Good morning, Twin Falls.

WalletHub’s survey names Idaho as the best state to call home today (showing New Jersey in second place), with Wyoming and Utah in the top ten and Oregon and Nevada ranked lower.

Jenna Hunter of Magic Valley Mobile Swag is screen printing T-shirts for charity at Grease Monkey in Twin Falls — matching funds will help families of lost loved ones as local businesses unite for the cause.

Twin Falls police advise parents to limit personal details in back-to-school social media posts to keep children safe + sharing information like school names and grades may help strangers locate kids.

School officials recommend stricter verification protocols during pickup times.

The Magic Valley fair season (full of local flavor) has begun, offering a mix of events that engage community traditions.

Residents can check local announcements (in print and online) for times and locations.

Idaho Fish & Game announced a fish salvage order for Oakley Reservoir today through Nov.

1, letting anglers use any method except firearms, explosives, chemicals, or electric current. Anglers must carry a valid license as limits are lifted to manage unsafe water conditions.

State lawmakers met today to question officials on Regence's contract with Portneuf Medical Center and its impact on premiums.

Faith Knowlton said meeting the hospital’s payment terms would have raised premiums by 7% for 65,000 state employees, and the group will reconvene on Sept. 15 for further discussion.

A bat in Mackay tested positive for rabies on Wednesday; local health officials advised residents to update pet vaccinations and seek medical help if contact is suspected.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health said pertussis cases have risen and urged residents to update vaccinations, noting that children and pregnant women follow the recommended schedule (detailed guidelines apply) to help prevent severe coughing and breathing problems.