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Written for Daily Nampa’s editions from the reports of two or more newsrooms.
Elections from local newsrooms
From KTVB, KIVI-TV and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
KTVB8 hours ago
Canyon County voters reject new vehicle fee that aimed to address growing infrastructure demands, on KTVBCanyon County voters rejected a proposed $20 vehicle registration fee aimed at addressing a $49 million transportation funding gap.
KTVB12 hours ago
Long lines in Canyon County raise concerns as voters waited hours to cast ballots, on KTVBCanyon County voters faced hours-long waits on Election Day due to unexpected turnout and complex ballots, raising concerns about future voting accessibility.
KTVB13 hours ago
'Completely disenfranchises people': Hours-long lines force Canyon County voters to leave polls, on KTVBMany people in Canyon County faced long lines into the late hours of Election Day. But what went wrong? Cooper Morgan explains.
KTVB13 hours ago
Nampa Police announce cuts after levy fails, on KTVBThe Nampa Police Department says it will reorganize units, reduce detective staffing and change how some non-emergency calls are handled.
KIVI-TV14 hours ago
Nampa safety levy fails: Police chief explains staffing shifts after voters reject $5M measure, on KIVI-TVNampa voters rejected a $5M police levy, and the department is now shifting staff from narcotics, detectives, and school resource officers into patrol.
Idaho Press17 hours ago
Canyon County Board of Commissioners chair holds seat, newcomer takes over District 1, on Idaho PressThe Canyon County Board of Commissioners welcomes Stewart Hyndman as the new District 1 commissioner after he won the recent election with over 64% of the vote, succeeding retiring Commissioner Leslie Van Beek.
KIVI-TV18 hours ago
Vallivue school facilities levy fails as voters reject $3 million annual measure, on KIVI-TVVallivue voters rejected a levy that would have funded school repairs, classroom additions, safety upgrades and technology improvements.
Also reported byIdaho Press
KBOI18 hours ago
Kuna, Caldwell school levies pass as four Southwest Idaho measures fail, on KBOIKuna and Caldwell voters approved supplemental school levies Tuesday, while funding measures in Vallivue, Middleton, Weiser and Payette fell short, according to
KIVI-TV18 hours ago
‘It’s a huge relief’: Parma fire district levy passes after previous attempts fail, on KIVI-TVParma voters approved a $2 million temporary fire district levy, which will provide an additional $1 million annually in 2027 and 2028.
KIVI-TV19 hours ago
Canyon County voters reject proposed vehicle registration fee increase, on KIVI-TVCanyon County voters said no to a proposed vehicle registration fee increase that would have raised about $4.4 million annually for transportation needs.
KIVI-TV20 hours ago
Nampa voters reject $5 million public safety levy, on KIVI-TVNampa voters rejected a proposed permanent $5 million annual levy for the city's police department on Tuesday.
Also reported byIdaho Press
KTVB21 hours ago
Nampa Police say department is 'disappointed' but 'understands' after safety levy fails, on KTVBNampa voters rejected a safety levy that would have funded 24 new police officers, leaving the department to reallocate resources during ongoing staffing shortages.
KTVBYesterday
Canyon County officials count election votes into Wednesday morning, on KTVBFollowing long lines at the Canyon County polls Tuesday, election workers continued counting ballots well into Wednesday morning.
KTVBYesterday
Canyon County reports all votes, on KTVBCounting wrapped up around 10 a.m., almost 10 hours since they started. Some election workers were there for over 24 hours.
KTVBYesterday
Canyon County ballots still being counted morning after Election Night, on KTVBWorkers didn't start counting till about midnight -- about 14 people are still there working on counting absentee ballots.
KIVI-TVYesterday
Raúl Labrador wins reelection for Idaho Attorney General, on KIVI-TVIdaho voters sent incumbent state Attorney General Raúl Labrador back to Boise for a second term on Tuesday night.
KIVI-TVYesterday
Ada County sees record number of ballots cast in midterm election, on KIVI-TVAda County Clerk Trent Tripple says the county saw record turnout for a midterm election as workers prepared to spend the night verifying and counting ballots.
KIVI-TVNov. 3
U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher wins re-election in Idaho’s 1st District, on KIVI-TVVoters in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District sent incumbent Rep. Russ Fulcher back to Washington D.C. Tuesday night.
Also reported byIdaho Press
Idaho Capital SunNov. 3
Idaho Gov. Brad Little re-elected, state GOP incumbents sweep races on Election Day, on Idaho Capital SunIdaho Gov. Brad Little was leading his re-election bid, early unofficial election results released by the state Tuesday night show.
In brief
The short notes of Daily Nampa’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Kuna, MiddletonKuna voters approved a two-year, $3.6 million-a-year supplemental levy with 60% yes, 9,055 votes to 6,036.
Kuna voters approved a two-year, $3.6 million-a-year supplemental levy with 60% yes, 9,055 votes to 6,036. Middleton's two-year, $1.5 million-a-year levy failed with roughly 52% against, one of four Southwest Idaho measures that fell short Tuesday.
Election linesCanyon County voters reported long waits on Election Day, with one resident telling KIVI the wait was "three, three and a half hours." Chief judge Megan Sonnen said poll workers "will get everybody voted."
Canyon County voters reported long waits on Election Day, with one resident telling KIVI the wait was "three, three and a half hours." Chief judge Megan Sonnen said poll workers "will get everybody voted."
News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: KIVI-TV
Ambulance stationSouth Caldwell is getting its first new ambulance station in decades.
South Caldwell is getting its first new ambulance station in decades. The Canyon County Ambulance District bought more than an acre of city-owned land near Ustick Park. The future Station 55 will sit next to Caldwell Fire Department Station No. 2, at the southwest corner of E. Ustick Road and Oregon Avenue, and will come with an EMS training center and a medical supply hub. It's the first Canyon County Paramedics station added in Caldwell in more than 20 years, made possible by a temporary levy override voters approved in May 2025.
News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSources: Idaho Press, Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI)