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The Star - News

McCall, Idaho

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The Star – News makes McCall history freely accessible.

Discover another side of McCall, Idaho through newspapers preserved in The Star - News' digital archive. Its four titles include material from 1915 to 2022.

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  • Selected titles

    Selected titles from The Star - News include “The Cascade News” and “The Payette Lakes Star”.

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  • A closer look

    A familiar name or event takes on another dimension in the newspaper coverage of its time, alongside the stories that mattered to the readers of that issue.

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record. A family story, a classroom project or curiosity about a familiar place can lead to a closer look at the community and the lives of earlier generations. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.

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Titles in this collection

Browse four titles and 154,960 digitized pages, with material from 1915 to 2022. Through a partnership with Advantage Archives, The Star - News shares these sources from the past. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.

Follow a family connection or a question about the community through the titles below and the history they preserve.

The Cascade News

36,664 pages from 1915 to 1967

The Central Idaho Star-News

24,850 pages from 1977 to 1988

The Payette Lakes Star

21,030 pages from 1918 to 1967

The Star-News

72,416 pages from 1967 to 2022

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About the Community

About The Star-News

The Star-News is the community newspaper of Valley County, Idaho, and Meadows Valley in Adams County, Idaho. Published by CherryRoad Media, The Star-News plays a vital role in keeping the community informed about local events, issues, and stories that matter to residents. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including local news, sports, arts, and culture, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the happenings of the area. For more information about The Star-News, visit www.mccallstarnews.com .

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The History Of The Star-News

The Star-News has a long-standing tradition of service to the Valley County community. With its roots tracing back to the early 20th century, the newspaper has evolved to meet the changing needs of its readers while maintaining a commitment to delivering quality journalism. The history of The Star-News reflects the growth and development of the region, providing insight into the challenges and triumphs of the community. Over the decades, The Star-News has become a trusted source of information, fostering a sense of connection among residents and contributing to the overall vitality of the area.

About the Community

About The Valley County Area

Valley County, Idaho, is known for its stunning natural landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities. With the beautiful Payette National Forest and a variety of lakes, the area attracts visitors and residents who enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating. The Star-News serves as a vital link for the community, showcasing local events and promoting engagement among residents. The commitment to community journalism ensures that the voices of Valley County are heard and celebrated.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that The Star-News covers not only local news but also offers a platform for community events, announcements, and classified ads? This dedication to comprehensive coverage allows residents to stay informed about all aspects of life in Valley County, making it an invaluable resource for both locals and visitors alike.

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Research Guidance

Read a report in its time and place

The history of McCall includes individual lives as well as events remembered by the wider community. In the digital archive shared by The Star - News, begin with a name, place or date connected with the story you want to explore. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story. Check nearby issues or another listed newspaper when available. Differences in timing and wording can add perspective to a story, while the issue date and surrounding articles help show what kind of account you are reading.

Follow a promising report into a nearby issue or another title where available. Compare dates and surrounding coverage; a single account is one perspective on a story. Use the surrounding account to shape your next question, while keeping each source's perspective distinct.

Keep the title, date, page, or item reference with each useful finding. Separate the words in a historical account from your interpretation, and note conflicting perspectives rather than choosing one too quickly. These notes help connect a local story to its evidence and show what remains uncertain.

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Community Partnership

Keeping local history a community resource

This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of The Star - News, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.

Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.

Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.

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Stories, research tips, and archive news

Read All About It connects archive research with the people and institutions preserving local history. Explore partner and community stories, project updates, research ideas, and perspectives on digitization, education, and working with primary sources. Use the articles as a starting point for your next question or a new way to share a discovery.

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March 18, 2025

It’s Your Community’s History, So Why Rent Something You Own?

We believe that history belongs to the communities where it was made - not locked behind paywalls or inaccessible due to budget restrictions. Subscription-based services and large content aggregators are generally more concerned with "content" and less concerned with the history that content contains. Their models typically involve a reoccurring charge for a plan that renews annually or licensing agreements with the library based on population served or circulation numbers. You are essentially Renting Access To YOUR History.
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