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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Speaker Mike Johnson visited the Melaleuca distribution warehouse with founder Frank Vandersloot in Idaho Falls—his nationwide tour aims to show how the Big Beautiful Bill will help local business—adding new support for business growth. KXPI
- ➤ The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is sponsoring specialized training for four ISP District 6 troopers at Soma Jiu-Jitsu in Idaho Falls to improve officer safety and wellness — boosting defensive tactics and community trust — and the weekly sessions will help officers prepare for unpredictable encounters. KXPI
- ➤ Jerry Bingham, a farmer near Blackfoot, had his irrigation pump turned off by an IDWR water master Tuesday morning and now faces the threat of lost crops on his family farm. Bingham—who chose not to join the mitigation plan and already cut his water use by 14.2% this year—said he will stand up for his senior water rights. KXPI
- ➤ Governor Brad Little authorized the Idaho National Guard to provide administrative support to ICE, with 14 Guard members scheduled to start clerical tasks in early September—Lt. Col. Chris Borders said this routine support will allow ICE agents to focus on law enforcement duties. KIVI-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local Idaho Falls business called PLUNJ, owned by husband and wife Cade and Cari Baldwin, offers a Nordic-style sauna and cold plunge to boost mental and physical well-being—using contrast therapy in sessions where guests spend about 10 to 12 minutes in a 190 degree sauna then plunge into water ranging from 46 to 48 degrees. Located at 3510 South 25th East, PLUNJ guides first-time visitors through one-hour sessions that start at 7 a.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. East Idaho News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Rock Springs Miners
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of live hockey as the Spud Kings take on the Miners.
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