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And on the Idaho Falls Patch calendar - Experience The Night
Hey there, Idaho Falls! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will a new Chamber CEO shape Idaho Falls businesses?
- What Idaho Falls families can expect inside the new Willow Creek Elementary
- Rigby mother of four dies after crash near Idaho Falls intersection.
Also on today's calendar: Experience The Night and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 54.
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Greater Idaho Falls Chamber searching for new CEO (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls' Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new permanent CEO after Paul Baker's July departure, with longtime local business leader Steve Hunter serving as interim. Hunter says an independent audit has found no evidence so far of financial mismanagement and emphasizes the Chamber is pushing ahead with its mission to support and grow local businesses while the board interviews candidates. 
2. District 93 celebrates grand opening of new Willow Creek Elementary (postregister.com) — Families in Idaho Falls' District 93 will send students to a brand-new Willow Creek Elementary building on August 31, designed to serve up to 850 kids. Funded by local voter-approved bonds, the modern school emphasizes energy efficiency, easier navigation, and bright, welcoming classrooms that teachers, parents, and district leaders say reflect the community's investment in its children.
3. Idaho mother of 4 dies from injuries after severe crash near Idaho Falls (ksl.com) — A Rigby woman has died from injuries after a serious two-vehicle crash near Idaho Falls, where Idaho State Police say her minivan was struck after she failed to stop at a County Line Road intersection. The 30-year-old mother of four, Courtney Cramer, was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead, and the crash remains under investigation.
4. 'Which year?' Chukars' second-half surge puts them in the playoff hunt (idahostatejournal.com) — Idaho Falls baseball fans suddenly have a playoff race to watch, as the Chukars have surged in the Pioneer League's second half and sit just four games out of a postseason spot. With a favorable schedule ahead and a looser, confident clubhouse under manager Bob Milacki, the team's late-season push could turn Melaleuca Field games into must-see nights.
5. Idaho's July unemployment rate decreases to 3.6% (localnews8.com) — Idaho's unemployment rate ticked down to 3.6% in July, but Idaho Falls actually saw a small decline in nonfarm jobs both month-over-month and year-over-year. State labor officials report that while Boise and Coeur d'Alene added jobs, Idaho Falls and Pocatello each posted 1.5% annual job losses, signaling a softer local job market than the statewide average.
📸 Around Idaho Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Experience The Night →
Honalee Farm Event Center, 7010 W Moon Valley Rd, Eagle
5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Back to School Night (All Schools)
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Teacher Workday
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - City Council Work Session →
Idaho Falls City Meetings - Council Chambers 680 Park Ave Idaho Falls ID 83402
3:00 pm - Teacher In-service
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - First day of School K-6th, 7th, 9th & Emerson
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - River Concert Series: Mike Banks Jazz Quartet →
Greenbelt Stage, 755 Memorial Dr, Idaho Falls
7:00 pm - How do you know if you're watering too much or too little? →
UI Extension, Bonneville County
7:00 pm - First day of School 8th and 10th-12th
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Rick Springfield →
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Idaho Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Teacher Workday
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Back to School Night (All Schools)
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - First day of School K-6th, 7th, 9th & Emerson
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Teacher In-service
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
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FOUND on August 20, 2026 in Idaho Falls, ID 83402 near LDS Church Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor N Saturn) - Looking for our orange female.
We haven't seen her for a few days and wondered if anyone around 116th has seen her? She keeps losing her collar, so she doesn't have one on, but she… (Nextdoor Ucon)
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
- Lincoln Court Retirement Community posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Part Time *Tues-Thurs* in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.
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