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‘A crisis’: Bond issue proposed to build affordable housing for teachers

The McCall-Donnelly School District has been trying to build employee housing for the last two years but with minimal progress, the district is now...

State looks for deal on commercial land in McCall

Note: The deadline has been extended to September 30, 2024. Correction: The previous version of this story had the wrong date for the RFP submission...

‘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...

Kushlan to act as city manager in McCall as city searches for permanent replacement

The City of McCall has appointed an interim city manager.  Last week, BoiseDev reported that Anette Spickard was leaving for Arizona. Phil Kushlan will now...

McCall searches for new city manager with Spickard headed for new role

The City of McCall is saying goodbye to one of its employees.  City Manager Anette Spickard is moving to Sedona, Arizona. Spickard has worked for McCall...

McCall’s Davis Ave rebuild on hold after receiving one over-budget bid

Construction on Davis Avenue in McCall won’t start again until next year.  The Davis Ave. reconstruction project is a two-phase package that will revitalize the...

‘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...

‘Breaking the rules’: McCall preps for Winter Carnival without much snow

Usually, by mid-February, McCall's Winter Carnival is a frosty memory for the year. But this year, the carnival is still on the snowy horizon,...

‘Borrowed time’: McCall to ask voters for $16.5 million bond to upgrade water system

The City of McCall plans to ask voters to support a bond of more than $16 million to pay for upgrading and expanding the...

Tamarack Resort welcomes new boutique, golf simulator

Tamarack Resort recently welcomed two new businesses to its ever-growing Village.  The Satellite Outpost boutique sits across the street from Tamarack Outfitters. Satellite Outpost carries...

Ice rink and 300+ homes planned for development near Donnelly

A large-scale single-family project could go up just south of Donnelly.  Craig Groves' Groves Family LLC hopes to earn approvals to build a single-family...

‘See if I can find a path forward’: Owner of McCall shop with skis on roof set to appeal city’s order to remove them

The owner of the Laketown Shore Shop in McCall is not taking the waterskis off his business's roof without a fight.  Cade Huskinson opened his...

ICYMI: Skipping McCall: Federal grant could boost effort to reroute Idaho 55

The City of McCall and the Idaho Transportation Dept. will get some cash to work on the design of the state highway in and...

McCall looks to add Tesla Superchargers to public lot

The City of McCall is working to make electric vehicle charging more accessible within the community. On Thursday evening, the McCall City Council will...

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...

Proposed helipad near McCall pulled after heated hearing between neighbors & Ahlquist

A plan to add a helicopter landing pad southwest of McCall is on ice — just days after it was appealed. AB West Mountain Holdings...

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...

McCall wine bar to close and reopen at new lake view location

Over 20 years ago, Bistro 45 opened in McCall, bringing a wine bar concept to the area. According to a Facebook post from the...

Plans that would add about 90 boat slips and public boardwalk to Mile High Marina move forward

Mile High Marina’s application to expand is floating forward after earning approval from the McCall Planning and Zoning Commission.  The project would expand the existing...

You Asked: What happened to the plan to build a new Maverik in McCall?

A plan to bring a Maverik gas station to McCall turned into a sour debacle that lasted over a year where both residents and...

Tamarack Resort announces upgrades ahead of winter season

Temperatures are dropping, snow is covering Idaho mountain tops, and resorts across the state are preparing for the 2023/24 winter ski season.  Tamarack Resort has...

Historic McCall inn could be used for wedding and event center

McCall’s historic Payette Lakes Inn, built in 1914 and 1915, has sat vacant since the 1980s but a developer hopes to change this.  McCall's Planning...

“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...

McCall shop put waterskis on the roof. Officials say they like them – but they still must come down

Waterskis line the roof of a recently opened souvenir shop in McCall, but safety concerns and code led to city officials ordering them to...

Plan could build 50 homes in Downtown McCall

A developer has sights on two pieces of land off 1st Street in McCall that would bring over 50 high-priced homes.  During Tuesday’s McCall Planning...

Feeding deer or wildlife in McCall? Proposed law could lead to fines

After multiple meetings, public engagement, and feedback from industry professionals, the City of McCall is one hearing away from passing an ordinance that would...

Golf will make a comeback at Tamarack, opening date set for Osprey Meadows

It has been nine years since the last official round of golf was played at Osprey Meadows at Tamarack. Thanks to a restoration project,...

Over 2 mile-long hiking and biking trail proposed along Samson Lane in McCall

A new trail for pedestrians and cyclists aimed at improving safety is proposed for McCall. The non-motorized Samson Trail Pathway would be about 2.5 miles...

‘Don’t know what to do’: Tenants of McCall mobile homes grapple with eviction ahead of apartment project

This May, residents of a McCall trailer park got notice that they would soon have to leave. The occupants of McCall Manor received notice to...

Nearly four square miles of ‘development land’ listed along river in McCall

A large piece of land is for sale in McCall, listed for nearly $25 million. TOK Commercial listed around 2,900 acres of development land...