Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ EastIdahoNews partnered with Ashley and Ashley Outlet to surprise Wendy— a longtime waitress at Hong Kong restaurant who has worked for 38 years— as the community honors her dedicated service. Local patrons recall her friendly care and constant attention to every order. East Idaho News
- ➤ The city of Idaho Falls is hosting a final celebration for its old and new water towers on October 10th from 5 to 9 p.m.—featuring a Farmers Market Night Market, swag giveaways, fireworks, remarks by the mayor, and live music. KPVI
- ➤ The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is facing a spike in food insecurity as donations dropped by 400,000 pounds and an ongoing government shutdown has limited support—Executive Director Ariel Jackson said the pantry is planning special food distributions for government workers during its month-long drive to restock ahead of winter. KXPI
- ➤ Idaho Falls Code Enforcement — a unit of the Police — will host a neighborhood clean-up next week at the church parking lot at 1235 Juniper Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Oct. 7 to 10; dumpsters for household, construction, and brush debris are offered free by Sanitation while Millcreek Metal supplies the metal dumpster. East Idaho News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Papa Q’s Pizza truck is serving fresh homemade slices at Yellowstone Food Village and is run by owner Crystal Questad as a family venture that started in Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic. The truck opens Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.—offering popular options like the Papa Q, Pig Pile, and Double. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees FOREIGNER will perform at Mountain America Center on March 25, 2026, and tickets go on sale Friday, Oct 10 at 10 a.m. East Idaho News
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IFMX Awards Banquet
12:30-3 p.m. — 3005 South Fork Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID — Cost info not specified — Celebrate motocross achievements with dinner, awards, and community camaraderie.
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Idaho Falls Spray Efficiency Training
4-8 p.m. — Department of Environmental Quality — Free entry — Enhance your spray painting skills and boost efficiency with hands-on training and VR practice.
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2025 Angel Dash
12:00 p.m. — Snake River Landing — Cost details not specified — Participate in a timed 5K and walk in support of local causes.
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