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...
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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...
Drop-off recycling at Fort Hall Mine Landfill, McCammon Transfer Station no longer accepting plastic
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – The drop-off recycling centers at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill and McCammon Transfer Station are no longer accepting plastic for recycling. This does not change the City of Pocatello’s curbside recycling program. Bannock County Solid Waste is...
Warm winter weather prompts early distribution of sandbags from Bannock County
Bannock County officials and partnering agencies are making free sandbags available to the community early to help residents protect their homes from the melting snow. The recent warm weather in Bannock County is quickly melting snow and thawing soil in valley areas,...
Bannock County Veterans Services offers help to veterans writing wills
A will and testament are a necessary tool for everyone. For some, completing a will can be a daunting task. The Idaho Military Legal Alliance, in conjunction with Bannock County Veteran Services, is offering to help local veterans with this task. Veterans and their...
Open houses scheduled to help residents apply for Property Tax Reduction
Certain Idahoans could save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, and the Bannock County Assessor is encouraging folks to see if they qualify. The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors,...
2024 Christmas and New Years’ Schedule
Due to the upcoming Christmas and New Years holidays, some Bannock County offices will have irregular hours. Monday, Dec. 23: Veteran Services - CLOSED Early closure Tuesday, Dec. 24:Adult Probation & Pretrial - 3 p.m.Assessor - 3 p.m.Auditing - 3...
Schedule your next Driver’s License renewal online at the Bannock County Driver’s License Office
Drivers looking to renew their licenses can now use an online tool to schedule their appointments at the Bannock County Driver’s License Office. The new scheduling system will make things simpler for patrons who prefer to have an appointment rather than walk in....
2024 Thanksgiving Schedule
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, some Bannock County offices will have irregular hours. Early closure Wednesday, Nov. 27 Assessor’s Office - 3 p.m. Auditing - 3 p.m. Commissioners’ Office - 2 p.m. DMV - 3 p.m. Driver’s License - 5 p.m. Elections - 3 p.m....