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in Twin Falls
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s will open in Twin Falls on Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. with free food, prizes, a ribbon cutting, and music; early customers between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. may win a year of free food and the first in line earns a special gift basket. KEZJ
- ➤ Magic Valley Food Dude has opened a new brick-and-mortar barbeque restaurant at the corner of Blue Lakes Boulevard South and Kimberly Road; owners Andy and Tiffany Dunn report selling out most days while planning parking lot parties to serve tri-tip, brisket and pulled pork. KMVT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Boise State University’s Institute of Advancing American Values is touring the state with one of the earliest printings of the Declaration of Independence to mark America’s 250th birthday early. The historic document will be on display at the College of Southern Idaho Feb. 27 for visitors & students to see. KMVT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game warned that mild weather and minimal snowpack have kept elk herds at higher elevations, leading them to move near Bliss and risk crop damage. Officials advise residents to keep a safe distance and not feed the animals (using a telephoto lens for photos is recommended). KEZJ
- ➤ Approximately 14,000 homes are getting less power because a weather inversion is blocking the sun from reaching their solar panels. Idaho Power says up to 50%-fluctuations are normal and homeowners who rely solely on solar should check with providers for updates. 1310 KLIX
- ➤ Approximately 14,000 homes in Treasure Valley have experienced a dip in solar power due to a weather inversion blocking sunlight — Idaho Power said up to 50% fluctuations are normal for customers relying solely on solar energy. KEZJ
- ➤ Unseasonably dry January weather has residents in Twin Falls scraping ice from car windows rather than shoveling snow. Experts warn water restrictions may soon be needed and are exploring options to import water from other regions - a plan still under review. KEZJ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross said that a 35% drop in blood supplies nationwide has not slowed donations here, as Twin Falls donors continue to support the effort. Kasey Tupper noted the local center at 358 Cheney Drive West is open Mondays + Fridays to help fill the gap. KMVT
- ➤ A report from Idaho Kids Covered shows that rural hospitals and families now face more challenges as Medicaid cuts threaten prenatal and pediatric care. Nearly 30 percent of counties lack obstetric services—and families must drive farther for essential health support. KMVT
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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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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.
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~ Carl W. Buehner
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