Mike Klan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –
CIF-State SoCal Regional Semifinal Baseball:
Division 3: University City 9, Dos Pueblos 1
CIF-State SoCal Regional Semifinal Softball:
Division 3: Legacy 2, St. Bonaventure 1
Division 5: Orcutt Academy 10, Hueneme 0 (Orcutt will play at Rancho Mirage in Regional Final on Saturday).
Mike Klan
GOLETA, Calif. – Dos Pueblos was the last high school baseball team in the 805 area still playing in the playoffs but the Chargers dream season is finally over.
University City of San Diego scored 4 runs in the first inning and they cruised to a 9-1 victory at DP in a CIF-State SoCal Division 3 regional semifinal game.
The Chargers avoided the shutout with a run-scoring single by pinch-hitter Nick Salcido in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Charlie Potter led DP with two hits and reached base three times.
The loss wraps up an historic season for Dos Pueblos.
The Chargers won five playoff games which included a CIF-Southern Section Division 4 championship game appearance as well the program’s first win in a CIF-State playoff game.
Dos Pueblos(23-12) says goodbye to 12 seniors who certainly left their mark on the program.
John Palminteri
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Win-dow is a new restaurant that has arrived in Santa Barbara from Los Angeles and Long Beach, where it has five locations.
This is the first one outside of that zone, and the owners found Santa Barbara fits their simple, retro feel for the business.
It is a small building on the corner of Chapala Street and Ortega Street. It has been a restaurant off and on for years, but has no dining structure.
It didn’t matter to the first customers.
The grand opening for The Win-dow smashburger menu came with a free double cheeseburger for all customers who made one other purchase.
The menu is very simple. Beyond the burger – either a single or double, with a vegetarian option – there is a fried chicken sandwich, fries, a kale salad and a grain bowl. To refresh your meal, they have shakes and cold drinks. That’s about it.
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting Thursday around 10:45 am, prior to the 11:00 am opening. A line up the street was already cued up.
One of the co-founders, Jeff Goodman said, “we’re one of the original smashburgers in L.A. We opened in 2019 before it blew up into a trend, but our mission was really about better fast food. You can see it is not just burgers, although as you can see we serve a delicious burger. We also serve a killer fried chicken sandwich.”
Other co-founder, Paul Hibler, was not present.
The official logo has a dash in the name. Win-Dow. Goodman said it is for “style.”
Many of the first customers gave their meal a thumbs up, but their stuffed cheeks and smiling facial expressions spoke louder than words.
The cost of a cheeseburger is $4.35. That is considered one of the lowest for this type of popular menu item in the area.
It is a casual restaurant with outside tables for about 50 guests. There’s no enclosure, which will test the weather durability of loyal customers in cold, rainy or windy conditions. That is not expected to be a problem in the start up phase now.
Online ordering is expected to be popular, making The Win-dow a grab and go stop for those looking for a quick filling meal for a fraction of the cost of a larger sit down restaurant.
The restaurant has hired 25 employees.
Wednesday was a private opening for friends and family members who were eating menu items and filling out a sheet to give their review of The Win-dow.
The restaurant will be open seven days a week, with a 9 p.m. closing time.
For more information go to: The Win-dow
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Jazsmin Halliburton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Multiple events are planned in Mid-Missouri on Friday to honor the soldiers who lost their lives 81 years ago on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
In front of the Boone County Courthouse, the United States Exercise Tiger Foundation will host a ceremony to commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day.
United States Navy Recruits will place 200 flags in the lawn of the courthouse; 137 flags for the names on the Memorial wall, 48 Missourians killed on D-Day and 15 US Coast Guard sailors who lost their lives as well. Several Mid-Missouri veterans will be honored and every veteran who attends will receive a medal.
In preparation for the weather, the event will be moved inside if it starts to rain.
A D-Day Veteran’s rally will be taking place at the State Capitol in Jefferson City from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the south steps. According to a press release, this rally will honor the heroes of D-Day and all veterans who sacrificed everything to defeat fascism abroad. This rally will also serve as a peaceful protest against fascism and in solidarity with the D-Day rally scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C.
There will also be a Unite for Veterans and America’s Communities rally in Platte City from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on State Route 92 and Kentucky Ave.
Free donuts will be given to veterans, military, family and staff at the Truman VA Hospital from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday.
Matthew Sanders
After a little dry patch, Mid-Missouri has seen all the rain it could ask for.
This week has soaked the region. On Tuesday, 2 inches of rain fell in Columbia in about six hours.
Showers have continued to sputter around the area for much of the time since then. And more are expected on Friday and Saturday.
Mid-Missouri needed rain, but this has been a bit more than enough. Are you tired of it? Let us know by voting in the poll.
Sam Ross
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)– The Portneuf District Library is showcasing their collection of cake pans and cookie cutters available for checkout as their featured resource through June.
The ‘cake pan library’ has dozens of standard cake pans, as well as bakeware in character and unique shapes–all accessible to library patrons for two-week checkout periods.
Librarians decided to compile a cake pan library to offer the community better, more economical access to items they might need to use only once. The cake pan library also gives people a chance to try out a new hobby at no cost.
“We think of ourselves as kind of a resource for the community,” said Breein Bryant, administrative assistant at the Portneuf District Library. “Of course, we want to be a resource for knowledge, access to information, that’s our main goal. But we also want people to be able to access resources that they wouldn’t necessarily have themselves in their home.”
