July 2025
Valley County rejects McCall impact area map, sets date to draw new boundaries
BY MAX SILVERSON The Star-News Valley County commissioners voted to reject the impact area proposed by the City of McCall in a public hearing on… Login to continue reading Login…
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ITD asks for input on new Rainbow Bridge: Historic bridge recommended for demolition
The Idaho Transportation Department is asking for the public’s input on proposed designs for a replacement for the historic Rainbow Bridge, which is likely to be torn down to make way for the new structure.
Rain slows wilderness fires
Rain and cooler temperatures on Monday slowed the growth of the Rush and Big Bear Fires burning in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness on the Payette National Forest.
Phase 1 of a 70-lot subdivision on Gold Fork Ln. approved
Eld Ranch Estates on Gold Fork Road will include about 70 homes at full buildout, developer Mark Young told the Valley County Planning and Zoning Commission in their July meeting.
Fencing fiasco: Water quality groups repair clipped fences
Members of the Valley Soil and Water Conservation District were out at the south end of Lake Cascade last week repairing fences that were clipped in an act of vandalism.
McCall P&Z likes Trail’s Edge proposal
A proposal to build 42 homes on a six-acre 1st Street property in McCall was recommended for approval by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission at their July meeting.
Naugle to step down as prosecutor
Valley County Prosecuting Attorney Brian Naugle has submitted his resignation, effective Oct. 1.