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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Caldwell is getting its first new ambulance station in 20+ years

Plus, Caldwell's school levy is separated by just 33 votes in unofficial results.

The Daily Caldwell team2 stories13 sources4 min read

Public SafetyTop story

South Caldwell is getting the first new Canyon County Paramedics station in the city in more than 20 years

Station 55 will bring an ambulance station, training center and supply hub

ItemDetail
Station 55New ambulance station
LocationSW corner, E. Ustick Rd. and Oregon Ave.
Next doorCaldwell Fire Station No. 2
Also comingEMS training center, supply hub

Sources: Idaho Press, Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI)

If you live in South Caldwell, more ambulance coverage is on the way. The bought more than an acre of city-owned land near Ustick Park, and officials announced Friday that will go there.

The district says the station will increase the number of ambulances serving Caldwell. Planners hope it also lowers demand for ambulances based in Nampa or Middleton.

20+ yearssince Canyon County Paramedics added a station in Caldwell

will be the first Canyon County Paramedics station added in the city in more than 20 years.

Source: Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI)

“Timely care is crucial during emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks and major trauma,”

Michael Stowell, chief of the Canyon County Ambulance District
  • Announced: Fri., Oct. 30
  • Land: more than an acre near Ustick Park
  • Paid for: temporary levy override voters approved in May 2025

Treasure Valley

Amazon drones are now delivering from its Nampa fulfillment center

If 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.

Three new areas joined Amazon's 13 existing drone delivery areas

Source: Idaho Press

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Existing areas13
New areas3

Drones fly from the Franklin Road facility, and the radius reaches the outskirts of Kuna and parts of Star and Meridian. The reports don't name Caldwell among those places. Prime members pay nothing on orders of $50 or more and $2.99 on smaller ones.

Amazon's Nampa drones, by the numbers

7.5 miles
delivery radius from the Nampa facility
30 minutes
the delivery time Amazon hopes to hit
5 pounds
the heaviest package a drone carries
85 pounds
the weight of each MK-30 drone

Sources: Idaho Press, Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI)

  • Hours: 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset
  • Weather: good weather only
  • Check your address: amazon.com/dronedelivery

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News Notes

School levy

Caldwell School District's $5.8 million was nearly deadlocked in unofficial results early Wednesday, with 3,834 votes in favor and 3,801 against. It needs a simple majority to pass. Idaho Press

Caldwell's school levy was split by 33 votes in unofficial results

Source: Idaho Press

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In favor3,834
Against3,801

Long lines

Canyon County voters reported long waits on Election Day, and one resident put the wait at three to three and a half hours. Megan Sonnen, chief judge for one precinct, said of the busy day, "We've had a steady flow of voters all day long." KIVI-TV

Poll worker

Shane Sears has spent nearly two decades helping with Canyon County elections, starting as a poll worker in Notus 17 or 18 years ago. KIVI-TV

Vallivue board

Canyon County commissioners appointed a Vallivue school trustee, ending months of vacancies on the board. Idaho Press

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Nampa grant

Nampa will receive nearly $43 million in federal funding for its Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road Railroad Overpass Project, the largest transportation grant in its history. The project is expected to cost approximately $53.7 million. Boise Dev

$53.7 millionexpected cost of Nampa's Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road overpass

Federal funding of nearly $43 million will go toward final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction of the overpass.

Source: Boise Dev

Grape harvest

Idaho grape growers are wrapping up a 2026 harvest with smaller yields in some areas after hail, frost and wildfire smoke. Growers describe the fruit as flavorful and concentrated. Idaho Business Review

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The Wrap

Life-size animatronic dragons are coming to the Discovery Center of Idaho, and you can see them free this weekend. "The Lost World of Dragons" has moving, sound-making beasts and interactive displays on dragon stories through history. It's in Boise through April 11, 2027.

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Caldwell is getting its first new ambulance station in 20+ years

Plus, Caldwell's school levy is separated by just 33 votes in unofficial results.

The TLDR

  1. South Caldwell is getting Station 55, a new ambulance station
  2. Amazon drones now fly from Nampa, with a 7.5-mile radius
  3. Caldwell's school levy is ahead or behind by just 33 votes
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