Pocatello’s childcare and preschool providers will come together on Oct. 18 for the fifth annual Childcare and Preschool Provider Reception. Hosted by the Bannock County Early Learning Collaborative and United Way of Southeastern Idaho, this event highlights the dedication and achievements of early education professionals.

The Idaho Department of Agriculture is locked in a relentless battle against the invasive Japanese beetle, a fight that often feels like an endless game of whack-a-mole.