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Idaho Falls
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shelley's annual Spud Days will take place on Saturday, September 20th with a parade starting at 10 a.m. and the event features the 'Life is a Highway' theme, with commercial entries at $40 online and prize money for the best floats; grand marshal Ron Searle—a retired potato farmer who worked in the local education system—will lead the parade. KPVI
- ➤ Cooper, a 4-year-old mixed breed dog, is named Pet of the Week by Snake River Animal Shelter where Romi Weaver calls him sweet and well-behaved and says he interacts well with kids, livestock and other dogs — he is partially house-trained and crate-trained as noted by his previous owner. Visitors can stop by the shelter during regular business hours to meet him while his best friend Moose appears in another segment. East Idaho News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Horn Fire near Highway 87 at the Idaho-Montana border is now 50% contained over 2800 acres, and the evacuation warning for Madison County was lifted Saturday so residents can return home. Fire officials said a lightning strike started the fire. KXPI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A small wildfire sparked by a lightning strike is burning near Palisades Reservoir and has consumed about a quarter of an acre—fire crews from Swan Valley Fire District, Bonneville County, the Forest Service and the BLM are on the scene to keep it from threatening any structures. KXPI
- ➤ Fremont County lifted evacuation orders for the Sand Creek Fire that burned over 850 acres west of Ashton after lightning ignited the blaze on Friday, and BLM Idaho Fire reported the 60% contained fire still has 40% of its perimeter with heat—fire crews now focus on heavy fuels and timber near the containment lines. KPVI
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BBSI Lunch & Learn: Problem Solving with the 5 Whys
11:30 a.m. — BBSI — Free entry — Dive into the 5 Whys technique to boost your problem-solving skills over lunch.
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Fall/Winter Consignment Sale
August 21-23 — Idaho Falls Family YMCA Indoor Sports Arena — Contact for consignor info — Discover savings on all things for kids this Fall/Winter.
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Riley Green Concert Featuring Ella Langley
7-9 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the raw talent of Ella Langley opening for Riley Green in a night of country music.
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Early Retirement Planning Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Discover how to achieve your dream of early retirement with expert guidance.
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Open Mic Night
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Celt Pub & Grill — Free entry — Calling all artists to showcase their talent in a friendly environment.
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Mike Banks Jazz Quartet
7-8 p.m. — Greenbelt Stage — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz in the scenic setting of Idaho Falls.
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Idaho Grower Shippers Association Annual Convention 2025
1:30 AM - 11:30 PM — Idaho Grower Shippers Association — Cost varies — Engage with industry leaders and enjoy networking activities at the premier event for the Idaho potato sector.
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Idaho Falls Chukars vs. Ogden Raptors
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Free fleece blanket with entry — Catch the excitement of a local baseball game as summer winds down.
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Idaho Falls Chukars vs Ogden Raptors
2-5 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — $1 off draft beers — Catch the final Sunday game of the regular season with a fun family atmosphere.
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Idaho Falls Chukars vs Glacier Range Riders
2-5 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Cost info not specified — Meet the Spud Kings night as the Chukars gear up for the upcoming season!
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