Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Civil Air Patrol promoted a young pilot who is earning recognition through advanced flight training and setting his sights on future opportunities.
The move reflects a focus on positive youth development — a boost in local community spirit.
The South Central Idaho Hispanic Chamber will host Latino Fest on Saturday, Aug.
29 at Twin Falls City Park from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring food vendors + a bounce house, live mariachi, Spanish folk dancing, and headliner Grupo Control at 8 p.m.
💼 Business
Rack N Play Arcade opened on Aug.
1 on Blue Lakes Boulevard in Twin Falls, offering pool, air hockey, pinball + more for all ages while donating part of its profits to children’s hospitals and planning to add new games every few months.
🎓 Education
Carey School will soon have its first school resource officer after a school levy provided funding following six years of requests; the officer will complete 16 weeks of training and start serving Carey, Bellevue Elementary and Hemingway STEAM School full-time by Jan.
1 (training details pending).
🌲 Environment
Chemical treatment began this week in the Snake River to remove quagga mussels near Twin Falls; boat ramps at the power plant are closed through Sept.
5 and at Shoshone Falls from Sept. 6 to 13, with Centennial Park already closed. Officials advise caution as treatments cut mussels by 77%.
📰 Lifestyle
A local writer reported that Shoshone Falls draws visitors in spring with strong snowmelt flows in Twin Falls County.
They added that while Balanced Rock and its park offer free picnicking and fishing (a bonus for families), the 250-mile round trip from Boise may not be worth it solely for a quick stop.
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