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Canyon County voters waited hours Tuesday as turnout caught the clerk's office off guard

If you stood in line Tuesday night, you weren't alone. One of the last Canyon County ballots was cast just after midnight, Steve Cushman said, and voters waited hours.

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Canyon County turnout rose from 2022 but stayed under 2024

Source: Idaho Press

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2022 midterm50.8%
2024 presidential76.1%
2026 midterm66%

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BusinessA second Costco opened in south Meridian on Thursday, and the parking lot filled before 9 a.m.If you've watched the new warehouse go up at Lake Hazel and Meridian roads, it's open. Meridian became the first city in Idaho with two Costcos, and all 903 parking stalls were packed before 9 a.m.Today’s editionRead SchoolsCaldwell School District's $5.8 million levy passes by 78 votesIf you live in the Caldwell School District, your supplemental levy is a go. Unofficial results show it passed 4,190 to 4,112, and it needed a simple majority. KTVB said election workers kept counting into Wednesday morning after long lines at Canyon County polls.Thursday’s editionRead Public SafetySouth Caldwell is getting the first new Canyon County Paramedics station in the city in more than 20 yearsIf you live in South Caldwell, more ambulance coverage is on the way. The Canyon County Ambulance District bought more than an acre of city-owned land near Ustick Park, and officials announced Friday that Station 55 will go there.Wednesday’s editionRead Treasure ValleyAmazon drones are now delivering from its Nampa fulfillment centerIf you've been eyeing a faster Amazon order, there's a new option nearby. Amazon launched Prime Air drone delivery Friday to select customers and areas in Nampa, and the Boise area is one of three new areas now eligible.Wednesday’s editionRead Canyon CountyNampa wins a record $42.98 million federal grant for a Robinson Road railroad overpassIf you get stuck waiting on trains at Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road in Nampa, this one's for you. The city announced Friday that it has been selected for up to $42.98 million in federal funding for a railroad overpass there. The city calls it the largest transportation grant in Nampa's history.Tuesday’s editionRead Nampa City CouncilNampa's council sends proposed food truck rules back to staff for changesIf you've been following Nampa's food truck rules, there's still no final answer. Monday night, councilmembers went line by line through a new draft ordinance for mobile food vendors.Tuesday’s editionRead

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    The College of Idaho men's basketball team finished 21-11 last season, fifth in the CCC. Seven freshmen broke into the rotation, and the Yotes hope that experience helps their young squad in 2026-27.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Idaho Press

  • MiddletonThe Middleton Community School has moved back onto district property, behind the Middleton Community Center off Main Street.

    The Middleton Community School has moved back onto district property, behind the Middleton Community Center off Main Street. It still offers families clothing, household essentials and other resources, and director Sharlae Watkins says the new space is a little smaller.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KIVI-TV

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Idaho Statesman

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Daily Caldwellto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Canyon County voters waited hours Tuesday, and Meridian opens a second Costco

Plus, Costco's new south Meridian warehouse drew thousands on opening day.

The TLDR

  1. The last Canyon County voter cast a ballot at 12:20 a.m.
  2. Meridian is now the first Idaho city with two Costcos
  3. Middleton Community School is back on district property
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