🚨 Public Health Alert Central District Health is warning about unlicensed food sellers operating from home kitchens, often advertising on social media. Complaints of food poisoning have increased, with many vendors selling foods that require a license, such as meats, dairy, and cooked dishes. The health district urges caution, as these vendors may not meet sanitation standards, raising the risk of foodborne illness.
🏢 Job Cuts at Blue Cross of Idaho Blue Cross of Idaho is laying off 135 employees after losing a contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for the Duals Medicare/Medicaid program. The layoffs come as the state shifts to new providers, UnitedHealthcare and Molina Healthcare, for 2026. The job cuts will begin in June, affecting positions across the state.
🚧 Shoshone Grade Project Nears Completion The Shoshone Grade reconstruction project wraps up soon! The roadway is set to reopen Thursday, May 22. Until then, Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake Parks remain closed—no vehicle, pedestrian, or trail access allowed. Improvements include safer roadways and intersections.
🏊 Twin Falls City Pool Reopens The Twin Falls City Pool was closed over the weekend after a second accidental fecal release Friday evening. The pool is set to reopen today.
⚖️ Federal Worker Reinstatements Pending Federal workers recently terminated may see a reprieve after a Federal Labor Board ordered reinstatements, but Idaho employees are still waiting. The USDA must reinstate 6,000 probationary workers for a 45-day stay, yet Idaho workers report no action. Local union leader Adam Larson says communication has been sparse, though rallies across Idaho show strong community support.
🛑 North Idaho Town Hall Incident The Idaho Republican Party has defended the actions of security at a North Idaho town hall, where a woman was forcibly removed after repeated disruptions. The party condemned the “heckler’s veto” and emphasized that free speech must be protected through order, not chaos. Newly released footage, they say, confirms security acted professionally in response to aggressive behavior.
🗺️ Greater Idaho Movement Gains Momentum Some rural Oregon residents want to leave their state and join Idaho. The Greater Idaho movement has won votes in 13 counties, arguing they align more with Idaho’s conservative values than Portland’s politics. While Idaho’s House supports talks, Oregon’s legislature has shown little interest in the idea.
🚓 Rexburg Teen Crime Spree Three teens are in custody after a string of car thefts and burglaries in Rexburg over the weekend. Police say it began Friday night in the Henderson subdivision, where suspects attempted to enter homes and cars. A tablet and a vehicle were stolen. Authorities have not released the suspects’ names due to their age.
🏀 Wendell Trojans Claim State Title The Wendell Trojans are state champions! The boys’ basketball team edged out conference rival Declo 53-50 in overtime to claim the 3A state title. This marks Wendell’s second boys’ championship this school year, following the soccer team’s victory in the fall. Star guard Jonathan Swainston led the charge, scoring all 11 of his team’s points in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a clutch shot to force the extra period. Head Coach AJ Kelsey praised the battle-tested rivalry between these two teams, calling Declo “warriors” with a relentless defense. Despite being outrebounded by 24, Wendell’s grit shined through, with junior Jett Jasper grabbing nine boards—four of them offensive—to help seal the win.
⛷️ Muffy Davis Cup Highlights Adaptive Skiing Skiers in Sun Valley took on a unique challenge Sunday at the Muffy Davis Cup, experiencing adaptive skiing firsthand. The event, named after Paralympic gold medalist Muffy Davis, lets participants race with impairments like skiing one-legged or blind. Seven teams competed, guided by Higher Ground, an organization supporting adaptive athletes and veterans. Davis hopes the race inspires others to try new skills.
🏀 Boise State Advances in Tournament Boise State women’s basketball closed on a 7-0 run to defeat No. 9 Nevada 54-48 in the Mountain West Tournament opener. Tatum Thompson’s clutch jumper sealed the win as the Broncos advanced to face top-seeded UNLV today at 1. Boise State outscored Nevada 20-10 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
🥎 CSI Softball Dominates In college softball, the College of Southern Idaho swept sixth-ranked Salt Lake CC 10-5 and 6-5 on Sunday, staying in first place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. Eva Stoddard earned her second straight win, while Adi Hansen and Courtney Christiansen led the offense. CSI is 7-1 in conference play and will visit Snow this weekend.
🏀 Idaho Vandals Face Montana The No. 3 seed Idaho Vandals face No. 6 seed Montana in the Big Sky Conference tournament’s second round today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific. Idaho, led by Olivia Nelson and Hope Hassmann, looks to extend its strong season after defeating Montana twice earlier.
🌤️ Weather Outlook Today, expect sunny skies with a high near 57 and a light breeze. Tonight, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 33. Tomorrow will be sunny, reaching 62. Wednesday brings a slight chance of rain, with a high near 59. Rain is likely Thursday with temperatures near 45. Snow chances return Friday night and through the weekend.
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 8 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
- Thursday: Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
- Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9 p.m., then a chance of snow between 9 p.m. and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
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