Good morning, Twin Falls.

Residents can watch fireworks on Independence Day from cozy backyards and elevated hillsides in Twin Falls, Buhl and Filer — even from a hot air balloon or hill farm.

Locals are invited to share their favorite viewing spots for a shared community celebration.

Crews installed traffic delineators on Monday along Washington Street from the Addison intersection to Shoup Ave to prevent illegal left turns that risk collisions near McDonald’s and Chevron.

The city expects the barrier to improve safety along this busy roadway.

Starting July 1, new education laws go into effect statewide that will limit union support for teacher activities, require updated civics instruction and a daily moment of silence, adjust high-needs funding, and enforce parental notification for social transitions – charter schools will also see military waitlist preference.

Idaho agriculture officials declared an outbreak of Mormon crickets in southwestern Twin Falls County near the Owyhee County line and distributed nearly 60,000 pounds of carbaryl bait (21,000 pounds locally) to help landowners protect crops and prevent slick roads.

Today, the Twin Falls Fire Department inspects firework stands to ensure safe and sane products are sold from 8 a.m. to midnight until July 5 amid dry conditions.

Officials urge caution and proper use + encourage residents to enjoy the professional display on July 4 at 10 p.m.

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador released a list of 24 recalled products for June to alert families about hazards in items (such as fans, toys, and kitchen appliances) and urged residents to check recall notices and follow instructions.

Twin Falls city officials urge residents to beat the heat by using the city pool and park splash pads as water conservation measures sometimes limit water pressure on windy days.

They stress hydration and shade to prevent heat exhaustion (local officials remind residents to stay safe during the summer).

24th Annual Jazz On The Canyon

6-9 p.m. — Magic Valley Arts Council — $900 per table — Enjoy a festive evening of music, food, and exciting prizes while supporting local music education.

Art Class: Sunset on the Water in Watercolor

6-8 p.m. — Magic Valley Arts Council — $20 / Members, $25 / Non-Members — Learn to create serene watercolor scenes of sunsets reflecting on water.