Good morning, Twin Falls.

The 19th annual Death by Chocolate will take place Thursday, Jan.

29, from 6–9 PM at Canyon Crest Event Center. The event features 25 chocolate treats in five categories, a silent auction, raffle, and live music by Crazy Love, with advance tickets at Kurt's Pharmacy or twinfallsrotary.org.

Wildlife experts report that coyotes have grown larger in Wyoming due to interbreeding with dogs, a trend that raises concerns for pet owners and farmers in southern Idaho.

Local hunters say rules may change if the animals show more wolf-like traits + community impacts continue.

Twin Falls Police Department is preserving its history during station renovations by sealing a time capsule containing a letter from the chief, the 2024 report, a patch and a challenge coin; the capsule will open when renovations resume in 15+ years.

Idaho Transportation officials advise drivers to keep a safe distance from 58,000-pound snow plows during winter storms.

They stress maintaining a 3-second gap and avoiding right-side passes (to steer clear of blind spots) while plows clear roads at 35 mph.

Twin Falls and other Southern Idaho areas are under an Air Stagnation Advisory due to a high-pressure system leaving the air polluted + residents with respiratory issues should take extra care outdoors until Monday morning.

Solider Mountain opened for the 2025-26 season on Jan.

10 after a winter storm added 12 to 15 inches of snowfall to its base. The resort has some runs available—additional snowfall is needed before opening more trails, general manager David Alden said.

Free Tax Assistance with AARP Tax-Aide

1-2:30 p.m. — Twin Falls Public Library — Free entry — Get knowledgeable tax help and learn about services offered by AARP Tax-Aide specialists.

Ninth Annual Twin Falls Film Festival

11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theatre — Various free and ticketed events — Celebrate creativity with global filmmakers and local flavors at this vibrant film festival.