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🌱 Are South Meridian families being left without safe sidewalks?
Be sure to catch TJ @ The Comedy Lounge (August 20-22) on the Meridian Patch calendar
What's up Meridian! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Are South Meridian families being left without safe sidewalks?
- Why West Ada taxes plunged while Meridian students still lead the state
- What's next for the shuttered sushi spot on Meridian Road?
Also on today's calendar: TJ @ The Comedy Lounge (August 20-22) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 62.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. South Meridian neighbors say lack of sidewalks on Ten Mile Road is dangerous as growth brings more pedestrians (kivitv.com) — Neighbors in South Meridian say walking or biking along Ten Mile Road between Overland and Deer Flat feels dangerous because there are no sidewalks, even as new homes and businesses keep filling in. Families describe hugging fences and avoiding simple trips, while ACHD confirms the South Meridian segment has no funding or firm timeline yet, though its five-year plan is open for public comment through August 20. 
2. How changes in Idaho school funding are showing up in West Ada (kivitv.com) — Meridian homeowners in the West Ada School District are seeing their direct school property tax contributions drop by about 95% while local students still outperform statewide test averages. District leaders explain how state funding changes, cost‑cutting moves, and ongoing growth—including a new elementary school in Star—are reshaping how Meridian's nearly 40,000 students are educated and how residents help pay for it.
3. After an iconic Boise chef retired, this restaurant took over. It didn't end well (idahostatesman.com) — A once-beloved Meridian sushi spot, Shige Express, closed last summer when its iconic Boise-area chef retired, and its successor Yume Japanese Cuisine has now quietly shut down too. The Meridian Road space in bustling Meridian Marketplace is already listed for sale, leaving diners wondering what restaurant might move in next alongside neighbors like Smokin' Iron BBQ and Sarah's Bagel Cafe.
4. Two Meridian brothers bring home world titles from ATA World competition in Phoenix (kivitv.com) — Two Meridian brothers just brought home world titles from the ATA World Competition in Phoenix, putting both their family and their LivConfident Martial Arts community in the spotlight. Training up to eight hours a day, Britton and Crew Long say their success is fueled by family support and a tight-knit Meridian taekwondo community, and they're already focused on defending those titles.
5. In Idaho, an insurer says healthcare costs may rise after hospital taps Congress' billing tool (kmvt.com) — Meridian residents could eventually see a new micro-hospital here from Nutex Health, even as its Post Falls facility faces scrutiny over out-of-network billing and arbitration disputes with Blue Cross of Idaho. The clash has already prompted failed legislation, concerns about rising insurance premiums, and an ongoing state investigation that could influence how future Meridian facilities operate and what patients pay.
📸 Around Meridian
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian
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★ Featured events ★
- TJ @ The Comedy Lounge (August 20-22) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm - Experience The Night →
Honalee Farm Event Center, 7010 W Moon Valley Rd, Eagle
5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- American Legion Post 113 Waffle Wednesday
Meridian City Events American Legion Post 113,22 West Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID
8:30 am - SCORE Business Mentor Drop-Ins
Meridian District Library 722 E. 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, US
9:00 am - Hot August Nights Dance & Social
Meridian City Events Meridian Senior Center,1920 North Records Way, Meridian, ID 836
4:00 pm - August 19, 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting
Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
7:00 pm - FREE Playdate at The Learning Experience - Meridian →
Meridian Chamber of Commerce The Learning Experience - Meridian 6241 N Linder Rd, Meridian, ID, 83646
9:00 am - Connect 4 Growth - Meridian Chamber Lead Group →
Meridian Chamber of Commerce Meridian Email our Director of Member Services for the location: membership@meridianchamber.org
3:30 pm - Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition (MADC) Meeting
Meridian City Events Meridian Public Safety Training Center, Classroom A,1223 E Water
4:00 pm - Sam Miller @ The Comedy Lounge (August 27th) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm - Carlos Rodriguez @ The Comedy Lounge (August 28 & 29)) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm - Xazmin Garza @ The Comedy Lounge (September 3rd) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- They've been returned home!
Thanks guys! Hey guys- found 2 black labs running around the neighborhood near Peach Springs and Elsinore. They're in my backyard right now… (Nextdoor Ambercreek) - Update: Pet Reunited
Niki, a dog who went missing in Meridian, ID, has been safely reunited with their family after 23 minutes. Message from Owner: "Closest main cross… (Nextdoor Copper Basin)
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Meridian. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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