Ginger Stanford is a lifelong resident of Hawthorne and an alumna of the school. (Alexa Herrera/ WUFT News) When Ginger Stanford threw her graduation cap in the air and earned her high school diploma ...

POCATELLO — The Pocatello police say no one needs to be alarmed about the police presence at Hawthorne Middle School in Pocatello because it’s only for a training exercise. The Pocatello Police ...

POCATELLO — Hawthorne Middle School is closed Friday after a water main break in the area sent water into a nearby power grid, prompting safety concerns for students, staff, and nearby residents.

The training began Tuesday morning and will continue until around 4 p.m., police said. The Idaho State Journal invites you to take part in the community conversation. But those who don't play nice may ...