Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
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🏘️ Community
Local groups in Twin Falls are preparing for higher food needs as SNAP benefits are expected to be delayed next month due to the government shutdown.
The Jack and Mary Zarybnisky Foundation delivers food to schools to cover meals on off days and Baked N’ Loaded will launch its Spuds of Hope Project this Saturday to provide food boxes, with a Thanksgiving event planned on November 26th at the Burley Senior Center — running from 4 to 7 p.m.
💼 Business
Amalgamated Sugar in Twin Falls continues a century-old sugar beet tradition in Magic Valley.
The plant employs 3,000 workers and processes nearly 6,000 tons of beets daily in a 16-hour process — producing nearly 12 percent of the nation’s beet sugar used in products like sodas and candy bars.
🎭 Culture
The Idaho Artisan Den expanded to a new Broadway Avenue location in Buhl where visitors can create their own pottery pieces—showcasing over 40 local artists and offering guided canvas and ceramic classes.
The six-year-old business plans holiday-themed projects next month and invites the community to visit without the pressure to buy.
📰 Economy
Rising prices have led Twin Falls shoppers to buy discounted meats and day-old bread at local stores, with many lining up for markdown cuts — showing a shift in buying habits.
Some customers also dilute dish detergent and use every drop of toothpaste to save money.
🌲 Environment
Heavy water flows poured over the grade and down the road into a pond at Shoshone Falls Park on Oct.
30, causing local disruptions. Crews inspected the area to address potential hazards—ensuring community safety.
🏛️ Government
The Idaho Department of Insurance issued a cease and desist order against UnitedHealthcare after a September review found it restricted online applications for Medicare Advantage products + withheld agent commissions to inflate profits.
UnitedHealthcare may file a motion for reconsideration and has two weeks to request a hearing + the order stops actions that conceal Medicare Advantage plans for Idaho consumers.
🎉 Twin Falls Events
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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.
Cowboy Christmas Market
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — $5 entrance fee — Celebrate the season with a festive market featuring handcrafted goods and holiday treats.
Holiday Favorites Celebration
7:30-9:30 p.m. — College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Building — Ticketed event — Enjoy a festive concert honoring Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with guest performers and choir.
Branches and Bridges Uniting Cultures Lecture
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Herrett Center — Free entry — Explore community empowerment through education and cultural connections.
The Life & Photography of Clarence Bisbee
11 AM — Twin Falls Public Library — Free entry — Discover the legacy of local photographer Clarence Bisbee through a captivating talk by Librarian Jennifer Hills.
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