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Pocatello, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Pocatello! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Portneuf’s new NICU unit could change care for Pocatello babies
  • How Idaho State’s defense surprised fans at the Pocatello spring game
  • Why Pocatello’s job market is lagging other Idaho cities this year

Also on today's calendar: Paint Night @ The Martlet and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Strong winds developing, with a high of 51 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain and snow showers, temps: high: 51, low: 30.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cool, with a high of 51 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Portneuf Medical Center opens specialized unit for premature newborns, expands telehealth reach (idahostatejournal.com) — Families in Pocatello now have expanded, higher-level care for the tiniest newborns as Portneuf Medical Center debuts a specialized “Small Baby Unit” within its renovated NICU. The upgrade boosts capacity to 20 beds and adds a tele-NICU program so PMC neonatologists can support smaller regional hospitals, aiming to keep fragile infants closer to home whenever possible.
   

• Defense steals the show at Idaho State spring game; offense shows flashes (eastidahonews.com subscription) — Idaho State’s spring football game in Pocatello was dominated by a fast, energized Bengal defense that repeatedly stymied the offense and fired up local fans. Coaches praised second-year defensive coordinator Grant Duff’s impact, while noting offensive flashes from key receivers and quarterbacks that hint at a more balanced, competitive team this fall.
   

• Idaho unemployment steady at 3.7% in February below national rate (idahobusinessreview.com) — Pocatello’s job market was flat in February but saw the sharpest year-over-year job decline among Idaho’s metro areas, even as the statewide unemployment rate held at 3.7%. The report compares Pocatello’s performance with Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and others, giving residents context on how the local economy stacks up.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors just wanted to point out that me and my brother will have our food truck out at Lookout point at 4 o’clock.
    This is the beginning of the Monday night food trucks. Hope to see y’all there. We have a full dinner menu of burgers, Philly steak sandwiches, fries… (Nextdoor Old Town Pocatello)
  • POCATELLO PROJECTS: Bannock Dog Park to Temporarily Close for Tree Removal
    The City of Pocatello is temporarily closing Bannock Bark Park from April 21 through April 24 to allow for necessary tree removal. The dog park is… (Nextdoor )
  • GameStop, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 3577) in Pocatello. Apply here.
  • Glacier Bancorp, Inc. posted a job opening for Loan Operations Intern in Pocatello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pocatello here.

🗞 Nearby News

American Falls

  • Lindsay Fisher helps Bears reel in 5 victories, batting .533 and earning 2 pitching wins (eastidahonews.com)
  • Lamb Weston : 2025 Sustainability Report (2025 Sustainability Report) (marketscreener.com)

Shelley

  • Around the Horn: It's walk-off Monday for Hillcrest and Malad, while Rigby and Bonneville grind out a pitching duel (eastidahonews.com)

Idaho Falls

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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