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McCall City Council allocates LOT funds to library expansion

The City of McCall is using Tourism Local Option Tax (LOT) revenue to help fund the library expansion. The approved 2022 city budget shows $105,000...

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...

McCall will cut number of occupants allowed in some short-term rentals

After months of discussion, the City of McCall will move forward with changes to its short-term rental code.  The city reported there are 524 short-term...

Construction starts on the McCall Public Library expansion

Construction is underway on the new multi-million dollar McCall Public Library expansion.  Residents and officials gathered earlier in August to watch crews officially start the...

“Real problem”: McCall P&Z set to deny Maverik project

An more than a year and a half, the fight to bring a Maverik gas station to McCall may lead to a denial from...

Employee housing for school workers could come to McCall

A re-zone application could bring more employee housing to the City of McCall.  Currently, two undeveloped parcels sit across from McCall-Donnelly High School near Stibnite...

Valley Co. hopes to lease lakefront land near McCall from the state for ‘community land stewardship’

Valley County wants to lease two large sections of endowment lands around Payette Lake.  The land includes two parcels totaling 1,218 acres. The first is...

McCall council designates Cougar Island an Area of Critical Concern ahead of state auction

McCall City Council voted to designate Cougar Island in Payette Lake as an Area of Critical Concern. This comes as the Idaho Department of Lands...

‘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...

City of McCall urges county and Land Board to put a stop to Cougar Island auction

The City of McCall is continuing its fight to save Cougar Island.  At 14.21-acres, Cougar Island is the largest island in Payette Lake. In June,...

McCall looks at adding new government agency to work on local housing problem

The McCall Area Local Housing Action Plan was presented to city council and with that came the request for a new government agency.  The newly proposed...

McCall’s Shore Lodge completes upgrades in time for summer season

Shore Lodge in McCall has been working throughout the off-season to complete a raft of small-scale upgrades. The lodge, which first opened in...

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,...

Toaster on a roll: Unique McCall building rolls to new life as affordable housing

The City of McCall made a move to bring more housing options to the community.  The “toaster” a structure built in 2015 at 111 W...

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...

Survey says majority of participants want Fourth of July McCall alcohol ban to stay, council agrees

It looks like alcohol will once again be prohibited in McCall's lakefront parks this Independence Day. The city has a six-year booze ban in place...

McCall City Council awards library contract despite funding gap

The McCall Public Library expansion will move forward but at a higher price.  The McCall City Council voted to award contracts to start construction on...

Big changes set for McCall’s airport, but no commercial service any time soon

Changes are coming to the McCall Municipal Airport.  The McCall City Council recently voted to approve the new airport master plan, which features some significant...

McCall holds meeting to explore potential short-term rental rule changes

On Monday afternoon, the City of McCall held a meeting about potential rule changes related to short-term rentals.  The virtual meeting allowed for the public...

Alcohol could return to McCall parks for Fourth of July: council looks for input

The City of McCall is discussing lifting its six-year Fourth of July ban on alcoholic beverages on the lakefront parks. McCall Police Chief Justin Williams...

City of McCall set to hire new police chief

The City of McCall made a conditional offer to a candidate for police chief. Last month, BoiseDev told you that the city had narrowed...

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...

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...

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...

A stop to building in McCall? City leaders hold informational session on moratoriums

The City of McCall held an educational meeting on building moratoriums last week.  The city held this informative meeting to help officials and residents better...

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...

McCall announces finalists for police chief

The City of McCall released the names of the two finalists for the McCall Police Department Chief.  Candidates Dallas Palmer of McCall and Matt Jones...

Condos with workforce housing planned for McCall

A condominium application that has deed-restricted housing will be in front of the McCall City Council this Thursday.  Fruitland-based Rywest Homes wants to build Black...

“Innovative”: McCall council approves new public art project

McCall City Council unanimously approved a new public art project. The Payette Land Trust and the City of McCall are teaming up to launch “Conserving...

McCall to hold “educational” meeting on building moratoriums

McCall City Council will hear a presentation on building moratoriums next month In a Facebook post, the city said the meeting is for "education only"....