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🌱 How to get your Pocatello pet license for half price in May

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In today's newsletter:

  • How to get your Pocatello pet license for half price in May
  • Want a candlelit night of music at ISU’s Stephens Center?
  • Want to help Pocatello students get to nationals with one movie night?

Also on today's calendar: Enhance Conceal Carry and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 30.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pocatello Pet Licenses Will Be Half Price in May; Now Available Only at Animal Services (pocatellochubbuckobserver.com) — Pocatello pet owners need to know that all 2026 pet licenses must now be purchased only at Pocatello Animal Services, with every license half price during May. Current 2025 licenses expire June 1, and late fees start after June 30, so residents are urged to license cats and dogs early and take advantage of the discount.
   

2. KIND Conservatory to hold Candlelight Gala at Stephens Performing Arts Center (idahostatejournal.com) — Pocatello families can look forward to the Candlelight Gala at ISU’s Stephens Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 15, supporting the GEMS Piano Competition for young Idaho pianists. The evening will feature candlelit live music, a recital by Yamaha Artist Cahill Smith, an appearance by Miss Idaho for America Strong, and a chance to try pianos from Piano Gallery’s big preview sale.
   

3. Pocatello High School speech and debate team to screen documentary as national tournament fundraiser (idahostatejournal.com) — Pocatello residents are invited to support Pocatello High School’s national-qualifying speech and debate team at a screening of the documentary “SPEAK” on April 22 at ISU’s Bengal Theater. Tickets help cover the roughly $27,000 needed for students’ travel to nationals, and attendees can stay afterward for a Q&A with the local competitors.
   

4. New details released about semi crash near Pocatello that left man dead (eastidahonews.com) — Traffic on northbound I-15 near Pocatello is disrupted after a semi-truck crash at mile marker 63 left a 63-year-old Utah man dead and closed the right lane. Idaho State Police and Bannock County agencies are still investigating, and drivers are urged to slow down, watch for emergency crews, and check 511.idaho.gov for updates while the lane remains blocked.
   

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  • Only a few more days until the Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair—it’s THIS Saturday (April 18) from 11 a.
    m. to 3 p.m.! We can’t wait to see you in Historic Downtown Pocatello for a full day of free, family-friendly fun as the largest environmental fair… (Nextdoor )
  • PRESS RELEASE: 2026 Pet Licensing Now Available Exclusively at Pocatello Animal Services - Half Price During May
    The City of Pocatello is reminding residents that the 2026 pet licensing season is quickly approaching, with an important change this year. All pet… (Nextdoor )
  • RB American Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Pocatello. Apply here.
  • Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 posted a job opening for Assistant Boys Soccer Coach in Pocatello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pocatello here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pocatello

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.