Crime & Safety
- Hit & Run: Twin Falls Police are investigating a hit-and-run early Sunday on the 400 block of Fillmore Street. Two parked vehicles were hit. One suspect vehicle was found, and police are pursuing leads. Call (208) 735-4357 with any info.
Weather & Environment
- Snowpack Levels: Monday’s SNOTEL report shows Southern Idaho’s snowpack is mostly near normal. Big Wood is at 99%, Little Wood 76%, and Big Lost 82%. Snake River basins range from 92% to 93%. These figures compare year-to-date precipitation to the median peak.
- Fire Update: The CINDER Fire northwest of Mountain Home burned 337 acres but was fully contained by 6 p.m. Monday and controlled by 8 p.m. Crews from the BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and Orchard Combat Training Center responded. The cause remains under investigation.
Economy & Infrastructure
- Gas Prices: Idaho gas prices are holding steady at $3.29 per gallon—down slightly from last week and 35 cents cheaper than a year ago. AAA warns prices may rise soon as summer travel ramps up.
- State of Emergency: Twin Falls has declared a one-week state of emergency to fast-track repairs on Blue Lakes Boulevard South after last week’s water line break. Officials say this move could shrink the timeline from months to weeks, depending on contractor availability.
- Courthouse Renovation: Jerome County is repurposing its old courthouse jail into office space, including a new DMV, with $2.2 million in funding. Officials expect the project will ease crowding and improve accessibility, with completion later this summer.
- Boise Housing Crisis: A LendingTree report ranks Boise as having the second-worst housing crisis outlook in the U.S., behind Portland. Boise’s low 4.56% vacancy rate and rising home value-to-income ratio signal worsening affordability, despite strong new housing permit activity.
Health & Insurance
- Insurance Premiums: Starting July 1, Idaho state employees will see health insurance premium increases—up 8.8% for PPO and high-deductible plans, and a steep 20% for traditional plans. Dental premiums rise 2.2%. Rising healthcare and drug costs are driving the increases.
Sports
- Baseball: The Twin Falls Cowboys AA dominated North Cache in a Monday doubleheader, while the Filer Cats and Cowboys B teams earned big wins in A and B-level play. More action continues today and Wednesday!
- Rodeo Finals: Magic Valley riders made a strong showing at the Idaho High School Rodeo Finals in Pocatello, with several early round victories.
- Idaho Bowl: Middle schoolers take center stage this weekend at the Idaho Bowl in Rexburg! Over 250 top sixth- to eighth-graders were selected from 1,000+ statewide submissions. Games kick off Saturday at BYU-Idaho.
- Boise State Softball: Boise State has added two new assistant coaches—Mariah Lopez, a former national champion pitcher at Oklahoma, and Ohio State standout Tegan Cortelletti.
Weather Forecast
- Tuesday: Hot and sunny, high near 93°F.
- Wednesday: Cooler, high of 84°F, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds.
- Thursday-Monday: Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s, lows in the mid-50s.
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