The Portneuf District Library’s collection of cake pans and other kitchenware is available for checkout with a library card; for more information, you can visit the library’s website.
Sam Ross
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Ross Park Aquatic Complex opened for its 2025 season on May 24, and the waterpark is sporting a fresh look with new Pocatello city branding.
Earlier this spring, the Ross Park Aquatic Complex had a facelift with a new paint job on the main office, kiddie pool, and railings and fresh flooring in the dressing rooms.
Stacie VanKirk, manager of the Aquatic Complex and Pocatello Community Recreation Center, said the park has had some of its busiest opening weekends in recent history, and the new look has the park ready for the increased number of swimmers.
“We’ve been super busy, which is attributed to the weather, so we’re looking forward to a really good summer,” said VanKirk. “I think the fresh coat of paint just says we’re invested in improving the looks around here.”
The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is open Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Aquatic Complex is also hosting multiple special events through the summer. For more information, you can find the Ross Park Aquatic Complex on Facebook.
Seth Ratliff
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is kicking off an exciting new opportunity for local talent to shine. Starting immediately, the chamber is introducing an online competition where aspiring singers will compete for the honor of singing the National Anthem at the opening of Idaho’s largest 4th of July Parade.
“This parade is one of the most cherished traditions in our state,” said Whitney Bates, Commercial Director of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. “We wanted to give the community a chance to be even more involved and spotlight the amazing talent we have right here in Idaho Falls.”
An estimated 160,000 spectators are expected to attend and tune in via livestream.
How to Enter:
Upload a 30-second video to Facebook introducing yourself and singing a portion of the National Anthem.
Tag the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Use the hashtag #GIFCC4thofJULY.
Encourage friends, family, and followers to like and share your video.
“We can’t wait to see who steps forward. This is a unique chance to shine on one of the biggest stages in Idaho,” said Bates.
The contest will run through June 23rd, 2025. The video with the most likes by the deadline will be selected to perform live at the parade on July 4th.
News Team
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is issuing an urgent statewide warning to Idaho residents regarding a sophisticated scam circulating via text message. These fraudulent messages falsely claim individuals can pay online to obtain or expedite a REAL ID, also known as a Star Card.
ITD states that REAL IDs cannot be purchased or expedited online. They advise all Idahoans that these texts are entirely illegitimate and are not affiliated with ITD or any official DMV services.
“Scammers are targeting Idahoans with messages that look official but are completely fake,” said Lisa McClellan, DMV Administrator. “Your REAL ID can only be obtained in person through an authorized DMV office, not by clicking a link in a text message.”
To register for a REAL ID, you must apply in person at a DMV office. Most county DMV offices require appointments. For more information on your local DMV, click HERE.
“If you receive one of these messages, do not click any links, do not provide personal or payment information, report the message to your mobile carrier, and delete it,” states ITD.
News Release
The following is a news release from the Grand Teton National Park Foundation:
MOOSE, Wyo (KIFI) — Today, Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking event at the Taggart Lake area, celebrating the launch of the Reimagining Taggart Lake initiative—a transformative, multi-year effort to create a more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable trail experience for all at the park’s most popular, year-round destination.
The event brought together park leaders, partners, donors, and community members to commemorate the beginning of on-the-ground work at one of Grand Teton’s most iconic places. Remarks were delivered by Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins, Foundation President Leslie Mattson, and Dovetail Trail Consulting Co-Founder Joe Stone, who highlighted the project’s innovative focus on accessibility and inclusive design.
“Today’s event is a reflection of a strong partnership and a shared commitment to future generations of park stewards,” said Superintendent Chip Jenkins. “Thanks to our dedicated partners, supporters, and park employees, we’re taking a big step toward making the Taggart Lake experience more welcoming for everyone.”
With over 300,000 annual visitors, Taggart Lake Trailhead has long served as a gateway to the park’s backcountry. But years of heavy use have left the area in need of renewal. The Reimagining Taggart Lake project will revitalize the trailhead and trail system with improved parking, an enhanced visitor plaza, and universally accessible trails.
A core component of the project is enhancing access for multigenerational families and people with disabilities. Dovetail Trail Consulting, led by Stone and Quinn Brett, has been working closely with park staff to identify and implement trail improvements using universal design principles. These modifications—such as adjusting trail surfaces and improving navigability—aim to create an inclusive experience for all visitors without compromising the natural beauty of the area.
“We are grateful to everyone who shares our belief that national parks should be welcoming and accessible to everyone,” said Mattson. “Together, we are building a future where all people can experience the joy of these inspiring places.”
Construction began last fall with the installation of a new, more accessible bridge over Taggart Creek. Additional improvements—including burying overhead power lines to restore visual integrity—are underway. Final planning and compliance for the parking lot and redesigned trailhead area is expected to conclude later this year, with continued work in both the frontcountry and backcountry throughout the coming seasons.
This project continues a proud tradition of partnership between the Foundation and Grand Teton National Park, which spans nearly three decades and has transformed key destinations like Jenny Lake and access points along the Snake River.
To date, the Foundation has raised over $7 million of the $8.5 million philanthropic goal, leveraging up to $4 million in federal support. As plans continue to develop, additional scope is being considered as part of the project, which will likely increase the fundraising goal. This legacy effort would not be possible without the generosity of supporters and the enduring spirit of collaboration between public and private partners.
For more information, click HERE.
