Happening in Pocatello: AI Overlords, Water Woes, and Smutty Books

Happening in Pocatello: Monday June 8, 2026

Welcome to "Happening in Pocatello," your essential weekly briefing on the news, culture, and occasional chaos of this wind-swept corner of Idaho. Join hosts Mark and Joleen as they navigate the local landscape, covering everything from critical safety updates in the historic district and new mountain bike trail grants to the "creative" crime reports keeping local authorities busy. We dive into the start of the School District 25 Summer Food Service Program, offer a survival guide for the city's notorious road construction, and provide a balanced look at a real estate market where "modest" often comes with a premium price tag. Between updates on the ISU Bengals and previews of Revive at 5, we even find time to review the garlic-soaked legends of Buddy's Italian Restaurant. Whether you're dodging potholes on 5th or browsing the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market, subscribe for a grounded, slightly sharp, and thoroughly local perspective on the place we call home.

Happening in Pocatello: June 1, 2026

Welcome to Happening in Pocatello, the podcast where we navigate the windy valley's headlines with just enough composure to keep the furniture from flying. In this June 1st episode, we break down the local news that actually matters, from the start of the annual burn ban and pet licensing deadlines to heavy updates regarding the Chief Deputy Coroner's arrest and a major federal drug sentencing. We celebrate the Class of 2026 as School District 25 graduations head to the ICCU Dome, review the "upscale-casual" seafood and steaks at The Yellowstone Restaurant, and highlight the Idaho State University track stars competing on the national stage. Whether you're planning your weekend around the Revive at Five summer concert series and the First Friday Art Walk, checking out the Idaho High School Rodeo, or just trying to navigate the latest I-15 construction clusterfuck near Northgate, we provide a balanced look at the city's events, weather, and "neutral" real estate market--helping you stay informed while avoiding the sagebrush and sadness.

Happening in Pocatello: Rodeos, Resignations, and Real Estate Riddles

From rodeo highlights to high-speed narcotics busts, join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Pocatello as they navigate the latest chaos in the Gate City. This episode dives into the "Wild West" revival at the Bannock County PRCA Rodeo, the historic NCAA tournament run by the Idaho State softball team, and the recent shakeups within School District 25 following Trustee Jim Facer's resignation. We balance the heavy news with local flavor, featuring a glowing review of Himalayan Flavor and a survival guide for the upcoming graduation traffic at the ICCU Dome. Whether you're dodging potholes on Highland Boulevard, eyeing the shifting 208 real estate market, or preparing for a weekend of bipolar Idaho weather and "Free Zoo Day," we provide the essential updates you need with just enough cynicism to keep it real. Tune in for an honest look at life in the high-desert wind tunnel, from the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market to the inevitable road closures that define our Idaho springs.

Happening in Pocatello: Jets, Cougars, and Casino Steaks

Join Mark and Joleen for a brutally honest look at the latest news in the Gate City on Happening in Pocatello, where the sarcasm is as thick as the scent of wet potato skins. This episode covers the miraculous mid-air collision survival of four crew members, the naming contest for Zoo Idaho's newest orphaned cougar kitten, and a firm reminder from Idaho Fish and Game to stop kidnapping "forest puppies" for Instagram likes. We dive into everything from School District 25 graduation logistics and the shifting Pocatello real estate market to the latest updates on the never-ending I-15 construction and the upcoming Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games at ISU. Whether you're dodging roadwork on the Benton Street Bridge or grabbing a heart attack in a cone at the new Crispy Cones, tune in for a balanced, slightly cynical take on why this city is falling apart in the most beautiful way possible--just remember to keep your hands off the wildlife and your eyes on those 20-degree weather swings.

Happening in Pocatello: AI Overlords, Water Woes, and Smutty Books

Join Joleen and Mark on this May 11th as they navigate the highs and lows of life in the Gate City, from the unseasonable 84-degree heat to the latest bureaucratic maneuvering at City Hall. This week's episode of Happening in Pocatello dives into the $200,000 feasibility study for a new downtown headquarters, the looming water crisis sparked by record-breaking winter temperatures, and a surprising peaceful resolution to a local standoff. We weigh the pros and cons of turning the Hoku plant into a nuclear-powered AI data center, celebrate ISU softball's historic championship win, and provide a blunt assessment of the Benton Street Bridge construction and the current "buyer's market" in local real estate. Whether you're looking for the lowdown on the Smuttastic Book Fair or just need a weather forecast that won't lie to you, tune in for a balanced, slightly cynical guide to surviving another week in Idaho.