Bannock County residents will now have three days each summer to use the Fort Hall Mine Landfill in Pocatello for free. The Bannock County Public Works Department recently made changes to its Free Days at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill program to make it less complicated...
Commissioner Press Releases
Bannock County activates regional EOC to assist in Southeast Idaho severe weather challenges
Bannock County has activated a regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to assist in addressing the severe weather challenges in southeast Idaho. Bear Lake and Franklin Counties have declared emergencies and are working in partnership with the regional EOC and the...
Bannock County advises drivers to avoid Pocatello Creek, Mink Creek, Rapid Creek, and Buckskin roads due to severe weather conditions
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management, in cooperation with the Bannock County Road & Bridge Department and Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, is recommending drivers avoid the areas of Pocatello Creek, Mink Creek, Rapid Creek, and Buckskin roads due to...
Bannock County planning office hosting open houses to gather community input on future land use and development ordinance
The Bannock County Office of Planning and Development is hosting a series of open houses to gather community input on the future Land Use and Development Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the county. The open houses will be held throughout the month of April...
Bannock County encourages residents to prepare for potential flooding, free sandbags available
As spring weather returns to eastern Idaho, the potential for melting snow to cause flooding increases. The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property damage due to...
Public Procurement Month – Meet Bannock County’s Chief Procurement Officer
When people think of doing business with a government entity, they may not realize all that goes into the process. The word “procurement” may not even come to mind. That’s one reason Governor Brad Little recently signed a proclamation establishing the month of March...
Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Land Use Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s Land Use Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the county. The Planning and Development Offices is conducting an online survey to gather feedback from county residents...
Bannock County elected officials to host community meetings series for southern county residents
The Bannock County Commissioners’ Office is preparing to host a series of community meetings throughout southern Bannock County to provide opportunities for public input. Those who attend will have the chance to meet the newly elected officials, hear what the...
Former Ada County Coroner to advise Bannock County in developing Forensic Pathology Center
Bannock County officials recently hired former Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens to advise in the development of the East Idaho Forensic Pathology Center. In a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, Bannock County Commissioners Ernie Moser and Jeff Hough signed a...
Bannock County adopts pretrial justice improvements, to begin using Public Safety Assessment in 2023
The Bannock County Adult Probation and Pretrial Department is unveiling a new pretrial risk assessment in an effort to safely reduce the number of people awaiting disposition in jail. Beginning Jan. 3, 2023, the Bannock County Adult Probation and Pretrial Department...