🌱 How Meridian’s rapid growth compares to Kuna, Star, and Caldwell

Good morning Meridian! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Meridian’s rapid growth compares to Kuna, Star, and Caldwell
• How will Meridian’s newest 70-acre annexation reshape growth and services?
• How a high-tech fraud ring is targeting Treasure Valley shoppers

Also on today's calendar: Nick Griffin @ The Comedy Lounge (April 30, May 1 & 2) and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• COMPASS estimates the population in SW Idaho grew by 150,000 in six years (kivitv.com) — Meridian is highlighted as one of Southwest Idaho’s fastest-growing cities, with COMPASS estimating the region has added about 150,000 residents since 2020. The report shows Meridian’s population up 3% in a year and close behind Caldwell in total growth, underscoring ongoing pressure on housing, roads, and services.
   

• Meridian OKs 70-acre annexation of sought-after farmland. Here's what to know (idahostatesman.com) — Meridian City Council has approved annexing 70 acres of farmland for a future mix of homes and commercial space near Idaho 16 and Chinden, aiming to keep control over growth and sewer service. The 5-1 vote came despite sparse project details, with supporters citing protection of city infrastructure investments and the lone dissenter warning about already strained roads, schools, and utilities.
   

• Nampa Police 'frustrated' by lack of federal support in large-scale fraud ring (ktvb.com) — Meridian and Nampa police are investigating a sophisticated fraud ring using digital payment “ghost-tapping” that has hit victims across the Treasure Valley and may tie to wider crimes like trafficking and money laundering. Local officers say they’re frustrated by a lack of federal involvement as they analyze seized phones and urge possible victims to contact Nampa Police to link their cases.
   

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📸 Around Meridian

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 2

• Nick Griffin @ The Comedy Lounge (April 30, May 1 & 2) →
  The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 1

• Family Trivia Night
  Meridian District Library, 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian
  6:30 pm
• Much Ado About Nothing by The Boise Bard Players →
  Meridian Masonic Temple, 800 E 2nd St, Meridian
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Girls Day Out Expo →
  Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood, Boise
  10:00 am
• Idaho Outdoor Expo
  Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Boise
  10:00 am
• Storytime: Read Around the World
  Meridian District Library, 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian
  10:30 am
• Adult Craft Club: Card Making
  Meridian District Library, 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian
  10:30 am
• Tales and Trails: South Meridian Parks
  Meridian District Library, 2400 E Three Bars Dr, Meridian
  10:30 am
• Women's Peer Support Group
  Meridian District Library, 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian
  12:00 pm

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📣 Meridian Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday May 1

• English Practice Meet-Up
  Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise
  10:00 am
• Baby Stories and Play
  Canyon Room, Library! at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Rd., Boise
  10:30 am
• Friday Cocktail and Lounge Night at Split Rail Winery! →
  Split Rail Winery, 3200 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City
  12:00 pm
• Senior Social
  Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise
  12:30 pm

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• The Comedy Lounge — (208) 991-2296
  Boise's Full Time, Professional Comedy Club
• Icarus Wellness and Recovery — (208) 907-8881
  Mental Health and Addiction Treatment | Medicaid Accepted

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• THE BROWN SUBMARINE
  The year was 1955, it was Saturday night! I had 2 brothers; one was 22 months older than me and the other was 45 months younger. I remember the night… (Nextdoor Bainbridge)
• As a General Contractor, I’m a firm believer in routine maintenance to help prolong the life of your home’s appliances—especially your water heater.
  I recently called Fauth Plumbing to perform an annual drain and service, which is something every homeowner should stay on top of. Kim and Jacob… (Nextdoor West Ada / Canyon)

• FloForm Countertops posted a job opening for Experienced Sawyer (Weekend Shift) in Meridian. Apply here.
• Functional Medicine of Idaho posted a job opening for Medical Biller in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Garden City

• Love Your Neighborhood: Wellhouse social & sauna club in Garden City (kivitv.com)
• Garden City police mark National Fentanyl Awareness Day after local fentanyl sentencing (idahonews.com)
• New Expo Idaho park to bring wetlands, skate features and future footbridge near 52nd street (kivitv.com)

Eagle

• Eagle man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl trafficking, 48 grams seized (idahonews.com)
• How Idaho's Dream of Home Ownership is Fading Away (kidotalkradio.com)

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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: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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