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Good day Twin Falls! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Twin Falls household be picked for the city survey?
  • Are you riding your Twin Falls e-bike illegally without realizing it?
  • Lighthouse Christian's pink-out win tops a busy Magic Valley volleyball night

Also on today's calendar: Vintage Vixens Market and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Camille G.!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Random Twin Falls households to receive city survey packets (kmvt.com) — Twin Falls is randomly mailing National Community Survey packets so selected households can rate local quality of life, city services, and amenities. Even if you don't get a packet, you'll soon be able to take the survey online via TFID.org, with all responses kept confidential and taking about 15–20 minutes to complete.
   

2. Twin Falls police issue e-bike rules reminder as reckless riding complaints increase across the city (kivitv.com) — Twin Falls police are warning riders about reckless e-bike and electric motorcycle use as injury complaints rise across the city, especially among youth. Officers explain that bikes over 750 watts are treated as motorcycles and remind riders to stay under 15 mph on the Canyon Rim and Rock Creek trails so everyone can safely enjoy them.
   

3. Lighthouse Christian defeats Dietrich in four sets to pick up 11th win; Monday Scores (kmvt.com) — Lighthouse Christian in Twin Falls celebrated senior night and a pink-out match with a four-set volleyball win over Dietrich, improving to 11–4. The roundup also highlights straight-set and multi-set victories for several nearby schools, giving Magic Valley fans a quick look at how local teams are stacking up this week.
   

4. Local volunteers return from Ukraine, describe camps, hospitals and new firewood push (kmvt.com) — A Twin Falls-based nonprofit leader and a local retired surgeon have just returned from Ukraine, where they supported kids' camps, hospitals, and volunteer bakeries in war-affected areas. After raising thousands at a Twin Falls Orpheum fundraiser, they now plan a local event to share photos and kick off a new push to fund firewood and food for Ukrainians this winter.
   

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Ok Twin Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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