🌱 Twin Falls Rec Center Progress + Possible Moratorium On Renewables

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Twin Falls Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 93 Low: 61.
• Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 94 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Twin Falls today:

1. The Twin Falls Ad Hoc Committee is still seeking a plot of suitable land for the location of a recreation center in Twin Falls. Committee member Chris Sholes said in an interview with reporter Steve Kirsch that the committee has been exploring this idea for seven years. The committee's goals are to decide what to build, where to build, how much the building will cost, and how to raise the funds. Their hoped-for timeline is to have a presentable concept fully formed by the end of 2024. (KMVT)
2. In response to increasing interest in renewable energy installations, the county of Twin Falls is considering imposing a moratorium on big renewable energy developments. The ordinance would block new projects for 182 days, similar to a previous moratorium on big farms. They think this delay will provide time for the planning and zoning commissions to evaluate any such projects as they are proposed. A public hearing on the matter will be held on Jul. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Comments to the public can be submitted to commiss@tfco.org by Jul. 24. (Boise State Public Radio)
3. Sixteen food pantries in south central Idaho were the ultimate recipients of a large semi-truck load of food donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints last Wednesday. The food was initially brought to the South Central Community Action Partnership in Twin Falls and will be distributed throughout their network of pantries and emergency food distribution organizations. Spokesman Randy Wastradowski said the donation was welcome and came just in time to replace dwindling supplies. (KMVT)

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Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Saturday, July 1

• Art & Soul Of The Magic Valley At 195 River Vista Place (10:00 AM)
• Guided Tour At Orton Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM)

Sunday, July 2

• Pop Up Picnic Park Date For Couples (Self-Guided) At Shoshone Falls Park (10:00 AM)
• Indigo Girls At Idaho Botanical Garden (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Shoshone Falls is spectacular right now! The US Bureau of Reclamation is releasing water over the Milner Dam to help push fish downstream. The Niagra of the West is said to be at its seasonal height. Take a look! (Boise State Public Radio)
• Are you old enough to remember - or at least old enough to wonder - what happened to the drive-in theatres of Twin Falls? Find out what's up at the old Grand Vu Drive-in and the Old Motor Vu Drive-in when you go along on this short, sweet tour down Memory Lane. (107.9 LITE FM)
• Where can fireworks be seen safely? The free city-sponsored holiday fireworks show will be at the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) starting at 10:15 p.m. This Annual Independence Day Fireworks consists of uninterrupted displays for a duration of 20 minutes. Police will be on patrol in the vicinity on the lookout for drunk or impaired driving. Be aware of increased foot and vehicle traffic in the area. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you soon with your next 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.