Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Next-level entertainment arrives: Extreme Rush is set to open this month at the former Big Lots on Pocatello Creek Road, with go-karts, laser tag, a laser maze, a kids area, and an arcade -- see what's inside and where.

Improvements targeting walkability and flow: Two Pocatello safety projects to begin this month will upgrade North Main and Arthur in Historic Downtown, plus Flandro and East Quinn, with LHSIP funding and completion planned late August -- see what's planned and when.

Math and computing unite: Idaho State University will launch a Artificial Intelligence Sciences bachelor’s degree this fall, offering two tracks and up to 80 percent online coursework, preparing Pocatello students for fast-growing AI careers -- get all the program details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Craving pho and boba: Pho King TasTea is your local two-birds-one-bowl solution when you want steaming pho, Chinese comfort favorites like honey walnut chicken, and a legit milk tea lineup in one easy stop. Grab a cozy soup, crunch some potstickers, sip boba, and call it a win, Pocatello.

Tap into something local: Jim Dandy Brewing keeps the taps rotating with Northwest-inspired ales and lagers, plus tasty bites from Palate Street Bistro, including veg-friendly options. Friendly, community vibes and regular music or trivia nights make it a low-stress hang when you want good beer, good people, and zero overthinking.

Spice level, your call: Whether you're craving tikka masala, Gobi Manchurian, or a biryani that actually brings the heat, Himalayan Flavor-Pocatello nails Indian and Nepalese comfort with customizable spice and plenty of vegetarian picks. Treat yourself this week to rasmalai or gulab jamun, your future self will thank you.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🕯 Tools for the Journey Through Grief @ Heritage Home Health & Hospice | Monday (4/27) at 5:00 PM – If grief has you wide awake while Pocatello sleeps, this eight-week seminar for adults at Heritage Home Health & Hospice offers real talk, practical tools, and space for big questions. Free with pre-registration, light dinner included, and zero platitudes, just support from licensed pros.

🎨 Canvas Painting with a Balloon @ The Elwen Cottage | Tuesday (4/28) at 4:00 PM – Ready to make a mess you can hang on the wall? This $20 canvas class uses balloon painting, you pick the colors, and you leave with art that looks intentional. Call or message to save your seat, bring a friend, and embrace your inner Picasso.

🎉 SE Idaho Days @ Bannock County Events Complex | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Feel like proving your Idaho credentials without braving a carnival ride? SE Idaho Days is free to enter, with free baked potatoes for the first 50, free-to-join Redneck Games, plus food trucks, unique vendors, and all the hometown banter you actually enjoy.

🎨 First Friday Art Walk @ Historic Downtown Pocatello | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Grab your sensible shoes and wander Historic Downtown Pocatello for First Friday, the art walk where window-shopping counts as culture and admission and parking are actually free. Pop into galleries, hear live music, sniff out snacks, then linger for dinner, drinks, dancing, and more tunes.

💪 High Fitness Spring Fling @ Gold's Gym | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Ready to trade yardwork for a sweat you can brag about? Gold’s Group-X is hosting a High Fitness Spring Fling, all upbeat tracks, big energy, and zero judgment, and you can bring a guest for free to share the panting, the laughs, and the high-fives.

🍷 Wine Pairing @ PV's Uncorked on Main Venue | Saturday (5/2) at 6:30 PM – If you've been meaning to test your palate, Micah's blind wine pairing serves five courses with five mystery pours, revealed after each course. It is $50 a head, which is less than your last impulse case, and twice as fun. Swirl, guess, repeat.

This new-construction charmer sits on a corner lot in a prime part of town, showing off wide-open views and a low-maintenance vinyl and stone exterior. An airy, open plan keeps the 3-bed, 2-bath main level connected to covered porch and patio. Downstairs, a finished family room adds bonus hangout space for movie nights and game days.