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Portneuf Greenway Foundation starts construction on massive new trail
POCATELLO — The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced this week that it has started construction on the first stage of the Connecting Communities Path. The Connecting Communities Path will link the Bannock County Event Center with Pocatello Creek Road. It will be part of a larger trail system that will eventually connect the Portneuf Wellness Complex and Idaho State University. This stage of the project will connect to an existing path...
Some incumbents lose in local county commission primary races
Local voters went to the polls to choose their ideal candidates for several elected county offices throughout the region during Tuesday's primary, with shakeups to the Bannock, Bingham and Bear Lake county commissions being the most noteworthy outcomes. There were four primary battles in Bannock County, including GOP and Democratic District 3 commissioner races, the race for Republican District 1 commissioner and the race for the Republican nomination for prosecutor. ...
Portneuf Greenway Foundation starts construction on massive new trail
POCATELLO — The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced this week that it has started construction on the first stage of the Connecting Communities Path. The Connecting Communities Path will link the Bannock County Event Center with Pocatello Creek Road. It will be part of a larger trail system that will eventually connect the Portneuf Wellness Complex and Idaho State University. This stage of the project will connect to an existing path...
What to do this week in East Idaho
Wednesday, May 8Happy Hands Quilt Club will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 8, in the basement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 215 N. 18th Ave. in Pocatello. Members and guests will gather at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Load ‘em in the Dark Cattle Company’s regular Wednesday night team roping from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Indoor Arena at the Bannock County Event Center in Pocatello. Admission is free. ...
Blackfoot awarded $500K for downtown revitalization project
Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll on Friday answered the phone and heard Dennis Porter from the Idaho Department of Commerce say, “Mayor Carroll, the Council has made their decision ... and will be awarding the City of Blackfoot $500,000 in (Community Development Block Grant) funds for your downtown project. Congratulations.” The previous week, Carroll had presented the city’s case in Boise before the Economic Advisory Council. At that presentation, each of the members of the committee had significant questions, though generally they appeared to be supportive...
Diving Into the World of Potatoes at the Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe
If you're a potato lover like me, the Idaho Potato Museum is a must-visit! Nestled in the charming town of Blackfoot, this quaint museum offers a delightful dive into the world of Idaho's most famous crop. The museum itself is compact but packed with fascinating exhibits, from a giant potato photo op outside to a quirky collection of Mr. Potato Head toys and artistic potato mashers. Don't miss the engaging videos, including one on how McDonald's makes their fries, and the adorable talking potatoes in the basement.
🚧 Update on Bridge Maintenance at I-15 in Bingham County, ID
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Idaho. Attention drivers: There is ongoing bridge maintenance on the I-15 Southbound in Bingham County, ID, which started on May 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM and will continue until May 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Work is active throughout the days of Thursday and Friday, affecting traffic from mile marker 88.5 to 89.5. The left lane will be closed during this period, and there are width and speed restrictions in place; vehicles must not exceed 16 feet in width and 65 mph in speed. Motorists are advised to use caution when passing through this area due to the bridge repairs being undertaken. Please plan your travel accordingly and be prepared for potential delays.
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