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Inside Idaho

‘Most successful fur trapper’: The man behind Idaho’s many ‘Payettes’

Anna Daly - BoiseDev Reporter -
There’s a lake, a forest, a town, a river, a county, and more — all bearing the name ‘Payette.’ The man behind the name was...
McCall

You Asked: What is planned for that yellow caboose in McCall?

Drew Dodson - Valley Lookout Editor -
Perched next to the Aspen Market on Davis Avenue in McCall is a yellow train caboose on a short segment of railroad tracks.  The 24-ton...
Inside Idaho

Massive ladybug meetups: Why thousands of ladybugs are clustering in Idaho’s mountains 🐞

Anna Daly - BoiseDev Reporter -
Imagine going on a long hike up one of Idaho's many tall mountains, and when you reach the summit, you see tens of thousands...
Healthcare

You Asked: What are St. Luke’s McCall’s plans for Third Street commercial space?

Drew Dodson - Valley Lookout Editor -
In 2022, St. Luke’s McCall closed on a deal to buy 10 apartments in McCall to provide housing for hospital employees.  The housing, located at...
Housing Affordability

You Asked: What happened to McCall’s housing authority?

Drew Dodson - Valley Lookout Editor -
In November 2022, the McCall City Council took action to create the McCall Area Housing Authority.  The agency was to be tasked with managing the...
McCall

You Asked: Why hasn’t Tesla installed EV chargers in McCall’s First Street lot?

Drew Dodson - Valley Lookout Editor -
Last summer, a dirt parking lot on First Street in downtown McCall was paved as part of a project to rebuild the roadway and...
Public Facility

You Asked: What is the DocuSign Fan Club from the Adopt a Highway sign?

Don Day - BoiseDev Editor -
You've probably made the drive between Boise and McCall at least once. The 100-or-so miles have distinct zones. If you're heading north, you've got to...
Inside Idaho

Inside the history of Idaho’s Brundage Mountain and how it got its name

Anna Daly - BoiseDev Reporter -
People who live and travel to McCall have been skiing in the area since the late 1800s. In town, an average of 138 inches...
Transportation

You Asked: What is the status of the Highway 55 Smiths Ferry project?

Autum Robertson - BoiseDev Reporter -
From landslides to price increases, the high-profile construction project on Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry has made headlines over the last few years. With...
McCall

You Asked: What happened to the plan to build a new Maverik in McCall?

Autum Robertson - BoiseDev Reporter -
A plan to bring a Maverik gas station to McCall turned into a sour debacle that lasted over a year where both residents and...
Construction

You Asked: What’s the construction at Shore Lodge for?

Autum Robertson - BoiseDev Reporter -
Construction rigs sit in the parking lot of McCall's Shore Lodge. But it’s not a major project.  City of McCall Communication Manager Erin Greaves said...
Inside Idaho

Inside Idaho’s famous lake monster: Does Sharlie really exist?

Anna Daly - BoiseDev Reporter -
Deep down in the dark waters of Payette Lake lurks the legend of McCall's very own Loch Ness Monster. Growing up, my imagination went wild...
Donnelly

You asked: What happened to the McCall recycling center?

Autum Robertson - BoiseDev Reporter -
Rather than door-to-door recycling in McCall, Valley County is asking residents to use the Lake Fork site.  The move shouldn't come as a surprise to...
GetLocal

New McCall gift shop promises “unexpected options”

Don Day - BoiseDev Editor -
Wild Onion took over a former real estate office on Idaho 55 in McCall earlier this year. And before that - the spot...
Brundage

Ski 2020: Brundage Mountain boosts backcountry and skier experience

Don Day - BoiseDev Editor -
Ski season starts soon, and BoiseDev looks at changes you can expect at each area resort. At Brundage Mountain Resort in Adams County near McCall,...
Features (don't select)

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

Don Day - BoiseDev Editor -
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...
Cascade

Long-envisioned marina on Lake Cascade closer to reality; Tamarack hopes to operate it

Don Day - BoiseDev Editor -
BOISEDEV MEMBER PREVIEW STORY A long-planned marina could soon pop up on Lake Cascade, and Tamarack Resort could operate it. The Idaho Department of Parks and...
Donnelly

Tamarack Resort set for new owner: how it plans to kickstart development

Don Day - BoiseDev Editor -
BELOW: Interview with new Tamarack owner & president. Timeline of Tamarack Development Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho has a new owner, with a deal set...
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