Good morning, Idaho Falls.

The final Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks display lit up Idaho Falls last Saturday night, featuring 10.6 shells per second from Snake River Landing & a patriotic soundtrack on Classy 97 KLCE.

Frank VanderSloot said the event honored local heroes and marked 33 years of tradition.

On Friday, July 3, the Idaho Falls Fire Department urged careful use of fireworks after two vegetation fires near Comish Lane & High Willow Lane burned about 5 acres around 10 p.m. with no homes damaged despite stretched resources.

Fireworks ignited two brush fires in Ammon Friday night (one on Delaware Avenue near St. Clair Estates that lasted 4.5 hours and one on Comish and High Willow Lane reaching 8 acres) that firefighters quickly controlled to prevent home damage.

Abraham Lincoln played a key role in Idaho's formation by appointing William Wallace as its territorial governor and signing laws that promoted growth, though he never visited the state.

Historian David Leroy, clarifying details republished for America 250 and Independence Day, says his decisions shaped Idaho's future + identity.

July Chamber Connect Lunch

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Westbank Convention Center — Chamber Member $25, Non-Member $35 — Network with local businesses and enjoy lunch while gaining insights from keynote speakers.

Chukars vs. Voyagers Baseball Game

$1 hot dog night — 7:05 – 10:05 PM — Melaleuca Field — Enjoy a fun evening of Chukars baseball with affordable snacks.

Great Falls Voyagers vs Idaho Falls Chukars

7:05-10:05 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Free cap for first 500 attendees — Celebrate with Dally from Shoshone Bannock at a fun baseball game.

Billings Mustangs vs Idaho Falls Chukars

7:05-10:05 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Free entry — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game with a chance to snag a reversible jersey giveaway.

Mountain West Pulling Nationals Truck and Tractor Pulls

6-9 p.m. — Sandy Downs — Tickets from $68 — Experience thrilling truck and tractor pulls in Idaho Falls at this can't-miss event.

Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon

7 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Snake River Boat Launch — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the holiday spirit in the summer with a festive run along the scenic Snake River.

Ladies Lunch Gathering

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Jakers Bar and Grill — Free entry — Connect with other women over lunch and bring a friend for a delightful time.

Firefighter Storytime

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate reading with local heroes at this fun, community-oriented storytime event.

The Walk-Up Protocol Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Free entry — Discover the emotional tools to elevate your performance through music and insightful discussions.

Exhibit Opening: Walking the Divide

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Free entry — Explore immersive installations reflecting on ecology and human interaction with landscapes.