Today
in Twin Falls
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A range of Mother's Day events will take place this weekend in the Magic Valley — Twin Falls is set to host a kids' faith event at Glow Games Family Fun Center, an art class at Historic Wilson Theatre, a local car and vendor show on Saturday, a movie matinee at the public library, brunch buffets on Sunday, and midget wrestling on Monday. Residents have many options to celebrate with their moms throughout the weekend. 1310 KLIX
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Everton Mattress celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 6 and announced it will merge with Washington’s Sound Sleep Products — rebranding as Everton Mattress Northwest while keeping its Filer factory. The companies will work together to boost quality and production as online sales change how customers buy mattresses. Times-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scammers are targeting Idahoans with fake government emails and package delivery texts that claim missing tariff fees—experts stress that consumers never owe these fees and advise deleting suspicious messages immediately. KEZJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Senator Carl Crabtree died Tuesday, May 6 in Boise after a battle with brain cancer. He served three terms in the Idaho Senate and later worked with the Department of Education—where Superintendent Debbie Critchfield praised his strong support for early literacy and dyslexia programs. Local News 8
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Magic Valley Festival of Speed 2025
May 23-25 — Magic Valley Speedway — Starting at $150 — Experience thrilling auto-cross and ridealongs with a 3-day pass including food and drinks.
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Jaripeo Baile Event
4-10 p.m. — Arena 93 — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting blend of traditional dance and bull riding in Twin Falls, Idaho.
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Magic Valley Cars & Coffee
9-11 a.m. — Full Steam Espresso — Free entry — Enjoy a casual gathering of car enthusiasts while sipping coffee and sharing stories.
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Spirit of Magic Valley Half Marathon
8 AM – 1 PM — Shoshone Falls Park — Registration fee applies — Experience stunning views while running along the Snake River Canyon Rim Trail.
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