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Hello Twin Falls! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Pillar Falls access at risk, St. Patty’s Day festival, and CSI intercollegiate rodeo + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Canyon recreation hangs in balance: Public access to Pillar Falls could be at risk as the Perron family seeks permission to barge heavy equipment for hydro plant repairs, spurring an online petition for public support — get all the details.

From patrol to policymaking: Longtime Twin Falls public servant Don Hall announced he will not seek election, citing health and family reasons. Republican Grayson Stone is expected to take over his Idaho House seat — read the full story.

Aspiring health leaders excel: Richard McKenna Charter High School’s HOSA team claimed top honors at the regional conference held Jan. 30 at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, showcasing strong medical knowledge — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

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:

• Enjoy a spirited St. Patrick’s Day brunch
• Savor St. Patrick’s Irish whiskey tasting dinner
• Sip wine and paint a masterpiece
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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Tapas vibes, Twin Falls: Not a Spanish spot, but The Cove of Twin Falls leans hard into shareable small plates and a deep appetizer lineup, perfect for grazing, swapping bites, and catching up. Skip the “what should I order?” spiral; order a few, pass them around, enjoy the easy pace.

Tie, cast, repeat: Idaho Troutfitters stocks flies, rods, and sharp local intel for actually finding fish around Twin Falls, plus demo setups so you can cast before committing. Friendly, no-jargon vibes make it easy for beginners, while diehards get gear talk and river gossip without the fluff.

Big-screen night sorted: When the couch has had enough togetherness, Magic Valley Cinema 13 delivers fresh releases, plush seats, and that popcorn aroma that makes “just a small” a myth. Midweek feels brighter, choices feel buzzy, and movie night suddenly becomes the plan you actually keep.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🔭 Deep Sky @ Herrett Center for Arts & Science | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Trade the backyard sky for Herrett’s Deep Sky, a comfy dive beyond the Big Dipper into galaxies, wild color, and the kind of space gossip telescopes spill. Then a live guide maps the constellations, planets, and moon, with stargazing tips you can actually use.

🃏 Magic Valley Card Show @ Twin Falls County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Still hoarding that shoebox of rookie cards, Pokémon holos, and questionably priced treasures? Head to the Twin Falls Fairgrounds for a family-friendly card show, where you can buy, sell, trade, snag raffle goodies, and finally swap stories with folks who get it.

🌍 Earth, Moon & Sun @ Herrett Center for Arts & Science | Saturday (3/7) at 3:30 PM – Swap backyard moon myths for the real deal at a planetarium show where Coyote, the trickster from Native tradition, gets set straight on phases, eclipses, and other sky puzzles. It’s funny, clarifying, and perfect for kids and grandkids, and the ticket prices are neighborly.

👸 A Fairy Princess, Daddy Daughter Dance @ Twin Falls Reformed Church | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Ready for a daddy daughter dance fit for a fairy princess? Grab pre-event tickets, then twirl through light kid-friendly bites and drinks, craft flower crowns, get a professional photo, and lean into a magical dad-daughter night, no glitter vacuum required. Sponsorships available.

🤠 49th Annual CSI Intercollegiate Rodeo @ CSI Eldon Evans Expo Center | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – CSI’s 49th Annual Intercollegiate Rodeo is rolling in with the nation’s sharpest college riders chasing a spot at the College National Finals Rodeo. Expect eight seconds that feel like forever, dirt in your boots, and a crowd that knows the difference between rank and reckless.

☘ St Patty’s Day Festival @ O’Dunken’s Draught House | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – St. Patty’s season is back, bringing live music, tasty food, local vendors, and green beer, plus fun for the whole family. Festival on Saturday 3/14, parade Tuesday 3/17 at 4 pm, so pace yourself, wear green, and maybe pick a shirt you won’t mind staining.

🐾 Rally for Wildlife Fundraiser and Banquet @ Twin Falls County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Think you know a fundraiser that feeds you, backs wildlife, and sends folks home grinning? This banquet does all three, with a prize for every young attendee, and 65-plus pew pews in the giveaways. Bring your civic pride, your appetite, and your lucky streak.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Twin Falls report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 60°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 81%

Rain after 11am. Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 48%

A chance of rain and snow before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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