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‘We will listen to the opposing view’: Valley Co. likes settlement offer in Donnelly subdivision lawsuit

A lawsuit against Valley County over its approval of a subdivision near Donnelly would be dropped under an agreement approved last week by the...

Valley County OKs smaller McCall Impact Area, eyes ‘transition’ plan

A plan to overhaul the boundaries and administration of a growth planning area around the City of McCall was adopted last week by Valley...

A once-bustling Valley County town is now under a lake

A popular Idaho lake – which is technically a reservoir – was once the location of a bustling town. Van Wyck used to be where...

Sewer rate hikes hit McCall residents’ September bills after May bond approval

If you live in McCall, you may have noticed a steeper sewer bill this month than you're accustomed to. Roughly 25% steeper, to be...

Sharlie’s Fan Club: Winter Carnival seeking donations to ‘save parade’

The McCall Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations to close a $20,000 funding gap that officials say could prompt changes to an iconic...

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...

‘Continuity is important’: Valley County promotes deputy prosecutor to lead role

Valley County will have a new prosecutor starting next month. On Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners approved promoting current Chief Deputy Prosecutor Brian Oakey...

Valley County to extend Samson Trail Pathway this fall

A gravel pathway along South Samson Trail will soon be extended about a mile further south.  On Wednesday, Valley County Commissioners awarded a $374,900 contract...

Last call for public comments: Valley County to hold McCall Impact Area hearing

One last round of public comment on the new McCall Impact Area boundaries will be accepted by Valley County during a public hearing Wednesday...

Bald eagles, wild elk, and traffic: Neighbors list concerns while appealing large subdivision near Donnelly

An approval of the first phase of a 374-acre subdivision near Donnelly is being reconsidered by the Valley County Commissioners.  On Wednesday the board heard...

Rock Fire update: Evacuation orders eased amid heavy rain, increased containment

More than a quarter of the 900 firefighters once working the Rock Fire near Tamarack Resort have been reassigned to other wildfires as containment...

‘Our community has spoken’: Public fieldhouse proposal set for November ballot

Voters in the areas of McCall and Donnelly will be asked to approve the creation of a new taxing district this fall to fund...

‘We couldn’t get answers’: State agrees to develop Payette Lake milfoil plan alongside local agencies

A combination of herbicides, diver-led removal, and other tools will likely be needed to regain control of an invasive weed infestation in Payette Lake.  That...

Hospital district OKs $1.4M for St. Luke’s McCall housing, narrows eligible tenants

Nearly all property taxes collected by the McCall Memorial Hospital District in 2026 will be spent on an employee housing project for St. Luke’s...

Rock Fire Update: Firefighters brace for ‘tell-tale’ weekend as hot, dry conditions to test containment lines

Extensive defense lines built around a wildfire burning near Tamarack Resort will be put to the test this weekend by hot and dry conditions,...

Australian mining company begins drilling near Yellow Pine, planning further exploration

A one-year exploratory drilling operation on mining claims within a mile of Yellow Pine is underway as of this week.  Resolution Minerals of Adelaide, Australia,...

‘It’s a very crowded section of river’: Valley County eyes new boating restrictions amid increased use

A formal proposal for updated boating rules in Valley County is expected this fall, the Valley County Waterways Advisory Committee was told earlier this...

Health advisory issued for Lake Cascade near popular boat ramp

Toxic levels of cyanobacteria were observed on Lake Cascade last weekend, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.  The state agency issued a...

Mixed-used boathouse concept proposed in downtown McCall

Plans for a new three-story building in downtown McCall were aired this month to the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission.  A proposal by McCall...

Rock Fire sees minimal growth over weekend, but fire weather expected

Firefighters enjoyed favorable weather most of the weekend on the Rock Fire, but a drying trend this week is expected to ramp up fire...

McCall-Donnelly to stick with five-day school week

Schools in the McCall area will remain on a five-day schedule for at least another five years, McCall-Donnelly School District trustees decided Monday. The...

Young entrepreneur starts mobile ice cream business in McCall 

A new mobile ice cream business made its mark in McCall this summer. Fudgie Wudgie is a bicycle-powered, mobile ice cream stand run by a...

McCall P&Z hears updated Pine Creek Ranch concept 

A subdivision that could build hundreds of homes in southeast McCall would be built out over 20 years, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning...

UPDATED 8/15: Favorable weather aids firefighters as Rock Fire edges toward Tamarack Resort

The Rock Fire was up to more than 2,300 acres burned on Friday, but favorable weather conditions aided firefighters on Thursday as they worked...

‘We’re hitting it as hard as we can’: Multiple wildfires ignite near Tamarack Resort

White flakes gently fluttered through the air on Wednesday afternoon at Tamarack Resort as a chorus of engines buzzed out of sight up the...

‘Immediate response was important’: Boat capsized on Payette Lake, prompts ‘precautionary’ water testing

An overturned wake boat became stuck near Legacy Park last weekend after a botched towing operation caused it to capsize in Payette Lake.  The 22-foot...

‘What do we do?’: Valley County floats Payette Lake milfoil options, wants five-year plan

New technology could be used to help regain control of an infestation of invasive weeds in Payette Lake, Valley County Commissioners suggested last week.  Sherry...

McCall Albertsons rolls out new tech., with concern about ‘surge’ pricing

If you’ve walked into the Albertsons in McCall lately, you might have noticed something new on the shelves: digital pricing labels. The labels appear throughout...

ICYMI: Lakefront tacos & tequila: Treasure Valley spot ready for second location in McCall

Editor's note: Drew is enjoying some vacation time, so we're running a few 'best of' stories. The BoiseDev team will be monitoring for...

Attorney general investigating taxpayer subsidies to St. Luke’s McCall 

An investigation into the legality of taxpayer subsidies awarded to St. Luke’s McCall by the McCall Memorial Hospital District is underway, according to the...