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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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‘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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‘We didn’t have a specific project’: McCall hospital district to bank ’27 property taxes

The first four townhomes completed as part of Trillium Ridge, an employee housing complex being built primarily for St. Luke's McCall. Photo: Drew Dodson/Valley Lookout Support Our Work The McCall ...
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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 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 ...
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Idaho 55 fully open after wildfire near Banks contained

A wildfire that closed a 19-mile stretch of Idaho 55 between Banks and Cascade is contained, according to the Idaho Department of Lands. The Milepost 81 Fire was contained at about noon on Friday, ...
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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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‘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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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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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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Donnelly OKs new Boulder Creek housing plan

The Boulder Creek development proposed by Joe Critchfield of Cascade and Reuben Ortega of Eagle would be built on 22.8 acres along Eld Lane in Donnelly. Photo: Drew Dodson/Valley Lookout Support Our ...
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Perpetua eyes expansion, federal funding for tungsten exploration

A gold and antimony mine permitted in eastern Valley County is exploring its potential to expand both the yield and scope of mining operations. Last week, Perpetua Resources announced the discovery of ...