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7 Idaho Record Stores Where Crates Of Used Vinyl Fill Every Aisle
Flipping through a milk crate of dusty album sleeves in Idaho can turn a quiet afternoon into a real treasure hunt. One minute you are thumbing past polka records, and the next you are holding the exact LP your uncle played every summer in the garage. Across the state, a...
Idaho State Journal
Pocatello Animal Services adoption fees to increase Thursday
POCATELLO — Beginning Thursday, adoption fees at Pocatello Animal Services will increase for the first time since 2019 to help offset rising animal care costs. While adoption fees don’t cover the full cost of care, the increase will help the shelter continue providing vaccinations, medical care, spay/neuter services mand other essential care animals need before adoption.
East Idaho News
You’re invited to celebration of ‘wonderful’ Pocatello nature area
POCATELLO – A volunteer organization that advocates for and works to improve a local nature area plans to celebrate it At 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Indian Hills Elementary School at 666 Cheyenne Avenue, the Friends of the Edson Fichter Nature Area will hold a celebration of the nature reserve on the second anniversary of the group’s formation. The free event will feature a talk from an expert on falconry, cake, prizes for people who join the Friends group and an unveiling of the updated entrance plans for the nature area. The Edson Fichter Nature Area, which is owned and managed by Idaho Fish and...
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Hand-Carved Wooden Horses Still Circle On The Restored 1920s Idaho Centennial Carousel In Rexburg
Thirty-eight wooden horses rise and fall under a round roof in a city park in eastern Idaho, and many drivers passing nearby never know they are there. From the outside, the building looks like an oversized picnic shelter. Inside, a nearly 100-year-old carnival ride still spins to music played from...
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JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Teen Worker At McDonalds Gets a Surprise For His Kindness
When a customer realized he had lost his wallet at a Rexburg McDonald’s, employee Matthew stepped up and covered his burger and shake. Touched by the teen’s kindness, the customer tried to reimburse him the next day. When that didn’t work, he contacted East Idaho News to make sure Matthew got the recognition he deserved. The news team surprised Matthew at work during their “Feel Good Friday” segment with gift cards and local prizes. Matthew’s simple gesture cost only a few dollars, but it made a lasting impact—restoring a stranger’s faith in humanity and proving that small acts of generosity matter.
Idaho State Journal
Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Membership Exhibition now in Pocatello
POCATELLO — The Idaho Watercolor Society's 46th annual Juried Membership Exhibition has reached the Pocatello Art Center Gallery, 444 N. Main St. The show is up and ready in time for this week's Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition is a compilation of the 20...
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Teen Employee’s Kind Gesture at McDonald’s Leads to Surprise Reward
Teen McDonald’s Worker Funds Meal for Customer, Receives Heartfelt Recognition. A simple act of kindness at a McDonald’s in Rexburg, Idaho, has captured the hearts of many after a teenage employee stepped up to cover the cost of a customer’s meal. This gesture not only restored the man’s faith in humanity but also led to a heartwarming recognition of the young worker.
Idaho State Journal
Mall Misery — Once a sprawling flurry of shoppers and shops, the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck has seen better days. What will it take to revitalize it?
They were the days of big hair and jean jackets, food court flirting and hanging out with friends. For many locals, memories fill the halls of the local mall. Tyler Allen would take her spending money to Aladdin’s Castle, feeding the flashing arcade games while the sweet scent of Mrs. Powell’s cinnamon rolls tempted the teen and her friends.
East Idaho News
Holy cacao! New Rigby eatery offers delicious twist on healthy eating
RIGBY — Among the plethora of pizza shops and banks in Rigby is a new eatery offering healthier options, like smoothie bowls, artisan toasts and smoothies. Gaia Bowls opened last year at 173 East Main Street, Ste. 2. It’s next door to The Venue and is owned by the same people. Shawn Johansson and Callie Henderson are the owners, and Ashley Henderson is the manager. EastIdahoNews.com sat down with all three of them this week to sample some of the menu, which you can watch in the video above. The first item is a crowd favorite. It’s a bowl called Holy Cacao! It’s served with cacao and a coconut ...
East Idaho News
Gate City Oktoberfest introduces German-style costume contest this weekend
POCATELLO – A beloved beer-tasting event in the Gate City is happening this weekend, and organizers have planned a brand-new element for the annual party. Gate City Oktoberfest kicks off Saturday afternoon at At Lookout Point in Pocatello, with check-in set for 3 p.m. The actual beer tasting starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. The new element this year is a costume contest, but organizers say it won’t be your typical October masquerade. For past Oktoberfest events, people have dressed in traditional German-style costumes. So, Stephanie Palagi, president and CEO of Historic Downtown Pocatell...
Idaho State Journal
Valley Mission launches UTV raffle to help complete new rescue mission
POCATELLO — Valley Mission is giving hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and community supporters a chance to win a 2019 Cub Cadet MX 750 EPS UTV while helping move the organization closer to completing its new full-service rescue mission in Pocatello. Raffle tickets are $20 each or six for $100, with...