🌱 Twin Falls Transit Starts On July 1 + Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Twin Falls and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 80 Low: 59.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 88 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Twin Falls today:

1. Twin Falls, with a population exceeding 50,000, is now federally obligated to provide public transportation. Starting Jul. 1, Twin Falls Transit, known as RIDE TFT, will be available as a micro-transit system offering flexible transit options. Users can book trips through the RIDE TFT app, which operates on a set schedule with quick response times, aiming for an average ride duration of around 15 minutes. (KMVT)
2. The Twin Falls City Council has approved a payment of nearly $500,000 for a sewer rehabilitation project. Planned and Engineered Contracting, based in Montana, won the bid to rehabilitate 8,899 feet of sewer pipes using cured-in-place pipe lining. The goal is to extend the lifespan of the sewer mains by 50-60 years through the insertion of a flexible liner that forms a smooth surface inside the existing pipes. (Times-News)
3. Habitat for Humanity is preparing for its annual "Help Build Hope" event in downtown Twin Falls, where volunteers come together to build the walls of a house in just one morning. The event will take place on Saturday, Jul. 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the downtown commons. Participants of all ages are welcome to join in the construction, and meals will be provided to volunteers who sign up in advance. (KMVT)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Twin Falls:

Thursday, June 29

• JSD Summer Lunch Program At Idaho Central Credit Union Park, Jerome (11:00 AM)

Friday, June 30

• Firecracker Festival At Idaho Central Legacy Fields, Filer (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Twin Falls Public Library is hosting the Volunteer & Club Fair, scheduled for Jul. 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering organizations and clubs the opportunity to recruit new members and volunteers. Interested participants can register for the event and reach out to the library for additional information. (Twin Falls Public Library via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Twin Falls area! Get all the property details at the link. (Twin Falls Patch)
• The City of Twin Falls Planning and Zoning Department is seeking a technician to join their team! The position requires someone who is curious, skilled at problem-solving, and possesses excellent customer service skills. For more information about the position and to apply, click here. (Twin Falls City Hall via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.