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Welcome to the page for the City of Star. Star is a city in northwestern Ada County, Idaho. The name stuck and it became Star, Idaho.

Our town was was named in the 19th century by travelers on their way to Middleton and Boise who used the star on the school house to find east and west. Today, Star is a growing town that is family oriented, business friendly, and fiscally responsible with recreational opportunities in a safe and attractive environment. Please like our page for information on events, important notifications from city agencies and human interest stories.

11/02/2026

🚧 OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL – TRAFFIC & ACCESS UPDATE 🚧

For Star families traveling to Owyhee High School, please be aware of road closures and changes to school access due to ongoing construction.

🚗 COMING FROM STAR (NORTH & WEST):
Use McMillan Road to Owyhee Storm Avenue to access the school. This section of McMillan Road is now OPEN and is the recommended route for drivers coming from Star.

🚗 COMING FROM THE EAST:
Use Ustick Road to Owyhee Storm Avenue to access the school.

🚦 TRAFFIC FLAGGERS:
Flaggers are expected to be stationed at Owyhee Storm Avenue & Ustick Road and McDermott Road & Ustick Road during morning arrival, lunch, and afternoon dismissal through Thanksgiving break to help manage school traffic.

⛔ ROAD CLOSURES:
McMillan Road between Owyhee Storm Avenue and McDermott Road
McDermott Road between McMillan Road and Quintail Drive
These closures are associated with the City of Meridian's Lift Station project.
Please allow extra travel time, watch for flaggers, and use caution in construction areas.

11/02/2026

🇺🇸 Tomorrow is Election Day!
🗳️ Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Before you head out to vote, visit www.voteidaho.gov to:
✅ Find your polling place
✅ Preview your sample ballot

11/01/2026

🎃 THANK YOU, STAR! 🍬👻

What a fun afternoon at the City of Star’s annual Trunk-or-Treat!

We want to give a BIG thank you to the incredible community members, local businesses, organizations, and families who volunteered their time, decorated their trunks, purchased candy, and helped make this FREE event possible for Star families!

🚗🍭 From the creative trunks and costumes to the hundreds of excited little trick-or-treaters, it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces enjoying the afternoon!

This was our first year hosting Trunk-or-Treat at the Riverhouse Pasture, and as with any event in a new location, there are things we’ll learn and adjustments we’ll make. We evaluate our events every year and look for ways to make them even better as our community continues to grow.

But one thing never changes: the generosity of the people who step up to make these events happen. These volunteers give their own time, resources, and creativity simply to bring a little Halloween fun to the children of Star. And that deserves to be celebrated!

To everyone who hosted a trunk, donated candy, or brought their family out to join us, THANK YOU! 🧡

10/31/2026

🏛️ A WEEK WITH THE MAYOR — DAY 5!

It’s Friday! 🎉 We’re wrapping up our week following Mayor Chadwick. Here’s how his Friday went! 👇

☕ 6:00 AM — Breakfast with the Chiefs
Every Friday morning, the Mayor meets with Star’s Police and Fire Chiefs for breakfast to catch up and discuss public safety matters affecting our community.

🇺🇸 Coffee with Our Veterans
Next stop was Java Brigade, our monthly meetup for Star veterans to enjoy coffee, donuts, and conversation! This month’s gathering was at Liberty Hall, giving everyone a chance to see the new building.

Java Brigade will be taking a holiday break and returns in January.

🥔 VETERANS POTATO FEED
Join us Friday, November 6, at 6 PM at Liberty Hall. All veterans eat FREE! 🇺🇸

🚔 A New Police Substation
The Mayor attended a planning meeting for the new police substation on Pollard Lane, near Independence Elementary School and Star Middle School. Having officers based near our schools will provide an additional police presence and an added sense of security for students, families, and staff. We’re aiming for an opening in spring 2027!

🚒 Visiting Fire Station 55
The Mayor visited Star Fire’s new Station 55 to thank the crew and discuss emergency calls, training, and what it takes to keep firefighters ready to respond.

🏛️ Road Funding for Star
The Mayor met with Senator Tammy Nichols and Association of Idaho Cities Deputy Director Johnathan Wheatley to discuss proposed highway funding legislation and ensuring Star receives funding for city roads located in Canyon County.

🗳️ Thanking Our Election Workers
Today was the last day of early voting at City Hall, and the Mayor stopped by to thank the election workers.
Didn’t vote early? Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! Polls are open 8 AM–8 PM. Find your polling place and more information at VoteIdaho.gov.

⭐ AND THAT’S A WRAP!

Five days and a behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in serving our city. Thanks for following A Week with the Mayor.

10/30/2026

🏛️ A WEEK WITH THE MAYOR — DAY 4!

Thursday was all about planning for Star’s future! From water resources and transportation to trails and public safety, here’s a look at the Mayor’s day! 👇

🚶 5:45 AM — Morning Walk!
Another three-mile walk to get the day started!

💧 Planning for Our Water Future
Mayor Chadwick met with members of the City of Nampa Public Works Department to discuss groundwater conditions in the Treasure Valley. The discussion focused on long-term solutions to protect the valley’s water resources as our communities grow.

🤝 Meeting with Middleton’s Mayor
Mayor Chadwick met with Middleton Mayor O’Meara to discuss transportation challenges affecting both communities and other issues of mutual interest. Staying connected and coordinating efforts helps both cities plan for the future.

