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Payette, Idaho Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Payette! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How long U.S. 95 work could slow your Payette commute
- Could Payette County become Idaho’s next AI data center hub?
- What’s next in the Michael Vaughan case at Payette County court?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 47.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. 95 project to impact summer traffic between Fruitland and Payette (ktvb.com) — Expect lane reductions and flaggers on U.S. 95 in Payette this summer as ITD rebuilds the road base, resurfaces pavement, and replaces utilities between Fruitland and Payette. Work runs from 16th Street south to the Payette River Bridge and other city segments, with construction continuing into fall. Drivers should plan for delays and check 511.idaho.gov for updates. 
• Report: Two listings in Payette target potential AI data center companies (idahonews.com) — Two large properties in Payette County are being pitched to AI data center companies, potentially putting the area into a fast-growing national industry. No projects are approved yet, but the listings highlight local advantages like cheap power, I-84 access, and proximity to Boise. Residents may see more attention on land use, utilities, and growth if interest materializes.
• Second status hearing set for Stacey Wondra in Michael Vaughan kidnapping, murder case (idahonews.com) — A high-profile criminal case tied to the disappearance of Fruitland child Michael Vaughan is moving forward in Payette County, with defendant Stacey Wondra now scheduled for a second status hearing on July 14. That hearing, plus an August pre-trial conference, will shape how the September trial proceeds, following earlier testimony about interviews, changing stories, and K9 searches near the Wondras’ home.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello!
I'm seeking a pet sitter/reputable kennel for my two canine girls. Chica is a 9-year old Brittany spaniel, and Shasta is an 8 week old Australian… (Nextdoor Payette Heights) - Just a heads up, neighbors — all of our locations will be closed tomorrow for an all‑staff meeting.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back the following day. (Nextdoor )
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Payette. Apply here.
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Payette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Payette here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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