Ryan Hill

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A lack of winter snowfall has left Magic Valley reservoirs significantly below normal levels, forcing canal companies to shut down early and reduce water flow to farmers this season. David Hoekema, a hydrologist with the Idaho Department of Water Resources, said the low snowpack has affected multiple canal companies across the region. “The Salmon Falls Creek, Salmon River Canal Company, they shut down on June 10th.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A lack of winter snowfall has left Magic Valley reservoirs significantly below normal levels, forcing canal companies to shut down early and reduce water flow to farmers this season. David Hoekema, a hydrologist with the Idaho Department of Water Resources, said the low snowpack has affected multiple canal companies across the region. “The Salmon Falls Creek, Salmon River Canal Company, they shut down on June 10th.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Elevate Academy opened its doors for the school year after two years of construction and planning, welcoming 350 students to its Twin Falls location. The new public charter school is designed around career readiness, pairing a traditional high school diploma with trade certification. “We are all trade focused to make sure the students leave our school with a high school diploma and a trade certification,” said Principal Sara Praegitzer.