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Your Daily Briefing – April 18, 2025

Terry "Tdub" West

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIME

  • Victor Perez Police Shooting Update (Pocatello):
    Mayor Brian Blad gave an update on the April 5 police shooting. Victor Perez, shot nine times, was declared brain dead. His family removed life support after an April 12 vigil. Video of the incident has now been released.
  • Coeur d’Alene Town Hall Incident:
    Six men face charges for forcibly removing Teresa Borrenpohl from a town hall. The security firm involved lost its license. Borrenpohl plans to sue, citing civil rights violations.

🏛 LOCAL GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

  • Filer School District Bond Proposal:
    First meeting held for a proposed $52M bond for a new middle school and safety upgrades. Some residents objected over costs. The 20-year bond would cost $352 per $100,000 in property value. Next meeting: April 24.
  • Boise Pride Flag Legal Debate:
    Mayor Lauren McLean continues flying the Pride flag at City Hall despite a new law banning non-official flags. The law has no penalties, creating legal ambiguity.

💧 ENVIRONMENT & WATER SUPPLY

  • Magic Valley Drought Concerns:
    April’s dry weather and early snowmelt have reduced snowpack and left reservoirs like Salmon Falls and Magic below ideal levels. Farmers may face irrigation challenges this season.

🏨 TRIBAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  • Mountain Home Casino Projects:
    The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes reaffirm plans for a casino-resort in Mountain Home, days after the Shoshone-Paiute announced a similar project. Leaders call it economic revitalization and cultural restoration.

🏊 COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Buhl Pool Closure:
    The city pool will stay closed for the 2025 season due to a lack of lifeguard applicants. Decision announced April 14.

⚖ COURT & LEGAL

  • Lori Vallow Daybell Trial (Arizona):
    Jury instructions concluded. On Monday, Vallow will decide whether to rest her case without witnesses. Closing arguments also set for Monday. She faces life in prison if convicted.

🧺 EASTER EVENTS

  • Magic Valley Easter Egg Hunts (April 19–20):
    Extensive lineup across Twin Falls, Jerome, Burley, Rupert, Kimberly, Hansen, and Buhl. Events include inclusive hunts, bunny photos, military family events, flashlight hunts, and celebrations at the Twin Falls Fairgrounds. 🐰 See full list above for times and locations.

⚾ SPORTS

  • High School Baseball:
    • Twin Falls crushed Minico 13-2 in five innings. Maddox Stadelmeir: 2 hits, 2 RBIs, 8 strikeouts.
    • Melba beat Glenns Ferry 13-6. Glenns Ferry had seven players contribute hits.
    • Declo vs. Teton: No score reported. Declo hosts Firth tomorrow.
  • High School Softball:
    • Jerome swept Mountain Home in a doubleheader: 7–4 and 13–12. Walk-off double by Peyton Thompson.
    • Twin Falls swept Canyon Ridge: 15–3 and 22–7. Molly Hodge hit two homers.
    • Wood River swept Minico: 14–3 and 23–6. Makinzie Nelson hit for the cycle and launched 3 HRs.
    • Gooding beat Buhl twice: 16–7 and 13–6. Mady Morris had two homers, six total hits.
  • College Softball:
    • Boise State beat SDSU 9–0. Freshman Olivia Bauer pitched a four-hit shutout.
    • ISU hosts Montana this weekend, seeking their 30th win. Saturday is Senior Day.
  • Pro Bull Riding in Nampa:
    • Events tonight and tomorrow. Headliner: Ezekiel “Blue” Mitchell. Proceeds support Man-Up Crusade.

☀ WEATHER

  • Easter Weekend Forecast (Magic Valley):
    • Friday: Sunny, high 54.
    • Saturday: Sunny, high 62. Gusts up to 21 mph.
    • Sunday: Sunny, high 65. Chance of rain late.
    • Monday–Thursday: Highs between 59–68°F, mostly clear with light shower chances midweek.

Here’s your comprehensive list of Easter Egg Hunts for this week (April 19–20) across Twin Falls, Jerome, Burley, Rupert, Kimberly, Hansen, and Buhl. 🐰👇

🐣 Twin Falls – Saturday, April 19

  • City Park Easter Egg Hunt
    📍 Twin Falls City Park at 10:00 AM. Age-divided hunts for kids 10 and under. One of the biggest hunts in the area!
  • All-Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt
    📍 Northridge Park on Parkview Drive at 10:00 AM. Across from the hospital. Inclusive for all children.
  • Believers Church Hunt at Rock Creek Elementary
    📍 850 Federation Road at 11:00 AM. Over 1,000 eggs! Ages 11 and under.
  • Military & Veteran Families Egg Hunt
    📍 Twin Falls National Guard Armory at 10:00 AM. Bounce houses, crafts, prizes—free for military families.
  • Twin Falls Chevrolet Bunny & Egg Hunt
    📍 1731 Parkview Drive from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free bunny photos, candy for kids.

🐣 Jerome – Saturday, April 19

  • Community Easter Egg Hunt at Forsyth Park
    📍 912 8th Ave E at 10:00 AM. Hunts by age group.
  • Snake River Elks Lodge Egg Hunt
    📍 Jerome Elks Lodge – Breakfast 9:00–10:30 AM, hunts begin at 10:00 AM. Bike giveaways, coloring contest.
  • Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt (Friday, April 18)
    📍 Spears Park at 8:00 PM. $5 per participant; register by April 11.

🐣 Burley – Saturday, April 19

  • Pomerelle Place Senior Living
    📍 Burley from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bunny photos, snacks, games, and activities.
  • Fizz Farm Bunny Visit
    📍 Fizz Farm from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Family-friendly Easter fun.

🐣 Rupert – Saturday, April 19

  • Grace Church Easter Egg Hunt
    📍 Grace Church at 11:00 AM. All community kids welcome.

🐣 Kimberly – Saturday, April 19

  • Kimberly City Park Egg Hunt
    📍 Kimberly City Park at 11:00 AM. Prizes for each age group.

🐣 Hansen – Saturday, April 19

  • Rolling Hills Park Egg Hunt
    📍 Hansen at 10:00 AM.

🐣 Buhl – Saturday, April 19

  • Popplewell Elementary Egg Hunt
    📍 262 6th Ave N at 9:00 AM.

🐣 Twin Falls County Fairgrounds – Sunday, April 20

  • Easter Day Egg Hunt & Celebration
    📍 Twin Falls County Fairgrounds from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Food, DJ, karaoke, prizes. Come early!
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