Good morning, Twin Falls.

Community members will gather Saturday, May 9 at City Hall Commons to honor fallen law enforcement officers, and a barbecue will follow so local first responders can meet residents.

Casey Pehrson, a water operator from Buhl, was named Rookie of the Year by IRWA for his can-do attitude, commitment to excellence and exceptional work ethic.

Holesinsky Vineyard in Buhl is preparing for the growing season as early bud break appears in its Chardonnay and Syrah vines, with the owners applying hand-weeded care and planned irrigation; the vineyard remains Idaho’s only USDA-certified organic facility, boosting the region’s wine-making legacy.

The College of Southern Idaho (CSI) is investigating whether its Canvas system was affected by a reported ransomware breach that has disrupted course features.

Officials are monitoring the situation and advise students to watch for suspicious emails.

The Magic Valley Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held Saturday in Twin Falls to honor officers from across Idaho who lost their lives while serving their communities.

The College of Southern Idaho hosted a political fair Thursday that brought together over 40 candidates for local offices ahead of the May 19 primary election.

College students helped plan the event by creating fliers and gathering candidate contact information.

County commissioners approved access to the Centennial Park boat ramp for Pillar Power Production to barge heavy equipment for upgrading its hydroelectric facility.

The project will use a trailer system for seven trips and is expected to start early next week with repairs lasting about a year.

National Tick Awareness Week begins as warmer weather brings more ticks, with a local vet student advising pet owners to check their animals after walks through tall grass.

The expert explains to remove ticks quickly (pinching close to the skin) to reduce infection risks.