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Pocatello reopens Hiline Road intersection as improvement project nears completion

POCATELLO — The intersection of Hiline Road, Pearl Street and El Rancho Boulevard reopened to traffic after crews finished final paving, city officials said. The Hiline Road and Signalization Improvement Project began in July. Over four months, crews made roadway and signal upgrades intended to improve traffic flow and safety at the busy intersection. Most construction is complete, though crews may remain in the area for minor finishing work, the city said. City officials acknowledged the inconvenience the work caused for residents, businesses and drivers and thanked them for their patience. The project is part of the city’s broader effort to build a safer, more accessible and better-connected transportation network, in line with goals set out in its Comprehensive Plan 2040. More information about city construction projects is available at pocatello.gov/1002/Projects.

Pocatello, ID · 1d

Idaho Statesman

Idaho and feds clash over water with high stakes for state law, nuclear ambition

Idaho and the Trump Administration are locking horns over who controls the flow of water to the Idaho National Laboratory in a case that pits America’s nuclear ambition against the bedrock rules of Western water policy — and the state sovereignty that governs it. The Department of Justice in September sued Idaho to override the state’s power to curtail groundwater access at the massive federal laboratory in rural Butte County, which the case describes as the “backbone of nuclear innovation in the United States.” Work there depends on water to cool reactors, store spent fuel and test new technologies, in addition to regular domestic uses. The lab has rights to some 35,000 acre-feet of water per year — about 11.4 billion gallons. But in dry years, when conflict arises, the state controls the spigot. In the eyes of the Idaho Department of Water Resources, the federal government is just another water user — and, in a state where claims routinely date to the 19th century, it’s a relative newcomer. Idaho’s control over its own resources is an old rule, too. The Desert Lands Act of 1877 gave the state “plenary” — that is, complete and exclusive — control over non-navigable

Idaho · 2d

Idaho State Journal

Local veteran continues to serve by educating public about nuclear energy

David Porter’s journey to Bingham County began in rural Georgia when he and his childhood sweetheart, Kathryn, married 48 years ago. Their first step toward Idaho was when Porter enlisted in the Navy and started the Nuclear Power School. He graduated in 1979 — on the day his first child was born. It has been a family journey ever since.

Bingham County, ID · 18h

Idaho State Journal

Bannock County finds 333 uncounted ballots from Pocatello precinct

POCATELLO — Earlier today, the Bannock County Clerk’s Office notified the Secretary of State’s Office that 333 ballots cast in the November 3, 2026 General Election in Bannock County Precinct, Pocatello 2 had not been counted on election night. The ballots in question were identified during the post-election review process. After tabulating the additional ballots, no outcomes were changed. All 333 ballots were from the same precinct. The closest results for any election involving the Pocatello 2 precinct were for the County Coroner's race, which was separated by 4,857 votes. “Once again, this demonstrates the importance of the reconciliation process we use to verify election results following every election,” said Secretary of State Phil McGrane. “While I am thankful that these ballots were identified, we will be working to determine why these ballots were not processed on election night and working with counties across the state to reinforce our election processes.” “Needless to say, this should not have happened. We take pride in Bannock County in the work that goes into running our elections,” said Bannock County Clerk Jason Dixon. “We are working closely with the Secretary of State’s office to ensure full transparency and to determine if additional steps

Bannock County, ID · 17h

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Eight Idaho Sledding Hills Families Return To Every Time Fresh Snow Falls

One of the best sledding hills in Idaho’s biggest city doubles as a summer slide for kids riding garbage bags down the grass. I love that a hill can earn its fame twice a year. Another spot near Pocatello trades sleds for blocks of ice once the snow melts....

Idaho · 2d

East Idaho News

Pocatello moving forward with proposed ban on kratom

POCATELLO — Pocatello City Council members have directed city staff to move forward with a proposed ban on the commercial sale of a substance that opponents say is dangerous, addictive, ripe for abuse and increasingly popular. At Thursday’s council meeting, members voted unanimously to direct staff to proceed with a proposed ordinance prohibiting commercial sales of kratom products. Under this ordinance, people who want to purchase kratom products could still do so online but would not be able to buy them over-the-counter at stores within city limits. After Thursday’s vote, an ordinance bannin...

Pocatello, ID · 1d

Idaho State Journal

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Idaho State University events this week

Join Idaho State University's Debate Society for a public debate on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the North/Middle Fork room upstairs in the Pond Student Union. The debate will explore the resolution: Veterans Day and Election Day should be merged into one federal holiday to allow people to vote. The event is free, and all are invited to attend. Refreshments and treats will be provided.

