Skip to main content
site-logo
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Sign Up
  • Log In
  • Dashboard
  • Logout
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
Subscribe Today
Or get a Day Pass for only $1.99!
Newsletters
Sign up for news in your inbox every day!
Read e-Edition
  • Special Sections
  • E-edition How-To
Subscriber Services
  • Subscribe
  • Manage Subscription
    (Pay Your Bill, Vacation Request, Update Account Info)
  • Subscriber Savings
  • Newsletters
  • Contact Customer Service
News
  • Community
  • Local
  • State
  • National
  • World
  • Special Sections
  • East Idaho Business Journal
  • East Idaho Outdoors
  • Crimes & Court
  • e-Edition
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Wildfires
Sports
  • Local
  • ISU
  • High School
  • Gate City Grays
  • National
Opinion
  • Columns
  • Letters to the editor
  • Editorials
Obituaries
  • Place an Obituary
  • Today's Obituaries
Local Events
  • Promote Your Event
  • Family Fun Day
  • Readers Choice
  • Kids Matter
Contests
Classifieds
  • IdahoJobsNow
  • Job Search
  • Homes
  • Place a classified ad
  • Legal Notices
Shop Local
About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise with us
  • Media Kit
  • Become A Carrier
Healthy City, USA
Bingham Chronicle
Preston Citizen
  • Healthy City, USA
  • Idaho State Journal
  • Business Journal
  • Bingham Chronicle
  • News-Examiner
  • Preston Citizen
  • Farm & Ranch
  • East Idaho Outdoors
  • Newsletter sign up
  • Archives

Latest E-Edition

Idaho State Journal

Idaho State Journal


Subscriber Savings

Manage Your Subscription
site-logo
Friday, August 21, 2026
  • Print Edition
  • e-Edition How-To
  • Mobile App
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • 69° Clear
site-logo
  • Open user controls
    • Log In Using Your Account

      Log In
      Don't have an account? Sign Up Today
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • Sign Up
  • Log In
  • Dashboard
  • Logout
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • Home
  • News
  • Wildfires
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • Events
  • Contests
    • Celebrating 250 Years
    • Readers' Choice
    • $5,000 Grocery Sweeps
  • Classifieds
    • East Idaho Careers
  • Shop Local

Breaking

Advanced Search Close Search
From
To
Close Search
From water to windmills: Blackfoot forum puts county and legislative candidates in the spotlight
News

From water to windmills: Blackfoot forum puts county and legislative candidates in the spotlight

  • Jan Neish Correspondent
  • Updated Apr 21, 2026

BLACKFOOT — The Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bingham County Senior Center recently co-hosted a primary candidate forum f…

Opinion: Congress has surrendered to Trump. Idaho’s delegation is leading the retreat
Museums

Opinion: Congress has surrendered to Trump. Idaho’s delegation is leading the retreat

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Aug 1, 2025

Duty to the country should come before loyalty to any politician. Members of Congress are elected to protect the people and uphold the Constit…

Opinion: Trump regime steals school funding, Republican leaders silent
Museums

Opinion: Trump regime steals school funding, Republican leaders silent

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Jul 18, 2025

Public schools are one of the few promises we make to every child. No matter your background, income, or ZIP code, your kids have a place to l…

Opinion: Our history of American progress marred by GOP’s backward budget
Museums

Opinion: Our history of American progress marred by GOP’s backward budget

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Aug 16, 2026

Since our nation’s independence, the American story has been one of hard-won progress. We’ve been fighting to build a country where hard work …

Opinion: Americans reject cruel approach to immigration
Museums

Opinion: Americans reject cruel approach to immigration

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Aug 2, 2026

America needs a sensible, orderly immigration system that honors the contributions of immigrants and reflects our tradition of welcoming those…

Opinion: Idaho families will pay the price for the GOP budget mess
Museums

Opinion: Idaho families will pay the price for the GOP budget mess

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Aug 9, 2026

A strong economy needs stability. A balanced state budget requires honest math. Unfortunately, Republicans in power broke these basic rules. C…

Opinion: Republican politicians talk tough but when it matters, they chicken out
Museums

Opinion: Republican politicians talk tough but when it matters, they chicken out

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Jul 19, 2026

It takes real strength to fight for the people you serve. But today’s Republican Party has abandoned that idea completely. From Washington to …

Opinion: GOP politicians are coming for our public lands. Idaho must fight back
Museums

Opinion: GOP politicians are coming for our public lands. Idaho must fight back

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Jul 26, 2026

In Idaho, our family traditions start outside.

Opinion: Republican budget shows who they value. It’s not you
Museums

Opinion: Republican budget shows who they value. It’s not you

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Jul 12, 2026

If you want to know who a politician values, look at their budget. House Republicans just passed a federal budget that makes their priorities …

Opinion: GOP legislators mock the Idahoans who provide your health care
Museums

Opinion: GOP legislators mock the Idahoans who provide your health care

  • LAUREN NECOCHEA | Guest columnist
  • Updated Jul 5, 2026

Lawmakers are elected to serve the people of Idaho by the people of Idaho. Any Idahoan who approaches our elected leaders with concerns should…

  •  
  • 1 of 3
  •  
site-logo
Idaho State Journal
305 S. Arthur
Pocatello, ID 83204
208-232-4161
reporters@journalnet.com
Contact Customer Service
Cookie Preferences
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Subscribe Today!
  • Manage your subscription
  • Subscriber Savings
  • Report a delivery issue
  • Pay your bill
  • Vacation stop
  • Sign up for our daily email alerts
  • Dealer Returns
  • Contact Us
  • Call us at 208-232-4161
  • or send an email

Get in touch with the Journal

Common Submissions
  • Send a Letter to the Editor
  • Submit an Obituary
  • Promote Your Event
Advertising
  • Place a Classified Ad
Milestones Announcements
  • Submit your milestone. From anniversaries to weddings.

Browser Compatibility

Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.
We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Firefox

Footer Offer Promo

CARRIERS NEEDED!
Local News Worth Delivering
Become a newspaper carrier for the Idaho State Journal and earn extra cash!
Apply Today!
© Copyright 2026 Idaho State Journal 305 S. Arthur, Pocatello, ID  | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from BLOX Digital.