Star Valley Search and Rescue powers up with new jet boat
Star Valley Search and Rescue are called many times to the popular recreational area in the Snake River Canyon as commercial and private float parties navigate the challenging waters of a fast flowing river above Alpine. In the past two…
Porcupine Slide moving again
The heavy snowpack is aready starting to show signs of challenges in the high country. Tim Haberberger of the Box Y Lodge in Greys River reports this morning the Porcupine Slide and the surrounding mountain area has started to move…
Independent Notes: Thank you Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
In a busy day in Washington D.C. last week, our Congresswoman Harriett Hageman found time for Lincoln County. She came out of a meeting and headed to another meeting, but first stepped into a room to visit with Lincoln County…
L.C. Assessor: “Real estate market not down, keeping property taxes up”
• LC property values climb in 2022, setting new values in 2023. “The real estate market did not come down as people were thinking between 2021 and 2022,” Lincoln County Assessor Debbie Larson said in a radio interview with SVI…
Governor calls special meeting on effects of winter on wildlife
An extended winter, complete with deep snow and frigid temperatures continue to take a toll on Wyoming’s big game populations. The problem brought Gov. Mark Gordon, the director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and members of the Wyoming Game…
Wyoming Property Tax Refund opens April 1 and closes June 5
◆ Legislature provided additional funds to the program in 2023 session. Rep. Lane Allred, (R-21) reminds the public of the Wyoming Property Tax Refund System that is available for Wyoming residents to use when seeking property tax relief. Additional fund…
SV Health in the Top-100; plans for Alpine emergency room
Star Valley Health now has a top national rating. Earlier in March the hospital was named as one of the top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation. Chartis Group: Healthcare Advisory Services and Analytics, a national healthcare consulting firm,…
Greys River Collaborative continuing work with Bridger-Teton
◆ County commissions, conservation districts leading the collaborative. The Greys River Collaborative, an organization including local government leaders, continues to work with the Bridger-Teton National Forest on plans and proposals for use of the public lands in western Wyoming. In…
Lincoln County launches economic development
◆ Communities gather in Cokeville for first discussion. Lincoln County’s elected officials and administrators met in Cokeville March 6 to start the process of developing a county wide economic development program that will be designed according to the needs of…
Alpine continues Winter Jubilee celebration
◆ Parade and fireworks Friday. The Alpine Light Parade, fireworks and other outdoor activities, originally scheduled as part of the 2023 Winter Jubilee will be held Friday, Mar. 17. Bad weather conditions earlier this winter caused the delay. The hot…