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Cascade Medical Center bond to reappear on ballot for double the amount

After failing last year, a bond to help fund a new medical facility in Cascade will be back on the ballot this May. But...

‘Huge safety concern’: Valley Co. feels EMS stress with limited funding

Earlier this month, the Cascade Fire Department shared a story that detailed a medical call that sent a crew to Yellow Pine, a town...

Valley County approves ARPA funds for affordable housing in Cascade

The West Central Housing Trust is getting a million-dollar grant to build affordable housing in Cascade.  In a 2-1 vote, the Valley County Commissioners voted...

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...

Deep Dive: Valley Co. mine proposal said to help clean waste & secure key mineral. Critics see flaws for environment, tourism

Tucked in the mountains of Valley County in a small town just east of Yellow Pine is the Stibnite Mine District. The district was...

The S-bridge in Donnelly was not built for the traffic it sees now. A rebuild is still awhile out

When heading up to Tamarack Ski Resort in Donnelly, there's a bridge visitors must cross that has a somewhat watery reputation: The S-bridge, on...

‘People want to see the pharmacy rebuilt’: After fire, Cascade’s Watkins pharmacy works to rebuild

Last February, Cascade’s only pharmacy burned to the ground. Watkins Pharmacy at 104 Main Street, alongside Highway 55, was a total loss. As a result,...

City of Cascade looking to regulate food trucks

The City of Cascade is introducing an ordinance that would add regulations to mobile food truck operations.  The code would establish vendor requirements and the...

Large subdivision project in Donnelly will move forward following appeal hearing

The Valley County Commission listened to an appeal for a subdivision in Donnelly with more than 100 lots, and decided to move the project...

Cascade Rural Fire Protection District levy fails

The Cascade Rural Fire Protection District had hoped to pass a levy on the 2022 ballot to add more emergency resources for the community....

Star-News in McCall sold to New Jersey-based media company

This week, The Star-News in McCall published its first edition under new ownership.  New Jersey-based CherryRoad Media bought the Star-News and now owns 79 newspapers...

Deep Dive: Leaking sewage lagoon in McCall prompts questions on algae blooms. But water managers say it isn’t the cause

For more than a decade, the McCall water storage facility off of Deinhard Ln. has been leaking. Treated effluent is making its way into the...

‘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...

Update: Toxins present in Lake Cascade, but no health advisory yet

Update: Idaho DEQ received the test results of water samples in Lake Cascade and the department says toxins are present. However, the levels don’t...

Cascade Medical Center bond fails after not reaching a 66% majority

Cascade voters living in the hospital taxing district decided not to pass the bond that would help bring a new medical facility to the...

Park model affordable units proposed for McCall

The McCall Planning and Zoning Commission heard a pre-application that would bring some affordable housing to the city. The affordable housing would sit at 500...

Valley Co. Commission comes out against auction of Cougar Island in Payette Lake

The Valley County Commission has come out against a plan by the Idaho Department of lands to auction a Payette Lake island. The commission...

State looks to auction island in Payette Lake near McCall

An island in the middle of Payette Lake could go up for auction soon. The 14.21-acre Cougar Island is the largest in the iconic lake...

The Cascade Rural Fire Protection District proposes levy increase

The Cascade Rural Fire Protection District wants to add a property tax increase to the November election ballot to hire additional first responders.  If residents...

Huge Donnelly development to be discussed at community meeting

In a community meeting Thursday evening, a developer will unveil his plans for a massive development in Donnelly. Craig Groves wants to build Mountain Meadows...

Roundabout set for Idaho 55 at large new riverfront housing project

If you've driven through Cascade in recent months, you might have noticed significant construction activity on the south side of town, just across the...

Cascade bookstore reopens following Watkins fire

After several weeks of being closed, the Recycled Bookstore in Cascade will reopen its doors today.  The bookstore shut down following the Watkins Pharmacy fire,...

Cascade voters to decide on $19 million bond for hospital expansion

In the upcoming May election, certain voters in Cascade will have to decide on a measure that would help fund a new medical facility. The...

“Really excited”: Cascade restaurant features axe throwing, comedy nights & more

Sydney Tyler and her family named their restaurant Palooza Basecamp & Eatery because they wanted it to be the “launching point” for all the...

Cascade Library closes following Watkins fire

The Cascade Public Library will be closed for six weeks due to damages sustained from the Watkins Pharmacy fire.  In a Facebook post, the library...

Watkins Pharmacy in Cascade burns down

Watkins Pharmacy in Cascade was destroyed by a fire early Tuesday morning. According to Valley County Dispatch, the fire was called in at 2:46 a.m....

Valley Co. home prices see increase, McCall median home price skyrockets

The data is in for real estate in Valley County and from 2020 to 2021, prices have continued to climb. The median home price over...

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...

Closure of problem-plagued Idaho 55 project will extend into December

Idaho Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry was closed over the busy Thanksgiving holiday -- and will stay that way for another week to ten...