Maitane Orue
MMJ/Weekend Anchor
Twin Falls, Idaho

Mai graduated from the University of Central Florida with a major in Broadcast Journalism and a double minor in Political Science and Sports Business Management. She is half Peruvian and half Basque.
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El Gobernador Brad Little firmó el jueves el Proyecto de ley HB 40, el mayor recorte de impuestos en la historia del estado.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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Loneliness is an issue that impacts nearly half of all American adults, according to a U.S. Surgeon General report.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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A toy store in Twin Falls isn’t just for the kids, but is geared toward all ages!
Updated: Mar. 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The South Central Community Action Partnership is looking for a new board member that’s from the Mini-Cassia area.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The College of Southern Idaho hosted a legislative forum with lawmakers from our district and invited the Magic Valley to attend.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
House Bill 243, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Ehardt, aims to help with the state’s child care crisis.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Last year, In-N-Out Burger announced they were ready to establish a location in Twin Falls, but months have passed. So, are they still coming?
Updated: Feb. 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue and Heatherann Wagner
The second phase of treatment to remove the invasive quagga mussel from the Snake River is underway.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
A coffee shop that dishes up delicious drinks and snacks is also giving back to the community they serve.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Sen. James Risch was in Twin Falls on Saturday, joined by local leaders and groups to discuss his collaboration with President Trump on Lava Ridge.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
A bill looking to add minimum fines for marijuana possession has been signed by Governor Brad Little
Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Jerome County has a new prosecuting attorney...well sort of.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
With natural decor and tiki hut vibes, a local restaurant can you help you forget about the winter cold and transport you right to the beach.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM MST
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Tax season is underway and the Internal Revenue Service is giving advice to tax payers to make this tax season easier for them.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The Gooding Senior Center hosted a very special event for one of their longtime residents on Saturday.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
As winter weather hits our state, recreational users can be in danger of the aftereffects of a winter storm like the one we experienced.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
All that snow made for a mess out on the roads Thursday afternoon, creating hazardous conditions for drivers.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Winter’s first blast in the Magic Valley brought its share of accidents and slide-offs on the roads, including Thursday night.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day almost here...but have you gotten your special someone a gift yet?
Updated: Feb. 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
For a second weekend in a row, people took to the streets here in the Magic Valley to protest and advocate for immigrants rights.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
People in the Magic Valley made their way to Pet Wants at Downtown Twin Falls for the “Smooches for the Pooches” event.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, otherwise known as CAFE, is currently under construction in the heart of Idaho’s dairy industry.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Hat Brand Beef is family-owned and operated, with each generation participating in the business.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
On Sunday night, the Magic Valley Hispanic community came together to advocate for immigrant rights.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The First Grade Team at Rock Creek Elementary School held a bargain rummage sale today.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The Quilts of Valor of the Magic Valley hosted Sew a Quilt Top Day on Saturday, along with the rest of the chapters for the entire US.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
You could have money that belongs to you, and you do not even know about it.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM MST
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There’s no need to wait to spruce up your garden, this winter, with a business opening their doors next week.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2025 at 8:52 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
A new bill in the Idaho House looks to increase the state’s food tax credit by $20 to $30.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Calling all chocolate lovers! You’ll want to clear your schedules for Thursday night, that’s because the annual “Death by Chocolate” event is back!
Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Idaho State Police are busy getting a new forensic lab up and running at their office in Jerome.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
If you’re looking for some comfort food to help you stay warm during an Idaho winter, you may want to head to Hagerman.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Sunday was the fourth and last day of the 16th Annual Magic Valley Indoor RV Show, hosted by Bish’s RV at the College of Southern Idaho’s Expo Center.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
A former labor camp used to house migrant workers in Twin Falls will take on a new life to preserve this piece of history in our community.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Whether you want to go on a coffee date with friends or get a family lunch, a Twin Falls Café has a variety of food for whatever occasion.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM MST
|By Dereka Kay and Maitane Orue
WAVES offers skiing, snowboarding and bike skiing. Their primary mission is to make sure veterans are safe with the help of a trained instructor.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Bridal parties and others celebrating milestones headed on to the 2025 Bridal and Party Expo, sponsored by Southern Idaho Bride Magazine, held at the Gaslamp.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Right now, over 50% of votes are needed for approval, but the bill would increase that to 60% for any statewide initiative.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Jerome County is looking for a new county prosecutor, it’s the second time in less than two years.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Mike Wilkes and his family have been running Main Street Custom Cutting and Grill in Jerome since 2021.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The College of Southern Idaho is starting their Spring classes in a few weeks but, there is still time to enroll.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Residents from the Magic Valley came together today to celebrate Reyes.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The Gooding Fairgrounds held a blood drive today to help the blood shortage the community is experiencing.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The suspect from this week’s police standoff in Twin Falls appeared before a judge today for his initial court appearance.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The Idaho Supreme Court plans to ask lawmakers to increase how much judges are paid across our state.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
If you’re a fan of the Italian restaurant Johnny Carino’s, well we have some bad news for you, the Twin Falls location has closed.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
If you haven’t taken down your Christmas tree yet, the twin falls fire department says you should probably do it soon.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Whether you want to improve your speaking skills or your children need help with language, speech therapy can benefit anyone.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2024 at 11:09 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
Habitat for Humanity teamed up with the Canyon Springs Golf Club to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2024 at 11:40 PM MST
|By Maitane Orue
The Idaho Department of Transportation have teamed up with about 50 local law enforcement agencies to keep everyone safe this new years holiday.