Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Valley Mission changed its warming shelter hours with help from the Housing Alliance and Community Partnership as it stays open from 7pm to 7am this weekend while local volunteers bring hot meals and plans for a permanent facility are underway for next winter.

Skyler Berry, a native of Idaho Falls and marketing manager at Great Harvest Bakery Cafe, spoke with Emmy about the café’s routines, treat popularity, and small business advice (including daily baking secrets) in a new video interview.

EastIdahoNews.com added Jesse Vosika and Jordan Ormond to its newsroom, boosting daily newsletters and weekend reporting in Idaho Falls.

The company will launch new online products and recruit a web developer on a six-month contract (future full-time opportunity) to expand its digital team.

On Thursday, local law enforcement officers were honored for their bravery at an awards ceremony — held at Melaleuca headquarters — where five officers from the sheriff’s office, police department and state police were recognized with video segments presented by reporter Nate Eaton.

The City of Idaho Falls secured $12 million in federal funding to support the airport terminal expansion, which will add baggage screening & ticket counter improvements as part of a $60 million project; construction is expected to start soon and take about 27 months pending final design.

The Idaho Senate approved SB 1227, a bill aimed at establishing a framework for responsible use of artificial intelligence in public schools (sponsored by Sen. Kevin Cook of Idaho Falls) on Monday with 26 votes to 8, and it now moves to the House for review.

Founded in 1947 by pioneers Dan Kelly and Jim Brady (key to Idaho skiing), the KIFI Ski School grew from 12 children to train 34,000 students and helped shape the region’s winter sports legacy.

The Museum of Idaho preserves its story as a cherished part of our community’s skiing culture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free Veterans Social

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Guns N Gear — Free entry — Enjoy camaraderie and connections with local veterans over a meal.

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.

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.

Tyler Nance Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating sound of emerging Country music star Tyler Nance.

The Pitching Mound: Business & Strategy Home Opener

7-8 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in an interactive startup experience reminiscent of Shark Tank and help shape future pitching events.

New Connections Network Event

5-7 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Free entry — Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network in a collaborative setting.