The Pioneer League playoffs are set to begin Thursday, September 11, following the conclusion of the regular season.

 

The Missoula PaddleHeads (64-32) will host the Idaho Falls Chukars (54-41) in a best-of-three series at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field.

 

At the same time, the Oakland Ballers (73-23) face the Ogden Raptors (52-43) at Raimondi Park.

 

Winners advance to a best-of-five Pioneer League Championship Series, starting Tuesday, September 16.

 

Missoula and Idaho Falls split a recent six-game set, setting the stage for a tense rematch.

 

Missoula wrapped up the regular season with a close 8-7 win over Yuba-Sutter, aiming for their first title since 2021.

 

Oakland, led by manager Aaron Miles, has surged in their debut season to the league’s best record, fueling excitement among fans.

 

Tickets are on sale through team sites.

Twin Falls faces a growing affordable housing crisis, leaving many residents searching for suitable homes.

 

A major milestone is the recent opening of Alder Apartments, a workforce housing complex offering 72 units for essential workers earning 60% or less of the area’s median income.

 

Rents range from $855 to $1,176 for three-bedroom units, providing relief for families like Krystal’s and Kelvin’s, who now benefit from improved living conditions.

 

The city invested over $1.7 million towards the project, alongside significant contributions from the Idaho Workforce Housing Fund and low-income housing tax credits.

 

Despite these efforts, the need is great—Magic Valley alone needs about 2,000 more affordable homes, with waitlists stretching up to a year.

 

New developments and partnerships with builders like Simplicity by Hayden Homes signal ongoing progress, yet challenges remain as Twin Falls strives for a more inclusive future.