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The Star-News Spotlight

The Star-News Spotlight

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The Star-News Spotlight is a weekly podcast produced by The Star-News in McCall, Idaho, and hosted by Nish Weiseth. It delivers the latest headlines, in-depth stories, and key updates from Valley and Adams counties and beyond. With insightful commentary and interviews, the podcast keeps listeners informed about local news, community events, and regional developments, all in a convenient and accessible audio format. Tune in each week to stay connected to the heart of one of Idaho's vibrant communities.Copyright 2025 The Star-News Politics & Government
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  • June 27, 2025
    Jun 27 2025

    Another week of news here in Valley and Adams Counties!

    • House fire near Cascade ruled undetermined.
    • Drastic reduction proposed for McCall's Impact Area
    • Perpetua plans expansion of Stibnite mine.
    • Officials urge caution on ID-55
    • Public hearing scheduled for Pine Creek Ranch
    • AI-Driven and Real Estate scams on the rise in McCall area

    We've also conducted a series of interviews with three McCall City Councillors to discuss the impact of the County's decision to drastically reduce the area of impact.

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    59 mins
  • June 19, 2025
    Jun 20 2025

    It's a full week of news, and this is a special edition of the Spotlight, featuring an extended interview with Em Howe, Board Chair of McCall+Pride. This week in the headlines:

    • The budget bill in Congress could eliminate 21 million acres of public land in Idaho.
    • Cascade School Board supports geothermal energy project
    • Herbicide Use Considered to Fight Milfoil in Payette Lake
    • McCall Man Critically Injured in Crash Near Cascade
    • Hundreds Join ‘No Kings’ Protest in McCall
    • Agencies Convene to Address Septic Challenges at South Lake Cascade
    • Local Group Questions McCall Hospital District Spending
    • Sunken UTV to Remain at Bottom of Payette Lake
    • Valley County Audits Tax-Exempt Properties for Misuse
    • Local athletes compete at Nike Nationals
    • Cascade Hires new AD
    • McCall-Donnelly hires head football coach

    And as always, we've got Todd with the weather! Make sure you subscribe to the pod, the paper, and support your local news.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • June 9, 2025
    Jun 9 2025

    Another week, another pile of news! We're discussing:

    • Burn permits suspended
    • Donnelly shop fire sparks community support
    • Landslide on 95 destroys home north of New Meadows
    • Meadows Valley EMS wants to go independent
    • Perpetua seeks $2 Billion Loan for the Stibnite Mine
    • Rite Aid finally announces closure
    • Sunken UTV mystery
    • Water Skis are back on the roof of local shop
    • DEEP DIVE — Did you get an invite to a survey in the mail? It's a pretty big deal! Listen to Randy Fox and Kristin Sinclair from United Payette talk about how it'll be used.

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    35 mins
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