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Infrastructure

Ziply to offer high-speed fiber internet in Valley County

Some 1,600 homes and businesses across Valley County will soon have access to high-speed internet through Ziply Fiber. The Kirkland, Washington, company announced this summer...

ITD plans to tear down historic Rainbow bridge

The Rainbow Bridge is an icon of Idaho. It appears on postcards, paintings, and in memories. The Idaho Transportation Department says it is time to...

McCall drinking water project starts with $8.3M storage tank

An $8.3 million contract to build a new drinking water storage tank in McCall was awarded last week by the McCall City Council.  Once complete,...

Get ready to wait: Idaho 55 set for five summer road projects between Eagle & New Meadows

A popular campground near New Meadows will remain closed this summer amid an $11.7 million slate of roadwork planned along Idaho 55.  The Idaho Transportation...

Cascade probing geothermal system that could serve ‘entire city’

Water from as far as 1,000 feet underground could be used to heat and cool homes and businesses in Cascade, attendees of an open...

US 95 to close for a month – with no detour

Work to repair damage from a landslide on U.S. 95 between New Meadows and Council will begin on Monday, and with it a complete...

McCall puts streets tax renewal & increase on May ballot

McCall voters will be asked on May 20 to approve a new 10-year local-option tax to fund street improvement work in the city.  The McCall...

You Asked: Why are crews replacing part of just-finished Idaho 55 Smiths Ferry project?

Some divers caught in long traffic backups on Idaho 55 recently might have thought the project to widen the road north of Smiths Ferry...

‘Borrowed time’: McCall to ask voters for $16.5 million bond to upgrade water system

The City of McCall plans to ask voters to support a bond of more than $16 million to pay for upgrading and expanding the...

ICYMI: Skipping McCall: Federal grant could boost effort to reroute Idaho 55

The City of McCall and the Idaho Transportation Dept. will get some cash to work on the design of the state highway in and...

Mech. failure prompts McCall to ask for emergency cuts to water use to avoid boil order

The City of McCall issued an emergency request to water customers urging them to reduce irrigation watering immediately.  This comes after a mechanical failure occurred...

Skipping McCall: Federal grant could boost effort to reroute Idaho 55

The City of McCall and the Idaho Transportation Dept. will get some cash to work on the design of the state highway in and...

Valley County Commissioners approves to submit grant for S-bridge in Donnelly

The Valley County Commissioners approved a grant application that would put $1.5 million towards the S-bridge in Donnelly.  When heading up to Tamarack Ski Resort...

‘Getting dangerous’: ITD knew of Idaho 55 issues before major slide that narrowly missed a driver. Now it’s millions over budget

On a crisp, late fall day last year, less than 200 feet made all the difference on Idaho Highway 55.  Just after 2 p.m. on...

‘Above and beyond’: ITD to add shipping containers to protect drivers in slide-prone Idaho 55 zone

Idaho Transportation Department work crews will reinstall large shipping containers in the Idaho 55 work zone between Smiths Ferry and the Round Valley. That area...

McCall, Valley Co. hope to bring new fast, affordable internet option to mountain communities

The pandemic has proven that many desk jobs can be worked remotely, making reliable and affordable internet service all the more important. McCall City...

‘Everybody’s suffering:’ Some Valley Co. residents upset with Idaho 55 Smiths Ferry closure

On November 23, a rockslide shut down Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry. It still remains closed, affecting residents, business owners, and visitors alike.  After its...

Road construction season: Another project will slow that trip to McCall

Starting next week, you can expect delays when driving on Highway 55 between Donnelly and McCall. Crews with the Idaho Transportation Department will work...

What’s the future of McCall’s airport? City looking at next steps

The City of McCall is working on an updated Airport Master Plan and is looking for feedback from residents.  The upgraded master plan will layout...

Closed by rockslide, Idaho 55 will reopen during limited hours

More than a week after a rockslide forced Idaho Highway 55 to close, the key route will partially reopen. Starting Wednesday, there will be one...

Highway 55 will remain shut down until at least Tuesday

The Idaho Transportation Department says Highway 55 is still not safe for drivers and will remain closed until at least Tuesday. The road has...

Moving 55? McCall, ITD study rerouting highway around tourist destination, making other upgrades

Republished by permission from the Star-News of McCall. Subscribe to the digital or print editions. Moving Idaho 55 from its current route through town to Deinhard...

Photo tour: Idaho 55 work zone down to one lane with machinery, rock in narrow canyon

Late last week, we drove through the Idaho Highway 55 canyon between Smith's Ferry and Round Valley. The Idaho Transportation recently started a...

Apparent glitch leads to 2+ hour delays in Idaho 55 project

The first weekend of a multi-year project to improve a key portion of Idaho Highway 55 led to long delays for travelers. As BoiseDev first...

Get ready: Big project to revamp link between Boise & McCall starts today

Last month, BoiseDev broke news of a major construction project that will impact drivers between the Boise area and greater McCall in the next...

Big upgrades will change face of Downtown McCall (using a tool much of Idaho can’t)

A big transformation kicked off its most visible phase in Downtown McCall this summer. A multi-year project will dramatically revamp the streets in the...