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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Mike and Sheryl Whittle were honored with multiple awards for their 50-year contribution as weather spotters in Oakley, Idaho, a tradition that traces back to 1949 within their family.  KMVT
  • Twin Falls initiates the second phase of chip sealing, impacting streets primarily in the Presidential Streets area until August 28, with details available on TFID.org.  KEZJ
  • The Divine Hair and Nail Salon in Twin Falls doubled their free haircuts for kids and backpack giveaways at the second annual 'Kuts 4 Kids' event to support local families.  KMVT

ECONOMY NEWS

  • In Twin Falls, Idaho, despite a drop in mortgage rates, the ongoing lack of housing supply leads to difficulties in finding affordable homes, with prices expected to rise.  KMVT

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Idaho's newly launched LAUNCH grant program aims to support students with up to $8,000 in annual funding for education in sectors with high job demand, emphasizing a boost in healthcare workers and technical skills.  KMVT
  • The Twin Falls School District has decided to ban cell phone use during school hours starting in 2024, with exceptions for emergencies and high school students' lunchtime use.  1310 KLIX

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The BLM airbase in Twin Falls plays a vital role in preparing and deploying aircraft for wildfire fighting efforts in southern Idaho.  Times-News

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