TOP STORIES | IDAHO & MAGIC VALLEY
IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION PUSH
A group of Idaho lawmakers is rolling out a package of immigration bills, including proposals to track undocumented inmates and students, require employers to use E-Verify, and expand cooperation with federal immigration officials. Supporters say the bills protect human rights and public resources, while the ACLU of Idaho says they would harm immigrant families.
SOLAR POWER AT HOME
Idaho lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow residents to use plug-in solar generators at home. Supporters say the units, already used in Europe and parts of the U.S., would expand clean energy options while meeting safety standards. Utilities say they support the proposal as it moves through the Legislature.
SCHOOL CLOSURES & SCHEDULES
The Glenns Ferry School District has canceled classes for today due to a high volume of illness among students and staff. Schools will reopen on a two-hour delay tomorrow, with bus pick-ups running two hours later than normal.
Parents packed Frontier Elementary in Jerome to learn more about a possible four-day school week. The Jerome School District says it’s reviewing several calendar options for future years, as leaders gather community feedback before making any decisions.
CRIME & COURTS
Thirty-two-year-old Burley man Briayan Vergara has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for violent home invasions in 2023. Judge Blaine Cannon called him a danger to the community, while prosecutor McCord Larsen described the crimes as deeply disturbing.
Fifty-year-old Thomas Spencer has been arraigned in Ada County District Court on multiple felony sex and drug charges. Police say videos were shared online. Bond is set at five hundred thousand dollars.
TRAFFIC ALERT
The City of Twin Falls will close the outside eastbound lane on Addison Avenue between Castleford and Third today and tomorrow for sewer line repairs. Drivers should expect minor delays.
FLAGS AT GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
House Bill 561 has cleared committee and now heads to the Idaho House floor, aiming to tighten limits on flags at government buildings. Sponsor Ted Hill says it promotes unity, while Boise Mayor Lauren McLean testified against it, calling the Pride flag a symbol of inclusion.
SPORTS | MAGIC VALLEY SCOREBOARD
KIMBERLY GIRLS PUNCH THEIR TICKET
Big night for the Kimberly girls, as the Bulldogs are headed back to state after rolling past Filer, 57 to 28, in the district title game. Junior Taya Plew led the way with 26 points and hit the 1,000-point milestone, while Ady Osborne added 14 and Brooklyn VerWey chipped in nine.
Kimberly will open the 4A state tournament next Thursday, February 19th, at Skyview, with their opponent still to be determined. Filer now hosts Gooding Wednesday, with the winner also moving on to state.
DISTRICT SCORES – GIRLS
• Gooding def. Wood River 58–37
• West Side def. Declo 31–28
• Mountain Home def. Twin Falls 60–49
• Jerome def. Burley 54–45
• Hansen def. Castleford 61–50
• Richfield def. Camas County 37–16
Burley hosts Twin Falls Wednesday at seven in a loser-out game.
DISTRICT SCORES – BOYS
• Victory Charter def. Camas County 60–57
• Oakley def. Sun Valley 50–39
• Hagerman def. Hansen 71–36
• Murtaugh def. Valley 52–48
• Raft River def. Shoshone 68–42
TONIGHT’S GAMES (7:30 PM)
• Wendell at Buhl
• Wood River at Burley
• Kimberly at Filer
• Sun Valley Community School at Hansen
• Minico at Jerome
• Twin Falls at Mountain Home
• Rockland at Richfield
GIRLS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT – CSI
• 6:00 PM: Hagerman vs Valley
• 7:30 PM: Raft River vs Oakley
Scores coming your way tomorrow.
END OF THE TRAIL
Organizers have announced the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is coming to an end, citing unreliable trail conditions and repeated cancellations due to low snow and safety concerns. Founder Jerry Wortley says the race will have no future events, calling it a difficult but necessary decision after years of community support.
OLYMPICS UPDATE
Idaho’s on top of the Olympic podium. Breezy Johnson won gold in women’s downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics, edging the field by just four-hundredths of a second. After missing 2022 with injury, she’s now an Olympic champion and races again today with Mikaela Shiffrin in the team event.
Johnson also says some medals at the Milan Cortina Games are breaking within hours. She says hers snapped while celebrating, and other athletes have reported ribbons coming apart. Organizers say they’re investigating and working quickly to fix the issue.
WEATHER | MAGIC VALLEY FORECAST
Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 47. East wind 5–11 mph with gusts up to 21 mph.
Tonight: 40% chance of rain after 11 PM. Mostly cloudy, low around 35. East wind 6–9 mph.
Wednesday: 50% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, high near 50. East wind around 7 mph becoming west-northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 2 AM. Increasing clouds, low around 33. Calm winds.
Thursday: Patchy fog before 11 AM. Mostly cloudy, high near 46.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 29.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 48.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 31.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 50.
Saturday Night: 20% chance of rain after 11 PM, low around 33.
Sunday: Chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, high near 48. Chance of precipitation 30%.
Sunday Night: Chance of rain and snow. Low around 29.
Washington’s Birthday: Chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, high near 46. Chance of precipitation 50%.
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