Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
Two Treasure Valley first responders will be honored at Snake River Stampede’s First Responder Night on Tuesday, June 16.
Nominations run from May 18 to 31 with winners receiving four tickets, swag bags, and pre-show perks, to be announced the week of June 8 on Idaho News 6.
The Summer Meal Program will serve healthy breakfasts and lunches for food-insecure kids as school ends, with sites at local schools and nonprofits opening immediately or in early June.
The program helps ease food costs for families (75,000 children were food insecure in 2023) during summer break.
Splash Canyon Hotel is set to open in Twin Falls soon and will feature engineered water slides + fun facilities for families, marking an innovative local attraction that promises exciting recreation for all.
Aaron Paul, a local favorite, is set to join season three of the popular Amazon Prime series Fallout which will feature post-apocalyptic survival in underground bunkers + his casting further reflects his strong ties to local projects.
Crews with Pillar Power Productions launched their first barge delivery from Centennial Park down the Snake River to Pillar Falls, marking the start of a hydroelectric facility upgrade.
The small crane will help complete the skyline system as the project moves toward full capacity with up to five additional loads.
The College of Southern Idaho held five graduation ceremonies with over 800 students receiving degrees from various programs.
It is hosting a GED ceremony today at 10 a.m. for another group of graduates — marking a milestone for many.
Idaho Fish and Game warns residents not to disturb baby animals during spring since mothers often leave them safely behind.
The agency urges people to leave the young undisturbed and call the local office if they have serious concerns.
The Idaho Department of Water Resources now requires groundwater users with rights after Oct.
11, 1900 to have an approved mitigation plan to avoid curtailment after a forecasted Snake River water shortfall this irrigation season. The order follows a recent local settlement among water districts.
Idaho farmers face mental health challenges from high work pressures — state agriculture officials offer support and plan a Buck the Trend training event in Twin Falls this fall.
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