🚶 Connecting Our Trails
A meeting with Gary from the Foundation for Ada/Canyon Trail Systems (FACTS) explored opportunities to collaborate on a grant to improve Greenbelt pathway connectivity. The goal? More connected trails for walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors!

🎤 Star Spirit Magazine Interview
At 3 PM, the Mayor sat down with Ernest Woods, editor of Star Spirit magazine, for the November issue. The conversation revisited many of the topics covered in the Mayor’s recent State of the City Address, including Star’s accomplishments and plans for the future.

📺 Missed the State of the City? Watch it here:
https://staridaho.org/1303/State-of-the-City-Addresses

🚓 Planning for Public Safety
The Mayor continued working on proposed changes to Idaho state law that could help cities establish long-term funding for public safety as their communities grow.

One more day to go! Stay tuned for Friday’s final installment of A Week with the Mayor! ⭐

10/29/2026

🏛️ A WEEK WITH THE MAYOR — DAY 3!

A busy Wednesday for Mayor Chadwick! Here’s how it went! 👇

♻️ Starting with Republic Services!
After his morning walk, the Mayor met with Rachele Klein and her team at Republic Services, Star’s trash collection provider. They also donate dumpsters and supplies for City events, including fall leaf collection and spring compost. We appreciate their partnership!

🚧 Coordinating ALL That Road Construction!
Next was the monthly agency coordination meeting with Star, Eagle, Meridian, Nampa, ITD, and ACHD to discuss road projects across our area.

One big topic? Lane closures near Owyhee High School! The Mayor asked agencies to avoid closures and lane restrictions during arrival and dismissal times whenever possible making sure our Star students can get to school on time.

Find the Mayor’s monthly Road Report and Joint Agency Project Map here:
https://staridaho.org/1539/Road-Construction-Reports

🍔 Lunch with a Fellow Mayor!
Garden City’s new Mayor, Bill Jacobs, reached out to Mayor Chadwick to learn more about what we’re doing here in Star. They met for lunch to discuss what’s working in their communities. Great to see neighboring mayors sharing ideas!

🦷 Even Mayors Need Their Teeth Cleaned!
A quick cleaning with Dr. Dial at Star Dental. With the office right next to City Hall, there’s no excuse for the Mayor to skip those regular cleanings! 😁

🏛️ Town Hall at Liberty Hall
Next was Town Hall with the Mayor, Fire Chief, and Sergeant Steele, filling in for Police Chief Haynes.

No formal agenda, no off-limits topics. Just an opportunity to ask questions and talk with City leadership.

Thanks to everyone who joined us! Town Halls return in January on the fourth Wednesday of month at 3:30 PM.

🚧 Ending the Day with… More Road Construction.
The Mayor stopped by a special ACHD meeting for residents living along Star Road who will be directly affected by the upcoming widening project.

While this project will impact traffic throughout Star, this meeting focused on residents along the corridor and hearing their specific concerns.

🌟 That’s a wrap on Wednesday! Six stops, plenty of conversations, and a whole lot of road construction!

10/28/2026

🏛️ A WEEK WITH THE MAYOR — DAY 2!

🚶 5:45 AM — Rise and Shine!
Another three-mile walk around Freedom Park, followed by a quick adjustment by Dr. Adams at New Hope Chiropractic before heading into City Hall.

🏗️ Planning for Downtown Star
The Mayor joined the Architectural Design Committee to review plans for the upcoming Moyle Junction building at State Street and Plummer Road.

Curious about the guidelines? Take a look! 👇
https://staridaho.org/1244/Architectural-Overlay-District

🏡 Standing Up for Local Control
The Mayor is looking to make changes to Star’s City Code in response to two new Idaho laws: SB 1352 (higher-density housing) and SB 1354 (accessory dwelling units). Mayor Chadwick believes cities should have the ability to make decisions about their own growth and is working to preserve as much local control as possible.

🎃 Pumpkin Carving with HALO!
After a day of City business, it was time for some fun! The Mayor joined local teens at the Star Riverhouse for our first HALO Teen Meetup of the season! There was pumpkin carving, a costume contest, and plenty of creativity!

HALO is FREE for teens ages 13–18 and meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, September through April, at the Star Riverhouse. Come join the fun!

🌕 A Picture-Perfect Finish!
Before calling it a night, the Mayor captured a beautiful photo of the moon shining over our new Liberty Hall at Freedom Park.

And that’s a wrap on Day 2! Stay tuned for Day 3, it’s going to be a busy one!

10/27/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR HELPING HEROES NOMINATIONS! 🎄🚒🚓

Do you know a Star family going through a difficult time who could use a little extra help this holiday season?

The City of Star's Helping Heroes Program, sponsored by the Star Police Department and Star Fire District, is accepting nominations for local families facing financial hardship or unexpected challenges.

❤️ Nominations close THIS SUNDAY, November 1!

A few things to remember:
🎁 Families must live within Star's area of impact.
🎁 You must nominate someone else — no self-nominations.
🎁 Families who have previously received Helping Heroes assistance are not eligible.

Selected families will receive holiday gifts and essential items delivered by our Star police officers and firefighters on December 13! 🎅

📋 Program information and nomination form:
https://www.staridaho.org/1414/4167/Helping-Heroes

📧 Submit completed nominations to [email protected] by November 1.

Know a family who could benefit? Don't wait! And please SHARE this post so we can reach those who may need a helping hand this holiday season. ❤️

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10769 W. State Street
Star, ID
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