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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Nampa lands its largest transportation grant ever

Plus, Amazon drones are flying from Nampa and a Caldwell levy hangs by 33 votes.

The Daily Nampa team2 stories11 sources5 min read

TransportationTop story

Nampa gets nearly $43 million for a Robinson Road railroad overpass

The overpass grant covers most of the project's cost

$42.98 million
federal grant, the city's largest for transportation
$53.7 million
expected project cost
20%
non-federal match from the city and Nampa Highway District No. 1

Source: Boise Dev

If you've ever waited on a train at Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road, this one's for you. Nampa will receive nearly $43 million in federal funding for an overpass there, the largest transportation grant in the city's history. The project is expected to cost approximately $53.7 million.

Mayor Darl Bruner said the federal money "will help us eliminate a dangerous crossing that is often blocked by trains and make travel safer and smoother for everyone."

2030when construction is expected to start

Construction could take up to three years to complete.

Source: Boise Dev

  • Site: Robinson Road and Greenhurst Road railroad crossing
  • Grant covers: final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction
  • Crossing type: , so vehicles go over the tracks

Also at Monday night's meeting, Nampa councilmembers went line by line through proposed food truck regulations. They asked staff to bring back a revised plan.

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Business

Amazon drone delivery has launched from its Nampa fulfillment center

If you live near Franklin Road, keep an eye on the sky. Amazon launched Prime Air drone delivery on Friday, Oct. 30, for select customers and areas in Nampa, flying from its Franklin Road facility. The Boise area is one of three new areas, joining 13 existing ones.

7.5 milesradius of Prime Air's delivery area around the Nampa center

From Nampa, it reaches the outskirts of Kuna and parts of Star and Meridian. Most Prime Air areas cover about 170 square miles.

Sources: Idaho Press, Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI)

The 85-pound MK-30 drones carry packages up to five pounds. Amazon hopes to deliver within 30 minutes of the order.

  • Flight hours: 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset
  • Weather: good weather only
  • Check eligibility: amazon.com/dronedelivery

Amazon's press release, as Idaho Press reports, says the introduction of drones creates positions across operations, engineering, safety and customer service.

Prime members pay nothing on drone orders of $50 or more

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Smaller orders$2.99

Source: Idaho Press

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Caldwell levy

Caldwell School District's $5.8 million was nearly deadlocked in unofficial results early Wednesday, with 3,834 votes in favor and 3,801 against. It needs a simple majority to pass. Idaho Press

Caldwell's levy vote was separated by 33 votes

Unofficial results early Wednesday

Caldwell School District $5.8 million supplemental levy

For3,83450.2%
Against3,80149.8%

Needs a simple majority: the line at 50%

Source: Idaho Press

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Caldwell School District $5.8 million supplemental levyFor3,83450.2%
Caldwell School District $5.8 million supplemental levyAgainst3,80149.8%

Election lines

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." KIVI-TV

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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. Idaho PressIdaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI)

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Daily Nampato me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Nampa lands its largest transportation grant ever

Plus, Amazon drones are flying from Nampa and a Caldwell levy hangs by 33 votes.

The TLDR

  1. Nampa gets nearly $43 million for a railroad overpass
  2. Council sends food truck rules back for changes
  3. Amazon drones now deliver from Nampa
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