In an age when the constant hum of cell phones has become an ever-present backdrop in our lives, it is revolutionary to see a school district take a bold stand for the well-being of its students. I am overjoyed, proud, and deeply moved by our school leaders’ courage and foresight.
The Stibnite Gold Project just hit a critical milestone and I couldn’t be more excited. Now that the U.S. Forest Service has issued a positive Final Record of Decision, I finally feel like I will get to see my backyard returned to a usable, beautiful condition.
By Tim Thomas, McCall-Donnelly High School Principal & McCall-Donnelly School District Interim Superintendent
In a landmark 2-1 decision Dec. 23, Valley County Commissioners Maupin and Hasbrouck approved a high density CUP application for the River Fork Ranch subdivision next to Lake Fork Creek, near Spink Lane and Idaho 55. The plan calls for 31 wells and 31 septic systems on 1 to 1.78 acre lots. The western border of the sub-division is the edge of the FEMA designated flood plain of Lake Fork Creek.
In a time when our lives are busier than ever and information moves faster than we can scroll, staying connected to our local community can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. The Star-News has long been the trusted source for keeping residents informed, but we know how people consume news is changing. Thatâs why we are thrilled to announce the launch of The Star-News Spotlight, a new podcast produced by The Star-News and hosted by McCall resident and Star-News contributor Nish Weiseth.
Below is the full version of this letter. An abridged version is in the Jan. 9 print edition of The Star-News opinion section. In an… Login to continue reading Login…
New Year’s resolutions can be a little tricky. There is a fine line between setting unattainable goals and just plowing ahead with business as usual.… Login to continue reading Login…
The wrapping and bows are recycled and stored while the glow of the season continues. Through the many volunteer hours of “van cramming”, sorting and… Login to continue reading Login…
Is Lake Cascade recovering or deteriorating? The Lake Cascade is a significant resource and economic driver of Valley County’s watershed fed by the Payette River,… Login to continue reading Login…
Idaho deserves control of public lands Idaho’s skies were smoke filled for months this year as wildfires swept through Valley, Boise, Custer, Gem and other… Login to continue reading Login…