Tag Archives: Twin Falls
Twin Falls selling $340,000 site for $100, adding $800,000 in work for milk processing company
In June 2009, the Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency (TFURA) bought the former Kruzer’s building and the property underneath it for $340,000. This week, the agency is looking to sell it for $100, but it’s also adding $800,000 in improvements, … Continue reading
New Twin Falls yogurt company could get $2 million more in taxpayer funds
At Twin Falls City Hall Thursday, officials, including Gov. Butch Otter and Mayor Don Hall, excitedly announced that Chobani, a Greek yogurt manufacturer, had agreed to build a new plant in the Magic Valley. The plant, estimated to cost the … Continue reading
Despite taxpayers losing $21,000 on last event, Twin Falls will bring back air show
Two years ago, the Twin Falls air show committee organized a two-day air show that featured the U.S. Navy’s dynamic Blue Angels, fighter jets known for skillful maneuvers. The event was deemed a success, but the event didn’t go as … Continue reading
Twin Falls turns down helmet law in classic regulation tussle
For now government regulation won’t extend to kids’ noggins in Twin Falls. The city council there has rejected becoming the first city in the state to make scofflaws of kids who don’t wear helmets while riding bikes. Mayor Don Hall … Continue reading
Twin Falls sees battle of property rights vs. common good surrounding adult shop
One business owner in Twin Falls is finding that private property rights may not be so private anymore. Allen Nagel is the owner of the Smokin’ Head smoke and adult shop in Twin Falls. Nagel and his property have come … Continue reading
In first month of ban, Twin Falls hands out single citation for texting (video)
In August, officials in Twin Falls, the largest city in the Magic Valley with a population of about 74,000, promised to get tough on drivers texting behind the wheel. The Twin Falls City Council approved a ban on the practice … Continue reading
Meridian City will ponder ban on texting while driving Tuesday
Twin Falls became the first city in the state to ban texting while driving earlier this month after the Idaho Legislature couldn’t work out a compromise on a ban of its own that would have banned the practice statewide. It … Continue reading
Twin Falls officers must differentiate between dialing and texting behind the wheel
Earlier this year, Twin Falls became the first city in Idaho to ban texting while driving. City officials felt it necessary to outlaw the practice because the Idaho Legislature failed to do so in its 2010 legislative session. The ban … Continue reading
Twin Falls approves texting-while-driving ban, becomes first city in Idaho to do so
Twin Falls City Council has adopted a plan to ban texting-while-driving within its city limits. The proposal, approved by council members Monday, will not go into effect until later this year. Council members made the city the first in the … Continue reading