The Star-News Spotlight

The Star-News Spotlight
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers specific topics including local community events, government updates, environmental issues, and public safety, with example episodes featuring the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge cancellation, updates on conservation projects, and discussions about local lawsuits. Recent highlights include deep dives into regional developments such as the Rainbow Bridge Project and the McCall Area of Impact.

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.
In this week’s episode, we cover all of the following:
- The “Hands Off” Rally at Art Roberts Park
- MDHS seeks a new principal
- New Meadows City Hall makes a move
- A townhome plan for 1st Street
- The latest on the Samson Trail storage unit
- Perpetua Resources Faces Securities Fraud Lawsuit
- US 95 updates
- An 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!

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