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And check out Experience The Night on the Twin Falls Patch calendar
Hey hey Twin Falls! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What a father and son risked to save lives at In-N-Out
- How Twin Falls crews are tackling today's lightning-sparked wildfires
- Why more visitors are suddenly choosing Twin Falls for adventure getaways
Also on today's calendar: Experience The Night and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 63.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Father and son from Burley describe being shot, saving lives in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting (kivitv.com) — Twin Falls residents are hearing directly from a Burley father and son who were shot while helping people escape the recent In-N-Out mass shooting in town. Paul and Jason Cannon describe backing up an off-duty state trooper, trying to rescue victims, and continuing to clear the restaurant even after Paul was wounded, while crediting first responders and those killed as the true heroes. 
2. Fire crews respond to multiple lightning-caused fires in southern Idaho (kmvt.com) — Fire crews based in Twin Falls are actively responding to multiple lightning-caused fires across southern Idaho after recent storms. Some small fires have already been rained out, but teams are still checking each reported spot, building containment lines, and working to protect nearby resources as conditions continue to evolve.
3. Twin Falls tourism grows as visitors seek Magic Valley's outdoor, historical sites (kmvt.com) — Tourism in Twin Falls and the broader Magic Valley is up about 8–9% over last year, according to the local Chamber of Commerce. Visitors are coming for Snake River Canyon base jumping, historic sites like Craters of the Moon and City of Rocks, and community events from rodeos to the Spudman Triathlon and Hagerman car shows, boosting the region's outdoor economy.
4. CSI Women's Volleyball sweeps at Iowa Western Tournament (kmvt.com) — Twin Falls' own College of Southern Idaho women's volleyball team just dominated the Iowa Western Tournament, winning four matches and dropping only one set. Led by outside hitter Brinley Bybee and setter Dalayni Brindley, the Golden Eagles now head to Salt Lake for another top-tier tournament, giving local fans plenty to watch this season.
📸 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
- Advancement Pictures
Magic Valley High School Twin Falls, ID 83301
8:15 am - V/JV Girls Soccer-TBA
Twin Falls High School Highland High school, 1800 Bench Rd, Pocatello, ID 83201, USA
4:00 pm - MVHS Open House
Magic Valley High School Twin Falls, ID 83301
4:00 pm - V/JV Boys Soccer vs Highland
Twin Falls High School Sunway Soccer Complex, N 2700 E, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA
4:30 pm - Back to School Night
O'Leary Middle School Twin Falls, ID 83301
5:30 pm - Advancement Pictues
Magic Valley High School Twin Falls, ID 83301
8:15 am - Frosh/JV Football vs Vallivue
Twin Falls High School Twin Falls HS
4:30 pm - Advancement Pictures
Magic Valley High School Twin Falls, ID 83301
8:15 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Twin Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH VB @ Murtaugh
Hansen Elementary Hansen, ID 83334
4:00 pm - Volleyball @ Sugar Salem (C 4:30/ JV 5:30/ V 6:30)
Filer District #413 Filer, ID 83328
4:30 pm - Boys Soccer v. Gooding
Filer District #413 Filer, ID 83328
4:30 pm - Snake River Girls JV Volleyball @ Kimberly →
Kimberly High School, 885 Center St W, Kimberly
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thankfully we have a 24 hr gym.
Might as well work out if can't sleep. Everyone remember when u wake up u have a choice. Be miserable it's Monday or just make everyday amazing and… (Nextdoor Washington and Falls)
- ABC Supply posted a job opening for Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader (1281) in Twin Falls. Apply here.
- TWIN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 411 posted a job opening for Assistant JV Softball Coach in Twin Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Twin Falls here.
Ok Twin Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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