Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
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🏘️ Community
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, crews building the Boardman to Hagerman transmission line shifted heavy equipment and cleared access roads to aid firefighters battling wildfires along the Oregon-Idaho border.
Chobani’s 12-week summer food program ended today after distributing over 220,000 lbs of food to Magic Valley families with meal pickups occurring every Thursday and Friday since May 29.
USDA predicts food prices will rise 3.1% in 2027, and families can still get help at South Central Community Action Partnership.
Twin Falls firefighters held their annual boot drive on Friday, collecting cash donations + online gifts via a QR code for the Muscular Dystrophy Association to help fund Camp Rainbow Gold for children with muscular dystrophy.
The team aimed to surpass $30K, continuing a 15-year tradition on local roadways.
🎓 Education
The College of Southern Idaho held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new LeRoy Craig Jerome Center on Friday, Aug.
14 at their Jerome campus (this event marked a milestone for the educational community).
🌲 Environment
After canal companies in Magic Valley began shutting down operations in June and July, low winter snowfall has left reservoirs well below normal, forcing reduced water flow to farmers and leaving some fields unfarmed.
Hydrologists warn that a record snowfall or consecutive strong winters will be needed for full recovery.
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