Good morning, Twin Falls.

Centennial Park closed on September 2 for parking lot upgrades and will reopen from September 11 through September 14 before closing again until October.

The park will offer views of the Snake River and Perrine Bridge and host 9/11 memorial events honoring those lost.

On Tuesday at 7:28 p.m., the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office located the driver of a white pickup truck that drove past a stopped school bus on U.S. Highway 30 between Kimberly and Hansen while it was picking up students.

New data shows that Twin Falls is becoming a boomtown with 1,483 move-ins at zip code 83301 and a median home price of $435,000—other areas such as Post Falls and Star are also growing while Meridian leads with more than 4,321 new residents.

The report says people are moving for more affordable housing, better climates, and different political views.

Magic Valley was designated as a disaster area for drought—farmers are eligible for emergency loans.

A produce manager at WinCo said stores often buy 20 gallons of unfiltered apple cider during fall as locals seek a fresh alternative to mass-produced brands—one local writer is planning to press cider from locally grown apples.

DSPs Doing Good on Tour - Twin Falls

8 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Stone House & Co. — Ticket prices vary — Empowering sessions for Direct Support Professionals to thrive and celebrate their impact.

Falls2Falls Half Marathon & 5k

3:00–6:30 p.m. — Dierkes Lake — $10-$85 — Participate in a community run/walk to support local trail improvement projects while enjoying scenic views.

Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Thousand Springs State Park - Ritter Island — $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $3 Children — Explore art, enjoy live music, and indulge in delicious food amidst scenic beauty.