🌱 Summer Tourism Kicks Off + Busy Waterways Lead To Safety Reminders

Hello, hello! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Twin Falls Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 68 Low: 51.
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 71 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Twin Falls today:

1. This weekend is the start of summer tourism which is expected to give Twin Falls and Southern Idaho an economic boost. A large draw in the coming months will be Shoshone Falls with snowpack and water levels being one of the highest they've been in years. The trail along the canyon is also a large draw since people see it by the falls and decide to walk along it to take in the views. Southern Idaho is also a hub for people in Northern Nevada and Twin Falls sees many visitors come for shopping and medical needs. (KMVT)
2. Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to be careful on the waterways ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. The Sheriff's office expects a lot of people to be out on the lakes and rivers in the Magic Valley and they want recreators to be mindful of the required safety equipment and the dangers in their areas before heading out on the water. This past weekend was already busy for officers, who issued numerous citations for individuals not wearing life jackets along with helping to aid in a rescue near Jackpot. Another incident where a rider fell out of a boat at nearby Murtaugh Lake sent the individual's leg into the propeller of the boat. The rider had to be airlifted by St. Luke's in Twin Falls to a hospital in Utah. (KMVT)
3. The Police Department is reminding drivers to use their headlights from sunset to sunrise or it could cost them a $90 fine. Headlights also need to be used when you cannot see 500 feet ahead of your vehicle, which could be during weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, etc. Daytime running lights do not count as headlights as the taillights don't activate until the headlights are turned on. High beams are also not permitted in city limits. (KMVT)

Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Tuesday, May 23

• Elementary Free Build At Twin Falls Library (4:00 PM)
• Highland Cow Canvas Painting At Redeemed Decor (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 24

• Pranayama Breathing Free Class • Twin Falls At Magic Valley Fellowship Hall (12:00 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Robert Weed Corporation (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here is a list of the 50 highest-paying jobs in Twin Falls that you could qualify for without a college degree. See what type of job and pay you may be able to get without a college degree at the link. (msnNOW)
• The air quality advisory was lifted yesterday which means the burn restrictions have also been lifted. If you have a burn permit in the City of Twin Falls you can now burn as our forecast improves for the rest of the week. (Twin Falls Fire Department via Facebook)
• Twin Falls' Annual Western Days is Jun. 2-4. The full lineup of live music at the Twin Falls City park has been released and includes many local favorites, such as EllieMae, Aaron Ball Band, Gary and Cindy Braun, plus many more over the three days! (Twin Falls Western Days via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox 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.