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🌱 What changes now that Nampa’s $5 million police levy has failed?

Nampa, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Nampa! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes now that Nampa’s $5 million police levy has failed?
  • Which Nampa events should top your weekend plans?
  • Could your next Amazon package lift off from Nampa by drone?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Makers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 62, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nampa safety levy fails: Police chief explains staffing shifts after voters reject $5M measure (kivitv.com) — Nampa voters have rejected a $5 million permanent safety levy, forcing the police department to reshuffle officers from narcotics, detectives, school resource, and traffic units back into patrol. Chief Joe Huff says residents will still get responses, but warns staffing hasn’t kept pace with Nampa’s growth and recent officer losses to higher-paying Treasure Valley agencies.
   

2. Things to Do in Boise This Weekend: November 6–8, 2026 (newsradio1310.com) — Nampa residents have a full slate of weekend options, from the free Holiday Makers Market and new community Christmas tree at the Nampa Civic Center to the Jo Koy comedy show and horse events at the Ford Idaho Center. You can also honor veterans at the Warhawk Air Museum breakfast and explore more markets and celebrations across the Treasure Valley.
   

3. Your next Amazon order could arrive by drone (idahopress.com) — Amazon is rolling out Prime Air drone deliveries from its Nampa fulfillment center, promising some local shoppers around Nampa, Meridian, Star, and Kuna small-item orders in as little as 30 minutes. The piece also previews arguments in Lori Vallow Daybell’s latest appeal and shares details on free, Micron-sponsored STEM activities at Boise’s Discovery Center this weekend.
   

4. Thanksgiving Day restaurants and pre-ordering in the Treasure Valley (boisedev.com) — If you’d rather skip cooking, the Cracker Barrel on N Marketplace Boulevard in Nampa will be open Thanksgiving Day and also offers heat‑and‑serve meals you can pre‑order. The guide rounds up many Boise- and Meridian-area restaurants serving holiday dinners or complete take‑home feasts, with deadlines and prices so Treasure Valley families can firm up their plans now.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found someone’s two dogs, a border collie and German shepherd, along spruce st.
    They almost got hit by multiple cars,I have them in my car now, let me know if they are yours (Nextdoor Blackhawk Community)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Nampa, ID, has been safely reunited with their family after 15 hours, 32 minutes. Message from Finder: "Very friendly and… (Nextdoor E Greenhurst Rd)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Nampa. Apply here.
  • Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeper Environmental Services Full Time evenings (Nampa, ID) in Nampa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nampa here.

Ok Nampa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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