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1. Twin Falls weighs dropping curbside recycling program as contamination, low participation persist (kivitv.com) — Twin Falls is asking residents to complete a survey that could determine whether the city keeps or drops its curbside recycling program, which currently makes up nearly half of monthly solid waste fees. With contamination and low participation sending much material to the landfill, officials are weighing shifting recycling to an optional subscription service instead of a standard citywide charge.
2. Community leaders take part in second annual Cultural Unity Tour (kmvt.com) — Community leaders in Twin Falls, including police, business owners, and refugee advocates, joined the second annual Cultural Unity Tour to better understand the city's diverse residents. Presenters highlighted customs from Congo, Ukraine, and Hispanic communities, aiming to improve everyday interactions, reduce fear of law enforcement, and help newcomers feel at home in Twin Falls and the Magic Valley.
3. Morningside Elementary teacher honored for 50 years of teaching (kmvt.com) — A beloved Morningside Elementary first grade teacher in Twin Falls has been honored for an extraordinary 50 years in the same classroom, complete with a surprise assembly, plaque, and a new "Teaching Legend" parking spot and bench. Colleagues, former staff, and family praised her dedication to students' reading and growth, highlighting how deeply she's shaped generations of local children.
4. Gasoline Prices Continue Rising Amid Global Conflicts (koze.com) — Twin Falls drivers are currently paying Idaho's highest average gas price at $4.89 per gallon for regular, well above both the state and national averages. AAA says global conflicts disrupting Middle East oil shipments are pushing prices higher statewide, with no clear relief in sight for Idaho communities already feeling the strain at the pump.
5. Great Basin Transmission breaks ground on $1B power line connecting Nevada and Idaho (elynews.com) — A major new 285-mile high-voltage line will connect Nevada to Idaho's Midpoint Substation near Twin Falls, boosting grid reliability and transmission capacity across the West. The $1 billion-plus project is expected to be finished in 2028, supporting Idaho Power customers and driving construction jobs, economic activity, and new property tax revenue in both Nevada and Idaho.
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