Independent Notes: Change — it’s always difficult, but promising.
Change, it’s never easy. I thought about that as I joined the Etna Ward for church services this past Sunday. The change is all the more difficult when something like the decades old Etna Ward building of The Church…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “I Don’t Drink Beer, But I Drive a Truck” by James F. Wright
A song recently released by singer/songwriter James F. Wright is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “I Don’t Drink Beer, But I Drive a Truck” will be added to The…
Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that’s forced some to evacuate
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Crews battled a smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California that forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors. The Springs Fire broke out around 11 a.m. Friday…
Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13’s record
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts were toasted by Canada on Saturday as they prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts….
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
By SAM MEDNICK, SAMY MAGDY and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S. military searched for a second day for a pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday again…
Community remembers the Etna church after decades of worship
This feature appeared in the April 1, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – “What an exciting and eventful day that is before us. This will be the last church service in this chapel,” Bishop Michael Hofhiens said as…
Letters to the Editor: April 1, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the April 1, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. EMT Tax District Dear Editor, I write today in response to an EMT tax district which is being proposed! How can we…
Special Agent speaks to Cokeville students
• Richards talks digital footprint and online safety Dustin Richards, a special agent for the Teton County Sheriff’s Office shared insights about digital citizenship, digital footprints, online predators and held a question and answer session with 7th-12th graders at…
Public weighs in on Bedford orchard plan
The public met with organizers Lauren Preston and Kristen Merrill to provide feedback and learn about the ongoing project of creating a free, community-focused orchard in the Bedford area. They are looking for anyone interested in volunteering to reach…
