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Idaho Falls
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Falls fire department is hosting its annual block party on September 29th at 323 East Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the event will offer free food, face painting and sponsor demonstrations with support from the National Fire Prevention Association. KPVI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owner Lorin Parkinson celebrated three years of Get Pierced Co. in Ammon as the piercing studio grew its online sales after launching its e-commerce side in 2023 and expanded its seasonal stud collections — the business also runs a nonprofit that recently donated $20,000 to help a local resident in need. East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office was looking for Braxton Scott Larson, a work detail escapee who left his crew at 9:30 a.m. yesterday—and the Idaho Falls Police Department arrested him after receiving a tip on Facebook. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern Idaho State Fair now features a mother’s lounge sponsored by Grove Creek Medical Center— an air-conditioned room with chairs, couches, baby supplies and a quiet space for mothers to feed and change their babies. A sensory room near the food vendors also gives fairgoers a calm break from the fair’s buzz. KPVI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Falls Valley Elementary improved student and staff safety as Bonneville Joint School District 93 cut the ribbon on a new office and security entry on Wednesday. The project—funded by House Bill 521—features a single-point access system with locking doors at the main entrance so visitors must check in before entering. KXPI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Burtenshaw, a one-term city councilwoman, is running to become the next mayor of Idaho Falls and she aims to boost services like parks—wider streets and stronger public safety—as the city grows, asking for support on November 4. She brings years of local experience from the school board and city council to lead the community. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Bonneville County Board of Commissioners announced today that it will end its lease with the Idaho Innovation Center effective September 30, 2026—after reviewing that its financial commitment no longer fits the county’s economic development goals. No subleases or new agreements will extend the lease beyond that date. KXPI
SHOP NEWS
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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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ART of Golf Tournament
8 AM – 5 PM — Pinecrest Golf Course — Entry Fee Required — Participate in a fun scramble format while supporting local arts.
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Open Studio Event
5-7 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Free entry — Unleash creativity and engage with fellow artists in a vibrant community setting.
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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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25-26 Season Preview Street Party
6-8 p.m. — The Colonial Theater — Free entry — Celebrate the season with live music and street vendors in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Antelope Users Group Meeting 2025
Sept. 15-18 — INL Energy Innovation Laboratory — Registration required — Collaborate with experts in real-time seismic monitoring and data processing.
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BSides Idaho Falls Cybersecurity Conference
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — University of Idaho, Idaho Falls — Tickets available — Explore cybersecurity innovations at this annual conference.
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