Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
🏘️ Community
After recent house fires left two homes uninhabitable, Fire Chief Aaron Zent urged residents today to develop escape plans and update smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency documents — firefighters remain on alert due to dry, hot conditions expected to boost fire incidents this summer.
🌲 Environment
Low water levels forced Big Wood Canal Company to close Magic Reservoir Dam gates on July 5, so the Idaho Department of Fish and Game issued a fish salvage order lifting bag limits in parts of the Big Wood River and Richfield Canal until Oct.
1 — anglers need license.
🏛️ Government
Residents in Twin Falls County experienced a speedy jury duty session at the new courthouse where Judge Bill Hancock was on the bench and improved air and seating made the process smoother (one local juror finished in under three hours).
🏥 Health
Idaho’s Department of Health will launch an awareness campaign this summer to help local contractors and providers learn about a $186 million federal grant for rural healthcare and infrastructure projects in small communities.
The state must award all funds by Oct. 30, so interested parties may email [email protected] promptly.
🎉 Twin Falls Events
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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.
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