A major mining proposal near Yellow Pine could put Valley County at the center of a push for critical minerals but it’s already raising questions about environmental impacts, permitting, and whether local infrastructure is ready for what could come next.
A deadly shooting in a school parking lot two years ago is raising new questions.
And in McCall, the city is in emergency mode after a water treatment plant failure forced conservation orders, leaving officials racing to stabilize supply and avoid running out of drinking water altogether.
We break down what’s happening, what officials are saying, and what it could mean for these communities in the days ahead.
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
Our journalist panel today:
- Drew Dodson, reporter and editor for Valley Lookout
- Nate Sunderland, Managing Editor, EastIdahoNews.com
