Idaho State Journal

The Idaho State Journal is a daily newspaper that caters to the Pocatello, Idaho region. It has a daily circulation of 17,116 copies and 17,825 copies on Sundays. This publication is owned by the Pioneer News Group, which is based in Seattle.

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Authorities: 70-year-old man charged with murdering missing Challis woodcutter

1 day ago | idahostatejournal.com | Shelbie Harris

A 70-year-old Challis man has been accused of murdering a 47-year-old Challis woodcutter whose abandoned truck and dog were found in the central Idaho mountains this past weekend, authorities said. Alan Douglas Bruce was arrested on charges of first-degree murder and destruction of evidence, both felonies, on Monday, according to a Tuesday news release from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office Bruce is accused of killing 47-year-old woodcutter Patrick Ray Shelton.
Grace's Kamryn Mansfield is the co-leader after Day 1 of state and will have another shot at history

2 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Brandon Walton

When Kamryn Mansfield steps onto the course for the final round, she’ll stand on the precipice of history. The Grace junior is tied atop the leaderboard with defending champion Ashley Von Behren of Ambrose - both having carded 4-over 79s during Monday's opening round of the Class 3A State Championships at River's Edge Golf Course in Burley.
Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

2 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Aaron Beard

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series. Carolina improved to 5-0 at home in the playoffs and can clinch a second trip to the Eastern Conference final in three years by winning Game 5 in Washington on Thursday.
New local Boys & Girls Clubs' director has lofty goals to realize $450K annual fundraising target

2 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Shelbie Harris

POCATELLO — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Idaho has a new executive director with a vision to realize the nonprofit organization’s full potential, reach its annual $450,000 fundraising goal and establish youth programs in most School District 25 schools and beyond.
Erick Fedde throws his first career shutout as the Cardinals blank the Nats 10-0

5 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Byron Kerr

WASHINGTON (AP) — Erick Fedde threw his first career shutout, Willson Contreras drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. The Cardinals have surrendered only 13 runs in their last six games, recording back-to-back shutouts, and they moved above .500 for the first time since April 4. The winning streak is their longest since July 2023.
Idaho State staves off elimination and will play Weber State in Big Sky Tournament championship

5 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Mark Liptak

GREELEY, COLO. − Good teams have off nights and off games. But the best teams don’t let it happen twice. Upset with the way it played Thursday night night against Weber State, the Idaho State softball team took it out on Northern Colorado via a 10-3 win Friday to advance to the finals of the Big Sky Conference Tournament. “We came out ready to go today,” said ISU head coach Andrew Rich.
Local woman found guilty of methamphetamine possession following trial

5 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Taylor Calder

BLACKFOOT — Local resident Aubrey LeFevre was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia following the conclusion of a trial on May 8, prosecutors say. LeFevre, of Blackfoot, was arrested on Aug. 29, 2024, by officers Ainnette Silva and Lorenzo Dobson of the Blackfoot City Police Department.
Police: Local man arrested for threatening brother with gun

5 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Shelbie Harris

POCATELLO — A 19-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say he threatened his brother with a revolver in the Fred Meyer parking lot. Nicolas Ray Gordon, 19, of Pocatello, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the incident, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained.
ISU softball team suffers stunning loss to Weber State

5 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Mark Liptak

Sometimes the road to your ultimate goal is met with challenges. That was the case Thursday night in Greeley, Colorado, where the ISU softball team was surprisingly shut down by a gritty Weber State club 5-2. It means the top seeded Bengals now have to come out of the losers bracket and play an elimination game Friday against either Northern Colorado or Sacramento State. That game will start at approximately 2:30 p.m. UNC and Sacramento State will play in the first game on Friday.
Coach, teacher and wife: A working mom's thoughts on motherhood

5 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Austen Hunzeker

MONTPELIER − Stephanie Birch holds a variety of titles — volleyball club owner, history teacher and wife. But she says all of these titles are what ultimately make her a better mom, the title she holds dearest. Birch, of Montpelier, has coached volleyball for 20 years, eight at Weber State University, 10 in Wyoming and now two in Montpelier. Currently, she is the Bear Lake High School head volleyball coach where she coaches her daughter, a senior named Brynlee.