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And on the Twin Falls Patch calendar - Experience The Night
Hey there, Twin Falls! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a sold fire station is transforming Twin Falls' only dog park
- Why a former Twin Falls fire captain is jailed without bond
- How a 77% mussel drop could protect Twin Falls' water future
Also on today's calendar: Experience The Night and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
- Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-shower, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Twin Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Twin 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
- Bagel Truck-Ya Boi
Magic Valley High School Twin Falls, ID 83301
8:00 am - Volleyball Varsity Peg Peterson Tourney
Twin Falls High School Pocatello, ID, USA
8:00 am - V/JV Boys Soccer TBD
Twin Falls High School Middleton High School, 1538 Emmett Rd, Middleton, ID 83644, US
4:30 pm - V/JV Girls Soccer vs Middleton
Twin Falls High School Sunway Soccer Complex, N 2700 E, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA
4:30 pm - Varsity Football
Twin Falls High School Sandpoint, Idaho
7:00 pm - Amy Sommer Birthday Partu
Art Guild of Magic Valley 632 Main Ave N, Twin Falls, ID 83301
12:00 pm - JV/V Girls Soccer
Twin Falls High School Eagle High School, 574 N Park Ln, Eagle, ID 83616, USA
5:30 pm - School Pictures-All students and staff-by History Class
Canyon Ridge High School CRHS Auditorium
7:30 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Twin Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- XCountry Parent Mtg
Filer District #413 Filer, ID 83328
6:00 pm - V Volleyball Peg Peterson Tourny @ Pocatello
Filer District #413 Filer, ID 83328 - Football @ Declo (JV 4pm / V 7pm)
Filer District #413 Filer, ID 83328
4:00 pm - WORLD FAMOUS GIRLS NIGHT OUT →
The Taphouse Event Center and Social, 320 Main Ave N, Twin Falls
8:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thanks everyone for all the feedback on my cat hunting quest.
I only want an adult female cat. I see all of you telling me I should adopt from Magicats or the shelter. I shouldn't have to explain why I don't… (Nextdoor Grandview)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Twin Falls. Apply here.
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Twin Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Twin Falls here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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