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Idaho Falls
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls police arrested 38-year-old Mathew Dudley on Wednesday after he admitted to watching AI child pornography to avoid harming real children—he faces ten felony counts and is set to appear at a preliminary hearing on Sept. 3. East Idaho News
- ➤ Idaho Falls police arrested 20-year-old Octavio Daniel Ortega-Avila for vehicular manslaughter in May after a fatal crash that killed a 61-year-old woman—he admitted to smoking marijuana earlier on the day and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The EastIdahoNews team visited the Museum of Idaho to learn how exhibits come together from Curator Kristina Frandson and the Director of Exhibitions — they saw work on displays like Mummies of the World and Signs of the Times. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. East Idaho News
- ➤ Two world-renowned egyptologists—Dr. Bob Brier and Patricia Remler—will visit the Museum of Idaho on September 5 and 6 to host events that include a movie screening at ISU Idaho Falls campus at 7 p.m. and museum sessions offering expert commentary on mummies and ancient Egypt as part of the ongoing 'Mummies of the World' display. East Idaho News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Idaho's average price for regular gas fell two cents to $3.49 per gallon on Monday at local pumps. AAA Idaho reported that the price increased two cents from a month ago and dropped eight cents from a year ago—warning that Labor Day travel may cause higher costs later this week. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are suppressing four wildfires in southeastern Idaho caused by lightning near Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Crews are using full suppression and confinement strategies on steep, rocky terrain at sites like Rocky Top, Rim Trail, Toponce, and Chicken fires—officials expect more lightning and urge the public to follow Stage 1 fire restrictions. East Idaho News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Back-to-school season is here and students face early mornings and styling stress. Troy and Brandee Gordo from Graffiti Beauty and Barber offer quick hairstyle ideas — simple tips to save time — for ready-to-go looks. KXPI
WELLNESS NEWS
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Coaching and Accountability Workshop
12-4 p.m. — BBSI Idaho Falls — Lunch provided — Dive into effective coaching techniques to enhance accountability skills.
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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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Summer Serenade
7:30-9 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — $10 — Experience a rich evening of classical music featuring works by Beethoven, Bacewicz, and Schumann.
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Art Walk - September
5-8 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — Free admission — Experience regional and global artworks alongside refreshments and live music.
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Zoo Tots Program
10 a.m. — Education Center, 2725 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls, ID — $15 for one child and two adults — Ignite young minds with interactive wildlife classes featuring stories, crafts, and a live animal visit.
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Teton Toyota Changing Seasons 5k
8 AM – 12 PM — Melaleuca Field — Registration fee required — Celebrate the changing seasons with a fun 5k run in Idaho Falls.
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Pam Tillis Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Colonial Theater — Ticket info not provided — Experience the country music legacy of Pam Tillis as she performs her hits.
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OSHA 10 General Industry Certification Training
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Day 1) / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Day 2) — BBSI — Training fee applicable — Earn your OSHA 10 certification in just two days with hands-on learning and included lunch.
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