Good morning, Twin Falls.

Two Buhl High seniors raised over $12,000 at a charity golf tournament held at Clear Lake Country Club for The Safe House — a local group home for at-risk youth — far exceeding their $4,000 goal, and their efforts will fund improvements and activities for the children.

Milner's Gate welcomes guests for dinner, beer tastings and live music nights — a move that shows its commitment to being part of locals' stories — as owner Erke said.

The restaurant plans to continue hosting events that bring the community together.

Jake Detweiler posted a drone video that shows a stunning Idaho waterfall scene.

The video starts near Snake River Canyon at Shoshone Falls and then moves to Perrine Coulee Falls along the Canyon Rim Trail—revealing a hidden pond and pretty river views.

The Church opened its doors Monday for media tours of the new Burley temple that stands 172 feet tall and features harvest-inspired details — this is the seventh temple in Idaho and reflects local heritage from its summer 2022 groundbreaking.

Public tours will start Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Nov. 22, and the temple will close until its dedication on Jan. 11 for members only.

Average gas prices in Idaho fell five cents to $3.35 per gallon this week, with Twin Falls prices dropping seven cents to $3.36, according to AAA Idaho.

Crude oil remains near $61 per barrel and the state ranks 8th for high prices — Boise holds the highest rate at $3.39 while Lewiston has the lowest at $3.19.

After a bountiful season, local farmers faced losses because crop prices did not cover record high costs— the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation said middlemen took most of the retail profit.

Over two thousand farms have closed since 2017, showing the ongoing financial squeeze.

Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on October 30 to form the Making Rural Idaho Healthy Again Act Task Force to apply for $200M a year over five years to improve rural healthcare — the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is preparing a grant application due Nov 5 and expects a funding decision on Dec 31.

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.