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‘Last great place’: Adams County OKs next phase of Brundage base area development

Updated plans for the first phase of slopeside development at Brundage Mountain Resort were recently approved by Adams County Commissioners.  The approval allows construction to...

“Huge impact”: Brundage Mountain Resort lays out key improvements ahead of winter

Temperatures are starting to cool down and soon enough snow will begin to pile on Idaho mountains, all leading to the 2023-23 ski season. As...

‘Locally built model’: New bike park planned for McCall

McCall could get its first bike park. The Flight Path Bike Park is planned for about 5 acres of undeveloped land north of Deinhard Lane...

‘Increase wildlife habitat’: Brundage works to restore wetlands on Activity Barn property

Brundage Mountain Resort is working to restore the wetlands at the McCall Activity Barn. The 115-acre property has been flood irrigated and grazed for more...

Activity Barn tubing hill in McCall could see big expansion, new summer activities

Brundage Mountain Resort has applied to expand operations at its Activity Barn.   Brundage operates the McCall Activity Barn, which is open from Thanksgiving through mid-April...

‘There’s nothing available’: Valley Co. grapples with housing supply shortage

The high costs and low supply of housing in Valley County are making it difficult for people to find a home. Rebecca Kay and her...

Brundage lays out resort upgrades ahead of winter season

Guests at Brundage Mountain will see some improvements during the 2022/23 winter season. These upgrades are a part of the mountain's 10-year master plan,...

‘Inconsistent’: McCall DMV to close late September

The McCall DMV will shut down.  Earlier this week, the Valley County Commissioners were told that the DMV would close at the end of September...

Estate subdivision planned just south of McCall

A large piece of property near McCall that was recently sold could turn into a large estate lot.  Out on 181 West Lake Fork Road,...

Two big needs and surprises: McCall task force looks at solutions to housing shortage

The City of McCall is five months into its Local Housing Action Plan process. The city is working with a diverse group of professionals, including...

St. Lukes purchases apartment units in McCall for workforce housing

St. Lukes has purchased a property in McCall to help alleviate the workforce housing shortage in the area.  The building at 212 N. Third Street...

Brown Park in McCall to wrap up construction with hope of opening memorial day

Construction is starting up again on McCall's Brown Park.  Brown Park sits north of E Lake St. and Hemlock St. on the former McCall Mill...

Brundage purchases off-mountain site for employee housing

Brundage Mountain Resort is one step closer to expanding employee housing options.  In early March, Brundage officially closed on the purchase of a 10,000 square...

“Amazing link”: New trail will connect two major trail systems near Brundage

Brundage Mountain Resort's trail system will connect to Bear Basin, via a new pathway this summer.  This new multi-use trail will join the resort's 30-mile...

Brundage gets OK for first 88 homes at base of ski resort

Adams County commissioners approved expansion plans for Brundage Mountain Resort.  Phase one of the project, called Northwoods, would bring 88 homes to the base of...

‘Home-grown vision’: Homes, new lodge, ski upgrades and more planned for Brundage

Brundage Mountain Resort could see significant upgrades in coming years, under an expansive plan for future upgrades. New owners took over the resort in...

Ski resorts around Idaho announce upgrades ahead of winter season

Ski and snowboard season is quickly approaching and resorts around Idaho have made some major upgrades to create a more enjoyable experience for guests.  BoiseDev...

Trident sues Idaho over McCall swap rejection; asks for Land Board to reconsider alleging ‘bias’

A Boise firm that hoped to trade 26 square miles of land in and around McCall with the State of Idaho's land endowment isn't...

With acute housing crunch, Tamarack looks to add hundreds of employee housing beds

Tamarack Resort could add over 500 beds for employee housing south of its main entrance on W. Mountain Rd.  Rental availability has long been a...

‘Rejected’: Large proposal to swap McCall lands to private control turned down by state

A proposal from Trident Holdings to purchase timberland in North Idaho and swap them for hundreds of acres of land controlled by the State...

Broad new group forms to find ‘solutions’ to land at center of Trident McCall-area land swap proposal

An array of non-profits and businesses announced a new alliance as the Idaho Land Board considers the next steps for endowment land it controls...

County officials say increased homeowner’s exemption will provide little tax relief

After months of talks, the Idaho Legislature voted to increase the homeowner’s exemption to $125,000. So, what does this mean for you? With the legislation...

Brundage opens for summer; releases concert lineup

Brundage Mountain Resort announced its summer operation plans and special events planned for the Fourth of July weekend. The resort will be open for...

Mile High Marina project would add public boardwalk, expand beach and increase boat slips

Mile High Marina submitted a pre-application to McCall Planning and Zoning that would open up around 1,000 feet of new public waterfront.  Mile High Marina...

‘Thought the idea was neat:’ Trident tried, failed to buy Brundage, build one of America’s largest resorts

This story originally appeared in the April 8, 2021 edition of The Star-News in McCall, and is republished here with permission. Go to www.mccallstarnews.com/pages/subscribe.php to subscribe...

Trident, state outline McCall land ideas to Land Board; Community groups, businesses testify in opposition

The Idaho Land Board formally heard about two proposals for a 44-square-mile piece of land in the McCall area. BoiseDev outlined the two...

Brundage Mountain sold to new ownership group

Brundage Mountain is the property of a new ownership group today. The DeBoer Family sold the resort north of McCall to a newly formed company,...

Tamarack Resort announces pass options and changes ahead of 2020-21 season

Tamarack Resort has announced its pass options and changes for the upcoming winter season.  Passes Tamarack has created the Boundless Pass, essentially an all-season pass with...

Brundage Mountain Resort announces 2020 preliminary winter season plans

Brundage Mountain Resort announced its preliminary plans for the upcoming winter season.  Plans for the winter season After a busy summer, general manager Ken Rider says...

Brundage Mountain co-owner Judd DeBoer dies at 81

Brundage Mountain co-owner Judd DeBoer died Tuesday. He was 81. "For the past two weeks, Judd DeBoer has been in intensive care at the...