Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Today, the ninth annual Hope Floats Gala raised more than $170,000 for Voices Against Violence—organizers said the funds will support local efforts to reduce violence.
Residents in the Magic Valley can enjoy a busy fall weekend of events—Tubbs Berry Farm offers a hay maze and apple blasters from today through Saturday while the County Fairgrounds hosts Vintage Vixens Market on Friday and Saturday.
Additional activities include 'Sweeney Todd' at the Orpheum Theatre, The Haunted Swamp for spooky thrills on Friday and Saturday, a free movie at the library on Saturday, Karaoke Night at Canyon Crest Event Center on Saturday, a trunk-or-treat on Sunday at 676 Shoup Ave West, and a Magic Valley Symphony concert at CSI’s Fine Arts Building on Sunday.
🎭 Culture
Idaho's top 10 most Googled words are linked to brainrot, a trend spreading among school kids and reaching TV, and some words are banned in classrooms for being inappropriate.
The trend shows how online culture is changing young people's language plus may lead to new classroom rules.
📰 Economy
New online job postings in South Central Idaho are available for job seekers, offering a variety of opportunities+ residents can browse the listings to find positions that match their skills.
🏛️ Government
Idaho released five new license plate options that include a 'Don't Tread on Me' design called the Gadsden Plate—praised for its clean layout with the snake placed in the middle of the letters.
The design avoids extra letters seen on Tennessee’s plate—making it a standout by comparison.
Twin Falls officials announced the pressurized irrigation system will be shut off and winterized on Oct.
20—subdivisions connected to the system will not receive water until next season.
🎉 Twin Falls Events
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Harvest Party
7-10 p.m. — 4002 N 3300 E — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the bounty of the season with good food, fun games, and great company.
Stories Under the Stars
6-8 p.m. — Faulkner Planetarium — Free books available — Celebrate Idaho Family Reading Week with engaging stories under the stars and a guided star tour.
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