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This Idaho Zoo Lets You See The State’s Wildest Animals Up Close

Otters do not usually make the list of things people expect to see on the Snake River Plain in Idaho, yet one city park keeps a whole family of them splashing just past a shady path. From the parking lot, it looks like any neighborhood green space with big trees and a few picnic tables.

Idaho Falls, ID · 10-09

East Idaho News

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Pumpkins galore! Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday

AMMON — If the Great Pumpkin were to show up, it would likely be here. A festive eastern Idaho fall tradition is returning this weekend, bringing plenty of Halloween spirit and family-friendly fun to Ammon. The annual Ammon Pumpkin Walk kickoff takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at McCowin Park, 3000 Southwick Lane. Now in its 15th year, the popular event is free and open to the public. Visitors can enjoy more than 40 creative pumpkin displays put together by local businesses, churches and community organizations, along with giant pumpkins that are sure to impress. RELATED: You...

Ammon, ID · 10-13

KIFI Local News 8

Pioneer Trails Mobile Museum brings Idaho history to life in District 93

"This are a lot of skill sets that these kids don't have because they play video games. So today they're learning to tie knots, saw wood, strike a match, and light fire with rubbing two sticks together," said Pioneer Trails Mobile Museum Co-Owner Gary Bruesch.

Idaho · 10-14

KIFI Local News 8

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Train is set to perform at BYU-Idaho Center on Jan. 22, 2027

Grammy Award-winning rock band Train is scheduled to perform at the BYU-Idaho Center on Jan. 22, 2027, with tickets going on sale starting Oct. 14 for students and Oct. 16 for the general public.

Rexburg, ID · 10-13

Idaho State Journal

Shelley golfers wrap season with notable state championship placements

Shelley standouts Dalton Vugrenes and Ellie Higham closed out the fall golf season with solid finishes Tuesday at the 5A state golf championships at the Links Golf Club in Hayden Lake. Vugrenes led all District 6 golfers with his third-place finish while playing as an individual qualifier, and Higham placed...

Shelley, ID · 10-14

East Idaho News

Being deaf doesn’t stop this local artist from pursuing his passion

IDAHO FALLS — In a world full of noise, 28-year-old Frankie Grant creates art in silence. Raised in Idaho Falls, Frankie runs his own business called “Frankie’s Timeless Art,” where he creates custom artwork, fine art prints, laser-engraved pieces, and illustrations. He makes “handcrafted art that speaks without sound.” “I am a Deaf artist and illustrator. Art has always been something I love,” Frankie told EastIdahoNews.com through email. Frankie was born with hearing. However, he became deaf when he was just three years old after a serious illness called spinal meningitis. The Mayo Clinic sa...

Idaho Falls, ID · 10-13

Idaho State Journal

This week at Idaho State University

The Ying Quartet performs Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Hall at the Stephens Performing Arts Center. This Grammy Award-winning ensemble is recognized for its expressive performances and visionary approach to chamber music. For more than three decades, they have performed in prestigious concert halls worldwide while also championing the role of music in community life, including performances in schools, workplaces and prisons. Tickets run $39 to $44 and can be purchased online at idahostatetickets.com or by calling 208-282-3595 for more information.

Pocatello, ID · 10-13

East Idaho News

Local singing sisters bring Salem’s dark history to life with Halloween event

IDAHO FALLS — Just in time for Halloween, an upcoming event in Idaho Falls will take audiences back more than 300 years to one of colonial America’s darkest chapters. The Salem Witch Trials Speakeasy takes place Friday, Oct. 30, at The DEC, 480 Park Avenue, offering an evening of historical storytelling, live music and themed drinks. Sisters Ali Wilde and Christina Stutzman are organizing and performing at the event. Many may remember them as Top 10 finalists on America’s Got Talent in 2010. Their sister-in-law, Kaylee Wilde, is also helping organize the event. RELATED | Idaho Falls sisters to...

Idaho Falls, ID · 10-11

Idaho State Journal

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Quilt Fest ribbon winners announced

The Portneuf Valley Quilters’ Guild recently hosted Quilt Fest to showcase the many beautiful quilts created by the most talented quilters in Eastern Idaho. The show was a big success and a lot of fun for everyone. The guild wants to thank everyone in the community who helped with publicity, volunteering at the show, displaying quilts, media coverage and attending the show. Special thanks to the quilt show committee, all quilt show volunteers, the Mountain View Event Center and its employees, the Just Serve Committee and LDS missionaries, Idaho State Journal, East Idaho News and other news outlets, the excellent vendors and generous donors of prizes. All of this support is very much appreciated and important to helping the guild carry out its mission.

