Today
in Twin Falls
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twin Falls Optimist Youth House supports foster youth aging out of care by providing stable housing and on-site guidance for up to two years (including volunteer-led financial and cooking classes). Four graduates have returned with their own children, showing the program's lasting impact on breaking generational cycles. KMVT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Twin Falls rose by up to 30 cents today as the conflict in the Middle East drove up oil costs. Analysts say prices will drop when tensions ease. KEZJ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The free three-day symposium at CSI will look at how public lands affect local life and planning. It will give residents a chance to join discussions on environmental issues. Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-84 near Exit 211 at Heyburn will be closed overnight for bridge construction starting Monday, Mar. 9, 6 p.m. until Friday, Mar. 20, 7 a.m. — drivers will follow detour routes using the current exit ramps. KMVT
- ➤ Idaho taxpayers can now file their 2025 state tax returns using existing Form 40 and Form 43 lines to claim conformity deductions including enhanced senior deductions and deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime. Filing before March 10 means refunds will be issued by late May. KMVT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A frozen food recall has expanded to cover 33 million pounds in Idaho due to possible glass contamination from carrots, officials said today. Affected products from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Ling Ling should be discarded or returned to prevent serious health risks. 1310 KLIX
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new Home2Suites hotel is under construction on Nielsen Point Place near the Perrine Bridge and will feature 120 rooms and four stories. Officials say the project will finish in two to three years and local roads, parking, and utilities are ready to support growth + easing travel for visitors. KMVT
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JackBox Games Night
6-8 p.m. — Twin Falls Public Library — Free entry — Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening of JackBox mini-games using your smartphones.
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Short Stories & Poetry Open Mic
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Twin Falls Public Library — Free entry — Share your own poetry or read your favorite short stories at a cozy gathering.
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