Caribou-Targhee National Forest implements closure order on Bloomington Lake Road
• Road will be closed June 1 through July 1 for important restoration work The popular Bloomington Lake Road (NFSR 409) on the Montpelier Ranger District will close for repairs beginning June 1. This closure order will be in place…
Annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Wyoming Division June 18–21
The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Wyoming Division June 18–21, retracing a rugged and historic stretch of trail that tested the endurance of riders and horses alike. As the nation approaches the United States Semiquincentennial, this segment highlights…
Bridger-Teton National Forest offers firewood permits
Personal use firewood permits are now available for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The price per cord is $7, with a minimum purchase of five cords for $35. The maximum amount of firewood that may be purchased by each household is…
Letters to the Editor: May 20, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 20, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Privacy Engineering Dear Editor It is curious that many newspapers across Wyoming published articles criticizing Secretary Gray for sharing private…
Governor Gordon Directs Flags to Half-Staff Until Noon on May 25 in Observance of Memorial Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 22, 2026 – To pay tribute to fallen service members, Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has directed that both the United States and Wyoming state flags be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. The…
Stephens replaces Fralick as new area wildlife biologist
JACKSON – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Jackson Region is excited to announce the appointment of Sam Stephens as the new South Jackson wildlife biologist. He officially began his role in May, following the retirement of Gary Fralick. Stephens…
Boil order for some Alpine homes through the holiday weekend
The Town of Alpine produced a boil water advisory on Thursday evening which is now in effect for certain residents due to a water main break. The statement noted that the break is affecting a limited portion of the town…
Letters to the Editor: May 13, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 13, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Standing up for Democracy Dear Editor Remember when we recognized that differences of opinion and ideas across our various representatives in government…
Book Review: “Nightmare on Nightmare Street” by R. L. Stine
Book Review by Kestina Roberts Youth Librarian – Star Valley Branch Do you have young horror lovers searching for their next chilling read? Or perhaps you’re looking for some classic R. L. Stine nostalgia? The latest release from the bestselling…
Lincoln County Library System: “A Living Bridge”
The Pulse of the Stacks By Bridgette Stone Lincoln County Library To the casual observer, the Lincoln County Library is a quiet building filled with books. But for those who work within its walls, it is a living, breathing organism….