Good morning, Twin Falls.

A Glanbia golf tournament united 192 golfers + 25 volunteers to raise $220,500 for local charities, marking a successful day of local giving.

Poindexter’s costume shop (a Twin Falls staple) is set to close as owner Susan Buhler retires after 27 years; merchandise is on sale, including costume items and makeup to support the local theater.

The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Idaho Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate fell from 3.7% to 3.6% in July while employment in Twin Falls remained unchanged—statewide nonfarm jobs increased by 1,200 and industry staffing shifted.

This report shows the current labor market trends across the state.

Twin Falls schools kicked off the 2026-27 year on Thursday for 9,000 students — high and middle schools have a dedicated resource officer while every elementary school has an armed guard.

The district teamed with the police to launch an online page with SRO profiles for parents.

Students began the new school year at Oregon Trail Elementary today with a state-mandated minute of silence — approved by the Idaho Legislature — to settle in before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, reflecting changes adopted by the Magic Valley’s largest school district.

Interim head coach Mike Messick is guiding the Shelley High School football team as it works to build stability and mental toughness after four coaching changes in four years - the team will open its season in a zero-week game against conference rival Blackfoot.

ISDA is gearing up for next week’s quagga mussel hunt after online rumors about a new cropping were debunked.

The hunt will include divers + new treatments aimed at controlling the invasive species.

The Idaho Transportation Department is rebuilding and repaving Kimberly Road from Blue Lakes to Eastland to improve safety for heavy trucks and pedestrians.

Crews will work overnight and plan to finish by late October or November while also upgrading signals at a key intersection.