Good Day
Idaho Falls
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A local family escaped injury after a gas oven fire caused about $20,000 in smoke damage at their duplex on Reynard Lane on Feb. 18, and the Idaho Falls Fire Department quickly shut off the gas + advised residents to check smoke alarms and keep flammable items away from heat. KXPI
- ➤ A Boise music artist was critically injured in a rollover crash near Ammon on Monday evening and is now in intensive care with a traumatic brain injury & a broken nose, while investigators review evidence that speeding contributed to the crash. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KIFI celebrated 65 years of broadcasting as weather reporting evolved from simple maps and manual markers to modern computer systems — former weathercaster Steve Cannon recalled using plexiglass and water-soluble markers in early broadcasts. KXPI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ E Cyclers of Idaho and INL are hosting a free community e-waste drop-off event on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Idaho Falls Public Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can dispose of small electronics safely + support recycling efforts that protect the environment. East Idaho News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bingham Healthcare will open a new urgent care clinic in the Lincoln Square development this summer in eastern Bonneville County to serve Ammon, Iona, and Idaho Falls. The clinic will operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (designed to ease pressure on local ERs). East Idaho News
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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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4-H Club Meeting
4:30-6 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore sewing basics, S.T.E.M., and art in a positive youth development club.
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