Chubbuck, ID

After three years of planning and building, Legacy Assisted Living cut the ribbon on their facility in Chubbuck on Wednesday, October 28. Their approach is centered around wellness and providing residents with places to recreate and socialize.

It's the dream to love what you do; it's an achievement to make a difference in people's lives every day while doing it. Children's Librarian Amanda Bowden has become a pillar of community, growth and learning at the Portneuf District Library. Last week, Bowden was honored for her dedication to her work and the Pocatello/Chubbuck community with the Librarian of the Year Award from the Idaho Library Association.

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District board unanimously voted to maintain its current five-day school week and trimester schedule, rejecting proposals to transition to a four-day week or semester system.

Pocatello Police and the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District reported that threats targeting Irving Middle School were resolved after an investigation determined there was no actual threat to the school.

Students at Alpine Academy in Chubbuck participated in their fifth annual Leadership Day, featuring STEM activities and a custom obstacle course designed to build teamwork and leadership skills.

After 25 years of teaching, Alpine Academy's Health and Fitness instructor Marcy Jordan won "2026 SHAPE Idaho Middle School Teacher of the Year" award. "What do I love the most [about teaching]? Truth. I love when the kids are happy and give back to me the way that I give to them. Truthfully, that's what I love the most," Jordan said.