🌱 Clinic Closed For Cyberattack + School Offers Free Summer Meals

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In this issue, you'll find news about:

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 76 Low: 49.
• Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 71 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Idaho Falls today:

1. A local Idaho Falls clinic closes its doors temporarily due to a cyberattack on its computer systems. According to a Mountain View Hospital spokesperson, it is still unclear what caused the attack or when the system will be up and running. Still, they did identify the attack and are working tirelessly to stop it. (East Idaho News)
2. An Idaho Falls School District will serve free summer meals to children from Jun. 5 to Aug. 11 this summer. The meals will be available Monday thru Friday at Kate Curley Park from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free breakfast and lunch are available at Dora Erickson Elementary and Ethel Boyes Elementary. (KPVI News 6)
3. A local search warrant leads to an arrest as Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies found more than two grams of methamphetamine and marijuana inside the home. The search warrant was issued due to an investigation after a juvenile was injured with a pelt gun outside the home. The resident was placed under arrest, and deputies will continue the investigation. (LocalNews8.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Thursday, June 1

• Idaho Falls Art Walk At Colonial Theater Willard Arts Center (5:00 PM)
• Breakside Brewing And Western Collective At Tap-N-Fill (12:00 PM)

Friday, June 2

• Art And Ale At The Art Museum Of Eastern Idaho (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you want to join Idaho Falls city council meetings this summer? All meetings in June and July will be held at the Civic Center for the Performing Arts. (City of Idaho Falls FaceBook)
• Interested in doing some light summer reading this season? The Idaho Falls Public Library hosts a summer reading challenge; participants can earn prizes. (Idaho Falls Public Library FaceBook)
• Need ideas for Dad this Father's Day? The Museum of Idaho is kicking off Father's Day early with a museum club all about dads. (Museum of Idaho FaceBook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.