Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
Make-A-Wish Idaho is hosting its annual 'Wishes in Flight' telethon to collect air miles for children battling serious illness—donated miles help pay for flights and keep funds in Idaho.
Make-A-Wish Idaho asked local residents to donate air miles to cover flight costs for children battling serious illness.
The organization said every mile stays in Idaho (helping fund non-flight travel expenses raised through other events).
Swig will hold its 15th birthday celebration tomorrow by offering pink sugar cookies for $1 and mini cookie cups for $2 with a limit of 12 items per customer at its Twin Falls location (2004 Neilson Point Place).
The shop will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the event marks the company’s ongoing growth and thanks to its customers.
Today, the Idaho Launch Program is giving high school seniors an 80% scholarship for career training in fields like teaching, welding and medicine—boosting a 25% enrollment rise in the Magic Valley.
Local school leaders are adjusting course schedules to meet the increasing demand from launch students—an effort aimed at preparing graduates for in-demand jobs.
Hundreds of students attended the College and Career Fair at the College of Southern Idaho’s Mini-Cassia branch on Thursday.
Cassia County School District hosted the event to share local college and career options with companies and state representatives — including the Army, the Idaho Department of Labor and Idaho Central Credit Union.
Idaho Fish & Game warned that warm weather is leading to more trash in popular outdoor spots and putting wildlife at risk by letting them mistake garbage for food.
Senior Conservation Officer Kayla Brauer collected a large amount of litter in five minutes at a river access site—showing the need to use dumpsters to avoid fines of $206.50 for a first offense.
Idaho Fish & Game reported that warm weather has led to more trash being left at popular outdoor spots, and a senior conservation officer collected a large pile of items in five minutes—ranging from aluminum cans to plastic bags that may harm local wildlife and cause fines for littering. The rise in debris poses a threat to the pristine environment many enjoy.
Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 today—providing $23.2 million and 63 new jobs at the Department of Health and Welfare—to improve Idaho’s foster care system.
The bill aims to identify at-risk children early and keep families together by expanding resources for children in foster care.
Magic Valley legislators ended an 89-day session with sine die on April 4 and worked on a record 1,036 bills that included $400 million in tax cuts plus new measures for private school tax credits and water infrastructure.
Lawmakers noted shifts in party views and changes in how they cooperated as they reflected on both their successes and challenges during the session.
On April 15, the Idaho State Tax Commission office in Twin Falls will open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 440 Falls Avenue — a drop box for tax returns and payments will be available in the lobby from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation
11 AM – 12 PM — Twin Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore Idaho's thousand-mile hiking adventure with insights from the ICT Coordinator.
Aaron Goodvin Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Koto Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country music with Aaron Goodvin at a local favorite brewery.
Cirque Italia Water Circus
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Magic Valley Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting Water Circus live for a spectacular aquatic performance.
Cirque Italia - Water Circus
7:30-9 p.m. — Magic Valley Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling water-themed circus performance that lights up the evening.
NAMI Walks for Mental Health Awareness
7-10 a.m. — Twin Falls Visitor Center — Free entry — Walk together to support mental health awareness and advocacy in the community.
Magic Valley Cars & Coffee
9-11 a.m. — Full Steam Espresso — Free — Gather with fellow car enthusiasts for coffee and classic cars in a relaxed setting.
Desponia, Arches over Athens, Sentient Concert
7-11 p.m. — 360 Main Event Center — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy an energetic night of local heavy hitters with Desponia and Sentient joined by Arches Over Athens.
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