🌱 EV Charging Stations Public Meeting + Project Home Safe Launches

Hey, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Idaho Falls and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 51.
• Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Idaho Falls:

1. Residents in Idaho have the opportunity to provide feedback on the state's site selection process for new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at public meetings throughout June. The state is working on establishing a comprehensive network of EV charging stations with significant federal funding. The Idaho Falls Public Meeting will take place on Jun. 20 in the Center South Room at the Idaho Falls Activity Center at 5:00 p.m. (Idaho Capital Sun)
2. The Idaho Falls Police Department has launched Project Home Safe, a program aimed at assisting lost or missing children and individuals with disabilities. Parents or legal guardians can submit information online, including photos and details about the individual's diagnosis and previous wandering incidents, which will be accessible to first responders in case of an emergency. The program is designed to help locate, interact with, and reunite vulnerable individuals with their families more quickly. (East Idaho News)
3. The Idaho Falls Public Library has announced that parents will need to obtain new library cards for their children due to changes in access levels. The library now offers restricted and unrestricted child cards, allowing different levels of material access. Parents must visit the library in person to select a new card option for their children, and any existing holds on the child's card will need to be transferred accordingly. (East Idaho News)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Tuesday, June 6

• Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) Board Meeting At Willard Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Free Admission Days For Seniors 65+ At The Art Museum Of Eastern Idaho (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, June 7

• Active & Fit - Yoga Stretch At Club Apple (11:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Idaho Falls Water Division is conducting repairs on a water service line near the 500 block of Skyline Drive. Due to additional issues, the work is taking longer than anticipated, resulting in a traffic detour from Brentwood Drive to Westwood Street. (City of Idaho Falls Government)
• Stop by the Idaho Falls Zoo from 10:30 a.m. - noon or 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to hang out and brush Nigerian dwarf goats. The sheep and goat contact yard is a great place to get up close and personal with these animals. (Idaho Falls Zoo via Facebook)
• The Idaho Falls Public Library has something planned Monday - Saturday this week! Learn more about these events at the link. (Idaho Falls Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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.