Pocatello, ID · 21h

East Idaho News

$255K gift helps build on Menan pioneers’ legacy with new library

MENAN — A $255,400 donation is giving a new library in Menan a major boost as construction gets underway on the $2 million community-driven project. The 7,500-square-foot building is being built in a one-acre field on the corner of 3550 East and 665 North, east of the Menan City Park. Northern States Development, the contractor that built The Hub in Rigby, began excavation in late September. The foundation walls were recently completed, which you can see in the video above. RELATED | Rigby is getting two new restaurants and more inside new commercial development “After utilities are put in, we...

Menan, ID · 2d

Idaho State Journal

New Pocatello Kumon center offers structured math and reading help to families across Southeast Idaho

POCATELLO — Salome Owusu-Achampong opened the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Pocatello at 344 Yellowstone Ave. in late August, giving local families a new after-school option for building math and reading skills. Two months in, the center has 12 subject enrollments. Owusu-Achampong’s path to business ownership runs through education administration. She worked in higher education leadership and student affairs in Ghana before joining Idaho State University, where she coordinated the College of Education’s America Reads program, which provided reading intervention to local elementary schools. She has also worked at several early learning centers, including ISU’s Early Learning Center. She holds a master’s degree from the College of Education and is pursuing a doctorate in education. “Managing staff, academic operations, student support systems and community programs at the university has provided the exact blueprint needed to run a structured, successful educational franchise today,” Owusu-Achampong said. She chose a franchise over starting her own tutoring business because of Kumon’s established teaching method, name recognition and corporate support, which includes staff training, operational software, marketing help and field consultants. “As a student of education, I have always researched the best ways to positively impact kids in the community,” she said. “Having experienced

Pocatello, ID · 2d

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Honor Flight Idaho: Mission One

Ahead of Veterans Day, we are looking back at a long-overdue tribute for 49 local heroes. This past September, Idaho Honor Flight launched Mission One, taking a group of eastern Idaho veterans on an emotional journey to Washington, D.C., to visit the national monuments dedicated to the wars they fought.

Pocatello, ID · 16h

Big Country News

In eastern Idaho’s Bannock County, officials find 333 uncounted ballots week after election

A week after the midterm election, Idaho election officials reported more than 300 ballots went uncounted on election night in an eastern Idaho county. The Office of the Idaho Secretary of State on Tuesday afternoon announced that 333 uncounted ballots had been identified during a post-election review in one precinct in Bannock County. State election officials said no outcomes changed once the ballots had been counted. The votes will be added to the state’s election results website Tuesday, officials added.

Bannock County, ID · 15h

KIFI Local News 8

Veterans Day Celebrations in full swing

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you, veterans. Thank you for first responders, those individuals that run towards danger as the rest of us run away," said Ammon Mayor Brian Powell.

Idaho Falls, ID · 16h

Idaho State Journal

Large scale Billiards tournament begins In Pocatello on Tuesday

Pocatello is trying to win back its reputation as a billiards town, with a five-day tournament aimed at filling the city’s quiet fall season. The tournament runs Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day at the Avenue Event Center, the event space attached to the Museum of Clean. The prize pool is up to $30,000 with an $80 entry fee. “We used to have quite a reputation for being a pool town and having lots of billiards tournaments,” said Jeff Glissendorf, director of tourism for Visit Pocatello Chubbuck. “We were a billiards hub, so they wanted to kind of get that back.” Glissendorf said the event also is meant to bring visitors to town after the busy summer months. “We were looking to bring in different kinds of events, cornhole, those kinds of things, and billiards in the off season,” he said. Play will include 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball and Scotch doubles across nine brackets, with platinum and standard divisions for different skill levels. The main 8-ball tournament starts Friday, Nov. 6, and wraps up Saturday night. Diamond Billiards is supplying 40 tables. Professional trick-shot artist and Billiards Hall of Fame member Tom

Pocatello, ID · 11d

Herald-Journal

Local voters return GOP incumbents, approve school levies and water bonds

Southeast Idaho voters returned Republican incumbents to every contested legislative seat on the Nov. 3 ballot, approved two school levies and two city water bonds, and rejected a permanent levy for the Bear Lake Fire District. Republican incumbents won all three Legislative District 35 races. The district covers all of...

Bear Lake County, ID · 2d

KIFI Local News 8

Ammon welcomes hundreds for annual “Nog-a-thon” Fun Run at McCowin Park

Every year, community members in Eastern Idaho challenge themselves to drinking 32 ounces of eggnog and running a mile at McCowin Park. The holiday cheer was palpable as people ran in Christmas costumes and drank eggnog between every lap.

Ammon, ID · 3d

KIFI Local News 8

Pocatello City Council hears public testimony for proposed Kratom ban ordinance

The Pocatello City Council heard from community members at a public hearing held on November 5 regarding a proposed ban ordinance on the sale of kratom products in the city. More citizens spoke up in support of the ban ordinance, while several sustained arguments that it isn't a necessary policy.

Pocatello, ID · 4d

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