Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
The 48th annual CSI Boxing Smoker (a fundraiser event) takes place on Jan.
31 at the CSI Expo Center in Twin Falls where cowboys box to support local rodeo teams; doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $40.
Gas prices remain near $3 in Twin Falls today despite the state average at $2.79 because heavy trucking and the area’s isolation boost demand (AAA Idaho and a local professor noted the trend), and experts expect a rise with summer.
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that grocery staples like sirloin steak and cheddar cheese cost more for Idahoans, with prices rising by up to 22% from last year.
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking $190k funding to improve Billingsley Creek North for safer access for anglers and boaters.
Public comments for the project (including a new stairway, parking lot, and restrooms) are open until Jan. 23.
Today, Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office is asking for community donations to upgrade its aging rescue boat (used for recovering drowning victims) as the vessel needs new high-tech equipment to enhance safety with service calls expected to rise during the upcoming holiday weekend.
Air Force veteran Sharee Chabot opened Elevated Intuition in Twin Falls off Fillmore and Fawnbrook in August — a space offering reiki and sound healing sessions to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and PTSD.
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.
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