Good Day
Idaho Falls
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ For its 20th year, the Souper Bowl food drive is underway as students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High School collect donations for the Community Food Basket, aiming to reach 100,000 cans by Feb. 6 (students are focusing on high-need items). East Idaho News
- ➤ White Pine Charter School hosted a Family Dinner Night that featured a spaghetti dinner, bingo, a student art show, a silent auction, and a penny raffle for younger students yesterday, drawing many local families together despite snowy weather. KXPI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a 280-acre purchase that expands Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (funded by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, onX and license dollars) 16 miles east of Idaho Falls to protect winter mule deer range and year-round Columbian sharp-tailed grouse habitat. KXPI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fierce Fighting Championship 46 will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Mountain America Center, with local welterweight Anthony Castro facing Kani Correa and a Flyweight Amateur Title bout featuring Kiyani Benally against Chloe Becker — doors open at 6 p.m. East Idaho News
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Idaho Energy Workers Lunch & Learn
11 a.m.–1 p.m. — Smitty's Pancake & Steak House — Free lunch — Discover EEOICPA benefits and how to maximize your White Card benefits while enjoying a meal.
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3 Essential Hacks for a Healthier You: Class #2
12-1 p.m. — Natural Grocers — Free entry — Dive into blood sugar management and kickstart your New Year's resolutions in style.
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Ready for Kindergarten Workshops
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Equip your child with essential skills for school in an engaging workshop series for parents and caregivers.
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Turkish Lamp Workshop
12:00 – 1:15 PM — Sagebrush Studio & Event Space — Cost Info Not Provided — Explore the elegance of Turkish artistry through a hands-on lamp-making workshop.
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Homeschool Field Trip
10 AM – 4 PM — Sensory Getaway — Single admission $10 — Engage in an educational adventure with your homeschool lessons at a sensory-friendly venue.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Idaho Falls
6-8:30 p.m. — Sagebrush Studio & Event Space — Check event page for pricing — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea and treats.
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Self Love Guided Meditation
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Gratitude Practice — No cost information available — Experience a cozy self-love guided meditation with journaling and sweet treats.
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Free Veterans Social
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Guns N Gear — Free entry — Enjoy camaraderie and connections with local veterans over a meal.
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Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Grand Junction River Hawks
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling hockey clash between local favorites and rivals.
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Hand-Poured Candle Making Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — $35 for members, $45 for non-members — Unleash creativity by crafting custom scented candles to brighten winter evenings.
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