DOWNEY, ID – Bannock County is excited to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand-new Bannock County Exhibit Hall, taking place Monday, August 4 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Downey. The event will mark the official opening of a long-anticipated...
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Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner Named Partner of the Year by Family Services Alliance
Pocatello, ID — Family Services Alliance (FSA) is proud to announce Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner as the 2025 Partner of the Year. Danner was honored for his outstanding commitment to supporting families in crisis and advancing FSA’s mission to provide critical...
Open Burn Ban Begins July 1st for Bannock County Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - Starting July 1, 2025, a ban on certain types of fires will be in place for all of Bannock County: Inkom, Arimo, Downey, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and North Bannock Fire District. Many of the fire officials from the...
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Mobile App to Strengthen Community Connection
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the launch of a new mobile application designed to enhance communication and public safety services for residents. Developed in partnership with TheSheriffApp.com, the app is now...
Second-half of 2024 property taxes due in Idaho
Idaho property owners who chose to pay their 2024 property taxes in two parts should prepare for the second-half payment due on or before June 20, 2025. Taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025. Any tax payments postmarked or received after the due date are...
Record Number of Bannock County Residents Apply for Property Tax Reduction Program
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – A record number of Bannock County residents applied for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program in 2025, the Bannock County Assessor’s Office announced Monday. More than 1,498 residents submitted applications this year, surpassing the previous...
2025 Property Values Expected to Rise in Bannock County, Assessor Says
BANNOCK COUNTY, ID — The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is notifying property owners that assessed property values for 2025—especially for commercial and residential properties—are expected to increase. However, an increase in assessed value doesn’t necessarily mean...
Bannock County’s revered Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns for Memorial Day weekend
An annual Memorial Day weekend tradition for the Portneuf Valley returns for its 21st year. The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial will begin Friday, May 23, and continue until Memorial Day, May 26, at Century High School’s soccer fields. The Field of Heroes honors the...
Bannock County Courthouse opens new parking lot, ADA entrances
POCATELLO, Idaho – Bannock County is unveiling the recent improvements to the courthouse campus. Since August 2024, the courthouse campus has been undergoing construction to enhance ADA access, increase parking availability, and improve the courthouse's landscape. The...
Bannock County Road Restrictions in Effect Due to Thawing Weather
Bannock County is temporarily limiting the weight and speed of commercial vehicles because of warmer weather. These rules will last until May 1, 2025, to help protect the roads from damage caused by freezing and thawing during the winter. Starting now, vehicles are...