Happy weekend, Pocatello! In today’s happening-today edition: Funeral home turns 110, Gate City Pride Festival, and affordable homebuilding program + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A local legacy celebrated: Pocatello’s Cornelison Funeral Home marked 110 years this week with a ribbon cutting and open house hosted by the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber, drawing local businesses to celebrate a century-plus of service -- see the ribbon cutting.
Affordable homeownership opportunity: NeighborWorks Pocatello is taking applications now for the USDA self-help program, offering low to moderate income families a chance to build affordable homes through sweat equity in the Pocatello area -- get all the details.
New chapter ahead: Idaho State’s winningest softball coach, Andrew Rich, resigned after leading the Bengals to three regular season titles and their first Big Sky tournament crown. ISU has launched a coaching search -- see the coaching search.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Big crew camping, solved: Round up the family, team, or friend herd and spread out at Mink Creek Group Campground, a pavilion-equipped group site in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest with picnic tables, potable water, vault toilets, and trailheads right there, ideal for reunions, easy potlucks, and starry-night catch-ups.
Treat yourself tonight: Sandpiper Restaurants - Pocatello hits that sweet spot of cozy and special, with elevated American fare that actually tastes like a night off. Think steak and seafood plus twirl-worthy pasta, a solid pick when your week needs a small win or you just want to linger a bit.
Year-round fairway fix: Whether you’re tuning up your swing or corralling the kids for a low-stress outing, The Iron Hall Indoor Golf - Pocatello has two private TrackMan iO bays, 400+ virtual courses, and party-friendly extras. Book a bay this week, play a round, then brag about your “Florida” birdie back at work.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Portneuf Valley Farmers Market @ Historic Downtown Pocatello | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Patio weather calls for a lap around the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market, where the tomatoes taste like tomatoes, the bread is still warm, and the art is made by people you know. Shop produce, handmade goods, food trucks, live music, and soak up small-town charm.
♻ Community Electronic Waste Drop Off and Recycling Event @ Fort Hall Transfer Station | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Time to retire that tech graveyard in the garage. On June 20 at the Fort Hall Tribal Transfer Station, eCyclers of Idaho and INL host a free e-waste drop-off, unloading your gear, securely wiping data, and responsibly recycling TVs, phones, laptops, and that jam-prone printer.
🏳 Gate City Pride Festival @ Centenniel Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Think Greensboro has seen every shade of fabulous? The Gate City Pride Festival packs live entertainment, local vendors, community resources, and actually great food, all in a family friendly, genuinely welcoming space that reminds us how we celebrate love, diversity, and each other.
🌿 Gardening Series: Pest and Problems @ Marshall Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Got aphids treating your tomatoes like an all-you-can-eat buffet? Marissa Ames, longtime gardener and editor of Grit, leads the second talk in a beginner series on keeping pests and diseases in check, so your harvest looks like you meant it, not like the deer did.
🎭 Macbeth @ Old Town Actors Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – OTAS is staging Macbeth, the one with witches, vaulting ambition, and more blood than a butcher’s apron. Expect regal meltdowns, creeping guilt, and nature giving the royals side-eye. It’s smart, moody, and not for kiddos, so consider this a sitter night.
🔫 NRL 22 and P.R.O. Series Monthly Match @ Oregon Trail Shooting Range | Saturday (6/20) – This monthly .22 LR precision rifle match follows NRL22 and P.R.O. Series rules at Oregon Trail Shooting Range, run by Dope Precision Rimfire. Expect small targets, fickle wind, and bigger bragging rights than your neighbor’s lawn stripes.
🔄 Return To Zero @ Rumors Pub | Saturday (6/20) – Return To Zero delivers a genre-hopping trio that somehow fits guitar, drums, bass, and mandolin into one tight set. Expect blues, folk, and a dash of funk, clean playing, clever turns, and enough groove to keep your table talk lively. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Pocatello report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 26%
A chance of rain between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 2 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 84. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a quiet street in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Inside, 9-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, hardwood floors, and striking tile work set a polished tone. The walkout basement adds two bedrooms, including an oversized suite with en suite bath, while the backyard, deck, and patio deliver big views and easy entertaining.
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