Good morning, Twin Falls.

CSI culinary students are preparing dessert recipes for the upcoming Death by Chocolate fundraiser organized by the Rotary Club at Canyon Crest Event Center on Jan.

29 at 6 p.m. + the event will raise funds for local nonprofits.

Twin Falls Animal Shelter completed a flooring upgrade and is planning an expansion ($1.3 million) to improve animal housing, according to the shelter director.

A new Dunkin’ is in development with franchise groups scouting drive-thru sites in Boise — a move that sparked debate in Twin Falls as locals question whether the familiar Blue Lakes shop was ever Dunkin’ or always a Winchell’s.

Perkins, a cherished local restaurant on Blue Lakes Boulevard, closed in December 2025 and will host an auction on Saturday, Jan.

24 at 11:00 a.m. by Bennett Mountain Auction Services; locals can bid on equipment to keep part of its history & launch new ventures.

New employment postings for South Central Idaho job seekers are available online for diverse career opportunities.

The job board updates regularly, and applicants can review specific requirements (details are provided with each listing).

A school group from Filer proposed a button to let visitors turn on the Twin Falls Power Plant waterfall.

Idaho Power is waiting for federal approval to change the water flow rules required by a Visual Resource Plan.

Twin Falls Fire Department launches Community Risk Reduction Week to teach residents about fire safety, focusing on education, enforcement, engineering, emergency response and economic incentives.

The department has shared two themes so far — three more remain this week — and Governor Brad Little has backed the initiative with a state proclamation.

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.

Magic Valley Symphony: Classical Favorites

7:30-9:30 p.m. — CSI Fine Arts Building — $12/Adults, $10/Seniors, $6/Students — Experience a night of classical masterpieces and a unique commission by composer Hiroshi Fukuoka.