🌱 Twin Falls Man Arrested In High-Speed Chase + I-84 Work Begins

Good morning, Twin Falls! I'm Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 68 Low: 43.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 72 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Twin Falls:

1. A 28-year-old man from Twin Falls was arrested on Monday after a high-speed chase ending at a Kimberly Road motel. Zachary J. Cole faces charges of possession of methamphetamine as well as eluding law enforcement officers. Police say Cole ran a stop sign, drove in the wrong lane, and nearly crashed while driving aggressively before being stopped by officers. (Subscription: Times-News)
2. The Idaho Transportation Department has started a two-year project to widen Interstate 84 between the South Jerome Interchange at Exit 168 and the Twin Falls Interchange at Exit 173. Drivers will experience nighttime lane reductions in each direction, occasional daytime lane reductions, and rolling closures for blasting rock in the median this spring and summer. Construction is expected to finish in the late fall of 2025. (Idaho State Journal)
3. The community is invited to join police officers and their families on Saturday at the Twin Falls City Park bandshell to pay tribute to officers who have died in the line of duty. Rep. Linda Wright Hartgen will be the keynote speaker at the Magic Valley Law Enforcement Memorial service, and other local dignitaries will attend for the presentation of police week proclamations and a reading of the list of Idaho's fallen officers. Seven Magic Valley law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty. (Subscription: Times-News)

Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Thursday, May 11

• Trivia With Drag Performances At Yellow Brick Cafe (6:00 PM)

Friday, May 12

• Goode Gives Back Golf Scramble At Twin Falls "MUNI" Golf Course (All Day)

From my notebook:

• The Twin Falls Pollinator Council is selling native plants to support local pollinator gardens. You can order your plants online, then pick them up at Native Roots from May 12-13 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Boise State Public Radio)
• A Twin Falls entrepreneur was recently recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration, taking home the title of 2023 Boise District Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year. Janeale Dean, owner of marketing agency Desert Creative Group, was honored at her downtown store on Wednesday. (Times-News)
• Hosting a family reunion or planning a staycation with friends? Here are six Airbnb rentals with game rooms in Twin Falls. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.