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Hello Twin Falls! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Idaho Goldbacks, a beginner pottery wheel class, and a free star party + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Goldco, is helping folks around Twin Falls help protect their savings after a remarkable few years for gold and silver. Their free guide explains what's behind the run… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A hometown talent returns: CSI announced Tuesday that an accomplished Rexburg native from Madison High School will join its men’s basketball team for the upcoming season, adding local firepower for Twin Falls fans -- read the full story.
Gold-backed notes arrive: Idaho Goldbacks debuted in March, 24 karat gold notes spendable as currency and collectible for artwork celebrating state heritage, with denominations from 1/4 to 100 and more if demand grows -- explore the new currency.
Boosting Idaho tourism: Idaho Travel Council awarded over $11 million statewide, its largest tourism grant round, funding ads and brochures for eight regions and local chambers. Next year’s lodging taxes projected near $25 million -- see the grant breakdown.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest -- this one's $150 off right now.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Magic Valley breakfast legend: Forty years of griddled greatness lives at Buffalo Cafe, where the house-special Buffalo Chip piles crispy potatoes with tomatoes, green chilies, bacon, melty cheese, sour cream and eggs, and the biscuits and gravy mean business. This week, grab coffee, settle in, and remember why breakfast in Twin Falls rules.
Sweet home run: Batter Up Bakery turns wedding, birthday, and just-because ideas into made-to-order cakes that taste like Magic Valley pride, with fresh locally sourced eggs, real butter, and scratch buttercream. They’re a licensed private kitchen focused on quality and aiming to be artificial dye-free with more organic ingredients by the end of 2026.
Lash upgrade alert: Whether you want classic everyday lashes or full-drama mega volume, SOVA Beauty in Twin Falls nails the details with precise extensions, lifts, and tints, plus brow laminations that behave. They also do custom facials and gentle dermaplaning if your skin wants in.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan →
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The real retirement risk isn't a bad year. It's a long life: 40 years of saving, and the hard part is making it stretch across 30 more. SmartAsset's free quiz matches you with vetted fiduciary advisors who serve your area and are legally required to act in your best interests. The plan is built around you, not their commission. No obligation to hire anyone. *Start the quiz → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📖 Forktales @ Twin Falls Public Library | Wednesday (8/5) at 12:00 PM – Wednesday lunch on the Twin Falls Public Library lawn means a short story read aloud, fresh air, and a break from email. Bring a sandwich or let the food trucks handle it, with tacos, bagels, and berry bowls, story time for grown-ups with better snacks.
☀ Summer Solar Session #11 @ Herrett Center for Arts & Science | Wednesday (8/5) at 1:30 PM – Trade the yard work for a daytime cosmic fix, safely peeking at sunspots, fiery solar detail, and all through filtered scopes. If skies cooperate, you will spot a half-lit Venus, a few bright stars, and maybe feel smarter than your weather app.
🏺 Beginner Pottery Wheel Class @ Hands On | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – Swap your screen time for wheel time at a beginner pottery class where you get to fling some mud, not metaphors. Forty-five bucks plus tax covers instruction, three pounds of clay, firing, and glazing. Ages 9+, reservations required, three spots, or the instructor stays home.
⚡ Energy Work for Kids @ Crystals EnLight | Saturday (8/8) at 1:00 PM – Got a kid, or a kid-at-heart, who thinks crystals beat soccer? This intro to energy work at Crystals Enlight covers energy basics, has them build and activate a crystal grid, and yes, there is a helper dragon, plus a take-home kit, all for $25.
🌌 Monthly Free Star Party @ Herrett Center for Arts & Science | Saturday (8/8) at 9:45 PM – Nothing beats a moonless sky, a sturdy telescope, and the smug joy of pointing out double stars like you planned it. The Centennial Observatory hosts a free monthly star party, with deep-sky targets once darkness settles, and clouds politely excused if they misbehave.
🚗 American Freedom Show 'N Shine and Cruise @ Oasis Stop 'N Go | Friday (8/21) at 7:00 PM – Remember when cruising Blue Lakes was king? This free, family-friendly show brings shiny classics, music, and prizes to Oasis Stop 'N Go at Lynwood Shopping Center, then celebrates America's 250 with a leisurely lap of Twin Falls, so you can relive it without the ticket.
🎮 Pokémon Worlds Celebration @ Black Dragon Games | Saturday (8/29) at 12:00 PM – Take a nostalgia break at Black Dragon Games, a free Pokémon Worlds bash where all levels battle. First 50 snag a Pikachu promo with an SF backdrop, and champs in Junior, Senior, and Masters earn winner-stamped cards, a deck box, and sleeves. Bragging rights included.
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07 — Twin Falls report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 100°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
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