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🌱 Patch AM: Two Idaho Falls men die after jet boat overturns near Palisades Dam
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Good morning to you Idaho Falls! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Two Idaho Falls men die after jet boat overturns near Palisades Dam
- Why first responders are urging people to avoid the river near Broadway
- How one Idaho Falls family hopes a living donor can save Mark
Also on today's calendar: Experience The Night and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 50.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, a shower; windy, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Two Idaho Falls boaters die after vessel capsizes below Palisades Dam (ktvb.com) — Two men from Idaho Falls died after their jet boat capsized Friday on the Snake River just below Palisades Dam, despite rapid rescue efforts and flights to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Authorities say none of the three people aboard were wearing life jackets, and they're crediting bystanders and nearby boaters for quickly alerting emergency crews and starting CPR. 
2. First responders search Snake River for missing Man near Broadway (localnews8.com) — Emergency crews are searching the Snake River in Idaho Falls near Broadway and South Tourist Park after a visiting man fell into the water Sunday afternoon. Dive teams and shoreline rescuers from local agencies remain on scene, and police are asking the public to avoid the area while the search continues. Expect an active emergency presence along the river in that stretch.
3. How living donors help patients like Mark Thiel fight polycystic disease (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls resident Mark Thiel and his family are urgently seeking a living kidney donor as they battle a hereditary polycystic kidney disease. The story explains how living donors work, why their kidneys often last longer, and how even getting tested through the University of Utah program—while mentioning Mark's name—could give him and others more years with their families.
4. Chukars send radio commentator John Balginy off in style, defeat Freebirds 15-12 (postregister.com) — Idaho Falls baseball fans saw the Chukars cap their 2026 home schedule at Melaleuca Field with a wild 15–12 win and a heartfelt radio farewell to longtime commentator John Balginy. Big nights from Garret Ostrander, Tyler Wyatt, and Justin Trimble powered the offense, keeping the Chukars' slim playoff hopes alive as they head to a crucial six-game road swing in Boise.
📸 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
- First Day of School (8th, 10th-12th)
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Chamber Connect Lunch - HJR4 Informational
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce The DEC – Downtown Event Center, 480 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402
12:00 pm - Benefit your Body on Broadway
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Broadway Plaza Downtown, 350 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, United States
8:30 am - Labor Day - No School
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 - Small Spaces Gardening - Idaho Home Garden Tips →
UI Extension, Bonneville County
7:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - YMCA Indoor Sports Arena
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce YMCA Indoor Sports Arena, 3500 S Ammon Rd, Ammon, ID, 83406, United States
11:30 am - City Council Meeting →
Idaho Falls City Meetings - Council Chambers 680 Park Ave Idaho Falls ID 83402
6:30 pm - 26-27 Season Preview Street Party →
The Colonial Theater, 450 A St, Idaho Falls
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Day of School (8th, 10th-12th)
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Labor Day - No School
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Idaho Falls – Phoenix QRF Coffee →
Papa Kelsey's Pizza & Subs, 2285 E 17th St, Idaho Falls
10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Monday September 7
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen this big boy?
Near Planet Fitness in IF. He has been known to take his collar off so he doesn't have one on right now unfortunately. Last I heard was someone saw… (Nextdoor Woodruff) - The Canton restaurant is under new (Chinese) ownership offering a new expanded menu;
fresh food & reasonable pricing. Ambiance is relaxing. Owners are continuously improving your dining experience. (Nextdoor Shamrock Park)
- GMS posted a job opening for Delivery Helper in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
- Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.
Ok Idaho Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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