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.

  1. 06/27/2025

    June 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 AreaPerpetua plans expansion of Stibnite mine.Officials urge caution on ID-55Public 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. Subscribe to The Star-News Follow McCall Weather on Facebook

    59 min

  2. 06/20/2025

    June 19, 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 projectHerbicide Use Considered to Fight Milfoil in Payette LakeMcCall Man Critically Injured in Crash Near CascadeHundreds Join ‘No Kings’ Protest in McCallAgencies Convene to Address Septic Challenges at South Lake CascadeLocal Group Questions McCall Hospital District SpendingSunken UTV to Remain at Bottom of Payette LakeValley County Audits Tax-Exempt Properties for MisuseLocal athletes compete at Nike NationalsCascade Hires new ADMcCall-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. McCall+ Pride Website Follow McCall Weather on Facebook Subscribe to the Star-News

    1h 1m

  3. 06/09/2025

    June 9, 2025

    Another week, another pile of news! We're discussing: Burn permits suspendedDonnelly shop fire sparks community supportLandslide on 95 destroys home north of New MeadowsMeadows Valley EMS wants to go independentPerpetua seeks $2 Billion Loan for the Stibnite MineRite Aid finally announces closureSunken UTV mysteryWater Skis are back on the roof of local shopDEEP 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. Subscribe to The Star-News here Don't forget to follow Todd (McCall Weather) on Facebook!

    35 min

  4. 05/27/2025

    May 27, 2025

    There's a lot to cover this week after the long weekend! And we have another episode dropping on Friday! This week: Idaho 55 summer constructionWildfire simulaton shows pathways to McCallMcCall AOI discussions continueMission Street summer closureMcCall Ski Mural seeks public inputStibnite project granted final federal permitMay 20 election resultsA Deep Dive into the school board's investigation of a four-day school week. And as always, we've got weather, sports (the last school sports round up for the school year!), and events around town. Subscribe to The Star-News Follow Todd at McCall Weather on Facebook

    39 min

  5. 05/10/2025

    May 9, 2025

    Another busy week in Valley and Adams Counties! This week we're covering: McCall Youth Council launches composting campaign at MDHS.Multiple brush fires hit Valley County.Idaho Gives brings $200,000 to area non-profits.The Star-News wins five Idaho Press Club Awards.Valley County pushes back on the City of McCall's proposed AOI map.Kokanee Cove project clears an annexation hurdle.Valley County loses over $1 million in federal funding.Deep Dive: We talked with City of McCall manager Forest Atkinson about the city's perspective on the Impact Area discussion. And we've got weather, sports, and an events roundup to fill out the episode. Make sure you tell us whether you prefer Thursday or Friday episodes! Drop us an email at starnewspodcast@gmail.com. Subscribe to The Star-News Follow McCall Weather on Facebook

    31 min

  6. 05/02/2025

    May 2, 2025

    We have a LOT to cover this week! In this episode, we discuss: New traffic light on ID-55 and Banks/Lowman Rd.New boat ramp fee hearingsCommunity Health SurveyDavis Ave. roadwork begins againDonnelly & Cascade AOI decision delayedMay Marina suffers ice damageState to use herbicide to milfoil in Payette LakeUS-95 is open!A discussion with Valley County Commissioner Sherry Maupin on the McCall Area of Impact And as always, we've got weather, sports, and a TON of events on the calendar this week! Subscribe to The Star-News Follow Todd & McCall Weather on Facebook

    39 min

  7. 04/25/2025

    April 24, 2025

    Shorter episode this week! But still lots of ground to cover: Payette Lakes Sewer District Approves $55M Master PlanExperts Warn of Arsenic Risks from Stibnite Mine Air PermitMCPAWS Encourages Community Cat Neutering, Not Shelter IntakeIdaho Gives 2025 Kicks Off MondayMcCall Considers Expanding Its Impact AreaMeridian Man Pleads Guilty to DUI, High-Speed ChaseOld Council Road Designated as Public Access And as always, we've got the weather with Todd Cook, a sports roundup (4 home runs from the Vandal women!), and events around town. Follow McCall Weather on Facebook Subscribe to The Star-News

    14 min

  8. 04/11/2025

    April 10, 2025

    In this week's episode, we cover all of the following: The "Hands Off" Rally at Art Roberts ParkMDHS seeks a new principalNew Meadows City Hall makes a moveA townhome plan for 1st StreetThe latest on the Samson Trail storage unitPerpetua Resources Faces Securities Fraud LawsuitUS 95 updatesAn interview with Maura Goldstein, Director of Roots Forest School about their upcoming transition out of Ponderosa State Park And we're back with a sports update, a weather forecast, and a bunch of fun events happening around the Valley! Subscribe to The Star-News Follow McCall Weather on Facebook Roots Forest School Website

    30 min
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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.

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