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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Idaho Falls High School earn its #1 regional ranking?
  • How an Idaho Falls mom learned she was kidnapped as a baby
  • How an Idaho Falls senior is shaping Skyline girls basketball

Also on today's calendar: United Grappling in Idaho Falls - December 14 and 4 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 46, low: 22.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. IFHS Ranked #1 High School in Area by U.S. News and World Report (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls High School has been named the top high school in the region by U.S. News & World Report, ranking first among 19 area schools and in the top quarter nationally. With 11 AP courses, 21 dual-enrollment options, and strong graduation and proficiency rates, staff and students say the school’s rigorous academics and supportive climate are helping teens reach college and career goals.
   

2. Idaho Falls woman searching for biological family discovers she was kidnapped by orphanage (eastidahonews.com) — An Idaho Falls woman adopted from Moldova has discovered, through DNA sleuthing and a nonprofit Facebook group, that her birth family never intended to give her up and has searched for her for decades. Now planning a reunion trip to Moldova, she’s sharing her story from Idaho Falls to raise awareness and support for groups that reconnect adopted children with their biological families.
   

3. Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Madison Merzlock – Dec. 11, 2025 (localnews8.com) — An Idaho Falls senior from Skyline High School has been named this week’s Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week for her energetic play and leadership on the girls basketball team. Madison Merzlock talks about mentoring younger teammates, embracing her final season, and wanting to leave a fun, uplifting legacy on Skyline’s varsity program.
   

4. It's a bike! It's a plane! It's a ... llama? ..... carrying fish? How Idaho Fish and Game plant fish in state waters (eastidahonews.com) — Idaho Falls readers might be surprised to learn Fish and Game stocks over 30 million hatchery fish across Idaho each year, using everything from planes and helicopters to bikes and llamas. The agency tailors its methods to each waterbody’s access and terrain, aiming to boost recreation and conservation. You can even check online to see if your favorite spot is stocked.
   

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  • Is your firewood dry enough to burn this winter?
    Dry wood burns hotter and creates more heat, saving you dollars! Using a hand-held moisture meter, you can determine how dry your wood is. A reading… (Nextdoor )
  • I received a message where they were asking for one step verification and wanted Bank information but said there was no charges going to be charged just strictly verification.
    This sounds fishy but it seemed to come from next door was it real (Nextdoor Canal)
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.

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