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In today's newsletter:

  • How ready is Hailey for a major airport emergency?
  • How will Friedman Memorial's big upgrades change travel for Hailey residents?
  • See how Hailey's Sage School stacks up against Idaho's best.

Also on today's calendar: Farm To Table: Chef Brenda Boyle of Better Ask... and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. First responders run airport emergency drills in Hailey (kmvt.com) — Emergency drills at Hailey's Friedman Memorial Airport are bringing together local fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies this week to practice responding to major airfield incidents. Crews, including Hailey Fire Department, are running realistic fire and mass-casualty scenarios with community volunteers so everyone knows their role before a real emergency happens.
   

2. Sun Valley/Friedman Memorial Airport (businessviewmagazine.com) — Hailey's jointly owned Friedman Memorial Airport is undergoing major upgrades, from a long-awaited new control tower and terminal improvements to added hangar space and a second FBO, all aimed at boosting safety and reliability. With rising passenger numbers and strong winter operations, the airport is strengthening its role as a key economic engine for Hailey and the wider Wood River Valley while pursuing dark-sky and environmental initiatives.
   

3. Best private high schools in Idaho (ncwlife.com) — Families in Hailey will notice The Sage School ranked among Idaho's top private high schools, earning an A grade with small class sizes for grades 6–12. The statewide list compares 25 private schools on academics, college prep, diversity, and student-teacher ratios, offering options for parents considering alternatives to public schools.
   

4. Twin Falls Golfer Trey Billings accomplishes rare feat during Valley Club Invitational (kmvt.com) — High school golfers from across the region converged on Hailey as Wood River hosted the Valley Club Invitational, where Twin Falls teams took top honors. Hailey's Wood River players still shined, with strong individual finishes on their home course as they gear up for district tournaments starting October 5 in Twin Falls.
   

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  • Citizen scientists brought a water sample from the Spokane River to our Coeur d'Alene office, and the sample contained a statoblast (first image)!
    A statoblast is the microscopic reproductive pod of a freshwater animal called the Bryozoa, which is actually a colony made up of microscopic… (Nextdoor )
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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