🌱 Second Annual Idaho Treasure Hunt + Animal Shelter Relocates Cats

Good morning, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Idaho Falls Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 53.
• Friday: Partly sunny. High: 94 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Idaho Falls:

1. Anderson Hicks Group is hosting the second annual Idaho Treasure Hunt, hiding a chest with a $5,000 cash prize and other gifts from local sponsors in eastern Idaho. Clues will be released weekly on their Instagram page and website, encouraging participants to explore and discover new places in the area while searching for the treasure. The event aims to inspire adventure and create hope in the community, following the positive response from last year's hunt. (East Idaho News)
2. A total of 42 cats, mostly kittens, were transported from the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter to a rescue in Spokane, Washington, by plane due to the shelter's overwhelming number of kittens. The operation involved extensive paperwork and health certifications to ensure the animals' safety during the journey. Despite the transport, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter still has over 100 cats available for adoption, emphasizing the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent an influx of cats. (LocalNews8.com)
3. Amazon has officially opened its first delivery station in Idaho Falls, which began dispatching packages in March, improving delivery services in Eastern Idaho. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to create over 150 jobs, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles, benefiting the local economy and fostering connections within the community. The delivery station plays a crucial role in Amazon's logistics network, ensuring packages are efficiently sorted and delivered to customers by delivery service partners and Flex drivers. (LocalNews8.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Thursday, July 27

• City Council Meeting At Civic Center For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

Friday, July 28

• Koe Wetzel At Mountain America Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A section of John Adams Parkway, from Holbrook Drive to Lincoln Drive, will be closed periodically over the next 30 days for water mains and paving installation. The 25th East expansion project is also ongoing, with nighttime closures in the section near MorningStar Senior Living and Watersprings Church from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to install water and sewer lines, with the overall completion expected in the fall. (Idaho Falls Public Works)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Idaho Falls area at the link! (Idaho Falls Patch)
• A salvage order has been issued for nearby Jensen Grove, allowing fishermen to catch and take as many fish as they can without limits. The water level in the lake has significantly decreased through July, endangering the fish's survival, prompting the order, which will be in effect until Oct. 30. Fishermen need a valid Idaho fishing license to participate, and they may use any method except for firearms, explosives, chemicals, electric current, or prohibited baits to catch the fish. (East Idaho News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.