DOWNEY, Idaho – A century of tradition continues as the annual Bannock County Fair returns for another exciting year. The annual Bannock County Fair is returning to Downey Aug. 5 through 10. This year’s theme, “Barnyard Beach Party,” invites everyone to show off their...
Commissioner Press Releases
Officials urge people to prepare for excessive heat in Bannock County this week
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Triple-digit temperatures are expected in parts of southeast Idaho this week, so the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging people to prepare for excessive heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Ernie Moser
Dear Residents of Bannock County, Many developments are happening in the County, and 2024 is shaping into a unique year. One of the most exceptional items this year is the progress we are making through the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The...
Local agencies participate in fire season training exercise
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – With fire season upon us, local fire and emergency response agencies led a successful training exercise last weekend. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, local fire departments from the Greater Interagency Fire Front (GIFF) conducted a Wildland Fire...
Open Burn Ban Begins July 1st for Bannock County Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
Starting July 1, 2024, certain types of fires will be banned in most parts of Bannock County: Inkom, Downey, Arimo, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, the Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and the North Bannock Fire District. Fire officials throughout Bannock County...
Pocatello Residents to Receive TEST Wireless Emergency Alert Notification as part of Exercise
Pocatello residents in the area of South Pocatello will receive a TEST Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) notification Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. as part of an annual interagency fire training exercise. No action is needed by residents. For those residents who...
Road & Bridge releases summer 2024 road maintenance schedule
For Bannock County Road & Bridge crews, summer days are packed with a ritual of upkeep to help extend the lifespan of more than 400 miles of road. The Road & Bridge department recently released its summer 2024 maintenance schedule, which can be viewed here. ...
Bannock County partners with south county cities to offer Free Dumpster Days throughout the summer
Free Dumpster Days are returning to the cities in southern Bannock County. Bannock County Commissioners recently partnered with PSI Waste Systems and the cities of Arimo, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and McCammon to offer Free Dumpster Days during the summer. Bannock...
Memorial Day weekend marks 20 years of the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial in Pocatello
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is commemorating 20 years of honoring the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on Terrorism. The beloved Memorial will return to Pocatello from Friday, May 24, until Memorial Day,...
SAFE ROADS: Bannock County repairing, adding guardrails on high-traffic roads
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – This summer, Bannock County is taking significant steps to enhance road safety. Bannock County Road & Bridge recently repaired and added more than 2,500 feet of guardrail in high-traffic areas. Guardrails are barriers that shield a driver...