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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. ...
TAKING FLIGHT: Pocatello police unveil new D.A.R.E. car inspired by A-10 'Warthog' aircraft
POCATELLO — On a beautiful and sunny Friday morning, the Pocatello Police Department and its leadership, along with members of the community, unveiled a new D.A.R.E. car that is inspired by the A-10 military plane. Embodying the attack aircraft, the front sides of the D.A.R.E. vehicle has shark teeth war paint, which are influenced by the decals displayed on the noses of World War II planes and the A-10 “Warthog.” The vehicle also has a faded olive-green patina that covers its entirety, along with portions...
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...
Unique boat ramp system proposed for McTucker Creek in Bingham County
Due to significant safety issues between different users of the McTucker Creek and Ponds recreation area, Idaho Fish and Game and the Bureau of Reclamation are proposing a unique solution. While it isn’t uncommon to have a high water and low water boat ramp tandem system, it is rare for them to be separated by a road that is built to be submerged for part of the year. With the...
Bingham County Senior Citizens Center to celebrate 55th anniversary
BLACKFOOT — The Bingham County Senior Citizens Center is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a party on Wednesday, May 1. Pam Beus, executive director at the senior center, said the center is celebrating 55 years of being in business during a party that will feature live music, food and a raffle. Lunch will start at 11 a.m. and the raffle will start at 12:30 p.m. ”Everyone is invited,” she said....
Brooklyn’s Playground closed to the public from May 13 through 31 for resurfacing
POCATELLO — Brooklyn’s Playground at O.K. Ward Park, 1400 W. Quinn Road, will be closed to the public from May 13 through 31 while contractors install new turf surfacing. Brooklyn's Playground opened in 2011, the playground was originally built through donations to ensure access for all youth, including those with disabilities. To learn more about Brooklyn’s Playground visit: brooklynsplayground.org. Brooklyn’s Playground is accessible to persons with disabilities. Program access accommodations may be provided with two days advance notice by contacting Skyler Beebe at sbeebe@pocatello.gov, 208.234.6248, or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
Steve Hallock book signings set for May 13
Southeastern Idaho and New York City may not sound like a natural connection, but throw in a murder mystery, a love story and a local reporter, and hopefully it all comes together. To find out, you’ll have to read the book: “Remembering Toni,” by former Idaho State Journal editorial writer Steve Hallock. You can pick up a copy of the novel at the Walrus and the Carpenter Book Store and...
The Largest Reservoir in Idaho Has a Ghost Town Under It
Idaho has dozens of large reservoirs scattered across the state, but one of them has a spooky history hiding under the water. LOOK: Is There a Ghost Town Hiding Under Idaho's Largest Reservoir?. In Southern Idaho, a few miles west of Pocatello, is American Falls Reservoir. It’s the largest reservoir...
Blackfoot High School photography class to photograph veterans for Memorial Day
BLACKFOOT — The photography class at Blackfoot High School is offering to take free pictures of veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Amando Alvarez, a Vietnam veteran, was the first veteran the class reached out to. He said they are planning to take pictures of veterans from May 1 to May 9. “They wanted to take pictures of the local veterans for Memorial Day,” he said. “They thought that would...
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