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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...

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...

Cascade Medical Center, St. Luke’s McCall bringing urology care to Valley County

Urology healthcare will soon be available locally to patients in Valley County.  Cascade Medical Center recently announced a partnership with urology specialists in the Treasure Valley...

Fairgrounds reimagined: Valley County opens survey, starts master plan

Valley County residents are being asked to weigh in on what the future of the county fairgrounds should look like.  On Tuesday, the Board of...

Valley County moves ahead with remodeling former AmeriTitle office 

Valley County will spend up to $250,000 remodeling a former escrow office in downtown Cascade into office space for county employees.  The work, authorized by...

Valley County OKs new impact areas for Cascade, Donnelly

New growth boundaries around the cities of Cascade and Donnelly have been adopted by Valley County.  Earlier this month the county commissioners approved proposals by...

May 20 election: Cascade Medical Center candidate Q&A

Four candidates are vying for three seats on the board of directors for the Cascade Medical Center District in the May 20 election on...

‘It’s anybody’s guess’: Valley Co. weighs annexation in impact area proposals for Cascade, Donnelly

Land belonging to a company in which Gov. Brad Little is a partner could soon make up the entire impact area for the City...

Social house with ‘rustic, eclectic cowboy feel’ opens in downtown Cascade

A private poker room, an outdoor beer garden, and a rotating menu headline downtown Cascade’s newest hangout.  North 55 Social opens its doors tonight at...

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...

Cascade Schools hires new superintendent, principal

Shortly after the McCall-Donnelly School District hired a new superintendent, Cascade Schools has done the same.  The Cascade Schools Board of Trustees recently announced it...

Not the ‘preferred method’: Wilks Brothers skirt subdivision rules in plan to sell 2,000 acres near Cascade

A company owned by Texas billionaires Dan and Faris Wilks is selling 73 ranch sites carved from about 2,000 acres south of Cascade.  Plans for...

‘Speeds north of 100mph’: Nobody hurt in Idaho 55 chase

Nobody was hurt on Wednesday when a high-speed chase on Idaho 55 that began near Cascade ended with shots fired more than 10 miles...

‘Kind of maxed out’: City of Cascade may eliminate its future growth area

The Cascade City Council indicated it might want to get rid of the boundary it uses to define an area where future growth is expected...

‘One of those landmarks’: Long-standing Idaho 55 icon comes down

An iconic sign along Idaho 55 in downtown Cascade was taken down on Wednesday afternoon after decades as one of Valley County’s most recognizable...

McCall, Idaho Fish & Game set to partner on new boat ramp

An improved public access to the North Fork Payette River could soon be built in McCall.  A concept developed by the City of McCall and...

‘New city:’ McCall raises concerns on proposal for 1,100 new homes proposed by billionaire Wilks Brothers

The McCall City Council weighed in on a proposal to build a vineyard, an amphitheater, and more than 1,100 homes on foothills overlooking McCall.  A...

‘So relieved, so thankful’: Voters approve Valley County EMS levy

Valley County voters approved a change in the levy rate for the area’s EMS district as part of Tuesday’s general election. The ballot item, which...

Idaho’s long-sitting sewer debt at Tamarack repaid in land deal, opening up hundreds of home sites

Tamarack Resort announced it bought back a big piece of land that was part of its 2000s-era plans. Tamarack acquired several tracts of land from...

Valley County to consider ambulance district levy, again

In Valley County, if a person suffers a medical emergency and needs an ambulance, help might take more than 20 minutes to arrive. Fire Chief...

BoiseDev set to expand with new Valley Co. product, boosted by national grant

BoiseDev will soon expand with a new standalone news product crafted for the greater McCall area - stretching from Cascade to New Meadows. The product...

‘Iconic’: Cougar Mountain Lodge listed for sale

You might think of it as the “halfway point” between Boise and McCall. Or the place with the permanent patron on the corner bar...

Valley County approves purchase of building to use for courthouse operations

Valley County Commissioners approved the purchase of a building that they hope to use for courthouse operations. Last year, the county adopted its County Master...

‘Fiscally responsible way’: Valley Co. eyes existing building to use for courthouse ops

Valley County hopes to close a deal that would expand and upgrade its courthouse operations and save money. Last year, the county adopted its County...

‘Blank canvas’: Wilks Brothers list nearly 100 square miles of Idaho forest land for sale

The Wilks Brothers are looking to sell $150 million worth of property across south-central Idaho. The parcels are scattered across Valley, Adams, and Boise Counties...

New commissioners take over Valley County EMS District

The management of the Valley County EMS District has changed. Up until now, the district was run by the Valley County Commissioners. In November, voters...

Tamarack Resort’s marina project that would add 200 boat slips is one step closer to becoming reality

In 2021, Tamarack Resort announced that its master plan would be revamped with goals of expanding and adding new winter and summer offerings for...

‘The herd is growing’: McCall to host town hall to discuss deer population

The deer herd that resides within McCall's city limits is once again up for discussion.  Idaho Fish and Game gave a presentation to McCall City...

‘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...

Cougar Mountain Lodge temporarily closes for renovations

Cougar Mountain Lodge in Cascade recently closed to undergo renovations.  Current owner Patrick Willis said some things have remained a constant with the business since...