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Yellowjohn, Herkshan Osborne & Hooper win PCSD 25 Fine Arts Competition awards
By YVONNE WARJACK
Sho-Ban News
POCATELLO — Nabuginnah “Naboo” Yellowjohn won Best in Show while Syan Hooper and Lozen Herkshan Osborne each won honorable mentions for their work in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 America Through the Eyes of Our Learners Fine Arts Exhibition on Friday, May 1, as part of the Historic Downtown Pocatello First Friday Art Walk at Gate City Coffee.
The exhibition, held in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, featured approximately 75 student works representing visual art, written expression, and multimedia pieces. The gallery-style display allowed visitors to view student artwork throughout the evening, with award-winning entries marked by prize-level ribbons and community members participating in People’s Choice voting. Student entries reflected a wide range of ideas and perspectives. (cont.)
In other news...
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
BLACKFOOT — Blackfoot School District Powwow was May 2 at Blackfoot High School where royalty was selected, graduates were honored and dancers competed.
Leo EagleSpeaker served as emcee. Kyle Nipwater was arena director ad Spring Creek was host drum. Color Guard: Fort Hall Veterans Association, Other drums were Ghost Canyon, Young Buffalo, and Medicine Thunder. Head man was Tanner Countryman a Head woman: Wappii Skylee Osborne. (cont.)
By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
& MICHAEL STEELE
Office of Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. — At the invitation of the USS Idaho Commissioning Committee, Vice-Chairman Lee Juan Tendoy joined dignitaries from across the state for the commissioning ceremony of the U.S. Navy’s newest submarine.
The USS Idaho (SSN 799) was officially commissioned on April 25 at Naval Submarine Base New London following years of preparation and construction. (cont.)
By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Office of Public Affairs
FORT HALL – The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Office of Public Affairs invites Tribal members to attend the Fort Hall Business Council 2026 General Election Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tribal Business Center Council Chambers.
The forum provides Tribal members an opportunity to engage directly with Fort Hall Business Council candidates and learn about their priorities and leadership vision ahead of the General Election on Friday, May 29. (cont.)
By JOSEPH WADSWORTH
Sho-Ban News
CHUBBUCK — Carrying the Message group hosted a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, May 5, despite the wind, in recognition of Murdered and Missing Persons Awareness Day at the corner of New Day Parkway and Hiline Road in Chubbuck where Nelson Racehorse sang a prayer song and Paul Frank gave a prayer.
Participants holding signs recited, “Say their name, no justice, no peace, silent no more.” (cont.)
