Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

05/30/2026

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes extend congratulations to the candidates elected in the 2026 General Election on May 29, 2026. The unofficial results of the top vote getters are as follows:

Fort Hall Business Council incumbents Donna Thompson, with 376 votes, and Devon Boyer, with 325 votes, were re-elected, alongside the first-time councilmember Michael Tindore, who received 308 votes.

For the Land Use Policy Commission, Aaron F. Broncho was elected with 479 votes, and Casper Appenay was elected with 363 votes.

Those elected will be sworn into office at the next regular Fort Hall Business Council meeting on June 9, 2026, following certification of the election results by the Election Board and Fort Hall Business Council.

We extend sincere appreciation to all candidates who stepped forward to serve our people and community. Thank you to the Tribal voters who participated in this important election process, the Election Board and staff for their hard work in ensuring a fair and orderly election, and special thanks to Sho-Ban News for helping keep our community informed.

Your participation and dedication strengthen our Tribal government and reflect our shared commitment to the future of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Have a great summer CTEA students and staff! ☀️

05/29/2026

Southbound I-15 traffic changes Sunday night between Pocatello and Fort Hall
POCATELLO – On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the Idaho Transportation Department will shift southbound traffic on Interstate 15 between the Northgate and Fort Hall interchanges into the new lanes built in the median.
The shift includes southbound two-week ramp closures at both interchanges to allow crews to tie in the ramps to the new lanes according to an ITD press release.
During the shift, motorists can expect:
• The southbound on-ramp at the Fort Hall Interchange and southbound off-ramp at the Northgate Interchange will close for two weeks beginning the night of May 31.
• Fort Hall Interchange users will detour to the South Blackfoot Interchange. View a detour map.
• Northgate Interchange users will take I-86 to the Chubbuck Interchange and then use New Day Parkway to detour around the closure,
• Speed limits will be reduced.
The shift will allow crews to construct the new southbound lanes and work on the ramps at the Northgate and Fort Hall interchanges.
Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2027. When finished, I-15 will be three lanes in each direction between Northgate and Fort Hall. The project will increase capacity and improve safety on I-15 to serve Southeast Idaho’s growing transportation volumes for years to come.
The safety of motorists and construction crews is ITD’s top priority during construction. When driving through the work zone, please stay alert, follow work zone signage and drive the posted speed limit.

05/29/2026

Reminder: Friday, May 29, 2026, is the final day for registered tribal voters to cast their ballot in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes General Election.

Registered voters will vote for three or less Fort Hall Business Council members. Candidates include Louise S. Dixey, Lemuel M. Stone, Michael Alan Tindore, Sr., Ronald Todd Appenay (incumbent), Devon Dwayne Boyer (incumbent), and Donna K. Thompson (incumbent).

Voters will also vote for two or less Land Use Policy Commission candidates. Candidates include Casper Appenay (incumbent), Aaron F. Broncho, Lorrie Ann Galloway, and Adam Boyd Hill.

Tribal elections are a reflection of our sovereignty and shared responsibility.

Honor your voice. Exercise your vote.

05/28/2026

The community is invited to support Tribal vendors at this upcoming Spiffy’z Outpost Sidewalk Sale this weekend. ☀️