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1. Baxter's Park in Twin Falls secures $600K in funding for complete redesign (kivitv.com) — Twin Falls' only dedicated dog park, Baxter's Park, has secured $600,000 from the sale of an old fire station to fund a full redesign, including new play areas, paths, and water stations. City officials say it's one of the community's most-used parks, and construction could begin as early as next year once bidding is complete.
2. Former Twin Falls fire captain held without bond on aggravated battery charge (kmvt.com) — A former Twin Falls Fire Department captain is being held without bond after a judge reviewed allegations stemming from a May incident at Woody's 2.0 Bar and Grill on Filer Avenue. Court records describe multiple alleged confrontations with the same woman in Twin Falls County and Kimberly, with a preliminary hearing set for August 28. Names of private individuals are omitted here.
3. Idaho sampling shows 77% drop in Snake River quagga mussels (capitalpress.com) — State agriculture officials report a 77% drop in invasive quagga mussel larvae in the Mid Snake River stretch near Twin Falls, from just above Twin Falls Dam down to Shoshone Falls. Intensive treatments, diving, and mandatory boat inspections are continuing, with a new multi‑phase treatment starting in late August to protect local water, power, and irrigation systems residents rely on.
4. Mid-Snake River advisory group looks to fill two open seats (kmvt.com) — If you care about the Mid-Snake River near Twin Falls, two volunteer seats are open on the Watershed Advisory Group representing livestock/grazing and recreation interests. Members help Idaho DEQ shape water-quality plans, including a key phosphorus reduction update, and applications with a resume are due by Sept. 15.
5. AAA: Idaho Gas Prices Climb to $4.42, Lewiston Jumps 20 Cents (dailyfly.com) — Gas prices in Idaho keep rising, with Twin Falls averaging $4.47 per gallon of regular as of August 17, just above the statewide average. AAA says global oil uncertainty, hurricane season, and refinery issues are pushing prices higher, though demand could ease as students return to school. Twin Falls drivers may want to budget carefully for late‑summer fill‑ups.
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