Conservation groups sue over Stibnite air permit
Conservation groups have sued the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality over an air quality permit for the Stibnite Gold Project.
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Valley County Fair & Rodeo 2025“Welcome to Fair-a-dise”
The Valley County Fair Week presents the perfect opportunity for local non-profit organizations to fundraise while educating residents about available resources.
Ignite Idaho seeks youth opinion on new teen center
The Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center is searching for feedback from youth and teenagers on what should be provided in a new teen center planned to open this September.
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…
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.
A very silent auction: No bids made on IDL’s Payette Lake properties
The Idaho Department of Lands held an auction for three properties on Warren Wagon Road on Friday, but no bids were made on any of the sites.
Counting sheep: Thousands of sheep move into their summer home on the Payette
Sheep herders counted almost 2,200 sheep on Friday at Bear Basin, marking the band’s arrival to their summer home on the Payette National Forest.
Fish & Game asks Valley County to manage Horsethief Campgrounds
Last week, representatives from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game proposed that Valley County take over operations of the 110 public campsites around Horsethief Reservoir.
Discounted ambulance rides for locals
Valley County residents will receive discounted ambulance rides starting Jan. 1. with the Valley Countywide EMS District approving a resident ambulance transport fee waiver last week.
Fire updates on demand
People have increasingly turned to the mobile phone application Watch Duty to read timely updates on wildfires that often outpace official sources like the Forest Service and state agencies.