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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls Public Library serves as a community hub by offering art classes, Dungeons and Dragons, and early literacy programs along with its collection of books—assistant director Beth Swenson noted that while the three-level facility features a drive-thru and dedicated meeting spaces, plans for new tech upgrades have been delayed due to funding cuts. East Idaho News
- ➤ A Mountain Home father, Ron Dudley, founded Bridging the Gap to help families affected by suicide after his daughter died 11 years ago. The group meets every six to eight weeks and will have its next gathering on August 23 at Pioneer Federal Credit Union on 250 W 3rd S St — it brings local mental health experts and law enforcement together to support grieving families. KIVI-TV
- ➤ The Idaho Falls Police Department invites community members to join National Night Out at Tautphaus Park on Tuesday, August 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Officers from various units will be present to display vehicles and equipment while welcoming residents. East Idaho News
- ➤ On May 17th, the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture recognized the Haderlie Family Farm as an official Idaho Century Farm—honoring over 100 years of continuous family farming in Bonneville County that began in 1915 with Henry W. Haderlie and Ruth Ward—a milestone celebrated by current fourth-generation farmer Dustin Haderlie and his family. KXPI
- ➤ Idaho Falls volunteers will gather today at 9:30 a.m. at 1615 Helix Blvd to help landscape a new accessible home built by Homes For Our Troops for injured veteran Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Byers (who lost both legs in Afghanistan). The landscaping work will run from 10 a.m. to noon today. East Idaho News
- ➤ Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation is testing an app-based parking meter to increase parking turnover by extending on-street limits to four hours and adding increasing fees, with the system set to roll out in October (the first hour costs $1, hours two and three cost $2 each, and the fourth hour costs $10 with a $20 citation if time expires). The new system will help keep downtown parking affordable while encouraging more visitors. East Idaho News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters successfully contained the 44-acre Rio Vista Fire on Fort Hall Reservation with no structures threatened and crews plan to have full control by 7:00 p.m. tonight—investigators say a vehicle’s hot exhaust ignited dry grass. KXPI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls D91 reached a tentative wage agreement with teachers after all-day negotiations Friday. The deal will be ratified on August 6th at 3:30 p.m. at Taylorview Middle School—teachers will control how to spend the $35.3 million provided by the state. KXPI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the July 31 Idaho Falls City Council meeting, Mayor Casper presented the Mayor’s Choice Award to longtime community leader Carrie Getty Scheid—recognized for over 30 years of service in downtown revitalization, arts, and nonprofit initiatives—with her husband accepting the honor on her behalf. KXPI
SPORTS NEWS
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Boise Hawks vs. Idaho Falls Chukars
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Kids enjoy free waterslides and $1 off draft beers — An afternoon of baseball fun and family-friendly activities awaits.
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Summer River Concert: Opskamatrists
7-8 p.m. — Greenbelt Stage — Free entry — Enjoy local and regional musicians in a beautiful summer setting along the river.
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Agent Insider: Unlock the Cashflow Quadrant
2-3 p.m. — Keller Williams Realty East Idaho — Free entry — Learn to transform your real estate career and build long-term wealth with expert Kris Bertagnolli.
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Art Walk - August
5-8 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — Free entry — Discover regional and global artistry while enjoying refreshments and live music.
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Kids Triathlon at Wes Deist Aquatic Center
5:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Wes Deist Aquatic Center — Free entry — The Aquatic Center is closed for the Kids 'Tri' Harder Triathlon, promoting youth participation in sports.
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Lifeguarding Class Registration
9 AM — Wes Deist Aquatic Center — Registration required — Enhance your skills and safety awareness with a comprehensive lifeguarding course.
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Great Falls Voyagers at Idaho Falls Chukars
12-3 a.m. — Melaleuca Field — First 500 fans receive a baseball giveaway — Experience a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between the Chukars and Voyagers.
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BBSI New Leader Workshop
12-4 p.m. — BBSI — Ticket info available — Essential skills workshop for first-time supervisors aiming for team success.
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Live United 2025 Concert Series
6-8:30 p.m. — The Waterfront at Snake River Landing — Fundraiser event — Celebrate summer with live music supporting local feeding programs.
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Zoo Brew
5-9 p.m. — Tautphaus Park Zoo — Tickets required — Enjoy a wild evening of craft brews and live music while supporting the Idaho Falls Zoo.
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