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🌱 Planning your weekend? See what’s new at Nampa’s arts festival

Nampa, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Planning your weekend? See what’s new at Nampa’s arts festival
  • What a Nampa–Kuna fire merger could mean for your taxes and safety
  • Nampa house fire leads to arson charge and injured firefighter

Also on today's calendar: Lisa Curry @ The Comedy Lounge (August 7th & 8th) and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy sun and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hazy sun and very hot, temps: high: 104, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Sweltering heat with hazy sun, with a high of 103 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nampa Festival of the Arts 2026 guide: What to know before you go (kivitv.com) — Nampa’s biggest arts weekend is back at Lakeview Park, with more than 200 artists, food vendors, and free kids’ activities scheduled August 8–9. Admission and parking are free, but pets aren’t allowed, so plan accordingly. A new Hispanic art exhibit across from the park lets festival-goers help choose a Community Choice Award winner.
   

2. Kuna & Nampa Fire host town hall series on proposed merger into one agency (kivitv.com) — Nampa and Kuna fire leaders are considering merging into one district, a move that could save about $700,000 and slightly lower property taxes for Nampa residents while raising them for Kuna homeowners. Firefighters largely support the plan, but some neighbors worry about fair representation and taxes. Another town hall is set tonight at the Nampa Fire Training Center for questions and feedback.
   

3. Woman accused of setting fire to Nampa home (ktvb.com) — Police say a Nampa woman has been arrested after a house fire on Ridge Pointe Avenue was investigated as possible arson, with no other residents home at the time. A Nampa firefighter was injured battling the blaze but has since been released from the hospital and is back on full duty, according to officials.
   

4. Idaho's Best Public High Schools For 2026, Ranked By Niche (1043wowcountry.com) — Two Nampa charter schools, Liberty Charter and Victory Charter, rank among Idaho’s top public high schools in Niche’s 2026 list, which evaluates academics, college readiness, and student reviews. The rankings show Treasure Valley schools dominating the top 20, giving Nampa families strong local options without leaving Canyon County for highly rated public education.
   

5. Nampa man arrested on felony charges following coffee shop burglary (idahonews.com) — Nampa police say a 50-year-old local man has been arrested and charged in connection with a July 5 burglary at a neighborhood coffee shop. Detectives credit teamwork across multiple Nampa Police units and community cooperation for helping track down a suspect and emphasize their focus on keeping residents and small businesses safe.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • 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
  • Fit & Fall Proof™
    Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
    12:00 pm
  • Needles, Hooks, and Books
    Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
    1:00 pm
  • Memory Café
    Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
    1:30 pm
  • Project Lab: Cricut- Vinyl Stickers
    Meridian District Library 722 E. 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, US
    2:00 pm
  • Watercolor Workshop: Watercolor Techniques
    Meridian District Library 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
    2:00 pm
  • Teen Adventurer's Guild: Dungeons & Dragons
    Meridian District Library 722 E. 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, US
    3:30 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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