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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Camille G.!
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Quagga Mussel Treatment Begins Again Today in Idaho's Snake River (kidotalkradio.com) — Boat ramps at the Twin Falls Power Plant and Shoshone Falls are closing on specific dates as the state treats Snake River quagga mussels near Twin Falls again this year. River access remains open, but officials urge caution for anyone entering the water, kayaking, or paddleboarding between late August and mid‑September while copper-based treatments are applied from Hansen Bridge to the Highway 46 Bridge.
2. Best States for Veterans: Idaho (gijobs.com) — Idaho veterans living in Twin Falls can access VA care locally through the Twin Falls VA Clinic while also tapping into strong statewide benefits like hiring preference, property‑tax breaks, and reduced outdoor fees. The guide explains Idaho's growing job market, education options, and cost of living so veterans can weigh Boise, Mountain Home, Pocatello, and other communities when deciding where to settle after service.
3. Pedestrian Hit While Crossing Highway Near Twin Falls, Idaho (kidotalkradio.com) — Idaho State Police say a pedestrian from Filer was seriously injured early Wednesday when a Twin Falls man driving a pickup hit him on US 30/Addison Avenue West, just west of Twin Falls. Later that night, a wrong-way driver near Rupert caused another head-on crash, sending both motorists to hospitals and underscoring ongoing highway safety concerns in southern Idaho.
4. Friday Night Blitz Week One (kmvt.com) — High school football is back across the Magic Valley, with 25 teams kicking off the 2026 season Friday night and Twin Falls falling in a close 13–8 game to Vallivue. The roundup highlights big wins, standout rushing and passing performances, and how several ranked area programs started their campaigns.
5. Perryman funds titanium alloy research at Idaho State (magicvalley.com) — Idaho State University's Twin Falls presence is tied into new Perryman Company funding that supports advanced titanium alloy bar research with wide infrastructure and engineering applications. The project explores how lightweight, corrosion‑resistant titanium bars can outperform steel in columns, beams, and energy‑dissipating devices, potentially influencing future bridge and building upgrades across Idaho and beyond.
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