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‘We can’t lose sight of the public’: State to start over on McCall gravel pit lease

A lease that would reopen a gravel pit in McCall was voided last week amid concerns that neighbors were left in the dark on ...
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McCall sewer district to patch torn liner as replacement project ‘highly unlikely’ this year

A large tear in the lining of a treated wastewater storage pond in McCall will be repaired next month while a larger liner ...
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Take the mountains home: McCall entrepreneur recycles used skis, lifts, and other equipment

An Idaho company finds used ski equipment that would normally be thrown away, and turns it into furniture. McCall resident Josh Cretser, founder of Idaho Ski Furniture, has been making chairs out of ...
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With temp. signal at 55 & Banks-Lowman road in place, ITD looks at bigger changes

The intersection where Idaho 55 and Banks Lowman Road meet is well known for long traffic lines, especially during the summer months. Now, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is moving forward ...
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‘Lofty goal’: McCall eyes land around airport for purchase

An aerial view of the McCall Municipal Airport with Payette Lake in the background. Photo: Courtesy McCall Municipal Airport Master Plan Support Our Work McCall is considering buying nearly 250 acres ...
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‘It’s a fully sustainable cycle’: Brundage’s new wastewater plant could fuel snowmaking

Flushing the toilet at Brundage Mountain Resort could eventually help protect the resort from wildfires and get ski slopes open earlier in the season. Last week, the resort announced it is beginning ...
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‘Right fit’: Historic Idaho 55 lodge sold on cusp of 85th birthday

A long-for-sale Valley County landmark has sold. Cougar Mountain Lodge’s previous co-owner, Stacy Willis, announced that the lodge’s sale was official via a social media post on Sunday. Co-owner ...
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Wildfire near Banks prompts Idaho 55 lane closure

UPDATE: This story was updated on Aug. 12 at 1:48 p.m. to include the latest containment information released by the Idaho Department of Lands The Milepost 81 Fire near Banks is expected to be ...
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‘This isn’t something to be taken lightly’: Valley Co. to seek outside review of Tamarack’s CID proposal

A new taxing district proposed to fund public infrastructure for an expansion of Tamarack Resort will be vetted by third-party experts. On Monday, the Board of County Commissioners agreed with Valley ...
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Banks fire closes Idaho 55 as containment timeline pushed back

Idaho 55 was closed near Banks shortly after midnight on Thursday due to a wildfire burning along the highway, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. There was no immediate timeline for the ...
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‘It’s been a privilege’: Top McCall official resigns, interim city manager appointed

The City of McCall’s top executive will step down from his post next week. On Tuesday, the city announced that City Manager Forest Atkinson’s last day is effective Aug. 17. The McCall City Council ...