomes learners back to school
POCATELLO — Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will welcome back learners for their first day of school on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of regular attendance with the theme "Every Day Matters." As PCSD 25 schools open their doors to learners of all ages, the district is committed to fostering an...
Fred and Norma Jean Clemons celebrate their birthdays
Fred and Norma Jean Clemons have shared everything throughout their lives, including their birthday month. Norma Jean is celebrating her 85th birthday and Fred is celebrating his 87th birthday. When they met it was love at first sight. That has not changed in 66 years. They both worked at Idaho...
Bingham Healthcare expands services in Pocatello with new telepharmacy and ER behavioral health and neurology telemedicine initiatives
POCATELLO ― Bingham Healthcare is excited to announce the expansion of its services with the establishment of a telepharmacy in Pocatello and the introduction of emergency room behavioral health and neurology telemedicine at Bingham Memorial Hospital's emergency department. These initiatives are designed to enhance health care access and delivery for residents in the region, thanks to the generous financial support of The Hospital Cooperative. The Hospital Cooperative extended a grant of $111,000 to Bingham Healthcare to assist with these programs.
Volunteers needed for annual Portneuf River Cleanup
POCATELLO — The city of Pocatello is looking for volunteers for this year's Portneuf River Cleanup. Volunteers will help clean up trash and debris from the banks and main channel of the Portneuf River. The clean up will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday; volunteers are asked to meet at Pacific Recycling Trailhead, on North Main just off Kraft Road.
Portneuf Medical Center to host NICU reunion
POCATELLO — Portneuf Medical Center invites Portneuf neonatal intensive care unit graduates and their families to a NICU reunion on Aug. 26. The reunion has an “indoor beach party” theme and is an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in PMC’s Pebble Creek Conference Room, 777 Hospital Way in Pocatello.
Gate City Ladies starts new season Sept. 3
POCATELLO — The Gate City Ladies will start its new season Sept. 3. The group meets at 10 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Church, 215 N. 18th in Pocatello, the first Tuesday of the month from September through May. September's meeting will offer coffee and snacks. The club promotes...
Motorcycle passenger killed, driver rushed to hospital following crash near Wendell
WENDELL — Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle fatality crash at 3287 S. 1500 E. southwest of Wendell. At 5:37 P.M on Sunday, ISP troopers responded to the crash. A 36- year-old male from Wendell was driving northbound on 1500 E. in a 2001 Chevrolet Truck. The Chevrolet was making a left hand turn and struck a 2006 Honda CRF450R motorcycle driving southbound on 1500 E.
Vitality Health Show: Don Tolman – Indiana Jones of Whole Foods
This week on the Vitality Health Show, Stephanie Parrish speaks with Don Tolman, the Indiana Jones of Whole Foods. Stephanie Parrish, host of the Vitality Health Show, was born and raised in southern Idaho, Stephanie Parrish, has been on stage as an actor, singer and dancer since the age of 3. She co-owned a dance studio for 30 years. She appeared in more than 25+ movies, commercials and voice over work. Stephanie was an exchange student to Australia. She was crowned Miss Pocatello 81-82. She and her husband have combined 10 children and 21 grandchildren.
America’s Largest War Museum Is Just Minutes From Boise
The Gem State is one of the most patriotic states in the nation. We can see the patriotism in our state everyday as we travel through neighborhoods with American flags flying and patriotic stickers on most Idaho vehicles. Our state is also home to Gowen Field and Mountain Home Air Force Base. Those two military facilities constantly send troops to keep America safe throughout the world.
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