Eastern Idaho, ID · 10-12

Idaho State Journal

Music, raffles and conservation: 14th annual BeaverDamJam is Saturday at Lookout Point

POCATELLO — Watershed Guardians, a local beaver conservation organization, will host its 14th annual BeaverDamJam Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lookout Point in Old Town Pocatello. The “Jam,” as it is known, will feature three bands, beginning at 4 p.m. and concluding at 8:30 p.m. In addition to the music, there will be tasty food from the Palate Street Bistro, beverages and raffle prizes, including a zip line ride and hot springs soak at the Lava Hot Springs Inn. There will also be a 50/50 raffle currently valued at more than $260 and growing. The 50/50 tickets are $5 each. Other raffle tickets are $1 each or a “beaver tail” spread of tickets for $20. Come enjoy music from HillBilly Deluxe (4 to 5 p.m.), Almost Famous (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) and Idaho Soul (7 to 8 p.m.). Funds raised will be used to fund the annual BeaverCounts in February and June and support construction of artificial beaver ponds and other projects. For more information or to donate, call Mike at 208-232-0825 or visit watershedguardians.org. Watershed Guardians, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

East Idaho News

The Duke rides again! ‘True Grit’ returns to Pocatello’s big screen for one night

POCATELLO — It’s been more than half a century since John Wayne rode across the silver screen in “True Grit,” but local Western author Kirby Jonas is bringing the Duke back for one night in Pocatello. Jonas is bringing the original 1969 classic back to the big screen for a one-night-only showing at the Reel Theatre, 315 East Oak Street in Pocatello, on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:15 p.m. And in keeping with a little old-fashioned nostalgia, tickets are just $3 apiece. Jonas is teaming up with theater owners Sandra and Clesey Lewis to give moviegoers a chance to experience the legendary Western the...

Idaho State Journal

Lookout Credit Union donates $36K raised during Shootout Golf Tournament to School District 25

POCATELLO — Representatives from Lookout Credit Union recently presented a generous donation to the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 high school administration and athletic directors. The $36,000 donation was raised during the Lookout Shootout Golf Tournament held in honor of John McCarthy, according to a news release from Lookout Credit...

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Idaho State ends 26-year title drought with share of Bradley crown

POCATELLO — If you haven’t been paying attention to the gradual progress the Idaho State women’s golf team has been making over the last year or so, you might be surprised to know that the Bengals won a tournament championship Monday. Actually, the Bengals tied with host Bradley for the title of the Bradley Coyote Creek Invitational in Bartonville, Illinois, but ISU isn’t going to quibble about sharing honors. Not when you haven’t won a tournament title since 2000. “It feels pretty good,” said Kaylie Parola, a senior from Oakdale, California, who tied for ninth in the tournament with an 18-over-par 234. “I’m just happy for all the people that have come before us, that we’ve finally got it done, so that’s nice.” The last time the ISU women won a tournament was the Bengal Invitational in 2000. While Idaho State finished second in the Big Sky tournament in 2005, there have been some lean days for the women’s team in recent years. But since Todd Loveland took over as coach in 2022, there has been a slow but steady elevation of the program. Finally getting a tournament win, even though it was a tie with Bradley at a combined

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Idaho Falls Symphony to hold first regular season concert Oct. 17

The Idaho Falls Symphony will hold its first concert in its music director search season with “The Melting Pot” concert at the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 17 in Idaho Falls. This special evening introduces audiences to the first finalist candidate while celebrating two remarkable artistic voices: pioneering American composer Amy Beach and acclaimed pianist Kara Huber. At the heart of the program is Beach’s sweeping and virtuosic “Piano Concerto in C-sharp Minor,” a bold and richly expressive work that showcases her extraordinary musical imagination and brilliance as one of America’s first major female composers. The concerto will be performed by Huber, a GRAMMY-nominated Canadian-American pianist praised by New York Concert Review as “absolutely dazzling…in a word, flawless.” Huber has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and major concert stages across North America and Europe. Widely recognized for her passionate advocacy of overlooked masterworks, she has become especially celebrated for her compelling performances of Beach’s rarely heard concerto, helping bring renewed attention to this extraordinary work. Enjoy the talents of guest conductor Shizuo Z. Kuwahara in this evening of artistry that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the orchestra. The concert will highlight

Idaho Falls, ID · 10-09

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A BYUI Student’s guide to Scary Movies

October is upon us, and with it comes a desire to scream. But for those of us who want a cozy night in and not a trip out to one of southeast Idaho’s haunted houses, a good scary movie can be a great substitute, but difficult to find for BYU-Idaho students who want to follow the honor code.

Rexburg, ID · 10-07

Idaho State Journal

Pocatello Film Society's ‘Favorite Films’ series ends in October

The Pocatello Film Society celebrates its 20th anniversary in October with the final three films in its "20 Favorite Films Over the Past 20 Years" series playing at the Bengal Theater in the Pond Student Union. These throwback films are only $1 admission for the public or free for Idaho State University students. All are welcome to attend.