McCall/W. Central Idaho

If you’re traveling from Boise to McCall this weekend, or vice versa, you no longer have to worry about Idaho Highway 55 closing at 3p.m. Starting this Friday, the stretch of highway near Smiths Ferry will reopen at 8 a.m....

A little more than a year has gone by since McCall and Valley County officials issued a travel advisory asking visitors, who don't live in the area, to stay away to slow the spread of COVID-19.  Since then, Valley County...

More than a week after a rockslide forced Idaho Highway 55 to close, the key route will partially reopen. Starting Wednesday, there will be one lane of alternating traffic open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Idaho Transportation Department...

The Idaho Transportation Department says Highway 55 is still not safe for drivers and will remain closed until at least Tuesday. The road has been shut down in both directions for the past week after a rockslide hit the...

The Idaho Land Board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to lift a moratorium on new applications for endowment land in the McCall area. The vote included a series of actions the panel made after hearing more than an hour...

You can't drive 55, for now -- as Idaho 55 remains closed in both directions, and crews say the area remains dangerous after a rockslide hit the road near Smith's Ferry Monday night. The Idaho Transportation Department reported no injuries...

If you’re traveling from Boise to McCall on Highway 55 be prepared for considerable traffic delays. Last year, the Idaho Transportation Department started working on a major project to improve Highway 55 between Smiths Ferry and Rainbow Bridge. Starting...

BoiseDev obtained additional details on Trident Holdings' proposal to swap for endowment land around McCall, Idaho. Last month, we broke news that Trident formally submitted its proposal to the State of Idaho for a land exchange that would move a...

Starting Memorial Day weekend, Tamarack Resort will offer a new SKY Pass. SKY (Students-Kids-Youth) is a program that rewards local children for their dedication to school and encourages more time for outdoor activities. The pass will give K-12 students enrolled in...

For the last 26 years, Cheap Thrills Rentals has supplied McCall residents and tourists with everything they need for an excursion at the lake or day in the snow. The business owners have now listed it for sale.  The listings description...