Good morning, Twin Falls.

The Blue Lakes Rotary Club hosts the 15th annual Magic Valley Beer Festival today at City Park, aiming to raise $60,000 for local and international projects.

The event features live music, various drink options, games, and an air-conditioned tent with free water (to help beat over 100 degree heat).

Deflock now offers an interactive map showing Flock surveillance camera locations around Twin Falls and other towns today.

A companion app called Flock Hopper provides route options for drivers wanting to avoid these cameras — potentially adding extra time to commutes.

Friday morning, the Skyline Shine Bar and Cafe held its 11th annual BBQ and car show in Rupert, raising $8,750 for the Minidoka County Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program that feeds seniors during slow months (exceeding last year's total).

Lt. Perry Barnhill and his wife have launched a fundraiser to install a safe haven baby box at Rock Creek Fire District to help families in crisis — Fire Chief Aaron Zent confirmed the plan and the initiative aims to raise $20,000 with $2,000 collected so far.

FFA members are competing at the Minidoka County Fair this week in Ruper as they show animals they have raised and trained over months; judges evaluate them for presentation, cleanliness, and muscle tone while the event teaches lessons in hard work and agricultural care.

A mild break in the heat is coming Sunday and Monday in Twin Falls as temperatures are expected to stay near 85 before climbing back close to triple digits mid week (extreme drought persists over most of the Snake River Plain).

The Idaho Department of Lands warns residents to take extra care this weekend as hot, dry and windy weather could easily spark a wildfire.

Local fire managers will monitor conditions, so follow fire restrictions and safety tips to help prevent accidental ignitions.

County officials closed the Centennial Waterfront Park boat ramp to motorized boats after a growing crack was detected in the concrete—an engineer will inspect the site early next week while kayakers can use a downstream launch.