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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Twin Falls now has Idaho's highest gas prices
  • Which Twin Falls volleyball standouts are climbing the state stat charts?
  • How a Twin Falls murder trial once gripped the entire nation

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Abundant sunshine and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Idaho Average Gas Price Nearing $5 Mark (koze.com) — Drivers in Twin Falls are now paying the highest average gas price among Idaho's major cities, at about $5.08 per gallon for regular. Statewide prices have surged to nearly $5, far above last year, driven by higher crude oil costs tied to global conflicts.
   

2. Magic Valley Mid-Season Volleyball Stats (kmvt.com) — Twin Falls volleyball fans can see two Bruins among the Magic Valley's statistical leaders, with Siena Billings ranked sixth in 5A kills and Ivie Bohrn fifth in 5A assists. A full rundown highlights standout players from Filer, Gooding, Hagerman, Carey, and other area schools as the season heads into its final three weeks.
   

3. Looking Back: 'Most sensational murder trial' in southern Idaho held; and baby found alive after spending night under sagebrush (eastidahonews.com) — A century ago, Twin Falls hosted what was called southern Idaho's "most sensational murder trial," involving a woman accused of poisoning her fourth husband, drawing national attention and dozens of witnesses. The historical roundup also recalls a dramatic baby rescue near Pocatello and other notable east Idaho crime stories from the early and mid-1900s.
   

4. America's Best State To Live In For 2026 Isn't California Or Texas (planetware.com) — Idaho has been ranked the best state to live in for 2026, and Twin Falls is singled out as one of its major regional hubs with a growing job market and access to outdoor recreation. The article notes Idaho's strong income growth, expanding tech and traditional industries, and rapid population gains, while also flagging challenges like rising costs and middling education and health rankings.
   

5. How Donating Blood Helped This Man Detect Prediabetes Early (news-usa.today) — A frequent blood donor regularly drives from Jackpot, Nevada, to Twin Falls, where a routine Red Cross A1C test alerted him that he was prediabetic. His experience highlights how local blood drives can quietly flag serious health risks, prompting lifestyle changes and follow-up with a doctor. Upcoming Red Cross events will again offer free A1C testing in November.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this cat outside my apartment at Falls Crossing.
    She's super sweet and didn't seem to want anything other than pets. I can't keep her in my apartment because I have two cats who are territorial so I… (Nextdoor Morning Sun)
  • I need someone with experience to come to my house and cut my hair.
    I am elderly and no longer drive. Would love it if someone could cut my hair for me. I am in Twin, by the college (Nextdoor Grandview)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Twin Falls. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Twin Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Twin Falls here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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