Good morning, Twin Falls.

The 2026 Southern Idaho Home and Garden Show will run Feb.

13-15 at an expo center with over 100 booths and special presentations by the Boise Boys (including a Saturday 8:00 a.m. meet-and-greet breakfast). Tickets cost $5 for ages 12 and up; children under 12 enter free.

Twin Falls County businesses Brady's and Magic Valley Brewing closed permanently after decades of service, leaving an empty showroom on Shoshone Street and marking the end of a beloved era in Buhl.

The closures were noticed just after Christmas and confirmed two weeks ago.

In Buhl, farmers keep last year’s harvest in large bins so they can wait for better market prices later in the season.

One farmer said his bin holds 20,000 bushels and he monitors temperature and moisture closely to avoid spoilage before the next harvest.

Canyon Ridge High School cut vaping and substance violations from 181 to 38 cases in one year after installing vape detectors in bathrooms and using metal detector wands as part of new prevention programs; the school partnered with South Central Public Health to offer after-school classes for affected students.

The Twin Falls Canal Company project is advancing well ahead of schedule – work began last October and state funding has boosted canal improvements to enhance water efficiency for local farmers.

General Manager Jay Barlogi said the upgrades aim to replace aging infrastructure and prevent seepage.

Southern Idaho Solid Waste is moving forward with a $36 million upgrade to modernize 10 aging facilities across seven counties to handle rising trash volumes, with bids due in March + construction expected to last 14 to 16 months.

A recent study shows spending on Valentine’s Day in Idaho is expected to hit record levels, with couples paying about ($200 average) for gifts, dinners, and pet treats.

Couples are advised to plan creative, budget-friendly celebrations amid rising costs.

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.