New owners Stephane and Laurie Jean have lived in Idaho Falls for six years. Stephane said they chose to take over the business because they love the outdoors, plants and the environment.

“We enjoy meeting new customers and helping them,” he said. “We try to help them pick the right products. We listen to our customers and help them find everything they’re looking for.”

Stephane praised the knowledgeable staff for their ability to assist customers.

That ‘someday’ arrived more quickly than he anticipated. Shortly after graduating with his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, Roshan opened Himalayan Grocery in Pocatello to provide local access to Indian and Nepali ingredients and to build capital for a restaurant business. He certainly never intended to run multiple restaurants.

His first location of Himalayan Flavor in Pocatello was wildly popular, especially near campus and with out-of-state tourists traveling to Yellowstone. “People praised our food, the quality, and service. Though I began with some of my own recipes, the menu is mostly built around a fusion of ideas from a handful of professional chefs,” Roshan said.

ooking for a little inspiration for your gardening pursuits in 2026? For eastern Idaho green-thumbs-in-training, we’ve got a road trip idea you need to consider.

Just a few blocks from the bustle of Brigham Young University-Idaho’s main campus in Rexburg, the Thomas E. Ricks Gardens offer a quiet, colorful retreat that doubles as one of the region’s most practical learning spaces for home gardeners.

The roughly 10-acre botanical garden, established in the late 1970s, functions as a living classroom for students in BYU-Idaho’s plant science and horticulture programs. Nearly everything visitors see — from themed beds and pathways to ornamental displays — has been designed, planted and maintained by students as part of hands-on coursework.

Even if you’re dealing with the rain, Stan’s carries specialty products that can withstand the weather. Stan’s Paint Clinic Inc in Idaho Falls is located at 1521 Northgate Mile.

But we do have an Interstate, and there’s an oasis of opportunity seven hours straight south (more or less) in sunny St. George, Utah. Even more spring-break delights can be found 30 miles further down in Mesquite, Nev., and less than an hour’s drive east, you’ll discover Zion National Park.

rowing up, I always thought Chicken Cordon Bleu was one of those fancy restaurant dishes that took hours to make. My mom would only order it on special occasions when we went out to eat. It wasn’t until I started cooking for my own family that I realized I could get those same flavors without all the fuss.

This casserole version came about one night when I had leftover chicken and ham in the fridge, and honestly, it’s become more popular with my kids than the original. Instead of rolling and breading chicken breasts, everything just goes into one dish – and somehow it still tastes just as good as what I remember from those restaurant dinners.

Idahoans are rising to meet—and exceed—the America250 in Idaho Ambassador Service Challenge: 250,000 acts of service by July 4. Across the state, residents are creating meaningful, historic experiences by serving neighbors and strengthening communities, one act at a time. Each act of service can be submitted at IdahoKindness.com, allowing Idaho’s collective impact to be counted and celebrated.

Completing 250,000 acts of service in just six months is no small task, but service is deeply rooted in Idaho values. As part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, 2026 was officially declared the Year of Volunteerism in Idaho, reinforcing the belief that service is a powerful way to honor both our past and our future.

In conjunction with the resolution’s passage and the official launch of the Idaho Service Challenge, a service project was held in the Capitol rotunda. Beneath a large display of the Declaration of Independence, scrolls bearing signatures symbolized Idahoans’ shared commitment to service—each one scanned and preserved as part of this historic effort. Several scrolls will be traveling around the state for every resident to sign to become a part of Idaho history. At the end of this historic year, the scrolls will be archived until our country’s 300th anniversary.

There are many facets of Idaho’s celebration, but service is the overall theme. The America250 in Idaho Service Challenge is more than a goal; it is a reflection of who we are. Through service, Idahoans are honoring our nation’s past, strengthening our communities today, and helping build a stronger America for generations to come.