Lewisville
Lewisville, ID · Municipal
Idaho State Journal
Opinion: Protect public land from Simplot’s toxic waste dump expansion
These lands are part of our homeland. Our people still hunt, fish and gather here, as we have since long before Idaho became a state. Our connection to this land has never broken. The 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger made Fort Hall our permanent home and guaranteed us reserved rights...
East Idaho News
Halloween convention for ‘weirdos’ and ‘outcasts’ returns
POCATELLO – A convention that celebrates the Halloween season and the horror genre more broadly is returning to the Gate City. On Saturday, DarknessCon Snake River will be held in Pocatello at the Red Lion Hotel at 1555 Pocatello Creek Road, and it has workshops and activities scheduled throughout the day. In a news release, the convention is described as “a full day of horror, Halloween, cosplay, paranormal exploration, alternative arts, and entertainment,” and its organizers told EastIdahoNews.com that people who don’t know exactly where they fit in can find a place there. “We are that event...
East Idaho News
Incumbent Republican and Democratic challenger set for rematch in District 29A
POCATELLO – A Democrat is once again challenging an incumbent legislator to represent the Gate City. Republican Dustin Manwaring is seeking to get reelected by his constituents, who voted him into office in 2020, while challenger Mary Shea is running to replace him. District 29 is a small district in terms of land area, encompassing the majority of Pocatello, but its representatives and senator represents over 53,264 residents. This isn’t the first time Manwaring and Shea have faced off in an election. In 2022, Shea lost to Manwaring by less than five points, and in 2024, she lost by ten point...
KIFI Local News 8
15th Annual Ammon Pumpkin Walk and Pie Eating Contest bring fall fun to the community
Hundreds of painted pumpkins and award-winning large pumpkins were on display at McCowin Park for the 15th annual Ammon Pumpkin Walk. For the first time this year, the City of Ammon partnered with Kneaders to host pie-eating competitions.
Idaho State Journal
Idaho State University alum graduates from Officer Training Command
NEWPORT R.I. — Ensign Kishara Mayurawasala recently graduated from Officer Candidate School on Oct. 9. Mayurawasala, an Idaho State University alum, joined the Navy one and a half years ago. “I joined the United States Navy out of a profound sense of patriotism to give back to the nation...
East Idaho News
Political newcomer and former representative square off for District 29B
POCATELLO – A former representative and a first-time candidate are competing to represent the Gate City in the Idaho house. Republican Jennifer Miles, who won the primary against incumbent Rep. Tanya Burgoyne, R-Pocatello, and Democrat Nate Roberts, who held the seat from 2022 to 2024, are running for District 29 seat B. District 29 is a small district in terms of land area, encompassing the majority of Pocatello, but its representatives and senator represent over 53,260 residents. EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to Miles and Roberts. Their responses, listed below, were require...
Idaho State Journal
Pocatello to unveil honorary street sign for Idaho’s first Latino district judge
POCATELLO — The city of Pocatello will unveil an honorary street sign Oct. 19 recognizing retired Idaho Judge Sergio Gutierrez, who made history as the state’s first Latino district court judge. The ceremony is scheduled for noon at South Eighth Avenue and Red Hill Road, across from the Pond Student Union Building at Idaho State University. Gutierrez is expected to attend, and the public is invited. The City Council approved the honorary renaming of South Eighth Avenue between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Humboldt Street as Gutierrez Avenue. The designation replaces the previous honorary name, Cesar Chavez Avenue. The honorary designation is symbolic. Existing street names and addresses will not change. A Street Renaming Ad Hoc Committee, made up of community members, reviewed several possible names before recommending Gutierrez. The committee presented its choice to the mayor and City Council at an Aug. 13 work session. Gutierrez later served on the Idaho Court of Appeals. During his career, he helped establish statewide standards for certified court interpreters, expanding access to the justice system for non-English speakers. He also mentored young people across Idaho. He was born into a migrant farmworker family and worked in Idaho’s fields as a child.
Idaho State Journal
City of Pocatello Street Services transitions to new winter work hours
POCATELLO — The city of Pocatello’s Street Services Department will transition to winter work hours beginning Nov. 2. Crews will operate Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The updated winter schedule will allow crews to begin maintenance operations earlier in the morning, helping improve road...
Idaho State Journal
Civic Hope Project to bring Idaho’s top election official to Pocatello ahead of November election
POCATELLO — Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane will speak at a free community seminar Oct. 22, explaining how voters can find reliable information about candidates and ballot measures before the Nov. 3 general election. The event, “Election from Idaho: What Every Voter Should Know,” begins at 6:30 p.m. at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center, 1601 E. Bonneville St. Doors open at 6 p.m. It is open to the public and hosted by the Idaho Civic Hope Project, a nonpartisan Pocatello nonprofit focused on civic education. McGrane, a Pocatello native and Republican, is the state’s chief election officer and is seeking reelection against challenger Shawn Keenan. Organizers said the program will cover the secretary of state’s role, election resources available on the office’s website and how to weigh candidates and propositions based on what each office can and cannot do. “We’re trying to help people understand where they can get good information that will be useful to them as they make these decisions,” said Justin Wood, a board member and co-founder of the Civic Hope Project. Wood said that voters generally know where to find coverage of presidential and congressional races, but far less is available on local and state
Idaho State Journal
Opinion: Rep. Manwaring values data centers over voters’ wallets
When the Pocatello data center was announced, I was glad to see neighbors asking the right questions: What happens to our water? How does this help our economy?. Pocatello has three camps: people who don't want data centers anywhere, people who don't want one here and a small minority who do. I have yet to find a fourth camp, people who think data centers should be exempt from taxes.
Idaho State Journal
Opinion: District 29 candidates for 'We the [working] People'
The majority of Pocatello, Idahoans work for a living. Collective bargaining by unions, as I wrote in April of this year (https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/workers-rights-and-union-strong/), is critical in supporting workers and working families. On November 3, 2026 (or before if voting in person early or absentee; see https://www.bannockcounty.gov/elections/ for more), we, the Working People of District 29, in the great state of Idaho, have a clear choice: three candidates ready and willing to work for the workers of Pocatello, Idaho. All three of these candidates are endorsed by the Idaho State AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations), representing the rights of working men and women of Idaho.