Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rising Star Theatre debuts Hadestown: Teen Edition at the Frontier Center as youth performers deliver a fresh Broadway musical reimagining Greek myth and soulful music. The production runs through Feb. 21 with tickets at $10, offering local audiences an engaging theatrical experience. East Idaho News
- ➤ Today, hundreds of Catholics gathered at Holy Rosary and Christ the King churches (local community venues) to mark Ash Wednesday as priests applied a cross of ashes to begin a 40-day Lent period. KXPI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Club Apple and Yellowstone Arms will host their first annual arm wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21 at noon in Idaho Falls; participants will weigh in on Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. to vie for cash prizes + local champions will compete. East Idaho News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Poetry Slam
6 PM – 12 AM — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Competitive event — Experience a night of powerful poetry performances as poets compete for the top score.
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21st Annual NP/PA Conference
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — 850 Energy Place — Registration required — Connect and enhance skills at this essential gathering for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
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Coffee and Caregivers Gathering
10 AM – 4 PM — Sensory Getaway — Free entry — Enjoy coffee and connect with fellow caregivers while your children play in a safe space.
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Derina Harvey Concert
7:30-9:30 PM — The Colonial Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Derina Harvey in Idaho Falls.
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Think Like A Chef - Chef 3: Flavor Development
10 AM - 1:30 PM — Rush's Kitchen Supply — $98 — Discover the art of flavor with techniques for roasting, caramelizing, and creating dressings.
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Coffee and Caregivers Gathering
10 AM – 4 PM — Sensory Getaway — Free entry — Connect with fellow caregivers over coffee while your children play.
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