Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Snake River Animal Shelter and Teton Toyota are highlighting 10 adoptable pets this week at the shelter on 3000 Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls.

The facility is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday + until 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Tim and Angie Everett launched The Yarning Portal at 97 West Pacific Street in Blackfoot to fill a yarn gap after Joann Fabric and Crafts closed in Idaho Falls; a grand opening with a ribbon-cutting is set for Saturday, Sept.

5 at 11 a.m. (first 20 visitors get gifts).

A Bluegrass festival will take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, Sept.

11 to 13, featuring nine bands from Idaho, Utah and Montana and offering food, workshops, a band scramble and a raffle (camping is available at the event).

Idaho Falls mom Meghan Anderson released 'Sticky Pajamas' — a picture book inspired by her family's nightly eczema routine that comforts kids and teaches them about managing the condition.

The book donates copies to local dermatology offices and raises awareness ahead of Eczema Awareness Month.

Idaho Falls Zoo unveiled its new Islands Exhibit yesterday, offering four interactive animal exhibits & an education space where visitors learn about conservation with hands-on displays & VR; the exhibit is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Idaho Transportation Department crews are installing concrete barriers at the intersection of US 26 and Iona Road today to improve safety by restricting turns and reducing illegal maneuvers (drivers should follow new signage as ITD works with map apps for updated directions).

The Idaho Transportation Department shifted southbound I-15 traffic onto new median lanes near Fort Hall Thursday evening, temporarily closing the Exit 80 ramp at 7 p.m. Motorists detoured to Exits 73 & 89 while intermittent lane closures lasted until 6 a.m.