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1. Idaho's Christmas in the Nighttime Sky Needs Urgent Help (newsradio1310.com) — Organizers of Twin Falls' beloved Christmas in the Nighttime Sky say the 2026 event at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds is in jeopardy without new volunteers and sponsors. They're urgently seeking board and committee members, day-of helpers, and community backers to keep the 35th annual celebration alive. Stepping up now could ensure thousands of local kids still receive Christmas gifts this year.
2. WATCH: Twin Falls ID Taxi Driver Shot Aug 1 Gives Health Update (kezj.com) — A Twin Falls taxi driver badly wounded in the August 1 In-N-Out mass shooting has shared a painful but hopeful video update from his hospital bed, thanking the community for its support. His recovery will take months, and a GoFundMe has already raised tens of thousands of dollars as residents continue rallying around all the victims' families.
3. Lightning from recent storm sparks multiple new fires in southern Idaho (kivitv.com) — Fire crews based out of Twin Falls are tackling several lightning-sparked wildfires burning on BLM land across southern Idaho, including sizable blazes near Kimama and Bliss. No road closures are reported yet, but conditions remain active as grass-fueled fires smolder, creep, and in some areas run, while officials assess each fire and manage containment.
4. Northwest late summer days marred in historic drought, exacerbating wildfires • Oregon Capital Chronicle (oregoncapitalchronicle.com) — Twin Falls County is among the Idaho areas in "exceptional drought," with severely depleted reservoirs and costly irrigation cuts for farmers. Regional experts warn that even a very wet El Niño winter may not restore water supplies. The broader Northwest is seeing record-low streamflows, intense wildfires, and mounting agricultural losses that could ripple through southern Idaho communities.
5. Gasoline Prices Continue to Rise in Idaho and Nationally (koze.com) — Twin Falls drivers are now paying about $4.49 a gallon for regular gas, tied with Boise for the highest average price in Idaho. That's roughly a dollar more than a year ago, driven by global conflicts squeezing oil supplies. The statewide and national averages are also climbing, so residents should expect continued pressure at the pump.
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