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In today's newsletter:

  • What Twin Falls' August water testing mistake means for your tap
  • How the new DMV kiosk could save you a trip
  • Four hospitalized after semi and minivan collide south of Twin Falls

Also on today's calendar: Open Water Course – Open Water Dives and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 82, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Twin Falls reports August drinking water testing problems (ktvb.com) — Twin Falls officials say an August sampling error means they can't verify drinking water quality at all locations for part of that month, though they're not advising residents to boil or switch water. The city has removed the responsible employee from duties, notified state regulators, and is reviewing past footage to ensure other samples weren't affected.
   

2. Twin Falls grocery store now offers Idaho DMV registration kiosk (kmvt.com) — A new self-service DMV kiosk at the Smith's on Addison Avenue East lets Twin Falls drivers renew standard vehicle registrations while they shop, skipping a trip to the DMV. Officials say it's aimed at residents without reliable internet and note that updates to personal or vehicle information still require a traditional visit.
   

3. Idaho police investigating crash involving semi-truck (thetrucker.com) — A serious crash in Twin Falls County at US Highway 93 and E 3100 N, just north of Hollister, sent four people from a Honda Odyssey to the hospital after a semi attempted to pass and collided during a turn. Idaho State Police say the intersection was blocked for about three hours while crews responded and investigated.
   

4. Twin Falls boys and girls sweep at the Burley Invitational (kmvt.com) — Twin Falls boys and girls golf teams dominated the Burley Invitational, with both squads taking team titles against regional rivals like Jerome, Minico and Canyon Ridge. Several Twin Falls golfers posted top individual scores, giving local fans plenty to cheer about as the season heats up.
   

5. Diesel Prices Shoot Upward as Top Farm-State GOP Senator Begs Trump for Export Embargo (dailyfly.com) — Drivers in Twin Falls are paying among the highest gas prices in Idaho, with regular averaging about $4.95 per gallon and diesel around $6.47. The article links these rising costs to global tensions and President Trump's ongoing conflict with Iran, while some Republicans push for export limits and Congress debates war powers and energy impacts.
   

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