Two teenage boys were arrested over the weekend on felony arson charges after dumpster fires were set in Pocatello's historic downtown district. Across town, Pocatello High School's Health Professions students engaged in supervised clinical training as Southeastern Idaho Public Health guided them through essential skills like checking vitals and drawing blood.
Noticeable adjustments began Monday at Riverside Golf Course to make way for construction on the new Connections Credit Union Clubhouse. The course office and pro shop have relocated, on-site parking is restricted, and food truck operations will shift near the Hole 17 maintenance shop starting September 28.
Drivers should prepare for ongoing delays along Johnny Creek, where an active sewer project restricts traffic to a single lane managed by flaggers and temporary signals through October. City street sweepers are also circulating across neighborhoods this week to clean out gutters before the arrival of freezing winter weather.
In the local housing market, Pocatello's median home prices remain between $340,000 and $350,000, though climbing inventory is providing prospective buyers more time to consider offers. Residents can also browse peak harvest produce at the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market or catch live music and dinner at Portneuf Valley Brewing, located in the historic grain elevator.
Sunny conditions and a high near 74 degrees kick off the week before a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms develops Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures quickly rebound to 77 degrees under clear skies Wednesday, climbing to 81 on Thursday and settling pleasantly in the mid-70s throughout the weekend.