Payette Lake

A coalition of land trusts, property owners and outdoor enthusiasts is throwing its support behind a proposed land swap around Payette Lake.

Valley County Commissioners got an early preview Monday morning of a proposal to swap nearly 16,000 acres of state endowment land around Payette Lake with the U.S. Forest Service.

This winter isn’t like the rest. Payette Lake in McCall is one of many places hitting records.

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.

The city of McCall is one step closer to implementing its first boat launch fees at its downtown marina.

All beaches in McCall have reopened following the appearance Memorial Day weekend of a ‘petroleum product’ on Payette Lake, but the source of the contamination is unlikely to be found.

State health officials are giving high marks to first responders in McCall for containing what could have been a significant health issue. One woman saw something was wrong and before long officials had found and contained a chemical spill in Payette Lake.

Twelve hundred acres of land around Payette Lake have been leased for recreational purposes by Valley County through 2024, in partnership with advocacy group United Payette.

A new podcast is helping people escape the noises of everyday life and, instead, find peace in nature.

Conservationists say the future of Cougar Island on Payette Lake is a now bit more secure.