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🌱 Meridian gets its second Costco as shoppers fill new warehouse

Meridian, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Meridian! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meridian gets its second Costco as shoppers fill new warehouse
  • Meet the Meridian medical student representing peers on a national board
  • Meridian police locate missing Burley woman

Also on today's calendar: Baby Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know that a wedding was emotional? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Monday: Pleasant with sunny spells, temps: high: 62, low: 38.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Canyon County looks for answers after long Election Day lines (idahopress.com) — South Meridian's new Costco opened Thursday, making Meridian the first Idaho city with two of the retailer's warehouses. Shoppers filled the parking lot on opening day at the location, which includes a large-item delivery operation and a 16-pump gas station.
   

2. AAFP Board Member Lauren Hutchinson (aafp.org) — Lauren Hutchinson, a fourth-year medical student at Meridian’s Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, is representing medical students on the American Academy of Family Physicians board. Elected to a one-year term, she brings experience in the organization’s education and delegate leadership to her advocacy for physicians and patients.
   

3. MPD locates missing 61-year-old Burley woman (kivitv.com) — Meridian police say they have located the 61-year-old Burley woman reported missing while staying at the Tru by Hilton near Eagle and Overland roads. She was visiting for an ICOM conference with her husband and was unfamiliar with the area. The update did not provide further details.
   

4. STATE SWIMMING: Five individual titles fuel Timberline boys to team championship (tncontentexchange.com) — Mountain View’s Ace Garcia broke his own 6A state records in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle Saturday, helping the Mavericks finish second behind Timberline at the state swim meet in Boise. Teammate Jacek Brown won the boys 100 butterfly, while Olivia Hussmann claimed the girls 100 freestyle title.
   

5. Pocatello takes step toward banning kratom sales as families, doctors describe addiction and death (idahopress.com) — Meridian mother Tia Rustici told Pocatello officials her 23-year-old daughter died from kratom intoxication, joining families urging a sales ban. The council directed staff to proceed with an ordinance but has not adopted it. The proposal would prohibit commercial sales, not possession or personal use.
   

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  • I am seeking someone who enjoys helping a disabled lady needing extra help around the house, inside and out.
    Paid hourly, of course. I prefer late mornings to early afternoons. Only needing maybe 10 hrs a week. If you need extra cash and enjoy hanging around… (Nextdoor Columbia)
  • Does anyone happen to know what gifts 15 year old boys would be excited to get?
    My sons birthday is quickly approaching and every time I ask him what he wants, all he says is "Thats a good question" and then walks away. (Nextdoor Destiny Cove)
  • Adzuna posted a job opening for Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives in Meridian. Apply here.
  • United Parcel Service posted a job opening for Package Delivery Helper in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.

Ok Meridian! 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: "How do you know that a wedding was emotional?" — Even the cake was in tiers. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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