🌱 Magic Valley Airshow This Saturday + Traffic Safety Reporting Tool

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 69 Low: 46.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Twin Falls today:

1. The Joslin Field Celebration Airshow in Twin Falls is taking place this Saturday, Jun. 17 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Magic Valley Regional Airport. The free show will feature more than just planes; two skydiving teams will also take part in the show, in addition to historic aircraft, including World War II bombers. You can purchase parking passes for $10 and learn more here. (Subscription: Times-News)
2. The Twin Falls Police Department recently launched a new online reporting tool. Citizens living within city limits can report ongoing traffic safety concerns, including speeding vehicles, vehicles running stop signs, reckless driving, failing to yield at crosswalks, and other hazardous traffic operations. You can access the reporting tool here. (Twin Falls Police Department via Facebook)
3. World Refugee Day is coming up on Tuesday, Jun. 20, but Twin Falls will hold a celebration this weekend. The College of Southern Idaho Refugee Program will host the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration this Friday, Jun. 16 at Twin Falls City Park at 6:00 p.m. The event will include free food from around the world, cultural performances, music, speakers, and kids' activities. (Idaho Capital Sun)

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Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Thursday, June 15

• Ribbon Cutting At Snake River Pool And Spa (11:00 AM)

Friday, June 16

• Twin Falls Home History Tour At Twin Falls Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Delta Airlines is bringing new flights to Joslin Field in Twin Falls. Once the service is ready, the airline will offer two round-trip flights between Salt Lake City. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)
• St. Luke’s Magic Valley unveiled a new COVID-19 memorial earlier this week to honor those who passed due to the COVID-19 virus and to remember the overall impact of the pandemic. The memorial is located in front of the intensive care unit wing and is open to the public, so long as visitors check in through the front entrance. (KMVT)
• Looking for the best place to cool off this summer in Twin Falls? Check out the best places to swim around town, including the Twin Falls City Pool, Blue Lakes, and Diekes Lake. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.