Good morning, Twin Falls.

Chobani expanded its Summer Meal Program by giving a $50,000 grant to United Way of South Central Idaho — the program will now serve Twin Falls, Jerome and Buhl with 4,000 extra weekend meal kits.

Families in Jerome and Buhl can pick up the kits at ICCU Park and the Boys and Girls Club on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., while Twin Falls continues service at City Park.

The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office warned boaters to steer clear of the Snake River near Bliss—falling debris from a 100-foot cliff collapse along Pottery Road may change the river’s flow.

Twin Falls firefighters knocked down a small brush fire near 2335 Eldridge Avenue on Friday morning—construction work near dry brush is believed to have sparked a blaze that burned about one acre with no one hurt or any buildings damaged.

Braxton Christensen of Agri Spray Drone Service uses drones to spray fields in the Magic Valley on areas too muddy for ground rigs.

He began this work after an injury and now flies drones that cover up to five acres per battery charge—spraying herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and dry seed as needed.

Idaho communities enjoyed a burst of culture as parades and festivals, including Arco Atomic Days, brought locals together after a brief Independence Day rain.

Smaller events will continue through mid-month, offering parking and shade in towns like Kimberly + Arco for residents to reconnect.

On July 1, the federal government froze funds that were to be released to school districts across Idaho, causing a statewide budget shortfall.

In Twin Falls, the school district now faces a $1.5 million gap that may force cuts in programs such as migrant support and English language aid—although existing staff will be reassigned to other positions.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources signed an order on Thursday showing Twin Falls Canal Co. may face a 75,300 acre-foot shortfall this year due to lower water flows from a warm, dry spring — junior groundwater users must join an approved mitigation plan by July 25 to avoid curtailment. Updated forecasts based on Snake River and aquifer conditions led to the revised injury estimates.

Twin Falls residents face rising heat safety concerns as temperatures hit triple digits and physicians at St. Luke’s recommend avoiding peak heat hours — they advise using light, loose-fitting shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and SPF 30 sunscreen, especially for children.

More than 119,000 emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses in 2023 highlight the need for extra precautions during summer.

Inkspiration Workshop

1:30-3 p.m. — Pop Art Studio & Boba — Pay what you can (suggested $25) — Empower your writing with creativity exercises and community support.

Ladies High Tea 2025: Bridgerton - A Regency Affair

1-3 p.m. — Gas Lamp Event Center — $50 adults, $75 for mother-daughter package, $30 kids — Experience an enchanting tea event with a focus on community support and elegance.