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🌱 Officials say Payette I-84 fire was arson. Did you see anything?
Payette, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Payette! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Officials say Payette I-84 fire was arson. Did you see anything?
- High-profile Michael Vaughan case leaves Payette court but not its jail.
Also on today's calendar: IVLP Lawyer in the Library – Payette and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 55.
- Sunday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire marshal rules on cause of fire off I-84 near Payette (idahopress.com) — Investigators have ruled that the May 28 fire near I-84 in Payette County was intentionally set, starting in a discarded pile of plastic drip tape before wind drove it across nearly 100 acres. No homes were lost, but the blaze forced brief evacuations and closures, and the state fire marshal is urging anyone who saw suspicious activity near milepost 15 that afternoon to call the arson tip line. 
• Judge grants change of venue request in Michael Vaughan murder case (kpvi.com) — A judge has moved the Michael Vaughan murder case against Stacy Wondra from Payette County to Canyon County, but Wondra is still being held at the Payette County Jail. He faces charges including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and evidence destruction tied to the 2021 disappearance of the Fruitland child, while several other people remain listed as suspects but are not currently charged.
📸 Around Payette
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Comedy Night at Sundance Saloon ft. Alan Bromwell! →
The Sundance Saloon | Bar & Grill, 216 N Main St, Payette
8:30 pm
Thursday June 18
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Other local events
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IVLP Lawyer in the Library – Payette →
Payette Public Library, 24 S 10th St, Payette
3:00 pm -
[Fruitland] Real Estate Finance for Investors – What Agents & Investors Need to Know (E3047) • 2 Credits →
Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, 319 SW 3rd St, Fruitland
1:00 pm -
Lavender at Sunset →
WM Knight Lavender, Flowers & Herbs, New Plymouth
6:30 pm -
Lavender Festival 2026 →
WM Knight Lavender, Flowers & Herbs, New Plymouth
9:00 am
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
📣 Payette Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Adult Lego Club →
Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell
4:30 pm -
Eli Young Band →
Roadhouse at The Mill, 520 W Main St, Emmett
5:30 pm -
BEACH READ: Charm Bookmark Craft Night →
Shared Stories, 106 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
6:00 pm -
Bee Festival at the Flower Farm →
Franz Witte, 20005 11th Ave N, Nampa
9:00 am -
Sabbath School - Children’s Program
Gem County Chamber of Commerce 400 Highway 16 Emmett, ID 83617
9:30 am -
Caldwell Artisan Fair →
Memorial Park, 619 Irving St, Caldwell
10:00 am -
Kustom Color & Style | 4th Annual First Daze of Summer Car Show at Indian Creek Plaza →
Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking to find other people that are interested in karaoke.
They have it at the senior center in Payette or we can find another venue to go to. (Nextdoor Vista Avenue)
- Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cashier in Payette. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Payette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Payette here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fruitland
- From tires to turf: Local firm recycles old tires for use in athletic fields, and more (lagrandeobserver.com)
- 4A All-Idaho baseball team: See who coaches picked as the state's top players (idahostatesman.com)
- Trial for man accused of killing missing boy moved to Canyon County (idahopress.com)
Weiser
- Second half of 2025 property taxes are due Monday, June 22 (signalamerican.com)
- Youth and entourage converge at track (signalamerican.com)
Emmett
- Eaton Glassworks brings glassblowing to Emmett (idahopress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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