The Star-News Spotlight

Another week of news here in Valley and Adams Counties! House fire near Cascade ruled undetermined. Drastic reduction proposed for McCall's Impact Area Perpetua plans expansion of Stibnite mine. Officials urge caution on ID-55 Public hearing scheduled for Pine Creek Ranch AI-Driven and Real Estate scams on the rise in McCall area We've also conducted a series of interviews with three McCall City C...

It's a full week of news, and this is a special edition of the Spotlight, featuring an extended interview with Em Howe, Board Chair of McCall+Pride. This week in the headlines: The budget bill in Congress could eliminate 21 million acres of public land in Idaho. Cascade School Board supports geothermal energy project Herbicide Use Considered to Fight Milfoil in Payette Lake McCall Man Critically I...

Another week, another pile of news! We're discussing: Burn permits suspended Donnelly shop fire sparks community support Landslide on 95 destroys home north of New Meadows Meadows Valley EMS wants to go independent Perpetua seeks $2 Billion Loan for the Stibnite Mine Rite Aid finally announces closure Sunken UTV mystery Water Skis are back on the roof of local shop DEEP DIVE — Did you get an invit...

There's a lot to cover this week after the long weekend! And we have another episode dropping on Friday! This week: Idaho 55 summer construction Wildfire simulaton shows pathways to McCall McCall AOI discussions continue Mission Street&nbsp...

Another busy week in Valley and Adams Counties! This week we're covering: McCall Youth Council launches composting campaign at MDHS. Multiple brush fires hit Valley County. Idaho Gives brings $200,000 to area non-profits. The Star-News wins five Idaho Press Club Awards. Valley County pushes back on the City of McCall's proposed AOI map. Kokanee Cove project clears an annexation hurdle. Valley Coun...

We have a LOT to cover this week! In this episode, we discuss: New traffic light on ID-55 and Banks/Lowman Rd. New boat ramp fee hearings Community Health Survey Davis Ave. roadwork begins again Donnelly & Cascade AOI decision delayed May Marina suffers ice damage State to use herbicide to milfoil in Payette Lake US-95 is open! A discussion with Valley County Commissioner Sherry Maupin on the...

Shorter episode this week! But still lots of ground to cover: Payette Lakes Sewer District Approves $55M Master Plan Experts Warn of Arsenic Risks from Stibnite Mine Air Permit MCPAWS Encourages Community Cat Neutering, Not Shelter Intake Idaho Gives 2025 Kicks Off Monday McCall Considers Expanding Its Impact Area Meridian Man Pleads Guilty to DUI, High-Speed Chase Old Council Road Designated as P...

In this week's episode, we cover all of the following: The "Hands Off" Rally at Art Roberts Park MDHS seeks a new principal New Meadows City Hall makes a move A townhome plan for 1st Street The latest on the Samson Trail storage unit Perpetua Resources Faces Securities Fraud Lawsuit US 95 updates An interview with Maura Goldstein, Director of Roots Forest School about their upcoming transition out...

We have a lot of news this week! In this episode, we cover: US 95 closure St. Luke's new naloxone availability McCall Fire Chief retiring Local doctor wins an award. Prescribed burn season is here An interview with Heather Lewis and Dr. Katie Camarata about their new community organization, For the People.  And we cover local events and the weather! No sports news this week due to spring break. S...

In this week's episode, we cover: A disabled veterans snowmobile ride Gaps in Valley County elections Valley County EMS ambulance fees MDSD News - Hope Week and a new Superintendent! Crisis response services McCall will present a new Area of Impact map Mountain Community Center news, including an interview with Johanna and Blake, Valley County residents involved in the planning. And as always, we'...

In this episode, we're discussing: Changes in homeowners insurance in Valley & Adams Counties The Warren Crab Feed! McCall Chamber hires a new Executive Director McCall-Donnelly teachers protest new voucher bill The Valley County Recreation Strategic Plan with an interview with VC Recreation Planner, Dave Bingaman As always, we've got sports (Boys Hoops to State!), the weather (is snow on the...

In this episode, we're discussing: Winter Carnival feedback New Meadows LOT Tax Payette National Forest News DF Development's Red Ridge Village plans A conversation with Community First Coalition member, Lea Albright, about the opposition to DF Development's plans. As always, we've got sports, weather, and community events! Links are below: Subscribe to The Star-News! http://mccallstarnews.com Fol...

This week, we're discussing: Winter Carnival! A new conservation effort along Highway 55 An update on the Stibnite mine fight McCall Hospital District updates A national directive fired 42 local USFS employees. We interviewed people at the rally to discuss the impact. As always, we've got sports (Girls' basketball heads to state! Go Vandals!), Weather from Todd Cook, and community events. Find all...

This week, we cover: The high-speed chase on Idaho 55 A snowmobile tragedy near Cascade Valley County Comprehensive Plan Updates An interview with three MDHS students about the new cell phone policy And as always, we have weather from Todd Cook, a sports update (big week for our local athletes!), and community events. Get regular weather updates from Todd on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McCa...

In this week's episode, we'll cover: The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge was cancelled due to avalanche An update on the Rainbow Bridge Project The Payette Lake is getting some new protection A deep dive into Donnelly Public Library's lawsuit against the state of Idaho. As always, we also give you the weather, a sports roundup, and upcoming community events. You can get Todd's weather updates throughout...

This week, we cover: Unfortunate accidents on frozen Payette Lake New Meadows Skatepark News New land conservation news And an in-depth look at all the events for the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge with co-founder Dave Looney. As always, we also have a sports recap, local weather (snow on the way!), and community events. Idaho Sled Dog Challenge information can be found at idahosleddogchallenge.com Paye...

This week, we cover: VCSO's new K9 Recruit Cascade School District News Real Estate Recap An in-depth look at the McCall Area of Impact, including an interview with Star-News Editor-in-Chief Max Silverson As always, we have weather, sports, and community events. You can follow Todd Cook on the McCall Weather Facebook page Subscribe to The Star-News.

Headlines in this episode: McCall firefighters head to LA fires Rural Valley County communities get high-speed internet. Stibnite decision arrives from USFS An explainer on the Stibnite mine project Also, a conversation with Gary Thompson about snow safety, a weather forecast, school & sports news, and community calendar dates. Follow Todd at McCall Weather on Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

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