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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...

‘Urging caution’: DEQ reports lab tests reveal cyanotoxins in Payette Lake

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is 'urging caution' after lab tests showed cyanotoxins in Payette Lake's North Beach lakebed. BoiseDev previously reported DEQ was...

Delays to return to Idaho 55 canyon construction zone

Drivers can soon expect delays on one of Idaho’s most heavily traveled highways. Idaho Highway 55 near Smith’s Ferry will be closed Monday through Thursday...

McCall will see first urgent care clinic with St. Luke’s project

McCall could soon have an urgent care clinic. St. Lukes plans to open an urgent care center in the 4,883 square foot Allen-Nokes building in...

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...

Algae bloom in Payette Lake? Officials still awaiting result of second tests

Last week BoiseDev reported the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality would perform additional tests on Payette Lake for an algae bloom caused by cyanobacteria...

You Asked: Why were so many trees cut down in Ponderosa State Park?

If you visited Ponderosa State Park near McCall this summer, you might have noticed big changes to some of the forested areas off the...

Dog becomes ill after swimming in Payette Lake, prompting algae bloom concern

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will perform additional tests on the water in Payette Lake near McCall, after a dog became sick after...

Health advisory issued for Cascade Reservoir

Central District Health has issued a health advisory for Cascade Reservoir.  After testing algal around the reservoir, CDH and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality...

‘Our town is busier:’ McCall City Council members vote to raise their salaries

The McCall mayor and council members will see a salary increase starting in January 2022. During the Thursday evening meeting, the council voted 4-1 to...

‘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...

Inside Idaho’s famous lake monster: Does Sharlie really exist?

Deep down in the dark waters of Payette Lake lurks the legend of McCall's very own Loch Ness Monster. Growing up, my imagination went wild...

St. Lukes McCall reports its ambulance is ‘more helpful than expected’

A little over a year has passed since St. Lukes McCall got its own Air St. Luke’s ambulance, and the medical group is saying,...

McCall designates future subdivision land as an Area of Critical Concern

McCall City Council is labeling some properties owned by Pine Creek Ranch as Areas of Critical Concern and is looking for public feedback.  In the...

A postcard sent around Valley Co. suggests tax increases are coming. Officials say it’s not true

A post on the Valley County Idaho Facebook page shows a picture of a misleading postcard being sent around. The postcard states in bold at...

McCall voters passed a library bond in May. The project will go over budget

The McCall Library will likely go over its original budget.  BoiseDev told you about McCall passing its library bond in May. The bond will cost...

McCall’s ‘don’t feed the deer’ ordinance passes. But an error keeps it from becoming law

A McCall wildlife ordinance seemed to pass after a vote at last week's meeting, but the process will restart due to an error.  BoiseDev first...

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...

ITD will open up Highway 55 construction bottleneck for holiday weekend

If you are traveling to McCall this weekend you do not need to worry about one-way traffic near Smiths Ferry. The Idaho Transportation Department announced...

No left turns: Popular McCall intersection sees changes to alleviate traffic

This week McCall started a trial on one of the city's most congested and dangerous left turns.  There will be no left turns on Railroad...

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...

You asked: What happened to the McCall recycling center?

Rather than door-to-door recycling in McCall, Valley County is asking residents to use the Lake Fork site.  The move shouldn't come as a surprise to...

Headed for McCall? ITD issues ‘advisory,’ warns of slow going this weekend

The Idaho Department of Transportation issued a travel advisory for Highway 55 this weekend.  People planning on traveling on Highway 55 from Horseshoe Bend to...

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...

Road construction season: Another project will slow that trip to McCall

Starting next week, you can expect delays when driving on Highway 55 between Donnelly and McCall. Crews with the Idaho Transportation Department will work...

Tall, for McCall: City approves new four-story building downtown

The McCall City Council approved a new four-story mixed-use hostel and condominium project in its Central Business District.  The building would sit at 901 Second...

What’s the future of McCall’s airport? City looking at next steps

The City of McCall is working on an updated Airport Master Plan and is looking for feedback from residents.  The upgraded master plan will layout...

McCall will consider ordinance to prevent feeding wildlife

McCall City Council is considering an ordinance that would change how residents and guests alike interact with wildlife. The Department of Fish and Game and...

‘Coming alive’: Tamarack Resort extends lift operations & adds new activities ahead of summer

Tamarack Resort is “amping up activities” on the mountain this summer. The Village at Tamarack has a new Adventure Center where guests can stop by...

McCall asks visitors to do their part this summer with new pledge

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is asking visitors to sign a new pledge. ...