🌱 What investigators say happened in the deadly crash near Rocky Mountain High

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In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say happened in the deadly crash near Rocky Mountain High
• How one Meridian decorator ended up trimming trees at the White House
• Why a top-rated Meridian banh mi shop suddenly shut its doors

Also on today's calendar: Solo @ Las Calaveras and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 53, low: 31.
• Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 46 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coroner IDs motorcyclist who died in crash near Meridian high school (idahostatesman.com) — A 20-year-old Meridian resident, Landon Dela Rosa, has been identified as the motorcyclist who died after a crash Friday morning near Rocky Mountain High School on Linder Road. Police say his bike collided with a Jeep Gladiator near Cayuse Creek Drive, and he later died at a Boise hospital. Meridian Police continue to investigate, and no students were directly involved.
   

2. Meridian woman shares once-in-a-lifetime trip to decorate the White House for Christmas (kivitv.com) — A Meridian resident just brought some local Christmas flair all the way to the White House, after finally being selected for its elite holiday decorating team. Angie Olszewski spent three long days helping hand-light and trim 50 live trees, including a favorite in the East Room, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime, exhilarating experience she’d repeat in a heartbeat.
   

3. Leaving Idaho, chain closes Meridian restaurant that got rave reviews (idahostatesman.com) — A popular Meridian spot for banh mi sandwiches and boba, Paris Banh Mi on North Webb Way has closed after earning standout online reviews. The franchise is exiting Idaho, but another Vietnamese eatery, Pho 7 and Bubble Tea, is set to move into the same space, keeping a similar style of food available for local diners.
   

4. One Dead After Explosion in Lewiston Parking Lot (dailyfly.com) — A 61-year-old man from Meridian Douglas R. Petersen, was killed in what officials believe was an accidental explosion involving a U-Haul truck in a Lewiston Old Navy parking lot. The blast damaged nearby businesses but caused no fire, and investigators say there’s no sign of criminal activity. Authorities continue to examine stored flammable materials, including gasoline and propane tanks.
   

📸 Around Meridian

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Ice Skating at The Village
  The Village at Meridian, 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln #225, Meridian
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Storytime & Art
  Meridian District Library , 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive , Meridian
  10:30 am
• Ribbon Cutting | Fast Eddy's
  Meridian Chamber of Commerce , 3240 West Chinden Blvd. , Meridian
  2:00 pm
• Elf Workshop
  Meridian District Library , 1375 E Phenomenal Street , Meridian
  3:30 pm
• Solo @ Las Calaveras
  Las Calaveras Restaurant , 112 E Idaho Ave , Meridian
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Tales to Tails
  Meridian District Library , 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive , Meridian
  10:00 am
• Teen Space Pop-Up
  Meridian District Library , 1375 E Phenomenal Street , Meridian
  3:00 pm
• Teen Adventurer's Guild: Dungeons & Dragons
  Meridian District Library , 722 E. 2nd St. , Meridian
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Storytime & Art
  Meridian District Library 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
  10:00 am
• Silly Song & Dance
  Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
  10:30 am
• Storytime & Art 2nd Session
  Meridian District Library 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
  11:00 am
• Fit & Fall Proof™
  Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Community meal went wonderfully today and the fajitas looked/tasted/smelled so yummy!!
  This upcoming week I’ll be doing chili Mac and corn bread for something filling, easy, and delicious before the holidays. As always, If you need or… (Nextdoor Tully Park)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Bluey was LOST on December 14, 2025 in Meridian, ID 83642 near Walmart by the village at Meridian or In n out. Sharing for a neighbor. For the… (Nextdoor Paramount)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Sanitation in Meridian. Apply here.
• PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Supervisor Service Operations - Customer Service - R1414 in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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