July 01, 2009
As snows recede from the mountains surrounding Teton Valley, county officials are considering a policy change that could affect which roads are plowed next winter. ...(more)
Defying the odds
June 17, 2009
It was a rare event on the banks of the Warm Slough Friday afternoon. With a break in the thunderous June weather, a female bald eagle took to fl ight across the smooth, meandering river, landing with grace in the thick, green canopy high above as of ...(more)
Curtains for Driggs Airport drama
June 17, 2009
The City of Driggs and the FAA have negotiated a Corrective Action Plan that has resulted in the release of funds needed to move forward with scheduled runway improvements at the Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport. ...(more)
Zen and the art of bamboo rod building
June 17, 2009
Jim Berkenfield doesn't stalk rainbows and cutthroat trout on the Teton with a pipe between his teeth and a wicker creel slung over his shoulder, but he is admittedly old school in many manners of his angling. A Peerless or a classic Hardy Perfect ...(more)
Bee Amazing
June 10, 2009
It was an amazing experience for Melanie Shea. "There are no other words to describe it," Shea said of her weeklong trip to the nation's capital for the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May. Shea competed in two rounds of ...(more)
Mosaics and meshuganas
June 10, 2009
Find a warm patch of light in the living room, close your eyes and turn your face toward the sun.
This is one method of inspiration for Janet Dempsey of the Teton Valley's north end, a woman who takes great joy in turning trash into treasure.
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Mike Ehredt will watch seasons change across America as he journeys from coast to coast to honor fallen soldiers. Mike and his friend Wally Thrall are anxious to iron out the itinerary.
