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Rise and shine, Idaho Falls!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Long-lost photo archive, Friday 13th Art Vendor Market, and Walk in the Cold 5K + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Idaho Falls protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Volunteers tackle massive archive: Hundreds of long-lost Idaho Falls photos were found in the O. E. Bell building in 2025. The Family Search Center is preserving them to help neighbors rediscover history — get all the details.
Expanding care close to home: Firth native Dr. Jordan Clawson has joined Snake River Surgical in Idaho Falls, offering oral and maxillofacial care, including implants and wisdom teeth extractions, and starting his first private practice — read the full story.
Collaborative classrooms for Jefferson County: Altura’s Academy will open a free public charter school in Rigby this fall, opening in early August on 2900 E with lottery enrollment prioritizing students in the new boundary — learn about boundaries and lottery.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pho that hits right: Dee Kitchen keeps weeknights easy with steaming pho, rich broth, fresh herbs, and slurpable comfort, plus Thai classics for the pad thai crowd. It’s the spot you remember at noon and think, yep, dinner handled.
Stash refresh, anyone? Daydreams Quilt N Sew stocks quilting cottons, cozy minky, quilt kits, and every handy notion, plus a calendar of classes to revive stalled projects. It’s the kind of local spot where you pop in for one fat quarter, then leave buzzing with fresh ideas… and a fuller bag.
Since 1934, still cozy: North Hi-Way Cafe keeps Idaho Falls humming with all-day breakfast, straight-up comfort plates, and fresh-baked treats, including T&V’s Donuts. For neighborhood vibes and a quick reset, this longtime landmark delivers…no fuss, just the good stuff, served warm.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌹 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. @ Compass Academy | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Temple View Elementary is staging Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr., with tiny teacups, brave beasts, and parents moonlighting as paparazzi. Expect earnest vocals, homegrown charm, and a gym that somehow becomes a castle, then show up ready to cheer, smile, and maybe tear up.
🎨 Friday 13th Art Vendor Market @ Shaddow Domain | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – Friday the 13th calls for a little haunted chic, so hit Shaddow Domain for a market of local art, curious oddities, and Dime Museum detours. Free stickers and temporary tattoos while they last, bring a friend, and yes, shoppers only.
🏺 Maker’s Night: Clay Creatures – Easter Edition @ The Art Museum | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Think your middle-school pinch pot trauma is behind you? Sculpt an Easter bunny in a clay workshop, learn handbuilding basics, and leave your masterpiece to be fired, then glazed later. No experience needed, just steady hands, patience, and maybe a membership discount.
🌱 2026 Southeast Idaho Seed Swap @ Bonneville County Fairgrounds | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Cabin fever calls for swapping seeds with the neighbors who actually ripen tomatoes here. Bring saved or leftover packets, or come empty-handed and snag tokens for locally tough varieties, catch quick seed-saving tips, and leave plotting a garden that survives wind, frost, and your schedule.
❄ Walk in the Cold 5K @ The Waterfront at Snake River Landing | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Bundle up for a 5K that turns our winter grumbling into good, raising awareness and funds for Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. Register at walkinthecold.com, snag a shirt if you’re in by February 16, 2026, and leave the furry entourage at home, service animals only.
✂ March Into Spring Craft Fair @ Idaho Falls Farmers Market | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Nothing shakes off cabin fever like roaming a local craft fair with coffee, and zero shipping updates. Snake River Event Center at the Shilo Inn hosts handmade decor, thoughtful gifts, and treat-yourself finds from Idaho artisans. Your walls, and your gift drawer, will thank you.
🍪 Cookie Decorating Workshop: “Feeling Lucky” @ Town & Country Gardens | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Trade your Guinness for a piping bag at this beginner-friendly cookie decorating class with pro Jessalyn Cooper. Ice four St. Patrick’s Day themed cookies, rainbows, shamrocks, and a frothy mug of green cheer, all supplies included, $40 plus tax, limited spots, buy by 3/7/26.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Idaho Falls report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 54°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 14 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 13 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 4%
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
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