Good Day
Idaho Falls
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Library, a local nonprofit, operates book sales in the Idaho Falls Public Library basement near the koi pond to raise funds for library programs. The sale, with books priced between 25 cents and $3, will run May 1 to May 2 and welcomes donations at the library. East Idaho News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ State Trailer RV - Outdoor Supply at 2435 North Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls, operating 100 years, will celebrate its centennial on May 1 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with raffle prizes every 10 minutes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and free meals for the first 100 guests. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls Symphony music director Thomas Heuser will conduct his final concert on April 25 at the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts, with a pre-concert discussion at 6:30 p.m. and a joint performance featuring works by Sibelius, Borodin, and Brahms. East Idaho News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls High School hosts a Prom-Swag Swap that offers free prom formal wear with donations accepted at its media center through April 24 while local groups in Blackfoot and Pocatello also collect gently used gowns and suits to help students attend prom on a budget. KXPI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, state officials declared a drought emergency across Idaho, allowing temporary exchanges of water rights (with this measure aimed at offsetting a winter with the lowest snowpack since 1934) and on Wednesday, water users met in Meridian to discuss how these changes may ease upcoming challenges. KIVI-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Power (the company) filed an annual Power Cost Adjustment with the Public Utilities Commission, which if approved will raise typical residential bills by $3.64 starting June 1. The filing, made on March 13, only affects residential and small commercial customers. KIVI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idahoans who filed taxes before March 10 will receive refunds by the end of May after updated tax laws delayed processing; the new rules add an enhanced senior deduction and breaks for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay, while refunds for later filings will follow normal timelines. KPVI
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Linocut Printmaking Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Material cost may apply — Create your own relief prints while exploring seasonal design concepts.
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2026 Ice Gala - Masquerade Fundraiser
6:30-11:59 p.m. — Idaho Falls, ID Elks Lodge #1087 — Fundraiser event — Enjoy a night of mystery with live music, dinner, and dancing at the masquerade ball.
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Good Vibes Fest
3-11:30 p.m. — Snake River Event Center — Free entry — Enjoy a day of music, food, and chill vibes with great people.
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Exploring Acids and Bases
8 AM – 5 PM — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free activity — Dive into the science of acids and bases with hands-on pH testing of household liquids.
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Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage with experts on Alzheimer’s research and learn practical tips for brain health.
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus Metropolis
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Grand Teton Mall — Tickets from $74 — Experience a breathtaking aquatic circus performance in Idaho Falls.
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NCDC Dineen Cup Championship - Day 2
2:05-5:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticket required for ages 2 and over — Enjoy an exciting day of hockey with access to all Day 2 games.
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NCDC Dineen Cup Championship - Day 3
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticket required for ages 2 and older — Enjoy high-stakes hockey action as teams battle it out on Day 3 of the championship.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Grand Teton Mall — Tickets start at $74 — Experience the mesmerizing spectacle of Cirque Italia's Water Circus in Idaho Falls.
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Metering & Histograms Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Perfect Light Camera & Supply — $40 — Learn precision metering techniques and understand histograms to enhance your photography skills.
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