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Gas prices in Idaho jumped 10 cents overnight with Rexburg rising 17 cents to $4.75 + Boise and Franklin also seeing increases while Lewiston and Coeur d’Alene remained steady; experts say global supply chokepoints from Middle East conflicts are spurring the surge.

The Twin Falls County Fair is bustling with a variety of activities as locals enjoy five fan favorites this fair season.

The event offers a lively space for community members to connect and celebrate local spirit.

Elliot Smejkal, raising funds for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital by walking cross-country, reached Twin Falls yesterday as part of his 1950 miles journey from Nashville (his walk has now raised $6,115 so far).

He plans to continue toward Seattle, aiming to finish his walk by mid-October.

Idaho fourth-grade students can enter an essay contest from Sept.-8 to Sept.-30 that offers a chance to travel to Washington, D.C. to help light the Capitol Christmas Tree; submissions must be 350-500 words, original, and have parent approval.

Twin Falls' 9/11 memorial service will feature food vendors, a military flyover, and the display of The Patriot flag stretching across the Snake River with remarks by a former FDNY Battalion Commander.

The event offers a respectful chance for community remembrance.

Gov. Brad Little appointed Mary Lynn Hartwell from Idaho Falls and Joel Beck from American Falls to the State Board of Education on Tuesday, with their five-year terms pending Senate confirmation.

They will help oversee Idaho’s public K-20 system & strengthen support for local schools.

Fire officials warned that warmer daytime temperatures this fall may increase wildfire risks in southern Idaho as dry vegetation and little rain heighten danger.

They stressed that campers and hunters follow safety rules, such as keeping campfires 15 feet from flammable areas (85% of local fires are human-caused).

Project Succeed is preparing to donate free school supplies to Magic Valley classrooms as items in its storage are being packaged for donation + the shelves will soon be empty.